The Finnish timber giant has launched a website – www.upforestlife.com – in which the forest can be explored and modern forestry seen and heard in action, through a computer.

Forestry operations, such as felling and processing, are also featured, as are other activities.

Spokesman Robert Taylor said: “It’s not possible to take everyone to the forest to see how UPM operates or to show the wildlife living there. Using different techniques we try to capture the forest spirit and create a real forest experience.”