world news - 20.02.2008
Norwegian forest owners increased felling in 2007
The gross value of the timber sold to industry was 3 billion NOK, (375
million ˆ) i.e. an increase of 32 % in comparison with the previous
year. Preliminary estimates indicate that forest owners' selling prices
increased to 370 NOK (46.25 ˆ) per cubic meter. This is 57 NOK (7.0 ˆ)
more than in 2006 and the best price forest owners have had since 1999,
even taking account of inflation.
Forecasts for 2008 indicate a reduction of saw timber prices, but an increase of the price for pulpwood.
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