This year’s felling is expected to be slightly lower than last year’s record felling

This year's gross felling in Swedish forests is expected to be slightly lower than the record year 2021, according to a new forecast from the Swedish Forest Agency.

Continued decrease in area of forest notified for final felling

In August 2022 the area covered by notifications and applications for permits of final felling was down by 17 percent compared with August 2021, according to new statistics from the Swedish Forest Agency. The area covered by applications in montane forests was 127 percent larger than August last year.

Continued high level of silvicultural activities in 2021

Silvicultural activities were at a continued high level 2021, according to the Swedish Forest Agency’s survey results. The area on which the owners have the ambition to conduct long-term non-clearcut forestry is collected for the second time and is now also shown by ownership class.

Continued increase in roundwood prices second quarter 2022

The roundwood prices on delivery timber increased for both sawlog and pulpwood during the second quarter of 2022 in comparison to the first quarter of 2022. The sawlog price increased by 3 percent and pulpwood by almost 9 percent.

Continued decrease in area of forest notified for final felling, compared to 2021

In both June and July 2022, the area covered by notifications and applications for permits of final felling was down by 32 percent compared with June and July 2021, according to new statistics from the Swedish Forest Agency. The area covered by applications in montane forests in June and July was 82 and 29 percent lower respectively than the same months 2021.

Reduced timber stocks in June

Stocks of softwood saw logs decreased by 9 percent in June compared to earlier this spring, according to the Swedish Forest Agency's inventory survey. Stocks of pulpwood also decreased slightly.

Continued increase in felling costs 2021

The cost of felling increased by 2 per cent in 2021, according to new statistics from the Swedish Forest Agency and Skogforsk. Costs have risen every year since 2017, by 15 percent in all. The producer price index has risen by 17 percent during the same period.

Continued decrease in area of forest notified for final felling

In May 2022 the area covered by notifications and applications for permits of final felling was down by 10 percent compared with May 2021, according to new statistics from the Swedish Forest Agency. The area covered by applications in montane forests was 13 percent smaller compared to May last year.

Felling at a record level in 2021

The Swedish felling increased to record levels in 2021 and amounted to just under 97 million cubic meters standing volume according to preliminary statistics from the Swedish Forest Agency. Swedish felling has never been higher, with the exception of 2005 following the storm Gudrun.

Felling statistics from the Swedish National Forest Inventory are now included in the official statistics

Yesterday, felling statistics from the Swedish National Forest Inventory were published for the first time as official statistics. Other news is that the felling statistics now contain data on removal of felling residues consisting of branches and tree tops.