Sveaskog’s forests are to be managed in an exemplary manner, from both a production and environmental viewpoint, in order to ensure long-term sustainable development. Operations are to be conducted on market terms and generate a return that is at least on a par with comparable operations. The long term, state ownership of forest land is a national matter. The forest is important as a source of raw material and provides new business opportunities, employment and recreational possibilities.
Special guidelines
In addition to its ownership objective, Sveaskog’s owner has stipulated special conditions for the company’s operations. These are stated in the articles of association and are described in more detail below.
Independent player
Sveaskog is to be an independent player and contribute to increased competition in the timber market. All customers are to be treated in a professional and even-handed manner.
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Strengthen private forestry
Sveaskog’s substantial and geographically widespread land holdings mean that Sveaskog will make active efforts to offer consolidation and add-on purchasing opportunities for land in order to strengthen private forestry. The sale of land to private individuals will facilitate livelihoods and local development in the forests and countryside. Sparsely populated areas will be prioritised in the selling procedure. Over time, such sales will comprise 5-10% of the land held by Sveaskog at its formation.
Replacement land
Sveaskog also offers replacement land to the state in conjunction with the formation of nature reserves and when land is set aside for other purposes for the common good. All transfers of land from Sveaskog are made at market prices.
Eco-tourism
Opportunities for experiences of various kinds based on the forest and its resources create conditions for Sveaskog to conduct extended operations within eco-tourism, recreation and experiences by inviting tourism companies to lease land and water resources. These operations are conducted on commercial terms.
Industrial operations
Sveaskog’s owner does not aim to be a long-term owner of industrial operations within forestry. For this reason existing forestryindustrial operations will be placed in new structures. In the work of changing the ownership structures, Sveaskog will ensure opportunities to obtain a good payment for these assets.