After the high amount of damaged timber from various windthrows and the subsequent problem of beetle wood, the sawmills focus on the rapid pick-up and processing of the wood produced, in order to avoid further devaluation of the wood. In close cooperation with the forest owners, the storm wood and beetle wood is collected and processed.  However, the supply of high-quality fresh wood, which is still needed by sawmills, is becoming increasingly critical.  The German sawmill industry can look back on a good first half of the year overall, supported by satisfactory sales in ...