Shortage of sawn timber products expected this autumn in Europe

The summer looks set to be dry and hot, which may have consequences for the supply of sawn timber. A shortage of forest raw materials can already occur in the autumn, writes The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (Skogsindustrierna) in a new report, and emphasizes the importance that the construction sector must dare to use wood from forests infested with bark beetles. Demand for Swedish wood products has been unexpectedly strong during the year, despite a weakened global market, and in March deliveries were still at record levels. However, in the wake of the recession and reduced construction, demand ...