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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

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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

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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

Skrīveri Dendrological Park Festival

Household spending reaches record high

Akciju sabiedrības “Latvijas Finieris” vēstule Latvijas Bankas padomei

LMSP 11. starptautiskā konference “Vide un ilgtspējīga meža un zemes pārvaldība – aktuālākie risinājumi”

Autumn Plant Parade in Sigulda. The finest autumn plants and meetings with Latvian growers

The first step – an adequate compensation system!

Saeima committee proposes expanding power line corridors to reduce damage from falling trees and power outages

Open letter regarding concerning trends in the activities of Latvijas Banka

Reflections on the Latvian and their forest

“Zemnieku saeima” to demand explanation from Latvijas Banka as to why biodiversity guidelines were developed without industry involvement

“The Forest Comes to Jelgava 2026” invites you to experience the forest in the heart of the city – Jelgava Palace Park

Hunting Award of the Year 2025

Storm damages state forests across Latvia

The storm is over. But will we be ready for the next one?

LAPAS in cooperation with VUGD to train more than 270 civil protection volunteer coordinators

Timber processing volumes are stable for companies operating in Latvia

Not knowing does not lift the restrictions: what may not be brought in from countries outside the European Union

Labour market remains stable – unemployment without significant change

“Stiga RM” plans to buy nearly 2,000 ha of forest, investing in Latvia's forests as an asset

Tree-felling procedure outside forests to be simplified, administrative burden eased

