Germany’s long-term timber supply will remain broadly stable over the coming decades, but significant structural shifts are expected as hardwood gains ground while traditional softwood species such as spruce and pine decline, according to new projections from the Thünen Institute. The report, based on the country’s 2022 National Forest Inventory and published earlier this month, outlines expected developments in Germany’s forest structure and raw wood potential through 2062. The modeling, known as WEHAM, serves as a key reference for forestry policy and wood industry stakeholders. In 2022, Germany’s total standing timber stock ...