Small changes in prices on roundwood during fourth quarter

During the fourth quarter prices on roundwood for harvesting assignments for sawlogs of Scots pine increased by 3 percent and by 2 percent for sawlogs of Norway spruce. Prices on pulpwood of conifers and broadleaved trees increased by 1 percent in comparison to the third quarter of 2025. The roundwood prices refer to calculated prices and therefore does not reflect the prevailing market price during the quarter.

Increased area of notified fellings in January

January saw an increase of 35 percent in the area notified or applied for felling, compared to January 2025. The area regarding applications for permits for felling in montane forests decreased 71 percent, compared to January last year.

Increasing stocks of coniferous sawlogs

Stocks of coniferous sawlogs have increased compared with the previous levels at the end of the previous quarter, according to the Swedish Forest Agency’s stock survey. Stocks of pulp chips have decreased, and stocks of pulpwood remain at approximately the same level.

Infringement compensation for denied felling permission in montane forests decreased, formally protected areas increased

In 2025, the Swedish Forest Agency paid out nearly SEK 250 million in infringement compensation to landowners for denied felling permission in montane forests. This is a decrease of approximately SEK 70 million compared with the previous year. At the same time, the area covered by the Swedish Forest Agency's establishment of biotope protection areas and nature conservation agreements increased during 2025.

Decreased area of notified fellings in December

December saw a decrease of 27 percent in the area notified or applied for felling, compared to December 2024. The area regarding applications for permits for felling in montane forests decreased 90 percent, compared to December last year.

Small changes in prices on roundwood during third quarter

During the third quarter prices on roundwood for harvesting assignments for sawlogs decreased by 2 percent while they increased by 2 percent for pulpwood in comparison to the second quarter of 2025. The roundwood prices refer to calculated prices and therefore does not reflect the prevailing market price during the quarter.

Increase in damaged cultural heritage sites 2025

The Swedish Forest Agency's latest inventory shows an increase in the proportion of damaged known cultural heritage sites subject to regeneration felling. The proportion with damage or serious damage were 18 percent in 2025. This represents a statistically significant increase compared to 2024 and the highest level since 2020.

Decreased area of notified fellings in November

November saw a decrease in the area notified or applied for felling in November of 19 percent, compared to 2024. The area regarding applications for permits for felling in montane forests decreased 13 percent, compared to the same month last year.

Continued low proportion of women employed in forestry

In 2024, 31,900 people were employed in forestry, of which 4,700 were women. The change from 2023 is not statistically significant. At the same time, more than 100 occupational injuries were reported in forestry in 2024, the same level as 2023.

Proposed Swedish definition of closer-to-nature forest management

The Swedish Forest Agency and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency presented in 2023 a proposal for a definition of closer-to-nature forest management in Sweden. Now an English version of the report is available.