For companies like KOLEO, which build wooden homes and directly depend on the quality and availability of timber, this issue is particularly sensitive. We always prioritize local resources and sustainable forestry practices. This not only reduces the carbon footprint but also supports local communities, jobs, and traditions. When the market is fully controlled by corporations, there is a danger that pricing and quality standards will be determined not by the interests of clients or builders but solely by financial indicators.

I believe the future of the forestry sector must be built on balance. Large players should be responsible for driving innovation and efficiency, while small and medium-sized enterprises must preserve flexibility, a personal approach, and closeness to the consumer. Instead of displacement, there should be partnership, where different business formats strengthen one another.

If we want sustainable construction — ecological, socially responsible, and accessible — we must remember: consolidation should not deprive the industry of diversity. Otherwise, the numbers in reports may win, but the people who build and live in these homes will lose.