Report: Central European softwood supply

Central European roundwood markets are at a turning point. Forests in much of the region have recently suffered extensive damage from a bark beetle outbreak, leading to temporary increases in harvest, lumber production and log export. An adjustment is inevitable in coming years as salvage winds down and forest management adapts in the wake of the outbreak. This report provides a view on how Central European roundwood supply will evolve to 2030, implications for forest industries in the region, and the likely impact on global softwood log and lumber markets.