The Danish Wood and Furniture Industry has warned that a lack of domestic wood, particularly certified timber, is putting the sector under pressure. Tanja Blindbæk Olsen, industry chair, cautions that Denmark could "lose access to the wood we need for construction, furniture and the products that can reduce CO2 emissions," potentially leading to sawmill closures.
© Jørgen S. Skriver | DreamstimeJørgen S. Skriver, CEO of Norlund A/S.
Although Denmark plans to plant 250,000 hectares of new forest by 2045, current timber self-sufficiency covers only around 20% of demand. The industry calls for a forest plan that balances climate, nature, and wood production, while doubling self-sufficiency by 2075 and certifying more forest areas by 2030.
Jørgen S. Skriver, CEO of Norlund A/S, emphasises that increased use of Danish wood in long-lived products could both create jobs and enhance climate benefits, as wood stores carbon for decades. He warns that reliance on imports risks exposure to global market pressures, including supply disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine and rising demand from China.
The association urges immediate political action to ensure stable, sustainable domestic timber supply, enabling Denmark to meet both industrial and climate objectives.
Source: www.wood-supply.dk
