“The pulp market continues to show strong demand, and our mills require more wood,” said Gunilla Saltin, President of Södra’s pulp business area, Södra Cell.“Demand for forest raw materials remains strong. By increasing the price of soft pulpwood we wish to stimulate greater thinning activity. Our forests are in major need of thinning after the storm processing. Even if driving conditions vary just now, we want to challenge forest owners to make an all-out effort and take advantage of the strong pulp market,” said Urban Eriksson, Södra’s Director of forestry.Södra increased the price of standard spruce and pine saw logs by 75 and 25 Kronor per m3fub respectively from 1 February.