Forest owners will need fewer repeat measurements. Forest management procedures to be simplified
Letter to members of the 14th Saeima. On not supporting the draft law “Amendments to the Criminal Law” (No. 1325/Lp14) at second reading and returning it to committee for revision
Latvijas valsts meži to appeal Competition Council’s fine over long-term logging contracts
Ministry of Economics: the National Nature Restoration Plan needs an in-depth assessment
Artificial intelligence identifies trees from the air as accurately as the human eye: potential applications in the near future
European Union Hits Historic Record for Renewable Energy Share in Final Consumption. Latvia Ranks 4th
“Stiga RM” Group Turnover Tops 100 Million Euros for the First Time
Market fluctuations and price changes are reducing timber volumes in Latvia
European countries are making timber use a priority. Why isn’t Latvia?
Benelux countries – the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg: their forests, nature and society
Russian Timber Supplies to China Shrink as Belarusian Export Volumes Surge
The European Union Emissions Trading System. Impact and potential problems in Latvia
Latvian-made unique military defence solution donated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry project among five finalists for the “REGIOSTARS Awards 2026”
ALTUM expands business greening programme, opening energy efficiency support for small and medium enterprises in four more regions
46% of European Investment Fund Guarantee Programme Financing Goes to Young Farmers
Brussels bureaucrats' demands have a contradictory impact on forestry and land use
Housing Affordability Problems and Innovative Solutions
A Chance to Discover Grīņi Nature Reserve on Its 90th Anniversary
National Alliance proposes merging three ministries into a Ministry of the National Economy
“Luminor” Grants €4 Million in Financing to Forestry Company “Meža Cikls”
As Commercial Forest Area Shrinks, Future Availability of Energy Wood at Risk
In Czechia and elsewhere in Europe, Russian and Belarusian timber is being “laundered” as third-country goods
European Tree of the Year in Latvia 2026. We are looking for a tree with a story!
“Latvijas valsts meži” buys 5,000 hectares of forest in Latgale
Kaucminde Housewives' Day
Billions Lost, Production Falling: US Lawmakers Urge President Trump to Act
Latvia’s pellet producers must prioritise the needs of our households
Bird nesting and forestry: one court case, many unforeseen consequences for the forest sector
We invite you to take part in the public consultation on the EU “stress test” of the Birds and Habitats Directives
100 MW battery park starts operating in Estonia – one of the most powerful in Europe
The Latvian and His Forest
The guidelines fill a vacuum
Opinions on Latvijas Banka's guidelines for identifying economic activity favourable and unfavourable to biodiversity
Bank of Finland Governor Olli Rehn: EU treaties should include special provisions on forests
“All Sorts of Birds Live in the Forest, Squirrels and Bracket Fungi…” The Fight Against Greenwashing
Open competition announced for Dean of the Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences at LBTU
Guntars Šņepsts elected director of LVMI Silava
Are the guidelines serving the interests of Latvia's competitors?
"Forest News" launches new European forest statistics tool
A century-old pine forest near Abavas rumba has regained its value
Estonia presses ahead, building the Baltic Defence Line through forests along the Russian border
No ransom demanded from “Latvijas valsts meži” for data decryption
“Latvijas valsts meži” Notice to Clients and Partners on a Cybersecurity Incident and an Identified Personal Data Protection Breach
Volume of Deposit Packaging Returned after Midsummer Tops 2 Million
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ comment on the cyberattack on the IT infrastructure of Latvijas valsts meži
"eAgronom" sells 29,000 Verra-certified soil carbon credits, delivering farmers 1.46 million euros in earnings
“Latvijas valsts meži” hit by cybersecurity incident
The land use sector in Europe – the hottest issue in Europe's 2035 climate negotiations
“Latvijas valsts meži” to Update Its Strategy and Investment Plan
Technology and specialisation are redrawing Latvia's economic geography
About the Valdemārpils Elku Lime Tree
EUR 132.34 million – a lot or a little? Bureaucratic burden, converted into money, has shrunk
Summer Solstice and Jāņi
Around 29 million new forest tree seedlings planted during the spring reforestation season
Election Platform development proceeding successfully – additions to the Electronic Online Voter Register completed ahead of schedule
Availability of wood resources is becoming a question of European competitiveness
Bears in Latvia - emotion, fear, or state responsibility?
Latvijas valsts meži pays €186.1 million in dividends into the state budget
Europe voices loud support for timber construction while calling for less wood to be harvested. Interview with Sampsa Auvinen, Chairman of the Board of the European Confederation of Woodworking Industries
Applications invited for the position of Chairman of the Board of the joint-stock company “Latvijas valsts meži”
130 Million in AS “Latvijas valsts meži” Account - Found or Misunderstood?
Estonia’s “Indigenous Peoples Saga” – History, Politics and Forest Certification
In difficult conditions in 2025, JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” achieved outstanding performance
Record attendance at this year’s Latvian Forest Days
“Alarm in nature. Invasive species are taking over Latvia”: with a series of short films the Nature Conservation Agency urges attention to invasive species and their control
The price to Latvia of one million m³
89% of residents believe it is essential for the state to identify drone threats in good time and respond to them
89% of residents believe it is essential for the state to identify and respond to drone threats in good time
A work from Latvia reaches the final of the European design award
A record contribution to the state
“STEAM Hub” at Forest Days in Tērvete will invite children and families to create, explore and discover the professions of the future
Saeima Legal Affairs Committee: an animal is not a thing, and this principle must be enshrined in the Civil Law
A wild animal must fear people. Estonian hunters warn that the fear of humans is being lost
How are the wood industries of Finland and Sweden faring, and how does that affect us?
Inflationary pressure rises in the USA, while the eurozone shows signs of stagnation
How in 2023 “log prices in Latvia ‘ate’ international competitiveness”
The role of forests in climate regulation. Clear-cutting and “non-clear-cutting”
Support will be available to owners for restoring historical peat extraction sites: we invite you to seminars across Latvia
