The Finnish wood market is experiencing exceptional momentum this spring, particularly for softwood logs, with prices climbing to historic levels. Industry experts attribute the strong demand to a combination of seasonal factors, a short winter, and limited availability of winter harvesting volumes. According to Jari Yli-Talonen, director of the Päijät-Häme Forest Management Association, softwood log prices in clear-cut operations are nearing €90 per cubic metre, while in thinning operations they are averaging around €80. In some exceptional cases, particularly for large sites accessible during the spring thaw, prices have exceeded €90 per cubic ...