Sweden's national forest programme highlights the need for sustainable solutions, innovation and multi-use to develop a sustainable bioeconomy. An increased degree of processing of the Swedish timber is described as a solution. As a result of a warmer climate, new pests are expected in the traditionally managed forests. Deciduous forests generally withstand storms and fires better than coniferous forests, but the processing industry does not yet demand hardwood to any great extent. Is it because of traditions? The economy? That innovations stay in the research world and do not find investors or venture capital so they can be realized? In this pre-study we want to investigate the gap between the producer and the processing industry and dive into the conditions in Norra Mellansverige. Should the network of contacts between wood processors, forest owners and consumers be promoted? And if so, who will do what to strengthen the value chain for hardwood timber in the area? The target group is organisations and companies involved in the work on regional forest programmes.