Södra

Why Södra? Rooted in family forestry, built for lasting partnerships. 🌲 Södra’s strength comes from the more than 50,000 family forest owners behind us, and the long-term perspective they bring. For generations, they have cared for their forests with the future in mind, balancing production, biodiversity and responsibility across approximately 2.86 million hectares of forest. Today, that same mindset guides how we invest, collaborate and create value together with our customers. It means secure access to raw material, traceable fibre, technical expertise and a partner designed to endure beyond the next season or market cycle. Because in the end, sourcing is not only about fibre. It’s about knowing who stands behind it — and building partnerships that last. Contact us to discuss your sourcing needs: https://lnkd.in/eDssVwUg

How we work with biodiversity – in practice Buffer zones are where different environments meet – where a harvested area borders other forest, wetlands or water. These transition areas create important conditions for many species to thrive. At the outer edge, facing open land, conditions are sunny and warm – ideal for insects and butterflies. The buffer zone itself provides shelter for birds and acts as a natural corridor, allowing species to move between habitats. That’s why we retain buffer zones during harvesting. By adapting their width to local conditions and working with nature’s own transitions, we can support and strengthen biodiversity – even in managed forests.

Innovation starts with understanding what already exists. At Södra, innovation is not only about creating something new. It is also about discovering new value in renewable forest raw materials and finding smarter ways to use every part of the tree. From biomaterials and bioproducts to industrial development, innovation helps us create solutions that can contribute to a more resource-efficient future. And we're only getting started. Interested in learning more about how innovation drives our work and helps unlock new possibilities from the forest? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/duAHhjam

Restoring traditional grazing lands Many areas that were once grazed have gradually become overgrown as farming practices have changed. As a result, the open, light-filled habitats that many plants and insects depend on are disappearing. By restoring these landscapes, and keeping forests in others areas, we can make a real difference. Removing dense scrub, freeing up old broadleaf trees and allowing more light to reach the ground helps bring these habitats back to life. Reintroducing grazing animals can further enhance the effect. Grazers help keep vegetation in check and maintain open conditions, allowing grasses and wildflowers to return and biodiversity to thrive. This is part of our ongoing work with nature conservation management, supporting biodiversity in managed landscapes.

The forest is closer than you think. In the book you read. The packaging you open. The napkin on your table. Forest-based materials are part of everyday life, yet their origin is often invisible once they become finished products. Through Enriched by Södra, we want to make that connection clearer by helping brands highlight the value and origin of the materials inside their products. Because every material has a story. And every story begins somewhere. For us, it begins in the family forests of southern Sweden. Explore Enriched by Södra: www.enrichedbysodra.com