Knowledge-based facts for the forestry sector
current topics
StanForD
StanForD is a standard for communication with forest machine controllers (computer systems). Skogforsk is responsible for the development and maintenance of the standard.
Harvesters precision in focus in the Timber Value Test 2025
Skogforsk is been conducting Timber Value Test 2025, where harvesters’ ability to maximize timber value is being evaluated. Results will be presented at the Virke 26 conference on March 23-24.
3/11/2026 2:38 PM
Northern Traffic Lights
Northern Traffic Lights – a digital pan-Nordic platform for road trafficability, enabling resilient supply to green industries in a changing climate
Current knowledge about continuous cover forestry in Boreal Nordic Countries
This book summarizes the current knowledge about continuous cover forestry in Finland, Sweden and Norway.
10/2/2025
Skogforsk in the European Parliament: "Proper forest management contributes to climate goals"
Strengthen incentives for forest management that creates resilient forests with increased capacity to store carbon in trees and wood products.
9/29/2025 2:15 PM
How Does the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy Affect Europe’s Timber Supply?
The EU’s Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 aims to halt species loss and restore ecosystems. But what does it mean for forestry and timber availability within the EU?
5/20/2025
Prevent Damage from the Spruce Bark Beetle
Windthrown large spruces that are left in the forest are perfect for the spruce bark beetle’s reproduction.
3/14/2025
Dead Wood Gives Life to the Forest – Effective Restoration in Boreal Pine Forest
To maintain biodiversity in managed boreal pine forests, strategic restoration can actively re-create the variation of dead wood.
3/11/2025
Skogforsk develops and communicates knowledge, services and products that promote sustainable development in forestry for the benefit of society.