Russian Wood & Timber 2010

Highlights / Key Themes

Challenges and solutions for improved WOOD PROCUREMENT in Russia, including

discussion of the Russian Forestry Code, tackling illegal harvesting, and improving forestry infrastructure

Discussing pros and cons of current TRADE ENVIRONMENT

the global supply and demand for wood and timber, existing trade barriers and pricing

A focus on WOOD-BASED PANELS

supply and demand, quality management and potential of introducing niche products

Optimal methods for INVESTING into and FINANCING wood & timber production and export

current pitfalls and potential solutions

The prospects for developing BIO ENERGY in Russia

the impact of ethical forestry on the future of the Russian wood and timber sector

Investing into SAWN TIMBER segment

Main tendencies, trends and a competitive outlook

	Alexander Williams CEO RusForest

	Tapio Korpeinen President, Energy & Pulp Business Group UPM-Kymmene Corporation

	Gerhard Kornfeld CEO Mondi Syktyvkar

	Mikhail Kokorich CEO Ilim Timber Industry

	Christoph Schmidt General Director Mayr-Melnhof Holz Efimovskij

	Andrey Kashubsky CEO Sveza-Les