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An increasing number of people do not understand that a board does not “just appear” in a factory. An interview with Āris Jansons, Dr. silv., Director of the Forest Department at the Ministry of Agriculture

The future of the forest sector begins in dialogue – Forestry Industry Day to take place at the University of Latvia

On Latvia's development and statehood. An interview with Uldis Biķis

Latvia is the best place in the world to live. An interview with Romāns Naudiņš, entrepreneur

Irish experience helps Latvian municipalities plan the future of historic peat extraction sites

How we are doing with meeting UN sustainability goals – five facts about the environment in Latvia

Stricter penalties to be applied for environmental crimes

Nature Conservation Agency invites donations for the restoration of nature tourism infrastructure damaged by the storm

Unique Skriveri Dendrological Park collection enriched with 38 new trees and shrubs

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Concern about gaps in the skills and knowledge of our pupils is voiced quite widely from time to time. Unfortunately, only when someone from outside Latvia has concluded as much. Why is that?
There is a political tendency to be busy, to invest, to make promises, but not to think about the results
If you have little knowledge yourself, you do not even know how or what you do not know...
A smart society is not always desirable or welcome
Many interests swirl around education. A "good result" is rarely mentioned among them

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