LRF proposes reforms and criticizes Swedish Forest Agency report

The Federation of Swedish Farmers (LRF) has called for four key reforms to be included in upcoming government negotiations to support food production, renewable energy, and economic growth. These proposals include reducing cost pressures, simplifying regulations, strengthening property rights in the constitution, and establishing a food and preparedness strategy with measurable goals.

Separately, the LRF has criticized a report from the Swedish Forest Agency, stating it should have been withdrawn. The federation argues the report provides a misleading picture of biodiversity and forest management. While the agency reported significant losses of high-value forests, the LRF contends that the agency's internal review shows many of these areas were not properly inventoried for natural values. The LRF maintains that the report focuses disproportionately on negative trends and overlooks the efforts of forest owners and data suggesting an increase in old-growth forest areas.