SCA CEO Ulf Larsson has called for constructive dialogue as Sweden's forestry debate intensifies ahead of new government policy proposals. According to a report from SVT Västernorrland, Larsson described the current polarization in forestry discussions as "unfortunate," stating that challenges are best resolved through conversation. The Swedish government is reportedly preparing new forestry policy proposals that aim to strengthen property rights and reduce bureaucracy, according to the report.
Environmental organizations have criticized the proposals, arguing that biologically valuable protected areas could be threatened if logging is simplified and environmental protections weakened. The forestry industry has been in a prolonged economic downturn, with Larsson noting that American tariffs have created market uncertainty. While other forestry companies in the region have been forced to issue layoff notices, Larsson declined to comment on whether SCA would follow the same path.
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challenges are best resolved through conversation