Austrian economic performance continues to decline. According to economic assessments, a trend reversal is not expected soon, as the decline has now affected large parts of the economy. While developments in the construction and industrial sectors have long been viewed negatively, the service sector is now also beginning to weaken. Due to the declining construction industry, sales of softwood lumber and therefore cuts are still very low. The demand for softwood sawlogs is correspondingly low in most regions. The wood harvest focuses on the processing of damaged wood. As a result, there may be a reduction in supply or ...