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Sandis Jansons to lead AS “Latvijas valsts meži”
A heavy blow to the Latvian forest industry – the European Emissions Trading System reform
What is the US Forest Service 'Roadless Rule' and why does President Trump want to repeal it?
Kuri ir Latvijas pievilcīgākie darba devēji un kāds ir pievilcīga darba devēja portrets?

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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

A lighter note

“Why are the trees here so big?”
X-mas hangover!
Dreams are lovely, life is good

VIDEO

From log to microchip: where is Latvia's export value actually created?
The Latvian and His Forest
Kurzemnieks speaks. A conversation with lawyer and forester Valdis Kalns

In other countries

What is the US Forest Service 'Roadless Rule' and why does President Trump want to repeal it?

Scots pine supports European electricity grids – the green transition boosts demand for wooden utility poles

Will Finland begin nickel and copper extraction in a Natura 2000 area, and what is the story of the “Kurzeme ores”?

Poland’s choices and options – wind farms and nuclear energy

Siāmas karalistes meži – starp dabas aizsardzību un konfliktu uzliesmojumiem

The story of Myanmar’s forests and “blood teak”

Forest management in the land of Dracula

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

When forecasts collapse. Russian timber exports to China

Forestry work halted in Finland due to African swine fever

“Green colonialism” in the Nordic countries and the Sámi people

The wheel of samsara in Indian forestry

Forestry in Hungary: eras and conflicts. A comparison with Latvia

Tuscany – not just history, wine and sun, but forestry too

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

Finland can and knows how – Latvia cannot and will not?!

Heat is “scorching” Germany's economy

Russian Drones Attack Ukrainian Timber Trucks. The War’s Damage to Ukraine’s Ecosystems

Why is Germany shifting its budget priorities? Security or “total climate neutrality”?

China ramps up activity in Africa’s timber markets. Systemic risks and the corruption factor in African forestry

