Poland’s timber industry faces potential billions in losses due to proposed logging restrictions

The recent proposal to exclude 20% of Polish forests from timber harvesting has sparked significant concern within the timber industry, particularly from the Polish Chamber of Commerce of the Timber Industry (PIGPD). PIGPD has been vocal about the potential economic impact of such restrictions, warning that the exclusion could result in billions of złoty in losses for the Polish economy. This fear stems from the potential reduction in available timber, a critical resource for industries such as furniture, construction, and paper manufacturing. According to the PIGPD, the assumption that forest management inherently harms nature is flawed. They argue ...