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The European Nature Restoration Law and its impact on forestry – a crisis in Finland and lessons useful for Latvia

“Thank you for coming and appreciating our work!” An interview with Arnis Muižnieks, Chairman of the Board of the Forest Owners Association of Latvia

Will managing your own land result in a threat of imprisonment?

European Tree of the Year in Latvia 2026. We invite you to choose and vote!

Knowledge that helps you and your forest grow

Ireland's forests, fields and peat – the fight for a “place in the sun”. Part I. Forestry “Irish-style” and nature conservation – conflicts and scandals

Portugal's forests – the “Montado” phenomenon and the eucalyptus problem

17-23 October

Ireland's Forests, Fields and Peat – the Fight for a “Place in the Sun”. Part II. Peat in Ireland. Ecologists and Brussels' Requirements

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...

Growing in Latvia

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Exactly 6 675 600 290 (+/-1.42%, National Forest Monitoring data)

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