Wealthy Switzerland battles eco-fanatics while ramping up timber harvesting

The “Narcomaderas” scandal – 108 tonnes of drugs hidden in timber

Danish forests – past and present
The battle between Germany’s foresters and environmental activists, then and now
Support programmes and forestry policy in Germany – conflicts of interest and problems
Venice – “the city built on trees”
The Taj Mahal’s timber foundations must be saved
Finland's plans to transform the public sector, and the public reaction
Reducing timber harvesting would bring small gains at a high cost
Using wood in construction: an important task in Ireland too
Finland uncovers a wild berry cartel that lasted a decade. Price coordination is not uncommon in Europe
The crisis in Canada's forestry sector runs much deeper
Thailand adopts Nordic expertise in developing wood solutions
The Nordic countries' integrated electricity markets
Finland to lead a 240-million-euro European forest research programme for the next ten years
Artificial intelligence is changing the forest sector. A drone carries out the first logging operation in world history
Lithuania’s Seimas approves a military training ground beside the Suwałki corridor
Vast areas of Ukraine’s forests have been destroyed by the war
South Korea: from a “lunar landscape” to a green country
Swedish company “Liquid Wind” applies for an environmental permit for an e-fuel project
Forestry on the kangaroo continent. In search of balance
China: a global giant in forestry too
Russia and Africa: forestry, the wood industry and politics. The peculiarities of cooperation...
Insect habitats, grasslands and solar energy: Austria’s experience in the “BiodIvErSe” project
Mexican drug cartels are actively entering the illegal timber trade
Spring has arrived in the Arctic earlier than ever before
Bavaria abandons its target of reaching climate neutrality by 2040
Operation “Bukovina”. Ukraine halts illegal timber exports to the European Union
Inheritance tax reforms threaten tree planting in the United Kingdom
Storm during Easter week fells two million cubic metres of forest in southern Sweden
Canadians sharply criticise the tariffs the US has imposed on timber
Russian plywood exports to the US reach record volumes
The USA wants to quadruple funding for timber harvesting
“Metsä Group” unveils carbon capture plans in Rauma
Energy, climate policy and elections – the situation in Hungary
One of the first nature-value deals concluded in Finland
Iran conflict hits New Zealand and Australian forestry firms too
Problems for timber hauliers in Finland too – it may be more profitable not to haul the timber at all
Uruguay's forestry industry produces more, but earns less as export prices fall
Artek has bought forest properties in Finland and shares expert views on continuous-cover forestry
Germany's forests have become carbon sinks once again
322 steel bridges in Scotland's forest logistics network
North Koreans freeze while officials profit from selling firewood
Ukrainian officials make headway against illegal timber traders
Why do Sweden's forests sequester carbon three times more effectively than Finland's forests? Is there an error in the calculation methodology?
Why are alternative hydrocarbon transport routes needed?
Helsinki overhauls public catering – meat and dairy procurement in schools, hospitals and nurseries to be cut by 50%
Poland's turning point
Crisis in Russia's forestry sector. Collapse is forecast
“Overburdening the economy for the sake of climate targets” is what worries Germans most
New Dutch housing project shows the potential of laminated veneer lumber modular construction
Why is Norway's "olivine forest" so special?
Squirrel hunting is permitted in Norway. It is an ancient tradition
Geothermal energy could replace 42% of Europe's total fossil energy. Which countries have the greatest potential?
Will the half-trillion-euro fund prove a “historic opportunity” for the Germans?
“Greenpeace” in Finland and the doctrine of the separation of powers
The excesses of the European Union's Green Deal are clearly echoed in the mood of the German public
The Bank of Estonia approves a silver coin dedicated to the Forest Brothers
Foreigners are buying up large forest areas not only in the Baltics, but in the USA too
Estonia strengthens its energy resilience: one of continental Europe's largest battery storage parks, Hertz 1, opens at Kiisa
Illegally harvested timber from Brazil is “everywhere”
Japan is planting millions of black pines to protect its coastline from tsunamis
New rules could cost Sweden's forest sector 41 billion kronor a year
What is happening with emissions in Germany?
The Swedish Forest Agency takes stock of the damage caused by the storms
Timber harvesting is falling in Bulgaria. Is the industry in crisis?
Australian forest scientists take a stand against disinformation
The Philippines – Asia's fastest-growing timber market
Ukraine extends export restrictions on timber and scrap metal
Russia is building a timber logistics centre in Shanghai
New US law will support the restructuring and modernisation of the timber industry
Canada's architectural pride – the 10-storey timber building "Limberlost Place"
Finland's Hunting Act is changing. Will the changes improve the situation?
Poland sharply cuts timber exports to China
“If it works in Arctic conditions, it works anywhere” – the Nordic countries begin electrifying timber transport
Swedish energy company "Växjö Energi" receives support from the European Investment Bank
Germany's spruce growing stock will fall by 75% by 2100. The timber industry is switching to pine
China is transforming its forestry sector to ensure sustainable management
Alaska's forestry industry begins to recover
The German question. How can an advanced industrial economy be run successfully under the new conditions?
Transporting Russian timber has been made difficult by sharply rising costs
Despite sanctions, Russian timber is reaching new markets in the Middle East
Study suggests solar farms could provide habitats for bumblebees
North Korea introduces its first forest monitoring system
The dream of new forests in Denmark risks fading away in a jungle of bureaucracy
How Europe's flagship nation, Germany, is moving towards a circular carbon economy
Diverse forestry helps create climate-resilient forests
Developments in Poland's energy and climate neutrality policy
Stora Enso's new forest management model also encompasses biodiversity
Forest properties in Finland are a good investment
New decision could end US armed forces' trade in tropical timber
Tanzania's forests provide 20% of the country's GDP, five times more than official estimates suggest
Finland's Natural Resources Institute reports: wolf population rising rapidly
Further losses for Russia's timber industry. Sanctions sink "Tobol Timber"
Despite the geopolitical situation, foreign investment in Finland rose to 83.5 billion euros in 2024
On the best wood-use innovation in the “New Wood Competition”
People in Germany are struggling to pay their electricity and gas bills on time
Finland secures food reserves, prepares for crisis situations and urges Europe to follow its example
“Cocoa with a conscience” – funding for fair and forest-friendly cocoa bean growing
Netflix signs a deal to buy carbon credits from US forests
Sweden pays a premium to Finland for imported timber
New FAO forest management plan for Latin America
How the “American dream” is fading – housing costs in the US keep rising
The Vatican puts Pope Francis's ecological teaching into practice with a vocational training centre in agriculture
Ifo institute slightly lowers its growth forecast for Germany
Powerful hurricanes hit timber stocks in the USA
How can housing affordability be solved in Great Britain?
Entrepreneur in Finland loses state forestry company contract over dual citizenship
Has demand for wood in Finland peaked?
Sharp rise in the number of forest fires in Canada
“Valmet” to supply biomass heating plant to paper producers in Spain
Investigation under way against state officials over illegal logging in Ukraine
Sweden is failing to comply with the so-called green transparency legislation
Israeli-Iranian conflict poses a real threat to the timber trade in the Middle East
Estonia abandons target of generating all the electricity it uses from renewable sources
US repeals forest road-building rules, allowing logging volumes to increase
Renewable energy sector welcomes creation of Germany's 500 billion euro fund
E-fuel is essential for defence capabilities
Finnish cities offer a reward for killing invasive Spanish slugs
African mahogany bark could be used to make medicines
New US bill would grant tax relief to users of domestic hardwood in order to curb cheap imports
Pellervo Economic Research Institute forecast – forest owners' revenue from timber sales could hit record highs
Ireland's road to sustainable food systems
“Cut, Baby, Cut”, or why US timber harvesting has to rise by 450%
Timber from Colombia – a source of illegal wood for Europe and North America
Relieving Germany's Foreign Ministry of responsibility for climate matters could weaken international engagement
How Japan has adapted its standards to make buildings earthquake-safe
Sweden prepares to build a 400-metre-long timber bridge
Indigenous communities oppose legal changes that could accelerate deforestation in the Amazon region
Poland leads European efforts to end dependence on imports of Russian fossil fuels
Wine industry looks for new uses for millions of timber posts
US Congress passes act on the use of mass timber building materials in federal building construction
NASA uses laser technology to map tree canopy height from space
Protecting Australia's forests: scientists take on disinformation
Proposal to offset Germany's CO₂ emissions outside Europe draws criticism
Last week a bear killed a person in Slovakia. The country's government is deciding on reducing bear numbers
Indonesia's carbon market to reach 4 billion dollars a year within the next decade
North America's tallest timber hotel to rise beside Vancouver station
Builders are stockpiling timber to dodge tariffs. But at what cost?
Utter chaos. Trump's tariffs push timber prices to "Covid"-era levels
It is essential that bioeconomy sectors are included in the European Union's Clean Industrial Deal
Logging has been very difficult. The mild winter is affecting timber availability in southern Finland
France's energy transition problems against a backdrop of government instability
