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Forest Industry Leader Derek Nighbor Calls on Ottawa to Deepen Support for Japan Market Strategy
Kelly McCloskey, Editor
Tree Frog Forestry News
April 30, 2026
Category: Special Feature
Region: Canada, International
Derek Nighbor, President and CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada, appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Trade to outline the promise and complexity of growing Canadian forest sector exports to Japan — and to make a pointed case for sustained federal investment to make it happen. Canada currently ships roughly $1 billion annually to Japan, a figure Nighbor put in context: it reflects a century of Canadian forestry trade there and 50 years of work by the Canada Wood Group. “It’s a heavy lift,” he said. Against nearly $8 billion in annual softwood lumber exports to the United States — now facing combined duties and Section 232 tariffs in the 45% range — Japan is a real but incremental diversification opportunity. Canada holds 65% of Japan’s 2×4 dimension lumber market, built by actively developing a wood-building culture where one didn’t naturally exist. Holding and growing that share, Nighbor told the committee, requires sustained technical engagement on codes, standards, and the platform frame system — not simply shipping more product. He also flagged headwinds: declining Japanese housing starts, growing domestic Japanese lumber supply, aggressive European entry across lumber, pulp, and pellets, and tightening Japanese sustainability and traceability requirements.
Nighbor’s asks to the committee were specific. He called for dedicated multi-year funding for the Canada Wood Group to build on its export development work, and for doubling the funding of NRCan’s Global Forest Leadership Program. He asked for federal investment in market-entry infrastructure — spec alignment tools, testing labs, and distributor networks — applicable to both Japan and Korea. And he made the case for continued government-led trade missions, pointing to a BC and Alberta forestry-specific mission to Japan in November as the kind of targeted engagement that moves the needle. Beyond lumber, Nighbor identified mass timber and engineered wood — aligned with Japan’s housing renewal, decarbonization, and seismic resilience priorities — and bioeconomy products including biocarbon, biofuels, and biomass as the next frontier for Canadian forest exports to Japan.
Forestry grant supporting workers affected by tariffs
By Ministry of Forests
Government of British Columbia
April 30, 2026
Category: Business & Politics
Region: Canada West
Forestry workers, employers and communities throughout British Columbia are receiving targeted assistance through a forestry workers support grant, a $20.8-million investment to help employers and communities respond quickly to the needs of the sector, by providing funds for worker retention, wage support and job-creating local projects. “There are serious global pressures impacting forestry workers in B.C., including unfair and punishing duties and tariffs driven by U.S. President Donald Trump,” said Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests. “We are not backing down, we’re going to fight like hell to defend our forestry jobs. The new forestry workers support grant is one tool we’re taking action on right now to protect jobs today.” Delivered through the Northern Development Initiative Trust the grant is anticipated to support 1,400 forestry workers. …“In times of crisis, workers and communities need support from the provincial government and this is a great example of that,” said Jeff Bromley, chair, United Steelworkers Wood Council.
Conservative leadership candidate would move some resource officials out of Victoria
By Betsy Kline
The Vernon Morning Star
April 30, 2026
Category: Business & Politics
Region: Canada West
Iain Black (Facebook)
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Iain Black is making his way around the Kootenays this week… While he is emphasizing his usual campaign priorities … Black also revealed a philosophy that he has yet to speak of publicly. While in the forest-sector dependent community of Castlegar, Black told Castlegar News that if he were eventually elected as premier, he would like to re-locate some bureaucrats from Victoria to the areas rich in the resource sectors they represent. “Why is the chief forester of British Columbia in Victoria, why isn’t that office out where the forestry is?” asked Black. “We need to get senior officials, that impact the livelihoods of our communities, out of Victoria and in offices elsewhere. He also suggested moving agriculture leadership to somewhere like Abbotsford or Dawson Creek and oil and gas leadership to some place like Fort Saint John.
