Forestry

Centerpartiet proposes selling 2.7 million hectares of productive forest land from state-owned Sveaskog to private individuals.

May 22, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Retirements and recruitment difficulties threaten the forestry sector in central sweden. At Älvdalens utbildningscenter however almost all students get jobs right after graduation.

The Kenya Forest Service has confirmed the construction of new barracks for National Youth Service personnel at its Karura headquarters to support tree seedling production. This forms part of the national drive to plant 15 billion trees by 2032. KFS has rejected civil society claims that forest land has been excised.

January 21, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Azis Subekti, a member of Indonesia's House of Representatives Commission II, notes that the government's approach to resolving agrarian conflicts in forest areas has shifted to using spatial analysis. He appreciates this step, while stressing that not all conflicts can be settled quickly. Azis calls for bravery in breaking old patterns to balance forest preservation with justice for communities.

During a Commission IV DPR meeting on December 4, 2025, members expressed varied views on Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni's responsibility for floods in North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh. Rahmat Saleh called for the minister's resignation if unable to address the issue, while Firman Soebagyo defended him as merely cleaning up past messes.

November 18, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Church of Sweden's highest decision-making body, the Kyrkomötet, has adopted new guidelines for forest management emphasizing spiritual, ecological, social, and economic sustainability. The decision shifts from maximum returns but lacks concrete national targets, drawing criticism from Sami representatives and environmental groups. The Church pledges greater Sami influence in matters affecting reindeer herding.