Sweden's forestry industry needs innovation to remain competitive

An outdated industrial model threatens future forestry if climate and environmental responsibility are not combined with competitiveness. Global competition from Southeast Asia and Latin America, coupled with climate change impacts, is undermining Sweden's forest industry's competitiveness. A focus on short-term financial gains has reduced research and development. The article argues for a system shift, increased R&D, and higher value-added products, advocating for a policy that supports sustainable forestry over increased pulp production.