In April fuel prices sustained inflationary pressure while food prices stayed low
Harmful bureaucracy and the “production” of legislation in Europe
The endless demands of nature protection... How far will we go?
In the litigation over ending long-term logging contracts, the “Latvijas valsts meži” requests for interim protection have been granted
Green initiatives stall. Latest developments in European Union climate and energy policy
Managing forest properties in France and southern Europe: priorities, compensation and the market situation
From 1 May, movement will be restricted on the left bank of the Gauja estuary during the bird nesting season
37 forest fires put out in Latvia’s state forests in April
The forest property market in Central Europe: Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria
Forest properties in the British Isles: rules, compensation and carbon credits
Logging restrictions do not benefit the global climate. They cost Europe enormous sums
The global “breakthrough” in timber construction and Latvia’s opportunities
European Union forest policy – direct and indirect constraints on logging and the operating environment
More than a place to live: the first 60 neighbourhoods in Latvia to join the “Safe Communities” programme are known
From King Charles’s speech to the US Congress
“Laflora” begins the peat extraction season and testing of the “Laflora Energy” wind farm
As Latvia's Independence Restoration Day approaches
New viewing platform built in Oleru Bog
The forest property market in Northern Europe and the Baltics. Characteristics and trends
An exhibition on the role of wood in the bioeconomy and the development of the VEREMS plant is on show at the Latgale Embassy “GORS”
Latvia Has Many Opportunities to Attract Active Entrepreneurs
Opening of the “VEREMS” factory expansion of “Latvijas Finieris”
Opening of the Woodworking Technology Research Laboratory at the LBTU Malnava College
“Latvijas Finieris” invests 100 million euros in expanding production in Rēzekne municipality
About the “Memorial Forests” initiative and tree planting in Ukraine and Latvia
Stiga RM opens the world's most advanced acoustic panel factory in Tukums
Minister for Agriculture Armands Krauze: Latvia and Azerbaijan will continue purposefully deepening their cooperation in mutual trade
The Nature Conservation Agency and the State Forest Service strengthen cooperation on protecting natural values and sharing data
VARAM proposes handing the development of the election systems to SIA “Latvijas Mobilais Telefons”, SIA “Tet” and AS “Latvijas valsts meži”
Europe takes a stand against so-called greenwashing in corporate advertising
Minister for Agriculture Armands Krauze: How to create even greater value in Latvia's timber industry
“Latvijas Finieris” – “TOP Employer 2025” in manufacturing
BIOVELA Group, the largest meat processing group in the Baltics, plans to acquire Idavang, the region's largest pig farming company
“Stiga RM” birch plywood further-processing factory in Kuldīga has been commissioned
“My Bird 2026” photography exhibition at the Latvian Museum of Natural History
SEB banka data – last weekend's retail trade in Lithuania outstripped the Christmas period
“Latvijas valsts meži” confirms its readiness to conclude a social dialogue agreement with the autonomous unit of Latvijas Meža nozares arodbiedrība
Spring Garden and Plant Festival and Open Day at Bulduri Technical School
Fuel price rises drive overall price dynamics. Food prices – moderate
How to protect a spruce forest from bark beetle
Smart plywood drones – invisible to radar
Bog restoration carried out last year at the planned scale
Saeima denies forest owners greater freedom
High fuel prices mean almost one in four people are using their cars less
Awaiting Easter and welcoming it in...
The forest fire risk season begins on 1 April
Timely use of wood – a gain for the climate and the economy
Time to give the owner the freedom to decide responsibly
A 30% tax aims to force a change of suppliers
The Forest Certification Council of Latvia's support for the draft law “Amendment to the Law on Forests” submitted to the Presidium of the Saeima
Standing timber growth exceeds harvesting in European Union member states
The “timber industry case” in brief
The Nature Conservation Agency invites volunteers to join a toad rescue campaign
Court grants LVM's application for interim protection in the civil case on declaring the IML contracts invalid
“Latvijas valsts meži” begins the forest regeneration season
LZA and partner named prizes and awards for young scientists to be presented
Lithuania's Laukiai Oak voted “European Tree of the Year 2026”. Valdemārpils Elku liepa takes 4th place
The latest wooden bridge built by “Latvijas valsts meži” wins recognition in a construction award
Someone has to be found who can calculate what's more cost-effective. An interview with retired forester Kārlis Blūms
Fuel retailing in Latvia takes place under closely supervised free market conditions
How do people and education become the main driving force in the bioeconomy? The conference “The Path of Innovation: Knowledge – Transformation – Breakthrough”
CIREN-organised discussion “Business preparedness and action in the event of war”
2025 achievements: forest road infrastructure maintained and developed across a total length of 30,227 km
Why does one party stand above the law and common sense? Hunters' association condemns the situation in the Dunduru meadows
Eco-labelled renewable diesel – an excellent opportunity for the transport, forestry and agriculture sectors alike
More collisions with wild animals in spring – 69% of cases involve roe deer
Two more treehouses opened at the “Latvijas valsts meži” nature park glamping site
The Strait of Hormuz is closed. Timber deliveries to the region are impossible
Russian plywood floods Europe under cover of forged origin documents
Vijciems cone-drying kiln festival
By optimising its operations, “Latvijas valsts meži” closes 2025 with outstanding performance figures
Will timber tariffs remain in force despite the US Supreme Court ruling?
“Latvijas valsts meži” strengthens cooperation with forest harvesting service providers in the regions
Baltic region's most ambitious Arborist Education and Certification Centre officially opened at Bulduru tehnikums
Opening of the Bulduri Arborists' Centre
Help the Elku lime tree become European Tree of the Year!
Ministry of Agriculture approves the new supervisory board of AS “Latvijas valsts meži”
Study reveals widespread "quiet nature conservation" in Finland's forests
Journalists, researchers and civil society representatives to be protected against unfounded and abusive litigation
“Latvijas valsts meži” takes legal action over the termination of historical long-term logging contracts
The European Union's battles on the emissions front
European Tree of the Year. We invite you to take part, vote and support the Valdemārpils Elku Lime!
