Wood Purchasing

Woodland makes up approximately 42 % of the European Union’s (EU-28) landmass, while Austria is covered by up to 48 %. In all countries where Lenzing sources its wood supplies, reforestation exceeds the quantities harvested for sustainable usage by a third.

Lenzing AG procures sustainably forested wood for cellulose production at its sites in Lenzing (Austria) and Paskov (Czech Republic). Our wood and pulp procurement procedures follow strict guidelines. At Lenzing, we use scrap wood for our own highly efficient power stations. By carrying out small-scale activities in timber trade, we also serve as a trusted partner of local forestry businesses.

More than half of the raw material we procure comes from Austrian forests, with a smaller part coming from other European countries. Lenzing primarily makes use of timber generated by thinning, a practice applied in sustainable foresting. Thus, the timber that is unsuitable for high-grade products, such as furniture, finds a meaningful purpose in our production of botanic fibers.

Europe’s forestry sector is more than our supplier—Lenzing’s forest management experts have built close relationships and are considered trusted partners.   

The typical forestry operations in Central Europe are small-scale. For these small wood farming businesses, our wood procurement acts as a valuable service provider: We support our partners by organizing their key processes—from timber harvesting to efficient logistics solutions. Hence, we enable sustainable foresting in small-scale silviculture, that is both environmentally and economically sound. Lenzing settles accounts with wood suppliers on a monthly basis. This ensures that even micro-operations and part-time foresters can draw their regular incomes from doing business with us.