Acta Scientiarum Polonorum
Silvarum Colendarum Ratio et Industria Lignaria

The State Forests National Forest Holding (PGL LP) operates in a complex external environment that significantly impacts its operations. This environment not only influences decisions made within the State Forests’ management, but is itself influenced by the organization itself. The aim of this study was a multifaceted analysis of the State Forests’ environment, divided into its more distant (macroenvironment) and closer (microenvironment) environment. The study covered the company’s current period of operation and included a review of current legislative provisions related to the State Forests’ environment. The analysis revealed that both the macroenvironment (to a lesser extent) and microenvironment are characterized by a high dynamic of change (from a dominant production function to a prioritization of ecological or social functions), which can consequently lead to the escalation of social conflicts related to forest management. Furthermore, a key challenge for PGL LP is consistently building and maintaining a positive image in such areas as nature conservation, tourism development, forest education, and cooperation with local governments.