Our task
The state of Sweden’s forests is the foundation for our goal to attain the objectives outlined in the forest policy.
The forest policy places equal emphasis on two main objectives: production goals and environmental goals. As the administrative body in charge of implementing the forest policy, we cooperate with representatives from the forest industries and environmental sector towards the goals of sustainable forestry.
We are placed under the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure. Each year we receive direction from the government with goals and the financial framework for the organization.
Sweden’s forests are a national asset and resource. It is important that the forest is managed to give sustainable high yields while biological diversity is maintained. Forest management should even show consideration to other interests, such as the public’s need of forest environments for recreation.
The general public is strongly engaged in issues related to forests and forestry. It is important for society that the forest resources are used sustainably so that future generations benefit from this national asset.
We have a variety of tools to help us meet the goals of the forest policy, such as provision of advice and information, routine controls to monitor the compliance of statutory requirements, and administering subsidies to forest owners.
The Swedish Forest Agency have many years of experience and high level of knowledge in the field of silviculture, and can help forest owners plan forest operations.
We also aim to increase general knowledge on all the benefits our forest ecosystems provide, and the important role of natural environments for recreation and public health.
A large part of our operations are financed through state funds and the national budget, though some services and products carry a fee.