Minister says B.C. expects billions from feds for forestry if U.S. talks fail
By Wolfgang Depner
The Canadian Press in Victoria Times Colonist
April 30, 2026
Category: Business & Politics
Region: Canada, Canada West
Ravi Parmar
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s forests minister says he expects billions in additional federal support for the timber sector if future trade talks with the United States don’t benefit the softwood lumber industry. Ravi Parmer says BC will use every opportunity to remind Ottawa that the pending renegotiation of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement on trade, better known as CUSMA, must include forestry. If it doesn’t, he says the province expects Ottawa to double or even triple the more than $2 billion in supports it has provided the sector nationwide since last August. Parmar says federal negotiators “must recognize that if they are unsuccessful” in addressing US duties and tariffs on timber, BC will need help. …He says Ottawa has been a strong partner so far and he is optimistic that the federal government will address CUSMA in a way that includes forestry.
eSolutions Furniture Group Announces Closure of Business and Lenders’ Proposed Motion to Appoint Receiver
By eSolutions Furniture Group
PR Newswire
April 30, 2026
Category: Business & Politics
Region: Canada East
MONTREAL – eSolutions Furniture Group, including Bush Business Furniture, Bush Furniture, and Bestar, announced today that the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, as lender and as administrative agent for the Company’s lending syndicate, is expected to present a motion on May 4, 2026 before the Superior Court of Québec under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) to appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. as receiver over the Company’s assets. …The Company’s financial position has worsened significantly since 2021. The business has faced additional pressure since 2024 due to the imposition of tariffs by the U.S. government, post-pandemic reductions in consumer demand, increased competition from offshore competitors, and ongoing cash constraints.
Atlas Engineered Wood Products reports Q4, 2025 net loss of $0.69M
Atlas Engineered Products
April 30, 2026
Category: Finance & Economics
Region: Canada
Nanaimo, BC — Atlas Engineered Products announced its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. …Revenue was $17,645,972 compared to revenue of $15,069,615 for the three months ended December 31, 2024, representing a 17% increase. Revenue has increased due to acquisitive growth for the quarter. …Net loss after taxes was $686,098 for the three months ended December 31, 2025 compared to net loss after taxes of $838,728 for the three months ended December 31, 2024. This improvement in net loss after taxes was mainly due to increased revenues, but offset by a reduction in gross margins. …AEP is nearing completion of the first truss robotic facility in Clinton, ON. The building is in the final stages of interior painting and office setup while the equipment has been shipped and is anticipated to be operational at the beginning of July 2026.
Weyerhaeuser reports Q1, 2026 net earnings of $156 million
Weyerhaeuser Company
April 30, 2026
Category: Finance & Economics
Region: United States, US West
SEATTLE — Weyerhaeuser Company reported first quarter net earnings of $156 million on net sales of $1.7 billion. This compares with net earnings of $83 million on net sales of $1.8 billion for the same period last year and net earnings of $74 million for fourth quarter 2025. Excluding an after-tax benefit of $79 million for special items, the company reported first quarter net earnings of $77 million. This compares with a net loss before special items of $67 million for fourth quarter 2025. Adjusted EBITDA for first quarter 2026 was $308 million, compared with $328 million for the same period last year and $140 million for fourth quarter 2025. …Weyerhaeuser anticipates second quarter earnings before special items and Adjusted EBITDA will be comparable to the first quarter.
International Paper reports Q1, 2026 net earnings of $60 million
By International Paper
PRNewswire
April 30, 2026
Category: Finance & Economics
Region: United States, US East
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — International Paper announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Highlights include: Net sales of $5.97 billion Earnings from continuing operations of $76 million Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) from continuing operations of $677 million Received $1.1 billion of net proceeds from the sale of the Global Cellulose Fibers business and paid down $660 million of debt. …International Paper Chairman and CEO Andy Silvernail said “We still have work to do to improve consistency and reliability, but the primary pressures this quarter came from a tougher macro environment, including ongoing inflation and the severe winter storm.” “Looking ahead,” Silvernail added, “We’re updating our outlook to reflect the volatile environment, with a strong focus on managing cost and cash flow.”
In this update you’ll find these headlines and more:
Wood Innovations Grants Accelerate Use of Advanced Wood Products: In 2025, the SLB assumed the role of program administrator responsible for managing and distributing the USDA’s award budget of nearly $2 million supporting 10 projects.
From Momentum to Mainstream: The SLB’s 2025 Annual Report highlights the organization’s impact in expanding and protecting markets while driving measurable growth in softwood lumber demand.
C40 Cities Partnership Expands Accelerator Cities Initiative: A new SLB partnership with C40 Cities will help expand the SLB’s Accelerator Cities Program to municipalities throughout the United States.