Strong economic growth observed in the Baltic states
“Ingka Investments” completes deal with “Södra” on the purchase of forest land in Latvia and Estonia
The latest in the world economy – consumer sentiment improves in the eurozone, growth slows in China
Ukraine and Germany sign agreement on rebuilding Ukraine's forestry sector
European hunters' organisation actively engages in discussions on the European nature network
This year's tree – the splendour of the Latvian landscape
A real risk of destroying 30 years of game management in Latvia
Nothing in the Hunting Law should be changed at present!
Are we truly interpreting climate change correctly?
Partners invited to apply for “Latvian Forest Days”
“Baltais Vilks” – a winter adventure for the 25th year
On the need to issue wolf culling permits in the Aknīste area and to improve risk management for the safety of hunting dogs
Grown trees must enter the economy, not rot away
Latest report blames illegal logging for triggering deadly landslides in Indonesia
AS “Latvijas valsts meži” – the most attractive employer among working people and students
Latvijas Banka revises its macroeconomic forecasts
“Patria” and Germany sign two series contracts worth more than €2 billion under the CAVS programme
At Christmas, at the turn of the year... and in 2026
Events marking the 109th anniversary of the Christmas Battles
Excessive and unjustified fishing bans must not destroy life and activity in Latvia's coastal seaside villages
Efforts continue to soften the impact of the European Union’s “green laws”
European Union unveils its new bioeconomy strategy
Latvia's highest business awards presented – the Export and Innovation Award
2026 budget adopted – priority on driving growth and supporting businesses
Land use needs a consensus
“Laflora” concludes the 2025 peat extraction season
Forest sector awards “Zelta čiekurs 2025” presented
Latvia's economy is bouncing back convincingly from the upheavals of recent years
European Entrepreneurial Region Award 2027
Minister for Agriculture Armands Krauze proposes changes to the regulatory framework to ensure fair competition
“Latvijas valsts meži Art Scholarship 2025” awarded
Study “PeatTransform” launched – towards climate neutrality for Latvia's peat industry
Join the European initiative “For 3 billion more trees”!
35th anniversary of the revival of the scouting and guiding movement!
In defending local companies, the government takes a punch to the face
Resurfacing completed on the “Ložmetējkalna ceļš” road
Freedom is not an inheritance – it is a mission
Land sectors can make an additional contribution to Latvia
Cutting red tape: the European Commission's new package of laws governing the digital environment
Military mobility legislative package unveiled
State Audit Office sets new audit topics for 2026
Stora Enso to create Europe's largest forestry fund
The so-called gold standard of forestry will try to rid itself of fraudulent schemes
On Latvia's birthday
AS “Latvijas valsts meži” and the company trade union “LVM Cilvēkam un Mežam” have concluded a collective agreement
European Tree of the Year in Latvia 2025
Baltic region's largest indoor micro-class tactical drone training centre opens with support from Latvijas Finieris
One million euros allocated to forest damage prevention
On Lāčplēsis Day
Moderate inflation in October was driven by lower food price pressure and seasonal effects
COP30 to decide on forestry rules for the UN-managed carbon market
Chaos must not be allowed... calls in the European Union to halt implementation of the Deforestation Regulation
Forestry Conference for Forest Owners 2025
Manufacturing output posts record growth for recent years
If land is a value in Latvia, why is it not put to good use?
Through cooperation between “Laflora” and the University of Latvia, Latvia becomes the first country in the world to use a new-generation CO₂ measurement device
Will FSC act over the billion-dollar fraud in its own certification system?
The joint-stock company “Latvijas valsts meži” has been managing the state forests for 26 years
Winners of the Ministry of Agriculture's "Sējējs 2025" competition honoured
Rising costs and conditions in timber markets cut “Södra” profits
Gloomy mood in Brussels. Climate policy is going into reverse
Hunters invited to take part in survey on coexistence with large carnivores
The Nature Conservation Agency invites bids in auctions for firewood and branches for wood chips
Forestry Conference for Forest Owners 2025
Ingka Investments concludes the largest forest land acquisition deal in Latvia's history
Let foresters protect forests without bureaucracy!
“Ingka Investments” agrees its largest forest land acquisition to date
The Ministry of Agriculture will instruct that the board of AS “Latvijas valsts meži” be reduced step by step to three members
Synergy between industry and research is the key to Latvia’s development
Land assets need a steward
About the row of oaks in Skrīveri
LMSP 10th International Conference “Sustainability and Resources in Land Management: Cooperation in Times of Crisis and Change”
A new mortgage lending programme has been developed that will make mortgage loans available for buying homes in the regions
LMT and “Kurekss” roll out the first private 5G network in the Baltic woodworking industry
New “Woodworking Technologies” study programme launched at LBTU Malnavas koledža, first study contracts signed
European Tree of the Year in Latvia. Choose and vote!
A Time of Heroes at the Christmas Battles Museum
Baltic and Nordic forest sectors to cooperate in strengthening Europe's resilience
On the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, Latvia highlights the importance of public preparedness for crises
Hard times for Finland's foresters
“Latvijas Finieris” opens applications for its 2025/2026 internship programme
Work begins on a new protection plan for the Beberbeķi Nature Park – everyone is invited to take part
Nordic wood industry forum to highlight the sector's role in strengthening European security
The “European Hunting Photo of the Year” competition
VARAM proposes expanding the compensation system – the option to exchange land in protected areas
What is and will be relevant in the furniture manufacturing industry? Find out at the “Riga Furniture and Interior 2025” exhibition!
“Latvijas valsts meži” – the greenest brand in Latvia
Peat Days 2025. Event programme
Young stands in state forests to be protected across 25 000 hectares this year
Winners of the “Namejs Award 2024” honoured during visit to Lithuania, and “Latvijas Finieris” subsidiary “Likmere” production plant visited
Minister for Agriculture Armands Krauze: “The European Commission's proposal is an unacceptable brake on rural development”
VARAM: compensation to be granted for damage caused by specially protected non-game species
European Commission blames IT system overload for Deforestation Regulation delay
