Norway’s forests hold more timber than ever – but growth is declining in parts of the country

Forest volume in Norway has now surpassed one billion cubic metres. One hundred years ago, the volume was around 300 million cubic metres. At the same time, new analyses show that in some regions more timber is being harvested than is growing back. This marks a significant break from the last 100 years, where annual growth far exceeded logging.

Published 06.03.2026