Poland's move away from fossil fuels. Problems and opportunities
Heterobasidion diseases threaten to wipe out Europe's conifer stands
The pre-election campaign in Germany and questions about the future of the Green Deal
Slovenia's forests are a symbol of the country's identity
Nature-based solutions. Pilot projects in the Nordic countries
An unprecedented tree-planting programme is in full swing in Hungary
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers approves the supervisory board of the state enterprise "Forests of Ukraine"
Restoring birch woodland and wetlands in the land of fire and ice
Cut logging volumes in the European Union and they will rise elsewhere. It will cost EU citizens very, very dearly
Sustainability reporting remains a "black box" for many small businesses in Germany
In Sweden, landowners barred from logging because of protected species currently receive no compensation from the state
In eastern Finland people have work and a livelihood, and that strengthens the national border
Stora Enso reports: strong activity and stable prices in Finland's timber market this autumn
Wolf numbers rising sharply in the EU, protection measures under review
News from our neighbours – politics, energy and climate neutrality in Poland
Swedish company Northvolt files for bankruptcy – a blow to Europe's electric vehicle plans
To be continued. What will a second Trump presidency actually mean for Latvia?
Germany and Europe must urgently strengthen their competitiveness
“European Energy” opens its first green hydrogen plant
Rail transport volumes will grow in Germany, but the share of cars and lorries will remain unchanged – the government's forecast to 2040
News from our neighbours. Updates from Poland – energy and climate policy
Bad news – Germany's forests are no longer carbon dioxide sinks
Timber prices in Finland are trending downwards
Well-known wild berries could be used to fight a serious problem
Finnish wood processed for use in electric vehicle batteries – biographite to replace graphite imported from China
Overview. Current affairs in German politics, the economy and the environment
Shared CO₂ infrastructure improves cost efficiency and increases carbon capture, utilisation and storage
Logging in Estonia has been excessive for years
Switzerland. The biodiversity initiative is not needed for forestry
Is sustainable forest management possible in Africa?
The Czech government has approved amendments to the Forest Act. There will be changes in favour of healthy, resilient and diverse forests
“Metsä Group” is paying ever greater attention to carbon capture
Sweden's timber industry leadership also calls for the EU Deforestation Regulation to be postponed
German wood-processing companies' sentiment is being shaped by a weak economy, the construction crisis and the Deforestation Regulation
UPM signs kraft lignin* purchase agreement with Södra
Wildfires in Portugal – why are the forests of the Iberian Peninsula so fire-prone?
Unique wooden building opens in Helsinki – architecture critics give it a warm reception
Solar panels and crops could supply 68% of Central Europe's energy demand
A sign at the edge of a forest in Belgium surprised Pekka Pesonen: it is an absolutely different approach from Finland's
Germany. Latest developments in climate and energy transition policy
How Scotland's foresters are fighting invasive species
The picture reveals the difference – packaging made from Bible paper saves pulp
Woodland carbon code – an opportunity for landowners in the United Kingdom
Forestry is developing rapidly in Scotland
News from Poland. Politics, energy, environment
News from Germany. Politics and the environment
Climate investors defend Stobo forestry project in Scotland
The environmental problems that worry Americans
By returning to indigenous traditions, Mongolia has become a world leader in nature conservation
Stakeholders in The Gambia urge the government to halt charcoal production and curb logging and forest degradation
Wildfires rage in Russia's far north, in the Arctic, generating megatonnes of carbon emissions
Deadly heatwaves in June? Climate scientists explain why Greece is being hit by extreme weather
With sea levels rising, an island in Panama prepares to evacuate its residents
A new paradigm. After the first session of Poland's National Forest Council
The European Commission gives ground. The reporting requirements set out in the Deforestation Regulation will be less burdensome, though Finland's forest sector is still not satisfied
Environmentally friendly energy in Estonia
Europeans throw away 7 million tonnes of clothing a year. The Czech Republic introduces mandatory recycling
Finland has great potential to produce and supply "green" hydrogen to Central Europe. Germany is "placing its bets" on using it in the economy
Researchers surprised by species diversity in Finland's commercial forests
Will India become the world's largest pellet market?
Poland's adaptation to climate change is being slowed by a lack of coordination and oversight
German municipalities urgently need climate risk assessments and environmental protection plans
Free trees and green garlands: Antwerp urges city dwellers to take up gardening
Thinking about the climate and the poor state of Germany's forests, it is time to act!
Head of Finnish forest berry harvesting and processing company charged with human trafficking
Poland – politics, the Green Deal, energy transition issues and other news
German forest owners sound the alarm. Latest developments in the timber market
UK government acted unlawfully in approving climate plan, High Court judge rules
Czech ornithologists go to court over permit to build a cable car from Brno to the university campus
Could Finnish cellulose help solve the ammunition shortage in Ukraine?
Mayor of Tübingen (Germany) criticises bureaucracy (or: things here are much as elsewhere in Europe)
Hillfort discovered by archaeologists could offer a new way of looking at Nordic history
Finnish company “Valmet” chosen to rebuild a wood biomass boiler system in Scotland
“Climate-controlled pork”. Danish Crown admits misleading the public by claiming its pork is climate-friendly
Unmanned aerial vehicles can navigate even in dense forest
Across Europe, so-called climate activists are blockading access to North Sea oil infrastructure
The “Green Deal” in the European Union. The latest on the progress of EU policymaking
Finland's climate and environment minister delivers a harsh verdict on the "regulation pandemic" prevailing in the European Union
A legal and financial audit is under way in Poland's state forests. What is happening on the ground?
New European Union requirements for forest owners will increase the bureaucratic burden
On the situation in Ukraine's forests and the plans to improve it
What the link between the European spruce bark beetle and a root-rot fungus can reveal
Deforestation regulation could increase the flow of drugs into Europe
Images prove that the echidna thought to be extinct is still to be found
Forest owners in Southern Europe angered by European Union forest policy
On the European Nature Restoration Regulation. A view from Baden-Württemberg
US senators are concerned about the impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation on the American forest sector
“Sunly” and “Metsagrupp” are building the largest (244 MW) solar energy park in the Baltics
There is a possibility that the FSC standard will not be applied in Estonia's state forests
World Trade Organization finds that the European Union discriminated against palm oil producers when drawing up its biofuel rules
Black earth instead of forests. War has almost destroyed the largest national park in the Donetsk region
The environmental impact of war. Not every European country has as much forest as Russia has already destroyed in Ukraine
Swedish timber producers forecast higher sawn timber prices this spring, though not in the long term...
Polish State Forests – the first changes to timber trading are scheduled for the end of this year, with general changes from 2025. What is happening with the FSC forest certification system?
In researchers’ assessment, Finland is falling considerably short of its climate neutrality target
Logging volumes in Finland decreased in 2023, timber volume in forests increased
Germany – Current affairs and issues regarding the implementation of the Green Deal
Favourable conservation status for wolves reached in Germany
What exactly has angered farmers in Europe so much?
Ukraine plans to increase timber harvesting in state forests in 2024
Is a wooden wind turbine farm possible? A Swedish start-up is making clean energy even cleaner
A stranger in the woods: 27 years of solitude
Flights to Lapland are a significant source of emissions
Buckled rails and landslides: How is climate change affecting European railways?
Overview. Processes in the Polish timber industry
Wood will replace both plastic and oil... Six new Finnish bioeconomy products
Forest fires in Russia affect nature near Finland's eastern border
Joe Biden administration plans to ban logging in old-growth forests in the US in 2025
Pellet prices falling rapidly in Germany
Sweden's forest industry today. Will broadleaf forests be the future of the Swedish timber industry?
Climate change and biodiversity protection drive historic changes in Finnish forests
Will timber availability become a problem in Finland?
Estonian timber industry problems. The sector is experiencing a downturn
A new source of alarm in the Caribbean. The “Stabroek” oil extraction region
Finland is not on course to meet its carbon neutrality target in 2035
Volkswagen brand chief Schäfer: As a brand, we are no longer competitive
Eco-activist attacked by brown bear while attempting to prove foresters drove it from its den
Poland and its energy transition process in the new environment
“Thermory Design Awards” announces the best timber architecture projects for 2023
There is power in a name: why there are plans to rename bird species in America
Forestry sector issues cannot be solved "through the back door"
We have been naive, blind and tolerant for too long
Large number of students at US colleges support various restrictions on expression
100 environmental activists in Israel sharply criticise Greta Thunberg for her support for Gaza
Sustainable tourism. Nordic countries introduce a tourist tax to protect their pristine nature
