Our story in forestry

1934: Grandfather Edvard sets up a water-powered sawmill
1947: The sawmill is upgraded to an electric Mariannelund sawmill with rack-and-pinion drive, closer to the road between Sunne and Gräsmark
Following years: The equipment is expanded with a dry splitter, edging saw and Jonsered five-cutter planer, powered by the same electric motor using adjusted drive belts
1981: The modern business starts as a partnership
1988: First forestry machine purchased
1994: Gettjärns Skogsprodukter AB is established

What we do

Forestry contracting and harvesting (drivning)
Thinning with machines suited to working inside the stand
Final felling
Forestry services and forest care
Clearing
Excavator work related to operations

How a job typically runs

Review objective and site conditions
Plan access, landings and logistics
Execute according to the agreed work plan
Maintain direct communication throughout the assignment

PEFC via EC Skog – what it means

Contractor certified via EC Skog
Work carried out in line with PEFC
Requirements for training, routines and insurance
Clearer responsibility and more traceable process

Machines and capacity

Rottne H8 - thinning harvester suited for work inside the stand
Rottne H11 - combi harvester for thinning/final felling
John Deere 810D - thinning forwarder
JCB 145 - excavator with 80 cm tracks
Scania hooklift 4x8
Humbaur - three-axle machinery trailer

Q&A

How long have you worked in forestry?

The family’s roots in forest and timber go back to 1934, when grandfather Edvard set up a water-powered sawmill.

The modern forestry contracting business then grew through a partnership in 1981, the first forestry machine in 1988, and the limited company since 1994.

What type of forestry work do you take?

We provide forestry contracting and harvesting, with a focus on thinning using machines suited to working inside the stand and final felling.

We also take forestry services/management assignments and excavator work related to our operations. Tell us your objective and we’ll clarify what fits.

Where do you mainly operate?

We are based in Sunne and operate in Värmland County, Sweden.

If your assignment is outside the area, you can still ask – we’ll quickly confirm whether it’s relevant.

What does PEFC via EC Skog mean?

We are contractor certified via EC Skog and work in line with PEFC.

This means we meet clear certification requirements, including training, routines and insurance, supporting a more structured and traceable way of working.

How do you approach an assignment?

We start by clarifying the objective (thinning or final felling) and the practical conditions: access, landings by the forest road, and logistics.

With a clear framework, execution becomes straightforward: direct communication, controlled workflow, and a plan that’s easy to follow.

What do you need to provide a quote?

We need a clear objective and the location of the assignment. Then we review factors that affect the setup and logistics.

The more concrete you can be about the stand and your goal, the faster we can respond with the right questions and next steps.

About us

Forestry contractor in Värmland with family roots in forest and timber since 1934 – modern harvesting focused on thinning and final felling, plus PEFC via EC Skog.