The Portuguese pine industry is bracing for a two-year period of significant disruption following the impact of Storm Kristin. Centro Pinus, a leading industry body, estimates the sector has lost half of its annual wood supply due to the storm’s damage. This scarcity of wood is expected to severely affect businesses reliant on pine for production. The storm’s effects are proving long-lasting, hindering the industry’s ability to meet demand. Recovery efforts will be extensive and prolonged, with the full impact not expected to subside for at least two years. The situation highlights the vulnerability of the pine industry to extreme weather events and the need for sustainable forestry practices.