Public consultation begins on the forestry sector development guidelines for 2026-2050
Minister of Agriculture Armands Krauze: “Economic activity in the forest must be suited both to the challenges of the climate and to economic needs”
“Apvienotais saraksts” calls for climate policy to be frozen while national security is under threat, so that all resources can be focused on the country's defence
Climate change could wipe €247 billion off the value of Europe's forests
Progress made in talks with the European Commission, discussions on the climate target to continue
“Latvijas valsts meži” concludes social dialogue agreement with the company employees' trade union “LVM Cilvēkam un Mežam”
In Copenhagen, Minister for Agriculture Armands Krauze calls on EU member states to insist that agricultural policy be retained as a separate policy
Letter from the heads of government of Sweden and Finland to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen
Latvia still cannot support the European Commission's proposal on the European Union's 2040 climate target
Forests of the future: paving the way to EU carbon neutrality through sustainable management practices and circular wood-based products
A chance to vote for the most appealing energy-efficient building in Latvia
Construction begins on STIGA RM's new wood-processing plant in Ogre
The best buildings of 2024 announced
Veneer plant “Kuldīgas fabrika” – a winner in two categories at the “Best Building of the Year in Latvia 2024” awards
The “Smart Cities Conference” will take place in Riga for the fourth time
State-owned companies will have to pay 90% of their profits into the state budget as dividends
Why a 10-kilometre run through the woods is not yet a degree in forestry science
Latvia joins the strategic alliance of forest-rich countries “For Forest Group+”
An industry story. How to collect more tax without significantly increasing the national debt
Applications open for the “Zelta čiekurs” forest sector annual award
The European Union's plans for meeting its climate targets. A sector-by-sector review
Beetle species new to Latvia discovered in the Ogre valley
Will growth in the European Union defence sector drive the development of environmentally friendly technologies?
The main benefit of the programme – farms have the opportunity to develop production
Felling permits issued in the first half of 2025
The “Stiga RM” group strengthens its leading position – 2024 turnover approaches 100 million euros
Rainfall is having a negative impact on forest management work
Government declares a state of emergency in agriculture across the whole territory of Latvia until 4 November
Minister for Agriculture Armands Krauze: an emergency situation must be declared in the areas affected by the rains
The 25th “Minhauzens 2025” Hunters' Festival held in grand style
Shelter building code developed
LTRK survey: the public administration body businesses rate best is the CSDD, and the worst are the building authorities
Weather conditions are affecting nature trail infrastructure. We urge visitors to think carefully before setting out on nature trails
Bill approved for a sustainable economy and tackling climate change
Veneer from Russian birch is still being imported into Europe
The Latvian Forest Sector Trade Union categorically objects to the privatisation of “Latvijas valsts meži”
Minister for Agriculture Armands Krauze: AS “Latvijas valsts meži” must remain entirely in state ownership
Developing an innovative solution – a smart device to fight the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle
Armands Krauze: only under conditions of stable profit can farmers and forest owners improve their operations and work towards sustainability and environmental goals
Implementing the EU's policy direction in the Central Asia region, the Ministry of Agriculture is developing cooperation with Uzbekistan on forestry matters
Across Latvia as a whole, we have driven into a deep ditch. How many will have to be culled this year?
Latvian Forest Sector Trade Union warns of the consequences of cutting funding for the State Forest Service
“Bulduru Tehnikums” becomes a tree worker certification centre for the “European Arboricultural Council”
“Stiga RM” completes modernisation of its Kuldīga plant – investment exceeds 22 million euros
Natural disasters are causing ever greater damage to farmers
The European Council backs a new monitoring system to promote sustainable forest management
Forests do not fit the European Commission’s scenario
Deans chosen for four faculties of the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
European Commission takes a stand against the inflow of sanctioned timber products from China
Significant progress achieved in talks with Sweden's energy minister on the LaSGO electricity cable study
161 new specialists graduate from the Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences
At the Summer Solstice and Midsummer
Memorandum of cooperation signed on managing wild animal populations
Goods exports grew for the fourth consecutive month in April
Number of people forced to flee by war shockingly high over the past decade
A new site in Zemgale where the browntail moth, a pest dangerous to human health, has multiplied
Almost 30 million new trees planted during the spring forest regeneration season
Take part in the 11th European Sustainable Development Week – show how your organisation is building a responsible future!
“Baltic Waste & Energy Group” plans to build the first CO₂-negative cogeneration plant in the Baltics
New seed processing plant opens in Latvia following a 10 million euro investment
Ministry of Economics to reorganise 9 capital companies
Chairman of the Board of “Latvijas Finieris”: in 2024 we achieved considerable progress in several areas of development
Merger of SIA “Linas Agro” and SIA “Elagro Trade” completed
Eurobarometer shows record-high trust in the EU, strong support for the euro and for a common defence and security policy
Opening of “Latvijas Finieris” wooden building complex at the “Zābaki” tree nursery
Changes in the management of AS “Latvijas Finieris”
To improve the company's financial results, “Stora Enso” is selling part of its forest holdings in Sweden
The State Forest Service urges people to report invasive animal species
Latvian Forest Days 2025
In economically challenging times, AS “Latvijas valsts meži” achieved outstanding performance in 2024
Latvia to host OECD seminar “Forestry for the Future: Bringing Stakeholders Together for Climate Policy and Sustainable Growth”
Foundation stone laid for a wind farm built on local capital and innovation in Latvia
Foundation stone laid for the “Laflora Energy” wind farm
The large-scale forest education festival “Latvijas Meža dienas” takes place this weekend
“Latvijas valsts meži” announces an auction for the award of hunting rights lease
