Forest industry in Finland

The forest industry directly and indirectly employs approximately 160,000 people in Finland.

The industry's multiplier effects extend broadly into surrounding society.

[1] Log driving had begun by the 17th century in Finland (tukinuitto) with long rivers such as Oulujoki, Iijoki and Kemijoki being used.

The forest industry is the main source of income for many regions in Finland.

Sawmills and board production are highly automatised, but manual skills are still needed in carpentry.