Biodiversity, carbon sequestration and raw material supply. Three things. What should Europe choose?
The direction of the energy transition* in the context of the upcoming elections in Poland
The caldera (in the US state of Nevada) has the most lithium in the world. Is a new gold rush on the horizon?
The impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the Black and Azov Seas
Russian timber imports to the US linked to logging in protected forests
As the added value of biomass grows, new energy solutions will be needed in future
Finnish woodworking industry organisations publish a roadmap for promoting biodiversity
Small island nations take legal action against high-emission countries
Promising for biodiversity: success in relocating wood-decay fungi
Natural disasters worldwide. Which countries have been affected the most?
Why the offshore wind energy sector in the European Union is struggling
Is Sweden still "Sweden"? A liberal utopia struggles with an identity crisis
As holiday season draws to a close, Finnish timber market expected to improve
Swedish wine: global warming encourages the establishment of vineyards in Northern Europe
Amazon basin countries condemn European deforestation regulation
Finland’s forestry sector prepares to meet Deforestation Regulation requirements
Overcoming barriers: small forest owners in the USA gain wider access to carbon markets
Growing trend in Finland: Number of wooden kindergartens on the rise to ensure healthy indoor air
Python hunting in Florida. Why?
Massive methane emissions in Turkmenistan
Brazilian President accuses EU of masking protectionism with environmental concern
Rainforest nations unite to demand funding from wealthy countries for nature conservation
Rzeszów (Poland) calls for more urban green spaces as the country is hit by another heatwave
Planning permission granted in Manchester for the world's largest battery system
Environmental activists have filled in drainage ditches at a peat facility near Kumla. Police have detained five people
Climate activists in Sweden fill in ditches at a closed peat factory
Huge mineral deposits in Norway could provide raw materials for battery and solar panel production for the next 50 years
Poland. Wood industry prospects for 2023-2024
Official report warns that the United Kingdom has “lost” its status as a global climate leader
France, Italy and Germany join forces to secure critical raw materials
“World's largest urban construction project in wood” taking shape in Swedish capital
Swedish Forest Industries Federation on the Nature Restoration Law
Funding granted to 16 projects to control invasive species in Finland
Polish government will maintain operations at Turow coal mine, says Polish Prime Minister
Progress made in Quebec’s battle against forest fires
Forest fires in Canada. US East Coast experiences worst air quality in years
New Finnish Building Act promotes low-carbon activities
The range of forestry by-products is becoming increasingly important for the industry's future
EU Nature Restoration Law: Finnish experts emphasise the need for greater freedom of action
China's CO2 emissions rose by 4% in Q1 2023, reaching a record high
More than 100 million trees planted in Ukraine
Departure of German Energy State Secretary is a blow to the Green Party's climate plans
Ukrainian Parliament calls for stricter sanctions on Russian and Belarusian timber and seafood
In Lithuania, city dwellers will be able to receive forest instead of land
New programme to pay Dutch farmers to close their farms
German Economy Minister seeks to cut industrial electricity costs with multi-billion subsidy package
Wind turbine towers made of wood are being developed in Scandinavia
Timber markets: Stability in the Nordics for now, while problems are visible in Germany, Russia and China
Doñana wetlands in Spain are shrinking
Forest reform in Volyn: high ambitions and hidden opposition
Businesses face "huge financing problems" when transitioning from district heating to renewable energy sources
Panama Canal: Drought threatens one of the world's most important shipping routes
Debates over fossil gas reach the courts: Alignment with the European Union Taxonomy
To save or not to save? Italy debates the bear that mauled a runner in the Alps
Gloomy mood in the German timber industry
Energy consumption in Finland decreased in 2022, with wind and nuclear energy reaching record levels
Ukraine's forest sector continues to be devastated by war
Capercaillie lekking sites and a state now forced to pay
Congo rainforest could be the world's most important carbon sink
Italian activists face heavy fines: Where else in Europe are protesters treated harshly?
Sun and the power grid. Why did solar power stations in the Czech Republic have to be shut down over Easter?
Are green forests a thing of the past in summer? Hot and dry weather is turning European trees brown
Land ownership in Portugal. Complicated
Austria: forestry sector struggles with inflation, bark beetles and EU policy
British plan to boost local timber use in the future
Juha S. Niemelä, President of Eustafor: State forests across Europe are “facing” pressure from nature conservation institutions and activists
One meter for the home, another for the electric car: how could the EU's new energy system save consumers money?
The EU's new Critical Raw Materials Act as a potential solution to conflicts
Badger family paralyses rail traffic in Germany near Unna
Preserved forever. The Vjosa River in Albania has been declared Europe’s first wild river national park
Decrease in hunting success for white-tailed deer and roe deer in Finland
Comparison of forest industry patents globally: Finland is among the world leaders in several technological areas
Denmark – the first country to import CO2 and store it deep underwater
What you should know about the world's least developed countries
Africa: Countries with the highest proportion of the population living below the extreme poverty line in 2022
According to the Finnish National Rescue Association, the main cause of fires in residential buildings is cooking
PEFC Secretary General: “Forest use rules are set by politicians, but their implementation is often difficult”
We need to speak clearly!
Five countries favoured by expat families
Finland. The Red List as a tool for targeted protection of threatened species
The most sanctioned countries in the world
Germany: Number of employees in agriculture, forestry and fishing (up to 2022)
Twelve cheetahs from South Africa transported to India
A school of comprehensive defence. “Latvia and Ukraine, both historically and geopolitically, find themselves in a relatively similar situation...”
Portuguese forestry needs to shed dogmas and myths
European countries and their largest sources of electricity
“PensionDanmark” to plant forests to replace timber used in sustainable construction
Swedish timber industrialist, billionaire Karl Hedin: “This is not ‘our’ forest – this is mine!”
Finland's climate-friendly food programme stalled by dispute over meat consumption reduction
Europe unveils a 270 billion US dollar response to US green subsidies
Wood-based battery could triple the charging speed of electric vehicle batteries
Polish “U-turn” on wind farm regulations threatens EU funding
Republic of South Africa to send 12 cheetahs a year to India
Underwater volcano erupts in Vanuatu
Restricting forestry cannot be considered sustainable forest management
13 forestry companies have been sold in Russia since the start of the war
Ore mines in the Swedish Arctic threaten the Sami
“A great shame”: Balkan river becomes a floating rubbish dump
We need trees! The green vision is trying to take root in European cities
The slow death of Ireland's fishing industry
Nova Scotia province in Canada publishes information on upcoming logging
Why are police and climate activists clashing in a German village near a coal mine?
EU Presidency Sweden: “Subsidies are not the answer” to US green protectionism
Indonesia and Brazil express “serious concerns” about European Union deforestation legislation
Poachers caught in Lithuania, lamprey fishers
Finnish parliamentary coalition leadership baffled by “incomprehensible” discrepancies in carbon sink calculations
In 2023 Germany’s energy transition to new energy sources is full of determination
Utah's Great Salt Lake is on the brink of disappearance. Millions of people could be affected by arsenic-laced dust
Europe's largest rare earth metal deposit located in the Kiruna area
Austria criticises EU legislation related to forests
The impact of inflation on the forest industry – expert claims high electricity prices bring unexpected benefits to Finland
“Oatly”, “Shell” and “Coca-Cola”: Why are climate activists taking companies to court?
Russia: one of the largest sawmills halts wood pellet production
I am a psychology expert in Finland, the happiest country in the world. Here are three things we always observe!
Large-scale logging and slow-growing pines hinder Finland's efforts to meet EU climate targets
Finnish Ministry of Finance introduces climate and nature strategy
Supplies to other markets fail to compensate for Russia's cessation of wood pellet exports to Europe
Emissions from construction activities can be significantly reduced. Future buildings are carbon stores
Danske Bank: Nordic companies widely ignore biodiversity risks and opportunities
Food labelling showing 'climate impact' could encourage people to eat less red meat, study suggests
Finland clarifies its position on the Nature Restoration Law
Accusations against Canada: its timber trade is more important than the environment
Information report on the environmental damage caused by Russian aggression against Ukraine
Australia rejects forest biomass – the first blow to the wood pellet industry
More than 150 years of stewardship, tending forests for future generations
Since February, Volyn foresters have handed over more than 50 vehicles to the army
To comply with EU regulations, the Netherlands will close approximately 3,000 farms
The New European Bauhaus. In the forests
Germany experiences 'candle fever' – fearing power cuts, Germans are reviving ancient traditions
Limestone mountain becomes a carbon sink within ten years
Almost 14,000 seabirds dead from bird flu off the coast of Peru
Wood chip value increases 400-fold – design company claims at least eight advantages over competitors
Volvo EX90: the newly unveiled fully electric, sustainable SUV that could also power your home
