Between January and July 2022, the volume of timber trade in Finland fell by 30% compared to a year ago. Compared to the previous five years, sawlog trade was down 12% and pulpwood trade was down 18%. Currently, the prices of logs and pulpwood are still on the rise.  Russia is a major supplier of natural gas. After the Russia-Ukraine war, Europe stopped its import and export trade with Russia, resulting in tight energy supply and demand and rising prices in Europe this year. Increased demand for energy wood in Europe has also led to higher production ...