Longer-term expectations are even more bullish.
Forestlands
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.
Swedish Forest Agency reports 245,494 hectares of final felling notifications.
Efficient road selection saves up to 55% in timber transport distances in British Columbia.
Road construction costs decreased.
Rayonier’s decision to exit New Zealand is aimed at focusing its capital in U.S. markets with stronger long-term growth potential.
Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brazil face the biggest impacts under EUDR. Indonesia’s roundwood production is projected to fall 7%, Malaysia’s by 8.5%, and Brazil’s by 7%, with panel production dropping 16% in Indonesia and 13% in Brazil.
Joint funding supports tree planting and greenhouse construction over seven years.
Breeding-Without-Breeding method expected to cut costs and accelerate Norway’s seed independence