Specific silvicultural itineraries to optimize the production of quality timber and economic yield of Pinus pinaster.

Four silvicultural scenarios have been created considering the wood quality:
- Standard scenario (M2): Involves three thinnings and a final felling.
- Short rotation scenario with subsidies (M4): Includes one thinning and a final felling.
- No management scenario (M8): Only comprises a final felling, assuming natural mortality from the plantation.
- Multi-product scenario (MG2): Offers two alternatives, one with plantation and the other with natural regeneration followed by thinning after 5 years.
Economic analyses indicate that the minimum site quality for profitability is in medium sites. In lower-quality areas, profitability is possible with good natural regeneration and subsidies. The MG2 scenario stands out as the most profitable in all conditions, except in quality 7m with a 2% interest rate. This scenario provides higher profitability than M2 but requires less time and fewer silvicultural actions. Natural regeneration proves more profitable compared to plantation due to cost savings.

José Luis Villanuevajoseluis.villanueva@cesefor.com