Weekly review
Poll
In recent weeks, both in the Saeima and the Cabinet of Ministers, the thesis has been heard once again: “We must act this way, otherwise there will be penalties, infringement procedures, etc.” Often, such a pseudo-argument completely excludes reasonable disputes, discussions, or alternatives, forcing those responsible to make decisions hastily and not always in the interests of Latvia. Why is that?
Old habits are hardening - someone somewhere knows better, let us rely on them
Lack of sufficient capacity or laziness to defend a different point of view
A generation of cabinet officials has been created who are accustomed to accepting rather than delving into matters
This is a serious problem for Latvia for which no solution is being sought. It will probably be all right somehow...
24–30 May
Worth knowing! Upcoming and current events
Baloži peat railway excursions in 2025bdklubs.lv
The exhibition “What Was Rustling in the Forest?” on the Līgatne nature trailsdaba.gov.lv
From 28 May to 27 July, a solo exhibition by Prof. A. Barševskis “Peonies”
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On 7 June, at the “Zobens un lemess” festival lecture tent, the talk series “For Freedom!”
Semigallians, national guardsmen, riflemen and national partisans in Zemgale. Different eras, one land, a common thread running through different contexts – the theme of freedom
zobensunlemess.lv
zobensunlemess.lv
On 19 July, the Hunters’ Festival of Dienvidkurzeme municipality
medibam.lv
medibam.lv
On 14 and 15 August, the first teachers’ development forum DABĀ
lvm.lv · 7587 skolotaj piesakies izaugsmes forumam daba
lvm.lv · 7587 skolotaj piesakies izaugsmes forumam daba
From 20 to 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
darzkopibasinstituts.lv · conference
On 4 September, the “Green Classroom” at Sarkaņkalns in Rēzekne municipality
sarkankalns.lv · zala klase
sarkankalns.lv · zala klase
On 12 September, “Forest Studies in the Blue Hills”, Ogres Zilie kalni
From 15 to 19 September, the international scientific conference EuroDendro
Industry matters
zemeunvalsts.lv · latvijas finiera koka eku kompleksa atklasana kokaudzetava z…
finieris.com · saimnieciba zabaki atklaj unikalu koka eku kompleksu
finieris.com · saimnieciba zabaki atklaj unikalu koka eku kompleksu
zemeunvalsts.lv · latvijas finieris saimnieciba zabaki atklaj unikalu koka eku
Its central element is a timber structure solution that is the first of its kind in Latvia and unique in the Baltics – a seedling cold store with specific microclimate regimes. The new timber building complex represents a “green investment” of more than five million euros in Sigulda municipality and the Gauja National Park.
Its central element is a timber structure solution that is the first of its kind in Latvia and unique in the Baltics – a seedling cold store with specific microclimate regimes. The new timber building complex represents a “green investment” of more than five million euros in Sigulda municipality and the Gauja National Park.
zemeunvalsts.lv · izmainas as latvijas finieris vadiba
In order to strengthen the group’s expertise in strategically important areas, changes were made to the management of AS “Latvijas Finieris” in May 2025.
In order to strengthen the group’s expertise in strategically important areas, changes were made to the management of AS “Latvijas Finieris” in May 2025.
rigasmezi.lv · rigas mezi izstrada pirmo biologiskas daudzveidibas politiku…
SIA “Rīgas meži” has become the first company in the Latvian forest sector to have developed and begun implementing a comprehensive Biodiversity Policy, setting out a long-term vision for conserving natural diversity and managing its territories sustainably.
SIA “Rīgas meži” has become the first company in the Latvian forest sector to have developed and begun implementing a comprehensive Biodiversity Policy, setting out a long-term vision for conserving natural diversity and managing its territories sustainably.
lvm.lv · 7609 lvm atjauno informacijas drosibas sertifikatu koksnes p…
Most of the timber product sales process takes place online, which is why LVM has developed and uses a number of information systems, applications, interfaces and other information technology and communication solutions that support the sales process and information management.
Most of the timber product sales process takes place online, which is why LVM has developed and uses a number of information systems, applications, interfaces and other information technology and communication solutions that support the sales process and information management.
db.lv · latvijas mi risinajums desmitkartigi paatrinas mezu inventar…
The Latvian artificial intelligence solutions developer “Apply”, in cooperation with the Latvian forestry technology company “Timbro”, is currently building a prototype of a solution that will use computer vision to automate the collection and interpretation of forest audit data, making the process roughly 10 times faster and reducing the scope for error to as little as 3%.