Amazon Highlights WoodWorks-Supported Mass Timber Logistics Facility: The first large-scale owner-occupied logistics facility in the United States built with mass timber is now on the WoodWorks Innovation Network
WoodWorks and the AWC Help Architect Address Outdated Light-Frame Code Interpretation: This month’s feature project highlights how WoodWorks and the AWC worked together to resolve an outdated code interpretation for a mid-rise, light-frame hotel project.
The often-overlooked construction benefits of mass timber: Schedule, sequencing and safety
By Juan Rodriguez – Senior Vice President, McCownGordon
Dallas Business Journal
May 1, 2026
Category: Wood, Paper & Green Building
Region: US East
Mass timber is frequently praised for its aesthetic appeal and sustainability benefits. However, what often goes unrecognized are the construction phase advantages it brings to a project—advantages that directly impact schedule certainty, jobsite safety and overall delivery predictability. Beyond appearance and environmental performance, mass timber fundamentally changes how buildings are built. For owners and developers focused on speed to market and reduced risk, these operational benefits deserve just as much attention as design and carbon metrics. Mass timber construction shifts critical decision-making earlier in the project lifecycle. Structural elements such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels and glulam beams are fabricated off-site and arrive ready to install. There is no waiting on cure times, no extended periods of formwork or shoring, and fewer weather-related delays during structural erection.
Sustainable Forestry Initiative Announces Second Round of Funded Support for Indigenous-Led Climate Smart Forestry in Canada
Sustainable Forestry Initiative
May 1, 2026
Category: Forestry
Region: Canada
Ottawa, ON—The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is proud to announce funding awards to eight projects to Indigenous partners advancing Indigenous-led Climate Smart Forestry (CSF) in Canada. Building on the momentum of the first round of funding, SFI has committed 2 million in funding to support Indigenous-led CSF projects as they implement innovative strategies that strengthen forest resilience, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and uphold Indigenous values in forest stewardship. The projects are part of the SFI Climate Smart Forestry Initiative – an effort to advance the interpretation and implementation of CSF practices across the SFI Canadian and U.S. footprint of more than 145 million certified hectares. “With this second round of funding, we are broadening the impact of Indigenous-led solutions that will help sustain forest health and advance climate action at a landscape scale.” said Lauren T. Cooper, Chief Conservation Officer of SFI.
Skies are buzzing in west-central Alberta as prep for wildfire season gets underway
By Maggie Kirk
CBC News
April 30, 2026
Category: Forestry
Region: Canada West
Air traffic in parts of west-central Alberta has been busier than normal over the last few days as the province prepares for another wildfire season. Newly recruited wildland firefighters are participating in training sessions in Hinton, Alta., about 270 kilometres west of Edmonton. The rookies will learn how to initially attack a fire, a process that includes a helicopter ride. Meanwhile in nearby Edson, Alta., about 90 kilometres to the east, seven planes have been stationed at the Edson Air Tanker Base. The planes, which arrived on Monday, are ready to be deployed in the event a wildfire breaks out in the region, said Derrick Forsythe, an information officer with Alberta Wildfire. The area has seen less snow than other parts of the province.
Forest Enhancement Society of BC project updates from around the province
Forest Enhancement Society of BC
April 30, 2026
Category: Forestry
Region: Canada West
Marking its 10th anniversary, the Forest Enhancement Society of BC is highlighting a decade of work advancing forest resilience, fibre utilization, and climate action across the province. Framed by Earth Day reflections, the latest update underscores how thoughtful forest management—from wildfire risk reduction to rehabilitation and better use of low-value fibre—can play a meaningful role in addressing climate change. FESBC continues to support projects that reduce slash burning by turning residual fibre into bioenergy, cutting greenhouse gas emissions while creating economic opportunities for communities. The newsletter also points to the importance of collaboration, including Indigenous leadership, in delivering lasting forest stewardship outcomes. Featured stories include a fuel management project with Kenpesq’t Forestry, reflections from former forests minister Doug Donaldson, and recognition of FESBC’s impact at the BC Legislature. A safety tip from the BC Forest Safety Council rounds out the update, reinforcing the sector’s ongoing focus on worker safety.