Will fees for permits and season cards rise? New amendments to the regulations announced
A new tool for learning – the LLKC Repository
LBTU announces open competition for the dean posts of four faculties
“Latvijas Meža dienas” to offer a wide-ranging programme for young and old alike
Local authorities and their residents will have greater influence over the implementation of renewable energy projects in their district
Rapid growth in construction in the first quarter of the year
Members of the European Parliament agree to change the protection status of wolves in the European Union
“Stiga RM”: National defence is a strategic priority, so the best possible solution must be found
Land resources must be used meaningfully
Opening of the Independence Square and Freedom Road exhibition in Ogre
On the Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia
EU informal environment ministers' meeting discusses climate change adaptation and disinformation
Letter to the Minister of Agriculture, “On the management of the red deer population”
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products and Energy Labelling Working Plan for 2025-2030 published
Sand Sculpture Festival approaches in Jelgava
This week we meet at the Latvian Plant Parade
AS “Latvijas valsts meži” rejects the false information that has been circulating about wind farms
“Stiga RM” invests 6 million euros in a new plywood further-processing plant in Kuldīga
As every spring, the forest comes to Jelgava once again
First regional office of the Ministry of Economics opens in Jelgava
26 April: Latvian National Botanic Garden plant market and Spring Mushroom Symposium.
Study conducted in Finland shows that the cost of logging restrictions would run to billions of euros in losses
Educational and community events will be held across Latvia during “Forest Days”
Waiting for Easter — and welcoming it...
Green light from the Council of Europe: another positive step towards changing the wolf's protection status
Plant trees outside the forest and join the EU initiative “3 Billion Trees”!
The potential impact of Russian timber on wood product markets worldwide
European Parliament Budget Committee delegation to assess Latvia's readiness in defence and climate change
Express exhibition “Young Wild Animals”
“Latvijas finieris” named Latvia's best employer last year
Flag consecration marks the 35th anniversary of the Latvian Forest Sector Trade Union
US President grants the Forest Service sweeping new powers
Local election candidates must offer effective and targeted solutions for business development in the regions
Felling permits show a 30% drop
Ombudsman's recommendation supported – deforestation may be offset by establishing forest elsewhere
A timber-concrete frame could be the next major innovation in housing construction
Developments in the European Union – policy, climate, environment and energy
Governor of the Bank of Finland Olli Rehn criticises the European emissions trading system: “It creates inequality between member states”
Kaspars Melnis debates clean industry development and global environmental policy at the European Union Environment Council
Differences of even decades – old forests are defined differently in Finland and Sweden
The Finnish government sets criteria for old-growth forests. They will not apply to commercially managed forests
“Latvijas valsts meži” is the first in Latvia to receive PEFC RED II certification for sustainably produced wood energy products
Europe's 2040 climate target and the prospects for meeting it
Foundation slab completed for the future AS “Latvijas Finieris” resin plant
Nature's supermarket and a safety net – how the forest feeds the world
Compensation confusion in restrictions on real estate rights – study reveals shortcomings in the regulatory framework
Sustainable Procurement Day to be held in Latvia for the first time
A common beech from Poland has been voted “European Tree of the Year 2025”. The Mēru Grand Oak in 8th place
Meeting to seek compromise on managing the red deer population
Latvian entrepreneurs invited to apply for the Entrepreneurship World Cup 2025
State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture Ģirts Krūmiņš discusses cooperation in forestry with Ukrainian representatives
The Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will affect every link in the timber supply chain worldwide
A ban on forestry activity has been in force in specially protected nature areas since 15 March
Forest planting work begins in state forests this week
Latvian Construction Year Award 2024
Fair competition must not be distorted for the sake of potential investors. An open letter
Getting to know the sustainable fuel plant at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm
Slowly recovering lost ground
In today's geopolitical circumstances, the customary unhurried pace is dangerous
“ACA Timber” acquires “Metsä Forest Latvia”
Addressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Timber and Lumber
18 US states want President Trump to reject the EUDR rules
Review of AS “Latvijas valsts meži” performance results for 2024
Opportunity to nominate candidates for the Nordic Council Environment Prize 2025
On Forest State Register maintenance work
University of Latvia researchers to begin monitoring in the peatland areas being restored by Latvijas valsts mezi
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2024/2025 report: fear of failure and slow adoption of artificial intelligence are holding entrepreneurs in Latvia back
In April, RTU will host the “Baltic Wood Building Forum 2025”
European climate and energy policy programme calendar of events 2025
More efficient forest regeneration under the LAD support programme with LVM forest seedlings
A significant step in the development of social dialogue in the forest sector
Timber industry future forum “From the forest to the world market: how can we give Latvia's economic engine extra power?”
The State Audit Office expands the Local Government Handbook – new chapter devoted to forest governance and management
The Ministry of Agriculture simplifies changes of land use type for landowners and reduces administrative costs
European Tree of the Year. Take part and vote!
“Latvijas Finieris” announces 25 work placements in 13 professions
The University of Latvia and “Latvijas Finieris” launch a major study on the development of the forest sector
Agreement reached on drawing up a new memorandum of cooperation for the future management of the red deer population
LBTU doctoral student Normunds Stivriņš highlights the importance of Zemgale's geology and environment in shaping regional identity
The State Forest Service donates three vehicles and one hundred global navigation satellite devices to Ukraine
Latvijas valsts meži opens its Rietumvidzeme regional client centre at Valmiermuiža
German insurance giant MEAG acquires forest land in Finland
On the availability of funding for businesses in the timber industry