The Latvian artificial intelligence solutions developer “Apply”, in cooperation with the Latvian forestry technology company “Timbro”, is currently building a prototype of a solution that will use computer vision to automate the collection and interpretation of forest audit data, making the process roughly 10 times faster and reducing the scope for error to as little as 3%.
zemeunvalsts.lv · latvija mezu vairak cilveku mazak
zemeunvalsts.lv · mezu lielvalsts latvija
Latvia is among the 30 countries in the world with the largest forest resources per capita.
zemeunvalsts.lv · mezu lielvalsts latvija
Latvia is among the 30 countries in the world with the largest forest resources per capita.
lsm.lv · 27.05.2025 aptureta kokmaterialu parstrades ceha buvnieciba…
Residents of the surrounding houses were reticent, sharing a range of views with Latvian Radio only off-microphone, including the point that the plant is not needed and will create noise and dust. Others felt that the workshop would provide jobs and would finally tidy up the derelict site.
Residents of the surrounding houses were reticent, sharing a range of views with Latvian Radio only off-microphone, including the point that the plant is not needed and will create noise and dust. Others felt that the workshop would provide jobs and would finally tidy up the derelict site.
vp.gov.lv · lidz pat 23 tonnam virs normas valsts policija soda parkraut…
In the course of traffic monitoring over recent weeks, the State Police Road Haulage Supervision Unit has identified several timber lorries carrying overloaded cargo. Checks on the actual mass of the vehicle combinations revealed a number of breaches.
In the course of traffic monitoring over recent weeks, the State Police Road Haulage Supervision Unit has identified several timber lorries carrying overloaded cargo. Checks on the actual mass of the vehicle combinations revealed a number of breaches.
About the skills competition
lsm.lv · 26.05.2025 latvija pirmo reizi norisinas starptautiskas mezs…
An international European forestry students’ skills competition has been held in Latvia for the first time. A competition at this level is a major event for Latvia in the forest sector – all the more so as the most successful competitors will be able to take part in other world-level contests.
An international European forestry students’ skills competition has been held in Latvia for the first time. A competition at this level is a major event for Latvia in the forest sector – all the more so as the most successful competitors will be able to take part in other world-level contests.
retv.lv · jaunie mezsaimnieki rada prasmes meza atjaunosana un kopsana
Pepe Serra, a teacher at the Spanish agricultural school, says that taking part in competitions like this matters to them too, because forests are becoming increasingly important in southern Europe.
Pepe Serra, a teacher at the Spanish agricultural school, says that taking part in competitions like this matters to them too, because forests are becoming increasingly important in southern Europe.
Official
kem.gov.lv · izsludinats iepirkums latvijas strategijas klimatneitralitat…
The Ministry of Climate and Energy has launched a procurement procedure for “Updating Latvia’s strategy for achieving climate neutrality by 2050”.
The Ministry of Climate and Energy has launched a procurement procedure for “Updating Latvia’s strategy for achieving climate neutrality by 2050”.
Hunting
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...what happened after the meeting with Minister of Agriculture Armands Krauze, and how non-governmental organisations managed to reach an understanding and achieve real results.
...what happened after the meeting with Minister of Agriculture Armands Krauze, and how non-governmental organisations managed to reach an understanding and achieve real results.
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Meža ziņas No. 9
Meža ziņas No. 9
medibam.lv · 3000 briezu viena sezona vai ar to var uzskatit ka darbs ir…
Aira Vaitkus, a representative of SIA Klagati, admits that she is surprised by this season’s deer hunting results in Saldus municipality. Last year, when the company’s expenditure and income were calculated, SIA Klagati was on the brink of despair, as the damage caused by the animals came close to half a million euros.
Aira Vaitkus, a representative of SIA Klagati, admits that she is surprised by this season’s deer hunting results in Saldus municipality. Last year, when the company’s expenditure and income were calculated, SIA Klagati was on the brink of despair, as the damage caused by the animals came close to half a million euros.
Environmental issues in focus
daba.gov.lv · dabas lieguma liepajas ezers dabas aizsardzibas plana sabied…
It will also be possible to join the public consultation meeting remotely. To receive the meeting link, send an email to the manager of the nature conservation plan (uldis.valainis@biology.lv).
It will also be possible to join the public consultation meeting remotely. To receive the meeting link, send an email to the manager of the nature conservation plan (uldis.valainis@biology.lv).
daba.gov.lv · apstiprinati jauni noteikumi dabas lieguma mezole aizsardzib…
The area has been found to have high biodiversity, including specially protected habitats, which cover more than 47% of the territory. Most of these (41%) are forest habitats, followed by bog habitats (6%), while freshwater and grassland habitats do not exceed 0.3%.
