The paper presents a general procedure for the optimization of forest technologies, based on the latest knowledge in scientific disciplines such as Operational reliability of machines, Technical logistics, and Qualimetry. Methods of assessing machines and technologies are modified in order to enable the selection of most appropriate working procedures in areas with the special status of nature
... [Show full abstract] protection as a fulfilment of regulations of the European Community in the field of nature conservation in Czech Republic. An integral requirement is the respect of forest owners and their needs, namely as far as the size of their estates and their economic possibilities are concerned. Combined with the commonly used optimization procedures the proposed method can become a part of decision- making processes supported by expert systems in connection with growth simulations. Synergic effect from the interconnection of all involved information systems should provide integral indicators to facilitate fast and correct decision- making.