Sweden's timber demand threatens forests

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Christian Blenker in Sweden
February 6, 2026Advertisement
Ancient forests in Sweden are under threat. Activist Sebastian Kirppu shows how rare species like the "Lappticka" mushroom depend on untouched ecosystems thousands of years old.
But large-scale clear‑cutting and monoculture replanting are reducing biodiversity. Researchers warn that natural forests could disappear if logging continues.