Metsä Group’s use of fossil chemicals in harvesting to decrease considerably
Starting from May, Metsä Group’s contract entrepreneurs will use the Phlebiopsis gigantea fungus for stump treatment and biodegradable oil to lubricate harvesters’ saw chains. The changes will support Metsä Group’s goals of regenerative forestry and reduce fossil carbon dioxide emissions from harvesting. Harvesters have similar guide bars and saw chains to those found in chainsaws. The saw chains require lubrication. Starting from May, Metsä Group’s contract entrepreneurs will only use vegetable oil-based or synthetic and biodegradable chain oils instead of the currently used fossil oils.