Saint John takes steps to protect itself better against wildfires
By Nipun Tiwari
CBC News
April 30, 2026
Category: Forestry
Region: Canada East
Saint John’s fire department wants the city to adopt a long-term plan to reduce the risk of wildfires and strengthen the ability to fight them. A proposed plan, which includes raising public awareness and improving wildfire training for firefighters, earned the support of the city’s public safety committee at a meeting Wednesday. Recommendations came after a detailed evaluation of wildfire risks based on terrain, weather and climate influences, locations of homes and other factors. Saint John has not experienced large-scale wildfires in recent history, as other areas of New Brunswick have, but the evaluation identified a moderate overall wildfire risk in some areas of the city. Steep hillsides, and extensive forestry, park space and other green areas — particularly near dense neighbourhoods — create risky conditions for the city uncommon in other parts of the province, Deputy Chief Ed Moyer of the Saint John Fire Department told the committee.
Expansion of the emerald ash borer regulated area in Quebec and Nova Scotia
By The Canadian Food Inspection Agency
PR Newswire
April 30, 2026
Category: Forestry
Region: Canada East
OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)… has put in place measures intended to protect Canada’s economy by slowing the spread of emerald ash borer (EAB) to non-infested areas of Canada. Following detections outside of regulated areas, the CFIA has updated its regulated areas for EAB to include three areas in Quebec (one municipal territory and two Regional County Municipalities) and part of one county in Nova Scotia. Preventing and slowing the spread of invasive species, such as EAB, is critical to safeguarding forests, native plants and forestry-related industries. The regulated area now includes the Regional County Municipalities of Bonaventure, Charlevoix-Est and the City of La Tuque, in Quebec, and part of Hants County, Nova Scotia. As a result, ash material (such as logs, branches and woodchips) and all species of firewood cannot be moved outside the regulated area without permission from the CFIA.
Lumber Shorts | April 2026: Spring Readiness & Global Outlook
The Southern Forest Products Association
April 30, 2026
Category: Forestry
Region: United States
The Southern Forest Products Association’s April update strikes a tone of resilience and forward momentum, emphasizing the industry’s commitment to “pressing on” despite ongoing market shifts, regulatory pressures, and global uncertainty. Preparations are already underway for Forest Products EXPO 2027, highlighting a more connected and automated future for sawmilling. Internationally, uncertainty around participation in the Dubai Wood Show reflects broader geopolitical challenges, while strategic planning continues through the development of the 2027 Unified Export Strategy, with a focus on both emerging and core markets. Exports remain a bright spot, with a record 22.7 billion board feet shipped globally in 2026, underscoring strong demand for Southern Yellow Pine. Domestically, January shipments showed modest gains month-over-month but remain slightly below recent years. The newsletter also highlights new membership growth, seasonal building resources, and an industry-wide cybersecurity assessment aimed at strengthening digital readiness across the sector. Receive your copy of the full Lumber Shorts monthly newsletter by subscribing today.
HARRIS, Michigan — In his keynote address at the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association’ Spring Celebration in Harris, Michigan on April 1, Scott Dane said the past 18 months has shown significant progress with the challenges of the logging and partnering wood products industries. Dane, the executive director at American Loggers Council, based in Washington, D.C., said this is the result of partnerships who have formed a bipartisan blueprint for the recovery of the U.S. timber industry. “The challenges within the industry really boils down to one simple common denominator, and that’s markets,” Dane said. …Dane said first the bad news… “Loggers are being crushed by a perfect storm of low demand, unpredictable quotas, volatile prices, rising costs, and shrinking markets,” Dane said, referencing an editorial he read. …Now the good news, he said. Encouraging opportunities include increased domestic lumber production, cross-laminated timber, and biofuels – both sustainable aviation fuel and biojet.
Octopus Energy Generation to invest $500 million to remove polluting CO₂ from the atmosphere
Octopus Energy
April 30, 2026
Category: Carbon, Climate & Bioenergy
Region: United States, International
LONDON and SAN FRANCISCO – Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s leading renewables investors, is ramping up efforts to slash CO₂ pollution at scale – inking a major US deal that will help remove up to 50 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air. Octopus’s fund management team is set to invest $500 million in afforestation and reforestation projects in the US developed by public benefit and climate technology company Living Carbon. On top of that, Octopus has put nearly $13 million into Living Carbon’s fast-growing, cutting-edge carbon removal development business. …Across the US, roughly 130 million acres of land lie degraded and could be reforested. …The locations include old mining sites and worn-out farmland, transforming these spaces into CO₂-absorbing sinks that slash emissions and combat climate change. These projects will also have a host of additional benefits: restoring wildlife habitats, improving water quality, strengthening soils, and supporting local economies in rural communities.