21 March – International Day of Forests
Conserving biological diversity requires strict protection of natural values across 10% of Latvia's territory
Maximum permitted felling volume in state forests in final felling reduced by 9.5 percent for the next five years
“Stiga RM” calls for support for a historic opportunity to reclaim Latvian land
First steps towards cutting red tape. Construction
Wolf damage continues to increase – dogs and livestock mauled, the Ministry of Agriculture calls for wolf hunting rules to be reviewed
Laura Anteina to lead the Nature Conservation Agency
Changes in the leadership of the Latvian Hunters' Association
Exhibition “Vārdene” on display at the Riga customer centre of “Latvijas valsts meži”
Farmers and foresters can apply to implement innovations
Oaks, pines and limes are the most commonly registered ancient trees in Latvia
“Latvijas Finieris” begins construction of a new resin factory
Government approves action plan for security and growth in the Eastern border region
Forests and timber – development directions and forecasts for 2025
Brussels and bird hunting: let us turn to the science
ESG – environmental and social issues, corporate governance and sustainability. What should we be watching this year? What will matter in Latvia too?
Consumer protection against greenwashing to be strengthened
HS “Timber Group” has acquired “Vika Wood” SIA from “Bergs Timber” AB
Geopolitics and macroeconomics will shape nature conservation and climate action worldwide in 2025
Support available in the forestry sector
Manufacturing output fell by 2% year on year in November
Europe – politics, energy, the environment. A look at 2025
Secondary school pupils invited to take part in the “LVM Bioeconomy School” scholarship competition
Year-end round-up
Latvia's economic activity will grow more rapidly in 2025
“Latvijas valsts meži” to hold a discussion on managing the red deer population
At Christmas, at the close of the year... and in 2025
In 2025, EU and state investments totalling EUR 250 million will be available to businesses as support for boosting competitiveness
European Tree of the Year in Latvia 2024
Winners of the “Golden Cone 2024” forest sector annual award honoured
The Ministry of Economics' budget priority for 2025 – support for attracting investment, developing innovation and increasing exports
Relations between people and animals call for common sense
Results of the 2024 survey of agricultural land
Recipients of the Cabinet of Ministers Award
Adapting to climate change with EU fund support: local authorities submit 23 projects
Saeima adopts the 2025 state budget. Where the public funds will go
“Laflora” Kaigu bog has greater carbon accumulation potential in global comparison
“Stiga RM” new timber processing plant project in Ogre applies for 10 million euros in state funding
Laureates nominated for the Forest Sector Annual Award “Zelta čiekurs 2024”
Is there life without wood?
9th International Conference “Scientific, Economic and Social Aspects of Natural Resource Use in the Current Environmental and Geopolitical Context”
“Latvijas valsts meži Art Scholarship 2024” awarded
European Tree of the Year. Voting continues!
Nine-month performance results of “Latvijas valsts meži” for 2024 approved
Few winners, many critics – the climate finance deadlock in Baku
A joint appeal to the European Council from Europe's forest owners and managers
Government delays in decision-making are putting investment at risk!
Multilateral development banks – investment in the circular economy delivers social, economic and environmental benefits
Forestry Conference for Forest Owners 2024
The Ministry of Agriculture's initiative to reduce the bureaucratic burden deserves support
On Latvia's birthday
Economic forecast for autumn 2024: a gradual recovery in an adverse environment
EU lawmakers seek to amend the Deforestation Regulation and approve a delay to its entry into force
“Latvijas valsts meži” collects large quantities of hazardous waste dumped in Pope parish
European Union lawmakers' talks point to a further weakening of the Deforestation Regulation
Europe's wood industry is short of softwood
On Lāčplēsis Day
“Stiga RM” wood-wool board factory to become the world's most modern and technologically advanced
Developments in the European Union – policy, climate, environment and energy
The State Forest Service will now be headed by Andis Purs
European Tree of the Year. Voting has begun!
On the conclusions of the international conference “Senie meži: politika un prakse” (Old-growth forests: policy and practice)
The wood industry is stepping into its next stage of development
AS “Latvijas valsts meži” has been managing the state forests for 25 years
On the field session of the Forest Advisory Council
A school construction project in Sillamäe, Estonia, receives the “Latvijas Finieris” award at the Latvian Architecture Award of the Year
A series of meetings on the new regulatory framework for the GNP has begun with a gathering in Krimulda
The forest sector can be a universal soldier
Ministry of Economics' priority for the 2025 budget – support for attracting investment, developing innovation and increasing exports
Proposals drawn up on increasing compensation, land exchange and new payments in specially protected nature territories
Despite the postponement of the Deforestation Regulation, Europe claims it is “on the right track”
#Budget2025: Several solutions proposed for additional funding for local authorities
Conference “Digital transformation in public administration and the involvement of universities in its implementation”
Discover Gauja National Park by travelling green!
Three billion more trees by 2030
Latvia has the steepest population decline in the European Union
Saeima's Sustainable Development Committee highlights the contribution of NGOs to sustainable development
Government approves climate bill
Switzerland. The biodiversity initiative is not needed for forestry
The “politics of shrinking” threatens unpleasant side effects
Acorn crop harvested at the Jaunjelgava oak plantation
Preventing deforestation risk raises the spectre of a new bureaucratic jungle
A huge win! Vote to change the wolf's status from "strictly protected" to "protected"
Public administration to cut the number of long-vacant posts
“Latvijas valsts meži” – the greenest brand in Latvia in 2024
The Civic Alliance of Latvia launches monitoring of civil society and civic space: the “Spirit Level” takes shape
“Laflora” begins construction of a wind farm and will create a green industrial zone in Kaigu bog
Mežvidi forest nursery – an example of timber construction recognised by experts
Jāņa Čakstes scholarship winner Jānis Platacis honoured
International convention on artificial intelligence and fundamental rights signed
Equipment installation stage approaching at the future “Stiga RM” wood wool cement board factory