Finnish innovations may soon change duty-free packaging. It will be the new bubble wrap
Problems in Uzbekistan, the Amu Darya is drying up
Sweden ends subsidies for electric vehicle purchases
Good stories observed so far regarding environmental developments
Problems with forest berry pickers in Finland
Finnish foresters condemn 'unfair' European Union climate plans
German parliament extends operation of nuclear power plants
Estonia plans to build a wood biomass pilot plant
COP27: Will India really adapt to a climate-friendly lifestyle?
Since Russia's attack on Ukraine, the importance of forests for supply security has become a pressing issue
In 2021, 86% of the electricity produced in Finland came from non-fossil sources
Report finds G20 nations and banks have spent twice as much funding fossil fuels as clean energy
Companies in the crosshairs of consumer litigation over climate commitments
From electricity to snow sports – Alpine water resources are critical
Can Malmö's green steps help solve the energy and climate crisis?
Arbo shelter – a solution for temporary housing in emergency situations
Is the European Commission going to capitulate to the toxic chemicals industry?
Finland’s “Wood City”
COP27: Coca-Cola sponsorship “undermines” climate goals, campaigners say
Ash dieback is having a devastating impact on the already fragile forests of the United Kingdom.
Germany is ready for criticism over the country's 200 billion euro energy fund
General Electric to lay off employees at its onshore wind energy business as it restructures
Undoubtedly! Home life shapes the Finnish sense of happiness
“Danske Bank”: Economic crisis will hit households from three sides
A view from Finland. The government’s failure to close the border with Russia threatens national security
Waiting for the European. “...where is the line when, in the name of tolerance, freedom of the press and expression falls captive to politically correct self-censorship...”
Timber and firewood shortages felt in several European countries
The European Union promises to help Ukraine with its rapid 'green reconstruction' after the war
What will happen if Russian gas supplies to Germany are cut off?
Solar energy helped the EU avoid €29bn in gas imports this summer
Aerial photos reveal bark beetle damage in Finnish forests
Infrastructure solutions: do not waste wastewater!
The ten most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. Nine are in Europe
Fruit and vegetable growers in the EU struggle to save harvests as energy prices soar
Forgotten drought periods: five global regions could soon face severe water shortages
Estonia: as demand falls, some sawmills may halt operations
Finland promotes the green transition – investment projects to be prioritised in permitting and appeal procedures
Rising prices and climate change are the biggest concerns in Germany, but the “energy transition” is seen as the solution
By the end of 2023, Espoo will develop a roadmap to help restore biodiversity in the city
For forests to be healthy, their sustainable management requires a suitable market
How Russia's invasion of Ukraine is affecting the environment
Dinosaur footprints, ancient bones and hunger stones found in Europe's depleted rivers
Pollution caused by Russia's war will poison Ukraine for decades to come
What happens in a clear-cut in Finland after 1, 17, 19, 33, 60 and more than 200 years?
Rare and widespread storm sweeps across Europe
How trees turn into skyscrapers
What happens if Russia's gas supplies to Germany are cut off?
Dramatic fall in Chinese softwood log imports in the first half of the year
Nearly two-thirds of Europe threatened by drought
Unprecedented forest fire damage in Europe
Polluted Oder provides fertile ground for various hypotheses regarding the still unclear cause of contamination
Fears over potential fish die-offs in the Baltic Sea too
Polish Prime Minister promises to find those responsible for dumping large quantities of chemical waste into the River Oder
Low water levels in the Rhine negatively affect shipping, river deepening works necessary
Finland will not agree to European Commission proposal for railway gauge changes
July has been relatively warm and rainy, especially in Finnish Lapland
Indigenous peoples of North America assert their sovereignty: "We are still here!"
Fire rages in Grunewald forest in Berlin
Estonian farmer addresses climate issues in pastures
Olive oil is a fantastic souvenir from Spain. Months of drought have put its production at risk
How rangers use artificial intelligence to protect tigers
Germany to introduce a gas levy to ease the burden on importers
People in Germany are still living in a fairy tale
The problem is fossil fuels, not forests
Which European cities have the best air quality?
The unusual divers of Southeast Asia
Deutsche Bank: As Russia manipulates natural gas supplies, Germans may turn to wood
The war in Ukraine and its impact on Germany's energy and climate policy
On the protests in the Netherlands
Italy's young farmers: We want to live like our ancestors
Sri Lanka's path to organic farming has been a complete failure
How bioeconomy is understood in North Karelia
Three people gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park within a month. Why is this happening?
The tragedy at the Italian glacier is directly linked to climate change
The German government wants to prevent a disaster. Old power stations are being brought back into operation. Now comes coal!
New giant water lily species discovered
Supreme Court intervenes in US government powers to combat climate change
Helsinki to update its forest management policy this year
Finns increasingly concerned about the state of nature – biodiversity loss recognised as a threat
To what extent does the G7 bloc represent the world it seeks to lead?
America's unrequited love for European wines
Mouse population rising in the US due to climate change, with demand for rodent control soaring
Germany disagrees with EU plan to ban new fossil fuel-powered cars from 2035
Thousands of Dutch farmers block roads in protest against GHG emission targets
Many real estate investors in Finland are slowing down
Forest sector support system in Finland – voluntary donations made by every third timber trader
BRICS meeting: expectations and revolutionary ideas
Los Angeles mountain lions becoming genetically restricted
Trees that could save Pakistan's largest city from climate issues
The world and refugees on the map
A bad time for bad news
Around 70% of Finnish companies plan to increase prices
Estonian Maritime Museum expands to Naissaar Island
Volcanic eruption under the Pacific Ocean continues the fame of the "Sharkcano"
BioFrame prefabricated structures offer a way to renovate buildings
Mediation proposed in French supermarket dispute with Amazon basin indigenous people over deforestation
New Zealand announces plan to tax emissions from cows and sheep
Severe drought in Iraq reveals a 3,400-year-old city
We were dead wrong. How Germany fell for the Russian energy trap
On heavy-duty transport without fossil fuels
The city of Jyväskylä in Finland has gained a new landmark made of local logs
War in Ukraine: its impact on forestry companies in North Karelia, Finland
Animal welfare organisations oppose ban on letting cats roam free in Germany...
The European Union and the war in Ukraine highlight a worrying scenario for the future of forest-based energy
The world still does not understand Ukraine and Ukrainians
Solar energy generation increased by 36% in the first two months of 2022
Nordic ministers agree on international climate commitments
Italy's longest river is drying up...
Star gazers enjoy the dark red moon
Norway is gradually phasing out gas and oil to become a renewable energy superpower
Mineral extraction outside Russia is "not a viable answer" to the war in Ukraine
Ukrainian intelligence reports: Russia is sending stolen grain to Syria
Iran can double oil exports if the market requires it
Labrador helps in the search for flying squirrels in Ida-Viru County, Estonia
Brussels seeks to bypass Moscow's blockade of Ukrainian ports
Crisis and the cost of living: Italy, Germany and Ireland have reduced public transport fares
NGOs call for Nord Stream 2 to be dismantled to prevent environmental damage
Wild boar rampage in Rome. Locals are fighting back
Gotland island and Russian aggression. Who and how...
COP15: UN conference on land protection and climate-induced migration issues
Denmark is building 'energy islands' to reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels
Wood replaces plastic. Six interesting innovations in the packaging sector
Seed-planting drones sow 40,000 seeds a day to fight deforestation in Australia
Increased use of bioenergy needed in the European Union
Private forest owners in Europe and the US will play a major role in mitigating climate change
Water scarcity in Jordan is endangering lives. Is planting trees the solution?
Finland to harvest and store peat this summer to last for two winters
California wants to become a world leader in climate policy
How is the war in Ukraine accelerating Zurich's plan to shut off natural gas forever?
The positive climate impact of the Swedish forest industry over 30 years
Fearing social unrest due to price hikes, Indonesia suspends palm oil exports
Who holds the power over forest policy – the people* or the experts?
Sanctions may force Russia to lift export duties on some raw timber
The revival of the Aral Sea region and its future prospects are only possible through joint efforts
Illegal fishing and violence. China’s illegal fishing vessels
Wood in electric vehicle batteries, clearing peatland runoff... Six innovations in the Finnish bioeconomy
Firewood prices have risen sharply in Estonia
Climate change exacerbates hunger in Afghanistan
Finland and the Sahara
Finnish state railway company dismisses CEO
Greenpeace activists attempted to block ship carrying Russian coal
Approximately 2/3 of Finns are boycotting Finnish companies operating in Russia
Warsaw accuses Paris and Berlin of being too close to Moscow
Why has young forest management become a significant energy supply factor?
Russia's attack on Ukraine has made forest management in Finland a very important factor for energy supply
Some secrets revealed beneath Yellowstone National Park in the USA
Will a step back towards coal still mean moving towards the use of renewable resources?
How Russia's ultra-wealthy overshadow the national economy
