Austrian forestry industry struggles with inflation, bark beetle development and EU policies

Climate change, increasing drought and massively rising costs are a constant challenge for Land&Forstbetriebe Austria, (Land&Forestry Association) but at least it is currently positive about good market conditions.  In 2022, a price increase was recorded for all types of wood and assortments. The softwood sawlogs remained the engine of Austrian forestry. Spruce logs had an average price of around 113 euros with tips up to 125 euros. Significant price increases to 41 euros per cubic meter were also recorded for softwood pulpwood after years of downward trend. Hardwood prices also rose due to the ...