As a member of Södra, forest owners receive:
Secure and transparent timber business deals
With the right support, the business deal can be conducted at market prices and secure conditions – and a long-term partnership is seen as an extra advantage.
Advice for forest estate development
Starting from the owner's goals, the forest estate is developed for the future.
Digital tools for forestry
With digital services such as My Forest Estate (Min skogsgård), forest owners can manage their forest's economic viability no matter where they are located.
Share in the profit from joint industrial operations
Through membership in Södra, forest owners are also joint-owners in a world-leading industrial operation, where the profit is shared and reinvested in future development.
Community and knowledge
Knowledge is key to successful forest ownership, that’s why we offer opportunities for learning and inspiration together with other forest owners.
Influence on industry policy
Active efforts are made to influence political decisions that affect the forest farm’s values and industry conditions.
Influence over the Association’s future
Södra is governed by the members, which gives forest owners the opportunity for insight and influence in the Association's development – both in the short and long term.
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Södra is owned and controlled by the members
Södra is an economic association owned by more than 50,000 family forest owners in Götaland, Sweden.
The association is founded on:
- Cooperative principles
- Providing long-term member benefits
- Democracy and collaboration.
Family forest owners take responsibility for the forest
Family forest owners all have their own focus and goals for their forest estates. But regardless of ambitions and orientation, whether it is a full-time job, part-time or a hobby, whether the family forest owner lives on the forest farm or not, there is great commitment and a sense of responsibility. But sometimes they might need support, advice, or help with forestry actions.
Södra is close at hand with a wide portfolio of services that facilitate the management and development of both the forest and its ownership while considering its natural values and ensuring the forest remains for future generations.
Thinning
Planting
Forest fuel extraction
Conservation management
Forest economic services
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