From a social point of view this is a good solution and is the case, for instance, over large parts of central Europe. If the workers' houses under such conditions are poor and call for improvement, that is not a special problem of forestry. In large remote forests, accommodation must be organized differently. So far, logging camps have been the most common solution in many countries, but such camps are generally built only for the workers, not for their families. This system is known in all regions with a sparse population and long distances to population centers.
Many countries have laws or bylaws as to minimum requirements.
Generally, too, some system of inspection has been established. At the tripartite technical meeting a special memorandum was adopted covering proposals on the location of camps, heating, lighting and ventilation, furniture and beds, protection from insects, sanitary and bathing installations, places for drying clothes, feeding arrangements, health and hygiene, recreation and administration. A weak point in this housing system is that men are generally compelled to live away from their families for a long time. In other respects, too, long periods in a small camp always with the same people may lead to dissatisfaction. As the road system and transport improve, more and more of the workers can live at home or at least return there for the weekend.