On 29 October LMSP’s 11th International Conference “Environment and Sustainable Forest and Land Management – Current Solutions”, at the LBTU Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences
https://www.lmsp.lv/lmsp-11-starptautiska-konference-vide-un-ilgtspejiga-meza-un-zemes-parvaldiba-aktualakie-risinajumi-
Industry
https://www.zm.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/aicinam-pieteikties-uz-latvijas-valsts-mezi-padomes-locekla-amatu-ar-kompetenci-meza-apsaimniekosanas-un-vides-aizsardzibas-joma
We invite applications for the position of board member at AS Latvijas valsts meži, with expertise in forest management and environmental protection.
https://www.finieris.com/lv/ar-skatu-nakotne-svinot-berzu-programmas-tris-desmitgades/
The Birch Programme is a story about science, collaboration and the ability to look beyond the present. Its origins date back to 1996, when, on the initiative of Latvijas Finieris, representatives from the forestry science, forestry and wood processing industries united for joint work.
https://www.zm.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/zemkopibas-ministrs-jaunajam-lvm-vaditajam-galvena-uzmaniba-javelta-uznemuma-parvaldibas-uzlabosanai-mezaudzu-razibas-kapinasanai-un-sabiedribas-izglitosanai
In a conversation with the minister, the new head of Latvijas valsts meži, Sandis Jansons, confirmed that the implementation of this strategy is vital to him, as he seeks the most effective possible solutions for developing the company's operational directions.
https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/ekonomika/18.09.2026-finiera-razotne-amberbirch-jekabpils-novada-paplasinas-raditas-40-jaunas-darba-vietas.a663832/
The new production facility has also created 40 additional jobs, and AmberBirch now employs 130 people. The majority are residents of Jēkabpils Municipality, with the rest from neighbouring municipalities. Following the expansion, the company's production capacity has doubled, reaching up to 90,000 cubic metres of veneer per year.
https://db.lv/zinas/rezeknes-mezs-attistibai-sanem-finansejumu-miljonu-eiro-apmera
The funding will be used for the purchase of felling sites, the procurement of wood and other raw materials, as well as for financing the company's day-to-day operations.
https://jauns.lv/raksts/bizness/726806-latvijas-finieris-veido-razotnes-aiz-latvijas-robezam
Back in the 90s, the company's management reached a significant conclusion – one must strive to manage without intermediaries, as it is better to sell one's own products and thus avoid unnecessary mark-ups on production.
https://lasi.lv/par-svarigo/projekti/pietiek-saimniekot-neskaidriba-saruna-ar-latvijas-meza-ipasnieku-biedribas-valdes-priekssedetaju-arni-muiznieku.48234
(...) all the types of compensation requested by forest owners during the protest action were not included. Only land exchange is included in the draft law. This, of course, is a very good form of compensation, but it is unlikely that one will always be able to get an equivalent plot next to one’s own home.
https://news.inbox.lv/150sbpc-vai-latvijas-mezi-tiesam-izzud-mezkopji-atklaj-pavisam-citu-ainu
When I started working, I really wanted a forest of my own. Because in a state forest, you go, you work, but the decisions are not yours. I like to make decisions, and in my own forest, I can reconsider my choices and decide how to act.
