Interviews - Zeme un valsts
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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?”

VIDEO

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?

Interviews

It is important to clarify, express and defend one's point of view at the EU level. An interview with Evita Goša, board member of SCHWENK Latvija and Director of Environment and Legal Affairs
We will produce what is needed on-site in small factories on the forester's or farmer's own property. An interview with Kaspars Liepiņš, Business Development Manager at SIA ““Ventspils nafta” termināls”
I would be happy if, on the 150th anniversary of Latvia, the principles of a national state, democracy and national identity were still a stable goal and foundation. An interview with Ritvars Jansons, a member of the 13th Saeima
"Good heavens, what groups of forest brothers there were in Zemgale and what pranks they got up to!" An interview with historian Inese Dreimane and historian and farmer Zigmārs Turčinskis
We need to talk about the implementation of environmental protection measures. An interview with Sandra Bērziņa, Advisor on Environmental Protection for the Latvian Association of Local and Regional Governments
It is best to do what you are best at. An interview with Ingūna Gulbe, Dr. oec., head of the Agricultural Market Promotion Centre at AREI*
Undoubtedly, serious changes in consumption are coming. An interview with Gatis Zamurs, Parliamentary Secretary of the VARAM, MP of the 13th Saeima
We need to think about active forestry. An interview with Arnis Muižnieks, Chairman of the Board of the Forest Owners Association of Latvia
Prosperity in the country is ensured by production. An interview with Indulis Jansons, Chairman of the Board of the agricultural cooperative VAKS
We must work and we must earn. An interview with Anita Skudra, Board Member of “Rīgas meži”
The coefficients included and used in reports are not scientifically justified for Latvian conditions. An interview with Professor, Dr.sc.ing. Ainis Lagzdiņš, Head of the Scientific Laboratory of Forest and Water Resources at LLU
Where there's a will, there's a way! An interview with Jurģis Miezainis, Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Economics from 2018–2021
Russia and Belarus are rubbing their hands at the sight of this. An interview with Andrejs Vītoliņš, Chairman of the Board of the Latvian Nurserymen's Association
I want to see prosperity in Latvia. An interview with Kristaps Klauss, Executive Director of the Latvian Forest Industry Federation
We don’t need to 'grow a mountain', but think about how to recycle. An interview with Gints Kukainis, Chairman of the Board of the municipal waste management company (ZAAO)
The value in my forest is what I define it to be! A conversation with Andis Malējs, Head of Business System Solutions and Marketing at the forest owners' cooperative “Mežsaimnieks”
Of course, a Latvian entrepreneur can! A conversation with Māris Danieks, co-owner and Chairman of the Board of the garden furniture manufacturing company EKJU
Despite the sceptics, forests in Latvia will grow. A conversation with Jānis Zvejnieks, manager of the Strenči nursery
How large an area of protected land can we afford? An interview with Mārtiņš Trons, board member of Zemnieku Saeima
Will Latvia "save" the world, Europe and its neighbours? An interview with Arnis Muižnieks, Chairman of the Board of the Forest Owners' Association of Latvia
On Latvian forests and RailBaltica. A conversation with Vilmārs Katkovskis, Head of Forest Management Planning for the West Vidzeme region
Sustainable management: living and working naturally. An interview with Ivars Šmits, founder of the Spēkozols movement
We are the most expensive in the Baltics, the tax burden is at the Swedish level. An interview with Agnese Pastare, entrepreneur
For the future of our Latvia. An interview with Jānis Švirksts: Jānis the father and Jānis the third generation
Breaking up "Rīgas Meži". An interview with Aivars Tauriņš, the former Chairman of the Board of "Rīgas Meži"
There will never be a desert instead of a forest in Latvia. Interview with ornithologist Jānis Ķuze
Overgrown areas and thickets are daunting. A conversation with forester Juris Buškevics
What to do? To be or not to be... Entrepreneurs Uldis Ameriks and Māris Liopa discuss national economic problems.
Think much further ahead! An interview with Rimants Brālis, a certification specialist at Sodra Latvija
If we do not produce, but only consume, resources will flow out of Latvia. An interview with Jānis Eglīts, Head of the Office of the Minister of Agriculture
Nothing is more controversial than drawing borders. An interview with Professor Henrihs Soms, historian
...on standard European gauge tracks. An interview with entrepreneur Andrejs Faibuševičs
Development! Undoubtedly – more rapid development. A conversation with the Mayor of Tukums, Normunds Rečs
Taking action and getting involved. A conversation with Agris Smelteris, owner of "Līvas grupa"
A desire to "blow off" all our problems! A conversation with Balvi Municipality entrepreneurs Aija Mežale and Līga Pennere
People in the region want proper management. A conversation with barrister Gaidis Bērziņš
Debt is no friend; nothing comes for free, you have to pay for everything!
We work for Latvia's hunters!
Ensuring people receive both information and services
Time to start growing!
Are we forgetting about the individuals of our own “species” too often?
We must allow society and entrepreneurs to breathe!
We must stand together! The result will come!
Our mission: change public and government opinion in favour of the industry that sustains the country!
On history, myths, and their politically added value
Scientifically “diving deep”
Perhaps she will return!*
Rules must be followed, recommendations – no, because they are not mandatory!
Necessary? Necessary! ...as long as others take care of it
...so that there is more of both nature and money!
We have outpaced the rest of Europe by 20 years
Modern policy cannot be shaped by a fear of voters