More generally, any forest cover target should take account of nature protection objectives (based on Natura 2000, among other things). Forest management has considerably improved the age structure of Polish forests in the post-war period. Age classes are now more balanced,10 and stands older than 80 years have doubled since 1945 to 2 million ha, allowing Poland to meet the 2050 NFP target early (Figure 4.3, Table 4.2).