Puutavaran
Puutavara, commonly translated as timber or lumber, is the primary wood material produced from forests. In Finnish forestry and the wider wood industry, puutavara refers to harvested wood that is intended for further processing or direct use in construction, paper production, energy, and other products. It includes several forms and specifications that determine its end uses and value.
Forms and uses: Roundwood (logs and branches) serves as raw material for pulp mills, sawmills, and panel
Supply chain: The puutavara value chain begins with harvest and transport from forests to processing facilities,
Sustainability: Sustainable forest management aims to balance growth and harvest, maintaining biodiversity and carbon storage. Certification
Global context: The timber industry is global in scale, with major producing regions in North America and