Until 30 April candidates may be nominated for the Nordic Council Environment Prize 2025
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9-10 May, "Forest ABC" in Kuldīga municipality, at "Struņķkrogs" in Padure parish
mezaipasnieki.lv · pasakums meza abc 2025

 

Until 12 May at 10.00 tenders may be submitted for the competition "Provision of timber haulage services in 2025-2027 under a general agreement" announced by AS "Latvijas valsts meži". Tenders are to be submitted through the electronic procurement system.
lvm.lv · 7563 lvm izsludina konkursu kokmaterialu parvadajumu pakalpo…

23 and 24 May, Latvian Forest Days 2025
latvijasmezadienas.lvm.lv

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
darzkopibasinstituts.lv · conference

 

4 September, "The Green Classroom" at Sarkaņkalns in Rēzekne municipality
sarkankalns.lv · zala klase

12 September, "Forest Studies in Zilie kalni", Ogres Zilie kalni

Industry matters

zm.gov.lv · meza dienu laika visa latvija notiks izglitojosi un sabiedri…
With the aim of raising public awareness of the importance of forests and their sustainable management, "Forest Days" will be marked throughout Latvia in 2025 - a series of events inviting people to discover the diversity of the forest, take part in practical activities and learn about nature.

db.lv · kokrupnieki bazigi par jauna lvm liguma ietekmi uz latvijas…
...timber industry representatives are concerned about the potential impact of the contracts on the competitiveness of existing Latvian investors, adding that, according to publicly available data, LVM has around 2.6 million cubic metres of such timber available across Latvia, which it sells on equal terms to potential buyers such as the international wood panel manufacturer "Kronospan", as well as pellet and other producers.

zemeunvalsts.lv · mezs turpina ienakt jelgava
A brief look in photographs

lvm.lv · 7579 lvm arboretuma veido neparastu kokaugu formu kolekciju
The Latvijas valsts mezi arboretum in Kalsnava is a unique place where specialists have spent 50 years testing the hardiness of non-native woody plants in Latvia's climate, while at the same time creating a garden where visitors can discover the diversity of trees and shrubs and their unusual species and varieties.

vaad.gov.lv · vaad eksperti sadarbiba ar zviedrijas kolegiem veic osu smar…
The emerald ash borer has been given quarantine pest status in the European Union. The pest is not found in Latvia, but it is widespread in the European part of Russia - in the Smolensk region and St Petersburg - and threatens ash trees growing in Latvia's border areas.

jauns.lv · 650878 latvijas mezi gadsimtu gaita te vairak te mazak
Picturing Latvia as it was several hundred years ago, the mind conjures up scenes of dense forest thickets with only the occasional field cultivated among them. Reality matched that picture only in certain periods, mostly after wars or plague epidemics; under normal circumstances people always made use of forests in their economic activity.

Environment

lsm.lv · 19.04.2025 vecas abolu skirnes latvija vairs nejutas tik lab…
For example, powdery mildew was once not a significant disease in Latvia, yet now the old apple varieties suffer from it. At the same time, fire blight is spreading here - a disease that can seriously devastate orchards.

lsm.lv · 23.04.2025 petniece laci dzivo jau puse latvijas teritorijas…
...in half of Latvia we can find the bear, we can see it - that is Vidzeme, Latgale, the Sēlija side. Kurzeme has yet to reveal its true number of bears, but from time to time bears have been observed in Kurzeme as well...

lvm.lv · 7580 lvm atjaunos upursalas dabas taku
Work to restore the 1.7 km nature trail and its tourism infrastructure is due to begin this year. In the course of the work, new wooden steps will be built, boardwalks laid across wet ground, and three viewing platforms installed at the most scenic spots.

zz.lv · konkursa mes savai videi sanemti 47 iedzivotaju iniciativu p…
... projects have been submitted for the improvement of publicly accessible sports, cultural, recreational and community activity areas - for example, the bank of the Lielupe is to be upgraded in Salgale parish, outdoor table game areas are to be created in the Zaļenieki swing park, and a terrace is planned for the riverside park of the Manor Rooms in Vircava parish.

Environment, fashion and textiles

makroekonomika.lv · dizzimolu precu talakpardosanas dizaugsme

makroekonomika.lv · pasaule sarazoto apgerbu un depresivu faktu parprodukcija

makroekonomika.lv · eiropas un latvijas apgerbu pateretaja un tekstilizstradajum…

About railways

lsm.lv · 24.04.2025 rb rail sogad izdevumu segsanai no latvijas puses…
At present a further 4.091 million euros is needed from the Latvian side, with 3.236 million euros making up the cost of covering VAT. The other two Baltic states have approved the joint venture's budget.

lsm.lv · 20.04.2025 sakas rail baltica celtnieciba iecava darbus apgr…
Active construction will begin very soon on the section of the main railway route near Iecava. This is where the stretch of line that will connect the Estonian and Lithuanian borders through Latvia is taking shape. A military hospital once stood on the construction site, and ammunition was stored there. Demining was therefore carried out before the building work itself.

db.lv · saks testet pasazieru vilcienus marsruta rigavalga 521082
Test runs are essential for Estonia's "Stadler Flirt" passenger trains to obtain the certification required to operate in Latvia. The aim is to launch Tartu-Riga train services as early as this summer, though the exact date will depend on the outcome of the certification process.

Miscellaneous

em.gov.lv · ekonomikas ministrija atklas parstavniecibu jelgava
The purpose of establishing the representative office is to promote economic growth in the regions by fostering business development and attracting investment.

diena.lv · rigas vagnera teatra atjaunosanas projekts piedalisies venec…
Restoring the Wagner House will bring several significant benefits, which will not only enhance the diversity and accessibility of cultural events for the people of Latvia, but also strengthen the image of Riga and Latvia as a cultural centre...

bnn.lv · bnn fokusa 20 soli pret birokratiju vai pietiek lai kaut kas…
Are 20 initiatives to cut red tape many or few, and what benefit will they bring to Latvian society?

lsm.lv · 23.04.2025 es apsver aizliegt etilspirtu tirisanas un dezinf…
A ban on ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, in cleaning products and disinfectants is being considered at European Union level, Estonia's public broadcaster reports.

vs.lv · aluksnes novada veido unikalu iedzivotaju padomes modeli vid…
Alūksne municipal council will set up a unique residents' council model. Unlike several other municipalities in Latvia, Alūksne municipality will have a single residents' council for the whole municipality.

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