In this paper, a discussion of the development of the optimal forest rotation literature and an
extensive bibliography is presented. The body of literature has grown at an almost constant
rate for the past two decades, with no apparent let-up likely. A total of 313 published works
have appeared in books and over sixty journals, with individuals contributing to this body of
work. Developed from the relatively simple question of the determination of the value of
timberland, the optimal rotation literature has grown into a mature discussion that embodies …