About us
The Wood Processors Association was established in 2020 in October, to coordinate and implement the goals set by its members. Its activities ensure the representation of association members in state institutions and other governing bodies.
Compared to the 20th century Lithuanian forest resources changed in the better way. In the middle of the 20th century Lithuanian pine forests were dominated by young stands, while mature stands accounted for only 5 % of the area. After half century we can see radically changed situation. Currently, a large part is occupied by half-aged stands, which makes up 46.3% of the area, and the areas of maturing forests have also increased significantly – from 14.1% to 22.2%, especially the share of mature stands from 4.8% to 16.4 %. In Lithuania, the wood industry currently accounts for 5% of the country GDP per year.
The Wood Processing Association was established in 2020 in October, to coordinate and implement the goals set by its members. Its activities ensure the representation of association members in state institutions and other governing bodies.
- Our mission:to innovatively, sustainably and flexibly develop and improve the Lithuanian wood processing industry.
Assocation goals
- To adequately represent the interests of members in various state institutions.
- To develop a sustainable wood processing industry, forming an economically strong and sustainable wood industry sector
- Contribute to the formation of Lithuanian forest policy, in cooperation with government offices, the Ministry of Environment and other institutions.
- To ensure the protection and proper representation of the interests of wood processing and export companies operating in Lithuania.
- Organize conferences and meetings, presenting the wood processing sector and its benefits for the Lithuanian economy
- Organize conferences and meetings, presenting the wood processing sector and its benefits for the Lithuanian economy