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Latvijas Banka issues a symbolic collector coin, "Chestnut"
The European Innovation Act and the forest bioeconomy – what can Latvian forestry gain from it?
The “Trojan Horse” of Turkish Plywood – Growing Concerns Among European Timber Producers
Nature Conservation Agency invites donations for the restoration of nature tourism infrastructure damaged by the storm

Poll

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?”

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Collector coin “Chestnut”
Trees on agricultural land – perennial plantations, short-rotation coppice or agroforestry?!
The Baltics in the Kremlin's sights. How serious is the threat?

In other countries

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