Amidst challenging market conditions, Norwegian Norske Skog has made tough decisions, reducing staff levels by 1,000 and planning a production cut of 200,000 tons in 2008. Similarly, Finnish-Swedish Stora Enso is set to cut staff by 1,700 people and reduce production by 500,000 tons. These cost-cutting measures reflect the companies' efforts to navigate through economic headwinds, aiming for long-term sustainability.