Departure of technology companies to impact millions of people in Russia
More Americans support sanctions, fewer support military intervention and accepting refugees
Belgium decides to postpone phasing out nuclear energy
Almost a third of Ukraine's grain fields could be abandoned or inaccessible
The war (crisis) in Ukraine and Cyprus
UN advises staff not to use the words "war" or "invasion" when referring to Ukraine
UPM suspends wood procurement in Russia and ceases operations at its Chudovo plywood mill
Russia's most important trading partners
Russian oil is not subject to sanctions, but no one wants it
Dogs' keen sense of smell will help prevent €50 million in losses
US cities lose ~36 million trees every year. Why? How can we stop it?
African Union seeks transition period for climate issues
Four-storey high rogue wave spotted in the Pacific Ocean
Free service reveals a range of good ideas useful for professionals
Timber harvesting targets in Ireland will meet <50% of demand
Forests are being planted by drone in Australia
Lightning bolt nearly 500 miles long crosses three US states
Residents of the Northern Hemisphere will be responsible for the 6th mass extinction of species
Why has Western diplomacy in its relations with Russia been unsuccessful?
Cedars are being planted in Lebanon during a time of crisis
How Spanish ecologists defended the rights of birds, or the demolition of an elite village
Germany's climate envoy to be former head of Greenpeace
Chaff worth its weight in gold
Reliance on Russian gas supplies must end, says German minister
US Army develops climate strategy aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050
Why are the British not concerned about the decline in biodiversity?
Value of German green bond “Greenium” increased in 2021
Why are green parties fighting each other in Scandinavia, a region so conscientious about climate issues?
Will a long-abandoned plot of land provide a solution to a 66-year-old conflict?
Nordic youth want and demand to tackle biodiversity issues
Well, well... Frontex boss takes a €8,500 private jet to Brussels
A glimpse into China's first vertical forest. It is home to 500 people and 5,000 trees
Polish bison also feeling the consequences of the Belarusian hybrid attack
The end of fossil fuel sources: Germany and the Netherlands disagree on the path "away from natural gas"
Sawmills are the cornerstone of the Finnish timber industry. They have increased production during the pandemic
Specialists plan the future of Nepalese rhinoceroses
Germany's G7 presidency as a stepping stone for the 2022 climate agenda
On humanitarian crises
Rainforests in 2022: what to expect this year
Norway's most beautiful nature reserve has been destroyed. That is what researchers say
Can technologies used to monitor the spread of Covid-19 also be used for self-serving purposes?
Sweden steps up military patrols on Gotland
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in cooperation with Finland, will help manage forests in Africa
German opposition claims Economics and Climate Minister has forgotten the economy
In Europe's greenest city, public transport is free and bees are thriving
Using timber for telecommunications towers is a good and more environmentally friendly choice as Europe's 5G network develops
Underground ruins of Scandinavian longhouses discovered in Norway next to a Viking ship
England to allow protection for game bird rearing farms
German Social Democrat representative defends Nord Stream 2
Batteries for a million cars a year - Northvolt factory opened in Sweden
Will the new Facebook data centre knock the Netherlands off its climate path?
Wolves are closing in on the Swiss...
Five threats to the global economy in 2022
From 1 January, France bans plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables
China remains the largest consumer of Vietnam's agricultural produce
Father of three in Switzerland is prepared to die to protect his daughter from the changing climate
Turtles return to the empty beaches of Thailand
Solar energy sector in the US will develop more slowly than previously planned
Panic over logging and deforestation (which are not the same thing)
Canadian province attempts to transform forestry
Farmers and industry divided over Australian federal government veto on forest regeneration plans
Sami reindeer herders face climate issues
Christmas trees that grow in a nearby forest have a small carbon footprint
Ireland gives green light to unapproved tree planting on small areas
A forest owner wants to know what is happening on their property. Artificial intelligence can help
Iran's water reserves are gradually running dry
Three billion trees by 2030
Earth's "black box" will record and compile climate change data for future generations
The view is emerging that the legacy of the past (communism) hinders forest conservation in Central Europe
Letter to the Editor: forestry workers deserve respect
Which country did "The Economist" praise in 2021?
In Wales, 700 residents of a seaside village may lose their homes due to climate change
Why are Americans starting to rethink their choice of residence?
Forestry sector and car usage in Finland under OECD scrutiny
Two wind farms in Norway lose their licence. The reason – indigenous rights
Norway to subsidise households due to rising electricity prices
From 1 January, France will ban the destruction of unsold goods
Europe's largest marine protected area established in the Portuguese islands
Study concludes: tropical forests can recover sufficiently quickly
Deforested tropical forests are recovering
Danes are moving to the countryside: young families are gradually turning away from the city lifestyle
Forestry workers in Canada oppose planned changes to logging, demanding consultation
Financial investors continue to operate in Brazil
Controversial railway line between Laos and China opened
The strange history of the Osage orange
Lithuania plans to introduce an annual tax on vehicle emissions
When a former clear-cut turns green and blooms, it holds a strong allure for various beetles
Ukraine and the EU solemnly pledge to plant 3 billion trees. Will it be enough?
Climate litigation as a tool for emission reduction
Africa’s "Green Wall" project has stalled
Deforestation in the Amazon basin over the last 15 years...
Why are the Nordic countries so strong in forestry? The foundations were laid back in the Ice Age
Vikings and mice were the first to arrive in the Azores
Tourism sector pressures Tasmanian government to end logging
Forestry crisis costs Irish farmers nearly €1 million per month
Global sea-level rise began 30 years earlier than previously estimated
Gardens of Eden. Forests as churches in Ethiopia
Russia's cool attitude towards climate issues is changing
Climate change is dangerous for the inhabitants of island nations. It is time to listen to them!
Why does Poland have few alternatives to coal?
Poland plans to continue using coal even after 2030
Gloomy start to the Glasgow meeting becomes more hopeful
Desert expanding in the south of Kalmykia
In a bid to prevent deforestation, Gabon will prioritise sustainable logging
Around 1000 tonnes of radioactive waste to be sent to Russia from France
"Historic" agreement on private forest management in the US state of Oregon
Australia has eradicated rats on its own island. Unsuccessfully
A changing climate has also altered the autumn leaf colours. What is happening in US forests?
Italian government offers to cover 110% of building costs for homeowners to make properties more eco-friendly
Proposed changes to Canadian forestry policy are only the beginning
Hungarian PM: EU climate policy is a "utopian fantasy"
How do "green" politicians intend to reshape Europe?
Months lost due to the coronavirus pandemic
To succeed in the fight against climate change, cohesion policy must be modernised in the poorest EU countries
Aviation fuel synthesised from Ethiopian mustard. Is it possible?
Ships sunk during World War II have surfaced off the coast of Japan following an earthquake
The majority of global forest loss is driven by the clearing of land for six commodities
Logging resumed in Białowieża Forest. Activists unhappy
What has made Tallinn the greenest major city in Europe?
How former railways in Ireland were transformed into "greenways"
"Seafood (aquatic foods)": an opportunity for a revolution and to feed the Earth's population
Look at that! Finns are actively lobbying for the sustainability of nuclear energy
Will science-based decisions halt the social and environmental crisis?
Path to wind through 85-year-old forest in Iceland
Porsche is building a synthetic fuel plant in Chile; a litre could cost around €2
10 great nature projects in cities
To achieve climate targets, Ireland is planning even 'harsh' measures
Small Australian marsupial saved from extinction
Estonia needs a pulp mill
Grim, but California's forests are very "popular" with arsonists
Europe moves to save the Baltic Sea
Heavy rain expected in Norway to prevent further rises in electricity costs
Poles do not stop coal mining in Turów
Biodiversity and climate are two fronts of the same war
Illegal logging in the Amazon basin has reached previously untouched areas
Swimming in sewage. Which rivers in Europe smell bad?
9 million trees have "returned" to English forests
Austrian company permitted to acquire 2018 hectares of agricultural land for forestry purposes
Western Australia decides to halt native forest logging from 2024. The industry is furious
Estonian entrepreneur has become the largest landowner after the state
Estonia could be fined €100,000 a day for logging in protected areas
Forestry: the problems and tasks are political, not economic
Unused forest land should be planted with tree species characteristic of local conditions
A view from New Zealand. The carbon price is high enough to trigger a change in land use
The Jordanian architect who has grown a centenary forest in ten years
Hurricane Ida prompts US Senate to consider climate issues
Reports claim Italian companies are purchasing timber from Myanmar
North American paper manufacturer merger causes concern. Why?
Russia to pay €1.1bn per year to the European Union in carbon tax
Wood is increasingly used in food and cosmetics production
First research studies conducted at carbon polygon in Russia
How Dubai's plans fell apart: instead of a million trees - a damp squib
Kaliningrad Region plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030
The Finns have started demolishing small hydroelectric power plants, so what about us?