Worth knowing! About upcoming and current events
On 29 October LMSP’s 11th International Conference “Environment and Sustainable Forest and Land Management – Current Solutions”. At the LBTU Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences
https://www.lmsp.lv/lmsp-11-starptautiska-konference-vide-un-ilgtspejiga-meza-un-zemes-parvaldiba-aktualakie-risinajumi-
26 September “Forest comes to Jelgava 2026”
https://www.lbtu.lv/lv/raksts/2026-09-10/mezs-ienak-jelgava-2026-aicina-sajust-mezu-pilsetas-sirdi-jelgavas-pils-parka
27 September (starting at 11:00) hybrid format practical seminar “Self-defence against wild animals during hunting”
https://www.latma.lv/ka-rikoties-bistama-situacija-ar-savvalas-dzivnieku-praktisks-seminars-medniekiem/
3 October harvest festival at the Bulduri Technical School
https://www.zm.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/bulduru-tehnikums-aicina-uz-rudens-razas-svetkiem
3 and 4 October European Birdwatching Days events at Ķemeri National Park and the National Botanic Garden in Salaspils
https://www.varam.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/eiropas-putnu-verosanas-dienas-vares-verot-zosu-dosanos-uz-naktsgulu-un-klausities-pasakas-par-putniem
8 October Forest Industry Day
https://inovacijas.lu.lv/par-mums/zinas/zina/t/110507/
3 December Conference on innovative science-based solutions for soil improvement in agriculture, crop production and horticulture
https://kki.lv/aktualitates/konference-kas-2026-gada-izskana-pulces-lauku-atbalsta-dienesta-administretos-petijumus
Until 1 October we are looking for the European Tree of the Year in Latvia (a tree with a story)
https://www.zemeunvalsts.lv/eiropas-gada-koks-latvija-2026-meklejam-koku-ar-stastu
Until 30 September we invite you to participate in the vote for the first European Timber Architecture Award “WoodPoP Dara Award 2026”
https://www.zemeunvalsts.lv/kokaudzetava-zabaki-pretende-uz-eiropas-meroga-atzinibu-nobalso
Until 27 November sticker design competition “Let’s go to the forest!”
https://www.lvm.lv/jaunumi/8118-laizam-meza-aicinam-skolenus-piedalities-meza-dienu-uzlimju-dizaina-konkursa-2
Baloži Peat Museum Railway excursions in 2026
https://kudrasbanitis.lv/lv/ekskursijas
Award
https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/kultura/dizains-un-arhitektura/22.09.2026-latvijas-uznemums-ieguvis-eiropas-dizaina-balvu-par-koku-audzesanas-sistemu-gulbenes-centra.a664264/
The modular tree-growing system has been developed to help trees grow in optimal conditions, promote understanding of environmental issues and encourage public involvement.
Environment
https://www.lvm.lv/jaunumi/8116-lvm-uzlabos-aizsargajama-lapkoku-praulgrauza-dzivotnes-kokneses-parka
Koknese Park is not only a popular place for leisure and cultural history but also a territory of significant natural value.
https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/dzive-stils/vide-un-dzivnieki/18.09.2026-pirmoreiz-gadsimta-laika-atklata-jauna-savvalas-kaka-suga.a663774/
Scientists confirmed the new species using genetic data – DNA was analysed from 38 cats inhabiting several South American countries. The data showed that tigercats actually form five genetically distinct species (...)
https://www.daba.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/uzsak-dabas-aizsardzibas-plana-izstradi-dabas-liegumam-randu-plavas
(...) The Latvian Fund for Nature has begun developing a nature protection plan for the specially protected nature territory – the “Randu pļavas” nature reserve – for the next 12 years (2028–2040).
https://www.kem.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/ledurgas-biometana-razotnes-projektam-noteiktas-papildu-vides-un-drosibas-prasibas
In order to ensure a comprehensive assessment of the project's impact, the State Environmental Service (VVD) has reviewed the previously provided approval in the construction file and, at the same time, is amending the technical requirements issued for the project.
https://www.daba.gov.lv/lv/jaunums/uzsak-dabas-aizsardzibas-plana-izstradi-dabas-liegumam-mugurves-plavas-un-sitas-un-pededzes-paliene
(...) the development of a nature protection plan has begun for the nature reserves “Mugurves pļavas” and “Sitas un Pededzes paliene”.
Environment and berries
https://www.la.lv/dzervenu-raza-solas-laba-bet-viena-nopietna-problema-audzetajiem-gadu-no-gada-klust-arvien-sapigaka
(...) the fundamental problem with expanding cranberry cultivation is related to the need for large investments; moreover, to establish cranberry fields, it is necessary to invest in road construction, electricity, water supply and the installation of irrigation equipment.
https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/dzive-stils/cilvekstasti/19.09.2026-par-ogu-naudu-gan-kazoks-nopirkts-gan-berni-izskoloti-ogu-annina-teicu-purva-apkartne-razu-vac-tikai-ar-rokam.a663738/
In the good old days, Anna would collect up to a tonne of cranberries a year in the surrounding bogs, and using a railway worker’s free travel pass, she would take the heavy baskets of berries to the Riga Central Market (...)
