Metsähallitus Financial Statements for year 2025

Metsähallitus’ financial statements include the financial statements and the report of the Board of Directors for 2025. The financial statements include the separate financial statements and the report of the Board of Directors for 2025 for Metsähallitus’ public administration tasks.

Year 2025 was a strong one for Metsähallitus overall. The Group’s turnover was EUR 530.7 million and its profit reached EUR 208.1 million, which is the best result in history.

Business operations take into account biodiversity and recreational use, as well as safeguarding reindeer husbandry and Sámi culture. Investments in these societal benefits totaled EUR 127 million.

The volume of harvested wood (6.7 million m3) increased slightly in 2025 compared to the year before, and the high price of timber boosted the profits of Metsähallitus Forestry Ltd.

Metsähallitus promotes green growth also by developing renewable energy projects. While the demand for wind power projects was moderate, project development continues in land and offshore areas. Property sales picked up somewhat and more enquires about plots were made by energy-intensive industry.

In 2025, Metsähallitus’ hiking destinations attracted more than 7.6 million visits. Digital customer service for hikers was developed, and special attention was paid to maintaining hiking structures, especially at popular destinations.

Biodiversity is one of the key themes of Metsähallitus’ strategy. Metsähallitus’ restoration and nature management measures were targeted at both protected areas and multiple-use forests across 10,430 hectares in total.

In 2025, Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife Finland conducted a significantly higher number of species and habitat inventories and other surveys than before. The data these surveys and inventories produced will be used for example for targeting conservation measures and in land use planning and Natura site status assessments.