Europe to rely on high-risk timber sources after cutting 132 million m³
Posted on January 13, 2025 |
Europe plans to cut 132 million cubic meters of timber production from its supply chains over the next decade.
More than a quarter of this reduction will come from Finland, Norway, and Sweden due to new regulations.
Global timber felling will remain nearly the same, with increased logging in North America, South America, and Asia.
Countries with more forest species, fewer protected areas, and weaker regulations will increase logging.
The EU will lose economic benefits from the forest sector as timber production shifts to other regions.
This shift will likely cause biodiversity and climate challenges outside the EU.
Reduced logging in Europe will lead to higher risks of biodiversity loss in countries with less strict forest management.