Environment and foxes
https://www.medibam.lv/lapsam-adazu-novada-konstatets-galedaju-meris-pvd-bridina-sunu-saimniekus
Laboratory test results did not confirm suspicions of rabies, but carnivore distemper and the pathogen causing listeriosis were found in the animals.
Environment and density
https://www.latma.lv/piecus-gadus-pec-medibu-aizlieguma-kabanjerosas-nacionalaja-parka-mekle-risinajumu-parak-lielam-parnadzu-blivumam/
(...) does nature conservation mean non-interference, or is it actually active management of wild animal populations if their density begins to affect the protected habitats themselves?
Environment and competition
https://diena.lv/raksts/uznemeja-diena/zinas-42/neskaidribas-par-konkursu
(...) the project budget is not proportionate to the location, which has the highest pedestrian flow in the country, and the conditions are not sufficiently transparent for such a socially significant competition. There are several problematic aspects worthy of attention.
Eternity
https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/20.09.2026-reforma-pec-reformas-driz-pec-pievienosanas-botanisko-darzu-jau-atdala-no-dabas-aizsardzibas-parvaldes.a663974/
(...) multiple changes in the status of the institution create an unnecessary administrative-bureaucratic burden, thus inefficiently spending state administration resources, and in the opinion of the Chancery, points to ill-considered and unevaluated decision-making.
Sanctioning sanctions
https://db.lv/zinas/tiesu-izpilditaji-apiet-starptautiskas-sankcijas-ar-valsts-kases-palidzibu
(...) a private individual ended up in a situation where they had to continue paying for utility and management services, but it was impossible to make the payments. Latvian banks refused to execute payments for the sanctioned person.
Movement
https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/18.09.2026-bolderaja-vares-noklut-ar-elektrisko-vilcienu.a663818/
(...) a catenary has been built on the Zasulauks–Bolderāja section, and by this autumn, it will be possible to reach Bolderāja by electric train. The Bolderāja line has been commissioned (...)
https://www.lvm.lv/jaunumi/8121-aicinot-doties-baudit-rudeni-daba-lvm-un-vivi-dod-jaunus-vardus-vilcieniem
(...) in September, four more electric trains were given names – Dzērvene (Cranberry), Brūklene (Lingonberry), Zaķis (Hare) and Dzilna (Woodpecker). This time, the new names mark the Latvian autumn – the berry season and nature’s preparation for winter (...)
Miscellaneous
https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/dzive-stils/tehnologijas-un-zinatne/24.09.2026-unikals-stasts-par-burinieka-katastrofu-un-pavilosta-izskalotu-sarkankoku-no-haiti-saista-zinatnieku-interesi.a664582/
Previously, studies were conducted by divers from the Underwater Cultural Heritage Association. Meanwhile, the researcher Dauškāne’s interest in logwood began around the time of COVID, when her friends brought a fragment of this wood that had been found in Jūrmala near the mouth of the Lielupe river.
https://bauskasdzive.lv/kultura-un-izklaide/no-svetdienas-mezotnes-pili-bus-skatama-jauna-ekspozicija/
From 27 September, a new exhibition space will open its doors to visitors at Mežotne Palace: “My Great-grandmother’s Salon. The Heritage of the Von Buxhoeveden Family” (...)
Current events in cartoons
https://diena.lv/raksts/viedokli/karikaturista-skats/identificet-laci
https://diena.lv/raksts/viedokli/karikaturista-skats/dzelzcela-planu-pagarinajums
https://lasi.lv/par-svarigo/karikatura/zime-gatis-sluka-tas-tacu-ir-zaku-vilciens.48426
https://lasi.lv/par-svarigo/karikatura/zime-gatis-sluka-labais-tetuks-krievija.48355
https://lasi.lv/par-svarigo/karikatura/zime-gatis-sluka-taupisim.48300