Sweden: Increasing likelihood of hardwood replacing softwood in the market

The commercial value of hardwood forests continues to increase among Sweden's forest owners. Some experts believe that society's increased demands for long-term sustainable, wood-based products and a likely future shortage of wood raw material place Swedish hardwood in an important role in the future. "Hardwood trees are often highlighted because they contribute to biological diversity. But also commercially, hardwood trees are becoming more and more attractive. Hardwood is indispensable in many paper grades and has a much higher energy value than spruce and pine. The next step will be a sawmill. The proportion of forests ...