Finland’s Forestry Industry in 2026: Powering a Bioeconomy Under Pressure
By Kai Merivuori
ResourceWise Forest Products Blog
May 28, 2026
Category: Carbon, Climate & Bioenergy
Region: International
Finland’s economy has long been rooted in its forests—but in 2026, the sector sits at the intersection of energy transition, environmental regulation, and global market uncertainty. A glance at Finland’s real-time energy production reveals a system increasingly diversified across nuclear, hydro, and renewables. Yet beneath this transition lies a quieter but equally critical story: the evolving role of forestry in powering both industry and energy systems. Finland’s energy picture depends heavily on whether we look at electricity output or total primary energy consumption. …The broader energy balance tells a different story. When heat, fuels, and industrial energy are included, bioenergy remains Finland’s largest energy source, at roughly 135 TWh, ahead of nuclear energy at about 105 TWh. Oil remains significant at around 70 TWh, while hydro and wind contribute roughly 25 TWh and 20 TWh, respectively. This matters for forestry because forest-based energy remains central to Finland’s energy system, even as its role is slowly declining.
A large swath of sparsely populated land in B.C.’s Cariboo region has been placed on evacuation alert due to a nearby wildfire. The Cariboo Regional District issued the alert for eight parcels covering 696.57 hectares in the Webster Creek Fire Area on Thursday, citing “potential danger to life and health.” The Webster Creek wildfire was discovered Wednesday. It’s located west of Highway 97 between Williams Lake and Quesnel, two of the region’s largest population centres. According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, the blaze is currently burning on roughly 66 hectares and displaying Rank 1 and Rank 2 fire behaviour, the least intense levels on the scale. There are 19 firefighting personnel responding to the wildfire, supported by helicopters and heavy equipment.
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Derek Nighbor, President and CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada, appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Trade to outline the promise and complexity of growing Canadian forest sector exports to Japan — and to make a pointed case for sustained federal investment to make it happen. Canada currently ships roughly $1 billion annually to Japan, a figure Nighbor put in context: it reflects a century of Canadian forestry trade there and 50 years of work by the Canada Wood Group. “It’s a heavy lift,” he said. Against nearly $8 billion in annual softwood lumber exports to the United States — now facing combined duties and Section 232 tariffs in the 45% range — Japan is a real but incremental diversification opportunity. Canada holds 65% of Japan’s 2×4 dimension lumber market, built by actively developing a wood-building culture where one didn’t naturally exist. Holding and growing that share, Nighbor told the committee, requires sustained technical engagement on codes, standards, and the platform frame system — not simply shipping more product. He also flagged headwinds: declining Japanese housing starts, growing domestic Japanese lumber supply, aggressive European entry across lumber, pulp, and pellets, and tightening Japanese sustainability and traceability requirements.
Forestry workers, employers and communities throughout British Columbia are receiving targeted assistance through a forestry workers support grant, a $20.8-million investment to help employers and communities respond quickly to the needs of the sector, by providing funds for worker retention, wage support and job-creating local projects. “There are serious global pressures impacting forestry workers in B.C., including unfair and punishing duties and tariffs driven by U.S. President Donald Trump,” said Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests. “We are not backing down, we’re going to fight like hell to defend our forestry jobs. The new forestry workers support grant is one tool we’re taking action on right now to protect jobs today.” Delivered through the Northern Development Initiative Trust the grant is anticipated to support 1,400 forestry workers. …“In times of crisis, workers and communities need support from the provincial government and this is a great example of that,” said Jeff Bromley, chair, United Steelworkers Wood Council.
