Finnish wood is responsible and sustainable choice for versatile end uses. Wood has been a necessary material in housebuilding, furniture, joinery and even different householding purposes like forks and spoons etc. since last centuries. Nowadays modern technology opens up a totally new world for various future installations – for excellent carbon storages.

Most of Finland’s forests, roughly 60% of the total forested land area and 70% of timber growth, is owned by private individuals and ordinary Finnish families. Forests make up an important part of Finland’s national wealth, as for more than 600,000 Finns, forest ownership is considered ‘green gold’.

In Finland forestry is regulated by the most advanced legislation of its kind in the world. One of the obligations stipulated by legislation requires forest owners to reforest their land after logging operations. To ensure reforestation, at least four seedlings are planted for each tree that is felled.

The sawmilling industry mainly uses pine and spruce. Half of Finland’s forests grow pine and around one third is dominated by spruce.

Yes. Due to the size of Finnish sawmill industry the logging is done all year around.

It is just under 2 football pitches.

Finland is Europe’s most forested country. More than three quarters of the total area is covered with forests. Finnish forests annually grow by 110 million cubic metres of wood and the yearly felling volumes are clearly below the annual growth. 

Depending on the mill about 100 kilometers.

Pine and spruce are the most common tree species used in construction.    

There are differences between these tree species both in their visual and technical properties, and they therefore have different applications. Find more information from Timber Guide.

This is quite a common question from furniture manufacturers. Due to the relatively high density these properties are good and both spices are use in furniture industry also in applications where screws are used.

Depending on the pack size and length you could normally expect 40+ cubic meters.

Finland has several ports for timber exports. Main ones for containers are Kotka, Helsinki and Rauma. The key break bulk ports are Hamina and Rahja.

Finnish wood goes for demanding structural or visual end uses and it does not compete in those segments for instance against the lowest southern European grades. Because of the soil and climatic conditions, the growth season in Finland is only about 100 days. The growth cycle is about 60-100 years (as opposed to about 30-35 years in Southern Europe and less in many other areas). Finnish wood grows in harsh conditions and reaches its visual properties and superior strength slowly.

Finnish forests annually grow by 110 million cubic meters of wood and the yearly felling volumes are clearly below the annual growth. Finish forestry law practices and certification system together ensure sustainable forestry in Finland. By using Finnish wood, you can fight against illegal loggings and save rainforests. Instead of using tropical wood, e.g. Finnish ThermoWood is a solution for many similar end uses.