Magnus Thor

Director Research and innovation at Skogforsk, the Forestry Research Institute of Sweden

"Interaction between research, industry, startups and public authorities at the same time enables relevant and interesting innovation, which was clearly demonstrated at last year's meeting. The sector needs innovation and the summit will provide a great opportunity to learn and develop. Looking forward to November!"

Magnus Thor

Director Research and innovation at Skogforsk, the Forestry Research Institute of Sweden

Skogforsk is the central research body for the Swedish forestry sector and is financed jointly by the government and the members of the Institute.

Magnus Thor has worked at Skogforsk since 1992 as a researcher and research manager. His fields of research and interest cover e.g. forest operations and wood supply and control of Heterobasidion root rot.

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We are building a bridge between the Swedish and Californian Forest sectors and inspiring a dialogue with the potential to influence the future direction of forestry.

Our goal is to stimulate a dialogue between major forestry sectors across the Atlantic, encouraging the exchange of both new and existing innovations.

Forest Innovation Summit

Creating a dialogue between Swedish and Californian forestry sectors in light of the creation of new technologies for crisis management, as seen from environmental, social, and political outfits.