In the industry
https://replay.lsm.lv/lv/klausies/ieraksts/lr/208478/krustpunkta-vip-intervija-latvijas-valsts-mezu-valdes-priekssedetajs-peters-putnins
Krustpunktā VIP interview: Pēters Putniņš, chairman of the board of Latvijas valsts meži.
Krustpunktā VIP interview: Pēters Putniņš, chairman of the board of Latvijas valsts meži.
With a comment:
https://www.finieris.com/lv/m-lacis-eiropas-komisijas-iestajas-pret-sankcionetu-koksnes-produktu-ieplusanu-no-kinas/
In June 2025 the provisional anti-dumping duty rates set by the European Commission in May came into force for hardwood plywood from China, including birch plywood products. These rates will apply for the remainder of the investigation, until November this year.
In June 2025 the provisional anti-dumping duty rates set by the European Commission in May came into force for hardwood plywood from China, including birch plywood products. These rates will apply for the remainder of the investigation, until November this year.
https://zz.lv/ka-jutas-laudis-pie-kaigu-purva-kur-top-laflora-veja-parks/
From me to the wind turbines it is about six kilometres. If it were 250 or 500 metres, then there might be cause for concern. But that distance is quite enough. Let Latvia develop!
From me to the wind turbines it is about six kilometres. If it were 250 or 500 metres, then there might be cause for concern. But that distance is quite enough. Let Latvia develop!
https://www.db.lv/zinas/arvalstu-investoru-aktivitate-meza-tirgu-sasniedz-zemako-limeni-cetru-gadu-laika-521950
Over the past six months, domestic capital has come to dominate the Latvian forest land market even more markedly, while activity by foreign investors has shrunk considerably.
Over the past six months, domestic capital has come to dominate the Latvian forest land market even more markedly, while activity by foreign investors has shrunk considerably.
https://www.db.lv/zinas/meza-nozares-produkcijas-imports-cetros-menesos-pieaudzis-par-96-521927
In the first four months of this year, forest sector products worth 350.294 million euros were imported into Latvia, which is 9.6% more than in the corresponding period of 2024, according to information published by the Ministry of Agriculture.
In the first four months of this year, forest sector products worth 350.294 million euros were imported into Latvia, which is 9.6% more than in the corresponding period of 2024, according to information published by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Worth knowing! Upcoming and current events
Baloži peat railway excursions in 2025
https://www.bdklubs.lv/lv/ekskursijas
Exhibition “What was rustling in the forest?” on the Līgatne nature trails
https://www.daba.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/ligatnes-dabas-takas-atklata-jauna-ekspozicija-kas-meza-brikskinaja
From 21 June, the exhibition “From birch seed to betulin”, created by AS “Latvijas Finieris” and its partners, is on permanent display at the environmental education centre of the National Botanic Garden of Latvia, “Botania” in Salaspils
https://www.finieris.com/lv/izstade-no-berza-seklas-lidz-betulinam-turpmak-bus-skatama-latvijas-nacionala-botaniska-darza-vides-izglitibas-centra-botania/
From 12 April to 27 July, the photography exhibition “My Bird 2025” at the Latvian National Museum of Natural History
https://www.dabasmuzejs.lv/lv/aktualitates/fotoizstade-mans-putns-2025
Throughout June, the Peony Flower Parade 2025
https://staburags.lv/visu-juniju-krasni-peoniju-ziedesanas-svetki-lvm-arboretuma-kalsnava/
From 28 May to 27 July, a solo exhibition by Prof. A. Barševskis “Peonies”
https://du.lv/aktualitates/atklata-arvida-barsevska-fotografiju-izstade-peonijas/
Until 30 June, a competition and an invitation to help create the “Riga Forest Sound Bank”
https://rigasmezi.lv/jaunumi/konkurss-piedalies-rigas-mezu-skanu-bankas-veidosana
19 July, Hunters' Festival of Dienvidkurzeme municipality
https://www.medibam.lv/34305-2
https://www.medibam.lv/34305-2
14 and 15 August, the first teachers' development forum DABĀ
https://www.lvm.lv/jaunumi/7587-skolotaj-piesakies-izaugsmes-forumam-daba
https://www.lvm.lv/jaunumi/7587-skolotaj-piesakies-izaugsmes-forumam-daba
20-22 August, the international scientific conference “Sustainable Horticulture from Plant to Product: Challenges in a Temperate Climate – 2025”, organised by the Institute of Horticulture
https://www.darzkopibasinstituts.lv/lv/conference
https://www.darzkopibasinstituts.lv/lv/conference
4 September, “Green Classroom” at Sarkaņkalns in Rēzekne municipality
http://www.sarkankalns.lv/pasakumi/zala-klase/
http://www.sarkankalns.lv/pasakumi/zala-klase/
12 September, “Forest Science in the Blue Hills”, Ogre Blue Hills
15-19 September, the international scientific conference EuroDendro
30 October, the LMSP 10th international conference “Scientific, economic and social aspects of natural resource use in the current environmental and geopolitical context” at the LBTU Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences
Official
https://www.varam.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/par-varam-ministru-apstiprinats-raimonds-cudars
The Saeima approved Raimonds Čudars, a board member of the “Vienotība” party, as Minister for Smart Administration and Regional Development; he was previously a deputy of the 14th Saeima and chair of the Saeima Requests Committee.