The area has been found to have high biodiversity, including specially protected habitats, which cover more than 47% of the territory. Most of these (41%) are forest habitats, followed by bog habitats (6%), while freshwater and grassland habitats do not exceed 0.3%.
tvnet.lv · veja parku pretinieki dabas aizstavji vai krievijas gazes ad…
The battle against wind farms – both in individual areas and with a desire to do away with them in Latvia altogether – keeps gathering pace. How rational is the basis of argument on which this battle is being waged, what might its real motives be, and what might the ultimate consequences of the process be for the well-being of the country’s people.
The battle against wind farms – both in individual areas and with a desire to do away with them in Latvia altogether – keeps gathering pace. How rational is the basis of argument on which this battle is being waged, what might its real motives be, and what might the ultimate consequences of the process be for the well-being of the country’s people.
diena.lv · te jabut gan lielajiem zaledajiem gan lielajiem plesejiem 14…
About Ķemeri National Park, its natural meadows and their landscape architects – the aurochs-like cattle and konik horses – as well as other topical nature conservation issues.
About Ķemeri National Park, its natural meadows and their landscape architects – the aurochs-like cattle and konik horses – as well as other topical nature conservation issues.
jauns.lv · 656616 latvija atrasts loti rets putns kadu lielaka dala cil…
This bird is an albino crow that has come into the care of veterinarian Uģis Skangalis. The bird is said to be healthy and needs only time and care to become a free-flying city dweller.
This bird is an albino crow that has come into the care of veterinarian Uģis Skangalis. The bird is said to be healthy and needs only time and care to become a free-flying city dweller.
In education
lbtu.lv · lbtu ainavu arhitekturas specialitates studiju programmas at…
The academic year in the landscape architecture programme at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies ends with a significant professional endorsement – the academic bachelor’s and professional master’s study programmes “Landscape Architecture and Planning” have received accreditation from the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) for 5 years.
The academic year in the landscape architecture programme at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies ends with a significant professional endorsement – the academic bachelor’s and professional master’s study programmes “Landscape Architecture and Planning” have received accreditation from the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) for 5 years.
lbtu.lv · latvija uzsak augstakas izglitibas digitalizaciju
By the end of 2029, a wide-ranging digitalisation of the study process will be carried out at Latvia’s higher education institutions.
By the end of 2029, a wide-ranging digitalisation of the study process will be carried out at Latvia’s higher education institutions.
What gets stolen
lsm.lv · 28.05.2025 tiltu apzagsana kurzeme zaudejumi gandriz 17 000…
For example, the lower railings have been unscrewed along the entire length of the bridge over the River Trumpe, making it unsafe to cross.
For example, the lower railings have been unscrewed along the entire length of the bridge over the River Trumpe, making it unsafe to cross.
lsm.lv · 23.05.2025 par tilta margu rezgu zadzibam kurzeme aiztureti…
The State Police have detained two young people on suspicion of stealing bridge railing grilles and the metal steps of a wind turbine in Dienvidkurzeme municipality.
The State Police have detained two young people on suspicion of stealing bridge railing grilles and the metal steps of a wind turbine in Dienvidkurzeme municipality.
Various events
la.lv · vai naksies slegt dalu vilcienu marsrutu latvijas dzelzcels…
Some ten years ago, the planned railway network electrification project was halted without any contingency plan for renewing the old overhead contact line, which is now already in a critical condition.
Some ten years ago, the planned railway network electrification project was halted without any contingency plan for renewing the old overhead contact line, which is now already in a critical condition.
lasi.lv · pie juras dzivojam bet zvejot nedrikstam saruna ar dzintaru…
Hoping someone else will think, decide or help on our behalf – that is a fool’s comfort! We have to fight for ourselves; nobody else will do it for us. Giving up and heading abroad is not a solution. Back when we still had lats, I worked in Ireland for just under a year. I don’t want that again, and I don’t recommend it to my children either. I am a Kurzeme man and I intend to tie the rest of my life to this place and to the sea...
Hoping someone else will think, decide or help on our behalf – that is a fool’s comfort! We have to fight for ourselves; nobody else will do it for us. Giving up and heading abroad is not a solution. Back when we still had lats, I worked in Ireland for just under a year. I don’t want that again, and I don’t recommend it to my children either. I am a Kurzeme man and I intend to tie the rest of my life to this place and to the sea...
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