A number of factors are influencing Europe's intricate forest ownership landscape. This includes a diverse mix of public entities, private companies, and individual proprietors. These owners navigate a complex interplay of economic, social, and environmental values that dictate how forests are managed. Notable variations in ownership models exist, with implications for market trends and land prices
Wildfires’ impact on wood availability has historically been small in Europe, as damage has been limited mostly to the Mediterranean countries. Recent events from Sweden and the Baltics, alongside Russia and Canada, do, however, highlight the importance of forest owners’ long-term commitment to sustainable forest management in securing steady global wood availability.