The Saeima approved Raimonds Čudars, a board member of the “Vienotība” party, as Minister for Smart Administration and Regional Development; he was previously a deputy of the 14th Saeima and chair of the Saeima Requests Committee.
https://www.zm.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/auglkopjiem-un-darzenkopjiem-izmaksas-42-miljonu-eiro-es-arkartas-atbalstu-par-2024-gada-salnu-un-lietavu-raditajiem-postijumiem
On 17 June the government adopted the conditions for granting EU emergency support for fruit and vegetable growing areas damaged in 2024, in order to reduce the economic losses caused by frosts and heavy rains that are affecting the viability of these farms.
On 17 June the government adopted the conditions for granting EU emergency support for fruit and vegetable growing areas damaged in 2024, in order to reduce the economic losses caused by frosts and heavy rains that are affecting the viability of these farms.
https://www.kem.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/saeima-skatis-likumprojektu-kas-veicinas-vietejo-biodegvielas-un-biometana-razosanu-un-energetisko-neatkaribu
The aim of the regulation is to make it possible to produce fuels here in Latvia, locally, giving consumers the chance to buy transport energy more cheaply than imported products, as well as to support the development of the economy as a whole.
The aim of the regulation is to make it possible to produce fuels here in Latvia, locally, giving consumers the chance to buy transport energy more cheaply than imported products, as well as to support the development of the economy as a whole.
Next door
https://www.db.lv/zinas/lietuvas-lauksaimnieki-plano-protesta-akciju-pret-planoto-nodoklu-reformu-521899
On Thursday, Lithuanian farmers are planning a picket outside the parliament building to protest against the tax reform planned by the government.
On Thursday, Lithuanian farmers are planning a picket outside the parliament building to protest against the tax reform planned by the government.
Hunting
https://www.zm.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/parakstits-memorands-par-sadarbibu-savvalas-dzivnieku-populaciju-apsaimniekosana
In order to foster effective cooperation between hunters and holders of hunting rights, and to jointly reduce the damage caused by wild animals to agriculture, forestry and fisheries, a memorandum of cooperation has been signed between several of the parties involved.
In order to foster effective cooperation between hunters and holders of hunting rights, and to jointly reduce the damage caused by wild animals to agriculture, forestry and fisheries, a memorandum of cooperation has been signed between several of the parties involved.
https://lvportals.lv/skaidrojumi/377724-likumdosanas-jaunumi-grozot-medibu-likumu-mazinas-staltbriezu-populaciju-2025#a5
The aim of the draft law is to reduce the damage done by red deer to agricultural crops and young forest stands, as well as road traffic accidents involving forest animals (red deer in particular).
The aim of the draft law is to reduce the damage done by red deer to agricultural crops and young forest stands, as well as road traffic accidents involving forest animals (red deer in particular).
https://www.medibam.lv/zeltainais-sakalis-vacija-kluvis-par-nopietnu-apdraudejumu-lauksaimniecibai
A note: since this predator has also been spotted here in Latvia, timely (proactive) action would be needed so that we do not end up in a situation where there are plenty of jackals and it is too late to ask what now. Not long ago there were also fewer than 10 bears...
The golden jackal, already sighted several times on the German North Sea island of Sylt, attacked a flock of sheep on the List peninsula again on the night of 6 June. Two lambs were injured and one was killed. The animals' owner confirmed that he had seen the jackal through a night vision device and immediately informed local hunters.
A note: since this predator has also been spotted here in Latvia, timely (proactive) action would be needed so that we do not end up in a situation where there are plenty of jackals and it is too late to ask what now. Not long ago there were also fewer than 10 bears...
The golden jackal, already sighted several times on the German North Sea island of Sylt, attacked a flock of sheep on the List peninsula again on the night of 6 June. Two lambs were injured and one was killed. The animals' owner confirmed that he had seen the jackal through a night vision device and immediately informed local hunters.
Environmental matters
https://www.daba.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/izsole-par-kaniera-ezera-apsaimniekosanu-uzvarejis-vides-risinajumu-uznemums-ecosoul
In May the Nature Conservation Agency announced a lease rights auction with the aim of selecting a new manager for Lake Kaņieris, capable of ensuring the conservation and development of the lake's ecosystem. The winner of the auction and the lake's long-term manager is the environmental solutions company Ecosoul.