Estonian Minister of the Environment believes there is no reasonable alternative to oil shale fuel
Scientists surprised by the amount of microplastics in the Baltic Sea
Wood and timber will change the world
First two contracts for Rail Baltica route crossings in 2021 signed in Estonia
Which industries will benefit from the $1.2 trillion, and which will not?
World's largest used tyre dump catches fire in Kuwait
The invisible side of tree planting pledges and grand plans
HedeDanmark: our work is fully digitised
Promises to plant trees may hinder the achievement of climate goals
Decisions.city raises public awareness of sustainable urban environments
Canadian sawmill company Canfor reports production cuts due to forest fires
Motorway built by Chinese company may cause problems for Montenegro's economy
Iceland's forest area to double in the next 20 years
100 days until the Climate Conference. Will we make it in time?
Growth in timber stock in Estonia exceeds harvest volumes
Estonia would benefit from a clearer and more truthful view of the Nordic countries
How a changing climate and forest fires will alter forests
Greenland government halts oil exploration due to climate change
How drinking water curbs violence
Why has "green" Denmark agreed to build new motorways?
On the emissions trading system in New Zealand
Why have big cities fallen in love with tiny forests?
Explaining the difference between carbon neutrality and net zero is not simple
Three domed timber structures completed at Taiyuan Botanical Garden in China
Two new species of woolly flying squirrel discovered in the Himalayas
Waste recycling has proven hazardous to the planet
Stora Enso to reduce staff at Veitsiluoto paper mill
Swiss reject law on reducing CO2 emissions
8 important methods for maintaining forest biodiversity
Businesses in the UK must pledge emission reductions
Green Britain: approx. £8m for "biodiversity hotspots"
The end of the world. 30 years left to prevent a climate catastrophe
Four ways to reduce the impact of forestry on climate change
Tasmanian devils born in Australia
Kurdistan provincial and Iraqi leadership call on Turkey to stop logging
Nanocellulose wound dressing
Infamous poacher captured in Bangladesh
Chocolate-coloured frog species previously unknown to science discovered in New Guinea
Saiga population in Kazakhstan has increased 2.5 times in two years
In the view of the Russian environmental service, the waste situation is tragic
Rainforests continue to disappear. Even in 2020
There is no shortage of timber. There is a shortage of cheap timber
Hundreds of abandoned electric cars in France. How do they affect the environment?
A controversial forestry experiment in the USA
Trees with an interesting history in Russia
Rain will not help. Where are forest fires predicted in Russia in 2021?
How Iceland is restoring forests depleted by the Vikings
Forestry as part of the "green recovery" in Scotland
Peat producers strongly oppose the Finnish government's energy policy
Mature trees are becoming a symbol of wealth
Global demand for paper and cardboard is rising
"Rich" nations are living "beyond their means"
Support for businesses in Portugal
Finland builds the country's largest school. Its primary material is wood
Stora Enso closes pulp and paper mill in Lapland
EU audit in Ireland reveals manipulation of fish catch weights
France considers cancelling short-haul domestic flights
Spanish laboratory tests toxicity of substances on animals
If you live in the city, consider whether you really need an SUV
Kazakhstan plans to protect tigers, leopards and wild horses
Why are lockdowns "secretly" harming the Amazon rainforest?
No more asphalt near trees
By 2050, the proportion of alien species is set to increase by 36%
Volcano and northern lights in Iceland
Finnish researchers conclude: humans have no significant impact on climate change
How coffee helps forests grow faster
8 claims about Nordic forestry. Everything is in order in forestry regarding biodiversity and climate change mitigation
Researcher warns: dogs are not environmentally friendly
Guyana and Norway discuss carbon strategy
Forest restoration. Why do we need it?
Changing climate has affected North America's largest rainforest, harming salmon
More biofuel
Listing climate on the stock exchange
35 kg of wool shorn from a sheep living in the wild
"Red lines" threaten the forestry sector in Ireland, expert claims
"Wood-based" foam materials could replace existing ones
Forest Science Complex finally completed in Oregon
Wind and sun "provided" more than half of electricity for the Danes
Ecological "Gulag" in Russia.
Natural gas or diesel: In Europe, the scales are tipping in favour of the environment
Mexico and Finland step up cooperation in the forestry sector
Metsä Group takes action to combat the shadow economy at its new Kemi bioproduct mill
Will planting trees help the planet?
Volcanic activity increases
From forest to building
Floating nest for red-throated diver in Iceland
There is hope! Royal turtles in Cambodia have laid eggs in captivity for the first time
Rapid progress in Baltic forestry
Carbon value in Dasos Capital forests exceeds €1bn
There will be no deserts. Forests and the changing climate
Russia's State Duma plans to increase fines for causing forest fires tenfold
World's first large-scale 'green steel' plant to be built in Sweden
Riding the wave of building renovation
Bee thought to have been extinct for 100 years 'rediscovered' in Australia
Estonia to increase agricultural support by at least 30%
European Union approves Irish forestry support plan for 2021
As deer numbers in Killarney (Ireland) rise, locals urge for supplementary feeding
How to scientifically shoo away vultures?
Nature will help in strengthening peace
Estonia considers a pulp mill
New snake species found in Myanmar
Who owns the forests in Sweden?
A fit-for-purpose solution "supports" biodiversity in European forestry
Environmental protection will benefit commercial forests
On the campaign against the Swedish forestry sector. A commentary
The Disappearance of Springs in the Sonoran Desert (USA): A Study of Hydrological Regime Changes Using Google Earth
First of America's endangered animals cloned
The Black Forest in Germany. Schwarzwald
Nature symbols of 2021 – grey partridge, tree of Viking heritage, caraway...
Take care in Scotland's forests
Industry trade fair in Sweden postponed to 2022
Dam removal in the USA
Denmark to build the world's first "energy island" in the North Sea
Tiny chameleon discovered in Madagascar
Swedish forestry company SCA to invest 460 million kronor in Tunadal port
EU encourages building with wood, while the Nordic countries focus on limiting the "carbon footprint" of construction
US "climate envoy" shows how difficult and complex emission reductions will be
Amur leopard habitat has tripled in size
Ecological renaissance has begun on an island near Australia. To make it happen, 300,000 rodents were eradicated
In the footsteps of a trillion-tonne iceberg
Bridges to be built in Sweden so reindeer can cross highways in search of food
"Green Transformation": a 50 trillion USD investment opportunity
Sustainable forest management project successfully implemented in Mongolia
133 avalanches in ten days. Iceland
IKEA acquires thousands of hectares of forest for its protection
Norwegian government plans to triple carbon tax
Danish government to compensate mink farm owners for billions in losses
Student finds way to produce cardboard from fallen leaves
Insects carry disease to North America
Substances that destroy viruses can be found in the forest
The rebirth of the "Trans-Europe Express": a step towards carbon neutrality
Researchers have discovered a new bat species
Lynx to be reintroduced to the Scottish Highlands
Thirteen steps (laws) to restore order in Russia's forests
Terra Carta
Europe's biggest "monsters" are returning
Previously unknown plant discovered in Hawaii. Rare. Only one specimen currently known
Heat in Siberia may "mask" warming
Defying Arctic warming, bowhead whale populations are increasing, delighting scientists
Among the plants discovered in 2020 is a "very ugly orchid"
New study clears up confusion over an integrated approach to landscape management
Previously unknown fungus discovered in the Tyumen region
Learning about cheetah habits has helped reduce livestock losses by 86%
Three new penguin species. Science is at the crest of a new wave of biodiversity discoveries
Master of the Himalayas: The Snow Leopard
Sustainable water availability as average temperatures rise
Programme in Russia: "Gift a forest to a friend!"
Support mechanism for the German forestry sector is already up and running! Money is available
Altai mountain goats counted in Sailugem National Park
Spider thought to be extinct "cleverly hidden" at a military base in the UK
An industry from which Estonia could potentially gain at least €8 billion over 20 years
Potentially harmful substances are accumulating in European city centres
Coronavirus does not like wood surfaces: hygiene in hospitals can be improved by using more wood
After reports of human rights violations the World Wide Fund for Nature promises to “do more”
Using timber in construction could offset nearly half of Europe's cement production carbon emissions
The afforestation of degraded areas can play a significant role
A new species. Immediately protected
Two new mammals discovered in Australia: biodiversity is increasing
Canadians urged not to let moose lick their cars
Bangladesh's floating gardens
Plans to create the largest protected area in the Atlantic Ocean between Africa and South America
China's rise could create a "climate monster"
Disasters like the California wildfires are impossible in the forest land of Finland
Why are so many bird species included in the Red List?
Voting fraud in New Zealand's Bird of the Year contest
Lake discovered beneath Greenland could be millions of years old
Two new species of gliding possum discovered in Australia
Indian tigers must be saved
What do lemonade making and gravel roads have in common? Both are linked to wood!
How to save Romania's 65-million-year-old surviving fish?
Favourable or unsatisfactory forest conservation status
Natron – one of the saltiest and warmest lakes on Earth
An almost indestructible beetle
Natural forest regeneration as an opportunity for carbon sequestration
Rebuild, shade, grow. Three tactical steps to preserve the Great Barrier Reef
