In Finland, forest management and use of wood have been moulded by the interaction between different stakeholders. Now a need for a dialogue is more necessary than ever. This is why we invite experts to discuss the future prospects of nature, the forest sector and, at the same time, society as a whole. The discussion series deals with topics such as the innovative and sustainable use of forests and how to combat biodiversity loss and climate change.

Forests are the most important natural resource in Finland. Wood can replace fossil raw materials, but how should it be used in the best possible way - for people's everyday lives, for nature and for society? Baba Lybeck is joined by Ali Harlin (Research Professor, VTT), Leo Stranius (CEO, Third Rock & Societal Influencer) and Katariina Kemppainen (SVP, Group R&D, Metsä Group) to discuss the current state of wood use and future innovations.

The episodes below delve deeper into the fight against climate change, safeguarding forest biodiversity and the sustainable use of forests. In the first three episodes Baba Lybeck hosts a discussion between Petteri Taalas (PhD in Meteorology, Secretary-General of World Meteorological Organization), Janne Kotiaho (Professor of Ecology, Chair of the Finnish Nature Panel) and Ilkka Hämälä (President and CEO of Metsä Group).

In episodes four and five, we dive into everyday forest management. How should global warming and biodiversity loss be taken into account in forest management? Forest owners Katariina Latva and Mikko Alhainen engage in discussion. Aino Juslén (Director of the Nature solutions unit, Finnish Environment Institute) and Timo Lehesvirta (Leading nature expert, Metsä Group) provided support and counterarguments.