Vehicle joins regular fleet in Värmland–Närke to assess performance under rural conditions.
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Net proceeds of $699 million fund $1.00–$1.40 per share special dividend and share buybacks.
One-third of Church-managed forest to adopt nature-based methods under new sustainability proposal.
Montane forest permit applications fall 44% year-on-year while Northern Norrland sees largest regional increase.
Cross-laminated timber and biomass use expand as Forest Service targets long-term wood supply.
Research partnership with EFI and Preferred by Nature aims to scale biodiversity-focused practices across European forests.
Appointees include UBC forestry faculty, union leaders, and government officials.
Longer-term expectations are even more bullish.
Priority goes to high-risk firesheds covered by Emergency Situation Determinations.
Logs contribute Euro 2.3 billion as pulpwood prices jump up to 20%.
South Karelia leads regional consumption with 13 million m3, followed by Central Finland and Satakunta.
Montane forest applications grow 22% as Svealand and Götaland see largest increases.
Under age-dependent risk, salvage operations raise land value to $9,261/ha and delay harvest to 46 years.
New rules define avalanche zones, logging limits, and local authority responsibilities.
Furniture demand drives OSB and particleboard growth while exports fall and investment remains weak.
59% of national forest land now qualifies for expedited timber harvesting under new USDA directive.
Spruce pulpwood jumps 20% while non-industrial private forests supply 5.3 million m3.
Oslo records the lowest forest fund contributions with 3.7 million kroner amid national growth.
This sevenfold increase aligns with rising demand from both local and international investors, particularly major Swedish forestry companies.
Montane forest felling applications increase 23% compared to February 2024.