In May the Nature Conservation Agency announced a lease rights auction with the aim of selecting a new manager for Lake Kaņieris, capable of ensuring the conservation and development of the lake's ecosystem. The winner of the auction and the lake's long-term manager is the environmental solutions company Ecosoul.
https://www.lvm.lv/jaunumi/7650-lvm-un-klimata-un-energetikas-ministrija-vienojas-par-sadarbibu-kampanas-nemeslo-meza-istenosana
The aim of the memorandum is to educate the public, especially young people, and to promote a sustainable attitude towards the environment, in order to reduce the amount of waste in forests and natural areas in the future.
The aim of the memorandum is to educate the public, especially young people, and to promote a sustainable attitude towards the environment, in order to reduce the amount of waste in forests and natural areas in the future.
...the public consultation period for the nature protection plan of the “Liepājas ezers” nature reserve has been extended until 27 June 2025.
https://www.daba.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/noslegusies-pirmie-izpetes-darbi-atjaunojamos-purvos
Experts from the Nature Conservation Agency and the University of Latvia have completed an initial survey of five bogs. In total, 350 hectares of bogs in Gauja National Park and part of the Ķemeri raised bog were surveyed with a view to carrying out work to stabilise the hydrological regime in these bog ecosystems.
Experts from the Nature Conservation Agency and the University of Latvia have completed an initial survey of five bogs. In total, 350 hectares of bogs in Gauja National Park and part of the Ķemeri raised bog were surveyed with a view to carrying out work to stabilise the hydrological regime in these bog ecosystems.
https://www.vaad.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/augsnes-agrokimiskas-izpetes-un-augsnes-analizu-parklajums
Through agrochemical soil surveys and data received from farmers and service providers under direct payment requirements, the State Plant Protection Service holds data on 860 thousand hectares, or roughly a third of all agricultural land used in Latvia.
Through agrochemical soil surveys and data received from farmers and service providers under direct payment requirements, the State Plant Protection Service holds data on 860 thousand hectares, or roughly a third of all agricultural land used in Latvia.
https://lasi.lv/par-svarigo/projekti/par-mata-tiesu-no-katastrofas-rigas-attirisanas-iekartas-ieklust-serskabe-dienestiem-zinots-noveloti.28787
A substantial leak of sulphuric acid occurred in April this year at the SIA “Schenker” terminal in Riga, and the emergency services and the operator of the capital's sewerage system were not notified until the following morning.
A substantial leak of sulphuric acid occurred in April this year at the SIA “Schenker” terminal in Riga, and the emergency services and the operator of the capital's sewerage system were not notified until the following morning.
But the calculation showed that, to offset the manufacturing footprint of a digital reader plus the digitisation of each book, you would have to read at least 40 books a year on the device before its CO₂ footprint matched that of a book printed on paper.
Construction
https://www.riga.lv/lv/jaunums/riga-turpinas-dienvidu-tilta-ceturtas-kartas-buvnieciba-darbi-rit-atbilstosi-planam
Since December last year, the large-scale construction of the fourth stage of the Southern Bridge has been under way in Riga. Work on the site is progressing on schedule. Given that the construction area is very extensive, it has been divided into smaller work zones, with intensive construction under way in all of them.
Since December last year, the large-scale construction of the fourth stage of the Southern Bridge has been under way in Riga. Work on the site is progressing on schedule. Given that the construction area is very extensive, it has been divided into smaller work zones, with intensive construction under way in all of them.
https://www.zemeunvalsts.lv/laikmetigas-makslas-telpa-kurtuve-vamiera-ir-izvirzita-new-european
The contemporary art space “Kurtuve” has been shortlisted as a finalist for the New European Bauhaus Prizes 2025 in the category “Regaining a sense of belonging”.
The contemporary art space “Kurtuve” has been shortlisted as a finalist for the New European Bauhaus Prizes 2025 in the category “Regaining a sense of belonging”.
https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/15.06.2025-laika-neizstradatu-parbuves-noteikumu-del-uz-vairakiem-menesiem-var-nakties-slegt-operu.a603354/
The works had been planned long ago so that they could be carried out over the summers, when there are no performances. But officials spent more than a year agreeing the procurement conditions, and the deadline for completing the work is now approaching fast, meaning that the opera's operations will after all have to be suspended for several months.
The works had been planned long ago so that they could be carried out over the summers, when there are no performances. But officials spent more than a year agreeing the procurement conditions, and the deadline for completing the work is now approaching fast, meaning that the opera's operations will after all have to be suspended for several months.
Interesting
https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/sports/hokejs/15.06.2025-zviedru-nhl-izcilnieks-latviesu-pulkveza-pectecis-gimenes-detektivs-ar-cuceni-hokeja-cempionata.a603161/
Did you know that Ēriks Gustafsons' mother is Latvian? I received this news from Edgars Grundmanis, an assistant with the Latvian national team, on the day the championship began for Latvia with a match against France.
Did you know that Ēriks Gustafsons' mother is Latvian? I received this news from Edgars Grundmanis, an assistant with the Latvian national team, on the day the championship began for Latvia with a match against France.
In the European Union, 50.6% of the population are overweight or obese, while in Latvia the figure is 59%...
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