Finland’s forestry sector has yet to purchase roughly half of the wood required for 2025, raising questions about market momentum after several years of strong demand, according to Kalle Kartunen, head of research at the Finnish Advisory Council for Agriculture and Forestry (MTK). Pulp production restrictions, various loss-making economic factors, and the closure of another Finnish paper mill have created a cautious mood in the forest and timber industry. Trading volumes were low in July, and timber prices dropped, prompting speculation about whether the boom that Finnish forest owners have enjoyed in recent years is over.  ...