Two new mouse species discovered in Africa
Trees have been counted in and around the Sahara. There are many of them
Why does “Gazprom” want to protect Estonia’s forests?
The paradise taken from the rats
Tribal map shows Americans whose land they are currently living on
The forest as a miraculous cornucopia
Beatings, death, rape: daily life on a Kenyan avocado farm. Including for the British market
The return of the Tasmanian devil to Australia
Devastating toxic chemical leaks on the Pacific coast in Russia
Three innovations in the forestry sector that will soon become commonplace
Plastic-free, technologically advanced paperboard
Experience from Chinese researchers
Mismanagement is running rampant. A neighbouring country's plan to save Russia's forests
Dead water. The ten most polluted rivers
Forest owners in Finland: logging and forest management methods are determined by natural conditions
Rechargeable batteries to become more environmentally friendly thanks to the use of wood components
To achieve a symmetrical reflection of wildlife, a Scottish photographer digs a pond in the forest
Siberian landscape in climate change
China, the world's largest emitter, plans to become carbon neutral by 2060
If climate "activists" turned to terrorism...
The Netherlands' "islands of the future"
Lower Saxony has already spent 3.4 million euros on wolf protection
In their view, the ocean coast is a place to dump rubbish, because everything just floats away!
Oil industry giants could lose €350 billion in plastics industry investments
Finnish construction sector reduces its carbon footprint
50 years on: elephant shrew, once considered extinct, spotted in Africa again
Can trees live forever?
Red List mushroom found in the Moscow region: coral tooth fungus
Finland's largest timber-built school
Study* shows: in the next 50 years about a billion people will live in unbearable heat
Sinabung volcano eruption in Indonesia. Ash column around 3 miles high
Newly acquired data shows a slight decrease in air pollution
Sweden and environmental protection data
Indonesia to receive 56 million USD from Norway for reducing deforestation
Appeal by Swedish “green” organisations to the Swedish government: time to act to avert a crisis in the country’s forests
Rosewood smuggling in The Gambia. Shipping firm halts timber exports
"Pavasaris" wins the Stora Enso head office building design competition*
Arctic in a fever: heatwave in Siberia alarms scientists
The peatland simulator helps to limit the environmental impact of forest drainage
500 million cubic metres of damaged timber "expected" in Central Europe over the next five years
German government to invest €700 million in forests to support the industry
25 years of AEWA*. The path to successful waterbird conservation
Professional snowboarder plans his future in forestry
Forest restoration. Opportunities and potential
Is the time for wooden skyscrapers here?
Is there really a 50,000 euro fine for squashing a wasp in Germany?
The EU Biodiversity Strategy is "on track". Will the situation improve?
Environment and the changing climate. Norway
European forest biodiversity and ecosystem services. What to expect from the "Green Deal"?
Will there be wooden skyscrapers in the future?
Does collecting dead beetles carry a 40-year prison sentence?
Remained only in plans: coronavirus erases grandiose wooden city ambitions
The forestry industry "reimagined": Producing masks and more in Canada...
Leopard thought to be extinct spotted in Taiwan
Even if the climate were not changing, there is no need to mourn the end of coal as a resource!
The future of the forest bioeconomy. Catalogue
Ocean warming increases the risk of hurricanes and forest fires
A brief history of fake climate news in the media
Greenpeace included alongside neo-Nazis on UK counter-terrorism list
Snow leopard photographed in the Altai for the first time. In close-up
Volcanic eruptions 200 million years ago serve as a warning to us today...
The European Union. Decisions, money, tomorrow
(Forest2Market) COVID-19 Analysis and Information
Coronavirus 'empties' Florida beaches. Sea turtles rejoice!
Melting glaciers reveal hidden mountain passes (trails) and Viking-era objects
In the Roman Empire, timber for construction was transported over long distances
Forests are burning in the vicinity of Chernobyl
Positive progress in Polish hunting legislation
Bioeconomy: the missing and unifying link in the European Union's "Green Deal"
Let’s not blame the climate for raging wildfires. Let’s blame poor management
"The Independent" calls for tighter restrictions on the wildlife trade
Coronavirus outbreak gnaws at EU unity
European Union Forest Strategy - new opportunities for employment and biodiversity
The "Forest Indicator" measures almost 40 variables in nature - promoting the multifunctional use of forests
Scientist retires, criticising the silliness of "climate science"
Five facts about toilet paper. No, there won't be a shortage!
Brazil relaxes stricter requirements and environmental controls due to virus spread
Forestry as property. Legislative changes over twenty years. An analysis from the perspective of property rights
Why are Europe's forests struggling and what should be done?
"Inoculating" tree seedlings with mycelium stimulates their growth. By sequestering carbon in the soil, we mitigate climate change
Coronavirus: The Hammer and the Dance
A plan: half the planet as a nature reserve. Is it feasible?
Rosewood trade volumes reach millions (USD)
Finnish youth and the forest
An outbreak of bark beetles would be the worst...
The world's most poisonous tree. Where does it grow?
A Decade of Cheer
Bushfires in Australia. More science, less talk!
Visualised. Protected forest areas in Finland
Forest protection is increasing. In Finland, the area of protected forests has reached the "size" of Belgium
Biodiversity and protection
Number of wildfires in Europe is decreasing. 1/3 of fires have affected protected areas
Eight pieces of good news regarding developments in the forest and the forestry sector in 2019
One million trees to be planted by drone in Canada
A large-eared inhabitant of the Gobi Desert
Timber damaged by bark beetles is affecting the European forestry sector
Hunting in Finland is a way to enjoy nature! This is how they introduce children to hunting
On compensation for forest owners for nature conservation. Finland
Three cows swept into the ocean by a hurricane have survived
Big Money in the delusions and entanglements of climate change
Silver-backed chevrotain once thought extinct spotted in Vietnam
Calls to "slow down" (control) population growth...
Ancient tree found with the variability of Earth's magnetic field "recorded" in its growth rings
A small town deep in the Finnish forests has developed a complete supply chain, successfully revitalising the local economy in time
University dismisses professor who found that polar bear populations are thriving
European Commission Vice-President encourages the forest industry to lobby its interests more actively
Dutch "tractor protests" flare up like in the "worst rush hour"
Scientists argue that banning "trophy hunting" will not protect animals
Big cats are rather cautious and do not wish to encounter humans
The Finnish state forest manager against climate change
Lithuania. The constitutional rights of hunters
The Swedish forestry model: intensifying production for sustainability?
Czech Republic, protests, climate
Green light for wolf hunting for population control purposes
1.2 billion – today, 2 billion – by 2035. In brief
Biodiversity and logging: forests at Koski Manor are both protected and harvested
A step closer to wood-based transparent film production
Platypus population is declining. They have only just noticed...
Animal rights activists save 16 but kill 100 rabbits in invasion
Around one million hectares of forest are burning in Siberia
Forestry policy can reconcile both economic and climate policy goals
Easy pickings
New forestry guidelines for the bird nesting period in Finland
Municipalities promote the idea of timber construction, primarily due to indoor air quality
Volumes of deadwood in Finnish forests are rising. Balance is required
Are real poachers hiding under the "umbrella" of the World Wide Fund for Nature?
The "Flight Shame" movement in Sweden
Reducing felling volumes will be both a surprise and a message to the industry: do not invest!
Forests can be used to mitigate climate change
Endangered species. Finland
Aspects of Finnish forest legislation. A summary
Clearcutting sites have grown slightly in Finland – snow damage increased use of continuous-cover felling
Wood can help solve the problems caused by plastics
From stovepipes to sustainability
Work to decrease threats towards forest habitat types...
These nine measures reveal how forests are controlled by climate
The Changing Wealth of Nations 2018
For Finns, a cultivated spruce is the most beautiful Christmas tree – in the US, 80 per cent of Christmas trees are made of plastic
Harvesters could explode the volume of data from forests
Continued rise in roundwood prices in Sweden
Research report: Climate Smart Forestry could reduce EU’s climate emissions by 20%
Elk love young seedlings – Nature management helps both game and hunters
Human rights for nature?
EU Commission requests Finland to organise a bioeconomy conference next summer
Ecological considerations do not require restrictions on clear-felling
Finnish forest owners and nature conservation
“Greenwashed” timber – why FSC certification happens only in developed countries
Winner of New Wood competition is a see-through wrapping material replacing fossil raw materials with coniferous pulp
Continuous-cover forestry benefits neither forest ecosystems nor the climate
Forest debate: Greenpeace does not demand a total ban on clearcutting – which is just one of the 15 logging methods in Finnish state forests
Finns would replace plastics by using more wood
On 20 October 2018, the Belarusian forestry industry united for the "Clean Forest" campaign
On wildfires and environmental protection in the USA
Is Latvia a Nordic country?
Save our private land: increasingly strict legal regulation limits land development
Finns appreciate forest industry – share of environmental critics only 25 per cent
An Attempt to Smear the Latvian Forestry Sector in Lithuania
Impact of FSC grows stronger in Finnish forests – leverage from risks of non-certified wood
An unprecedented environmental scandal in Sweden?