Mass timber is frequently praised for its aesthetic appeal and sustainability benefits. However, what often goes unrecognized are the construction phase advantages it brings to a project—advantages that directly impact schedule certainty, jobsite safety and overall delivery predictability. Beyond appearance and environmental performance, mass timber fundamentally changes how buildings are built. For owners and developers focused on speed to market and reduced risk, these operational benefits deserve just as much attention as design and carbon metrics. Mass timber construction shifts critical decision-making earlier in the project lifecycle. Structural elements such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels and glulam beams are fabricated off-site and arrive ready to install. There is no waiting on cure times, no extended periods of formwork or shoring, and fewer weather-related delays during structural erection.
Air traffic in parts of west-central Alberta has been busier than normal over the last few days as the province prepares for another wildfire season. Newly recruited wildland firefighters are participating in training sessions in Hinton, Alta., about 270 kilometres west of Edmonton. The rookies will learn how to initially attack a fire, a process that includes a helicopter ride. Meanwhile in nearby Edson, Alta., about 90 kilometres to the east, seven planes have been stationed at the Edson Air Tanker Base. The planes, which arrived on Monday, are ready to be deployed in the event a wildfire breaks out in the region, said Derrick Forsythe, an information officer with Alberta Wildfire. The area has seen less snow than other parts of the province.
Marking its 10th anniversary, the Forest Enhancement Society of BC is highlighting a decade of work advancing forest resilience, fibre utilization, and climate action across the province. Framed by Earth Day reflections, the latest update underscores how thoughtful forest management—from wildfire risk reduction to rehabilitation and better use of low-value fibre—can play a meaningful role in addressing climate change. FESBC continues to support projects that reduce slash burning by turning residual fibre into bioenergy, cutting greenhouse gas emissions while creating economic opportunities for communities. The newsletter also points to the importance of collaboration, including Indigenous leadership, in delivering lasting forest stewardship outcomes. Featured stories include a fuel management project with Kenpesq’t Forestry, reflections from former forests minister Doug Donaldson, and recognition of FESBC’s impact at the BC Legislature. A safety tip from the BC Forest Safety Council rounds out the update, reinforcing the sector’s ongoing focus on worker safety.
Saint John’s fire department wants the city to adopt a long-term plan to reduce the risk of wildfires and strengthen the ability to fight them. A proposed plan, which includes raising public awareness and improving wildfire training for firefighters, earned the support of the city’s public safety committee at a meeting Wednesday. Recommendations came after a detailed evaluation of wildfire risks based on terrain, weather and climate influences, locations of homes and other factors. Saint John has not experienced large-scale wildfires in recent history, as other areas of New Brunswick have, but the evaluation identified a moderate overall wildfire risk in some areas of the city. Steep hillsides, and extensive forestry, park space and other green areas — particularly near dense neighbourhoods — create risky conditions for the city uncommon in other parts of the province, Deputy Chief Ed Moyer of the Saint John Fire Department told the committee.
LONDON and SAN FRANCISCO – Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s leading renewables investors, is ramping up efforts to slash CO₂ pollution at scale – inking a major US deal that will help remove up to 50 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air. Octopus’s fund management team is set to invest $500 million in afforestation and reforestation projects in the US developed by public benefit and climate technology company Living Carbon. On top of that, Octopus has put nearly $13 million into Living Carbon’s fast-growing, cutting-edge carbon removal development business. …Across the US, roughly 130 million acres of land lie degraded and could be reforested. …The locations include old mining sites and worn-out farmland, transforming these spaces into CO₂-absorbing sinks that slash emissions and combat climate change. These projects will also have a host of additional benefits: restoring wildlife habitats, improving water quality, strengthening soils, and supporting local economies in rural communities.
Finland’s economy has long been rooted in its forests—but in 2026, the sector sits at the intersection of energy transition, environmental regulation, and global market uncertainty. A glance at Finland’s real-time energy production reveals a system increasingly diversified across nuclear, hydro, and renewables. Yet beneath this transition lies a quieter but equally critical story: the evolving role of forestry in powering both industry and energy systems. Finland’s energy picture depends heavily on whether we look at electricity output or total primary energy consumption. …The broader energy balance tells a different story. When heat, fuels, and industrial energy are included, bioenergy remains Finland’s largest energy source, at roughly 135 TWh, ahead of nuclear energy at about 105 TWh. Oil remains significant at around 70 TWh, while hydro and wind contribute roughly 25 TWh and 20 TWh, respectively. This matters for forestry because forest-based energy remains central to Finland’s energy system, even as its role is slowly declining.