metsätuotteita
Metsätuotteita refers to goods derived from forest ecosystems, encompassing a wide range of products such as timber, pulp, paper, wood panels, engineered wood, resins, and various non-wood forest products like berries, mushrooms, and medicinal plants. The term is commonly used in Finland and other Nordic countries where forest resources play a significant role in the national economy. Timber is harvested from managed plantations and natural forests, processed into lumber, panels, and construction materials. Pulp and paper production are major industries, with Finland historically being one of the world’s largest exporters of high-quality paper and pulp. Wood-based bioenergy, used for heating and electricity generation, also constitutes a notable portion of the forest products sector.
The forest-products industry is regulated to balance economic benefits with sustainability. Certification schemes such as FSC
Economic contributions from metsätuotteita are substantial in Finland, accounting for a significant share of the service