We invite you to vote for this year's most appealing energy-efficient building
The European Union will decide on the future of climate, energy and environmental policy
AS “Latvijas Finieris” new Kuldīga veneer mill – a laureate of the “Sustainability in Architecture, Construction, Design in the Baltic States 2024” competition
As summer turns to autumn, it is the perfect time to seek out the European Tree of the Year in Latvia and its story!
Peat Days, 5-8 September 2024
A wide range of hikes at the Slītere National Park Travellers' Days
Potential habitats – a shock for Latvia's foresters
The economic situation is gradually beginning to improve
In the first half of 2024, “Latvijas valsts meži” made a profit of 106.4 million euros
Latvia's forestry sector leaders last year – Ventspils, Kuldīga and Ropaži municipalities
Profit is a source of investment and the foundation of growth
Open-air exhibition devoted to swamp forests on show in Ķemeri
Nature Restoration Regulation enters into force with the aim of promoting ecosystem restoration
How many days a year can a country rely on bioenergy alone? Latvia comes first in the European Union this year
Despite problems with the application of the relevant European legislation, the United Kingdom is being urged to introduce a deforestation bill
“Stiga RM” invests more than 7 million euros in green production transformation
Wood panel manufacturer “Kronospan” acquires cargo terminal in the Port of Riga
Stolen, or did we have to give it up?
Manufacturing is expected to return to positive growth rates in the second half of 2024
Storm has broken and felled around 70,000 cubic metres of trees in state forests
On forest management, professionalism and hysterical demands
Storm damage being surveyed in areas managed by “Latvijas valsts meži”. Nature park and glamping site in Tērvete closed for the time being
“Stiga RM” group turnover reached almost 95 million euros last year
VARAM invites scientists to apply to a project competition for biodiversity research
Ornamental plants will no longer be grown in Gostiņi and Kalsnava
The new Ecodesign Regulation enters into force
Survey on the nature conservation system in Latvia
Centenary event at the Nāves sala memorial – 27 July
Rural employment as hostage to the Green Deal
Overview. Events expected in the European Union over the coming weeks
Sustainable Development Report 2024
ABAVAS winery's Rondo 2021 Reserve, a red wine made from grapes grown in Latvia, has won a bronze award from the prestigious world wine magazine "Decanter"
ERDF funding of EUR 8.14 million to be allocated for improving and developing national park nature centre infrastructure
An educational event dedicated to this year's tree, the dwarf birch, will be held in the Pelēču Lake bog
In May, exports fell slightly year on year, while imports dropped more sharply
European agriculture and forestry – the foundation of a competitive, sovereign and prosperous EU
9th World Forest Week
The Sēlija training area – an investment in our country's defence
New LBTU management team takes office on 1 July
Service Environment Improvement Plan for 2024-2027
Latvia does not support the excessive administrative burden that the Green Claims Directive would place on businesses, particularly on micro-enterprises
“Latvijas valsts meži” begins clearing land for the “Sēlija” military training area
At solstice time and Midsummer
Opening of “Latvijas Finieris” new veneer mill, “Kuldīgas fabrika”
Spring forest planting season concludes. 13,803 ha of state forest regenerated
CO₂ emissions will force changes in land management
Raising productivity is a precondition for growing prosperity. Active measures and targeted investment in human capital development are needed
The series of conferences devoted to sustainable construction will open with "How do we promote the production and use of sustainable building materials?"
“Latvijas Finieris” 2023 performance review
“Latvijas Finieris” begins construction of a unique timber building complex
EU Competitiveness Council reaches conceptual agreement on the future direction of European industry and the single market
“Latvijas valsts meži” to pay 176.7 million euros into the state budget
“Latvijas valsts meži” trials the Swedish “PlantMax” forest planting machine
A significant step has been taken in improving occupational safety and health practice in forestry
Latvian Forest Days in Tērvete
On the successful regeneration of forests
“Latvia's forests for national security.” On the contribution to society and the rumours going around
On 1 July the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development will be renamed
This weekend – 24 and 25 May, “Latvijas Meža dienas” at the Latvijas valsts meži nature park in Tērvete
“Latvijas Finieris” welcomes EU action against illegal imports of Russian wood products
Territorial planning website – “Ģeoportāls” – now available with a new look
Development problems in Latvia's regions. The Sabile story
"Latvian Forest Days" in Tērvete on 24 and 25 May
Fall in export and import values partly attributable to lower prices
Restrictions on tree felling during the bird nesting season
Times of change breed uncertainty
From a regional family business to an exporter in demand around the world – “Stiga RM” turns 30
Timber availability in Latvia – the current situation and forecasts
A strategy has been drawn up for Latvia to become the region's leader
On the Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia
On the results of the survey of protected habitat distribution and quality and on further action... Objections and proposals
Let us mark the national holiday at the Latvijas Stādu parāde
Interactive exhibition opens its doors to visitors at the LBTU Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences
Gambling with the forestry industry
The forest came to Jelgava again this year
EU Directorate-General for Environment: sustainable forest management is essential in mitigating climate change
Households will continue to use pellets, briquettes and firewood to heat their homes
The Forest Development Fund will support projects to improve public knowledge
New OECD Economic Survey of Latvia to be presented in Riga on 25 April
Zemnieku saeima calls on ministries to restrict the placement of solar panels on agricultural land
Major EU decisions adopted to boost economic activity in agriculture
E-learning course on climate change gathers pace – interest continues to grow
The State Forest Service will carry out inspections in 5874 forest stands
2023 at “Rīgas meži” – continued stable and sustainable growth
We've hit reset. What next?
Ministry of Agriculture's explanation for forest owners and timber buyers following the Constitutional Court ruling
Activities of the “LatViaNature” project reach the final of the European Commission's "Natura 2000 Award"
On the transition to clean energy. The EC assesses dialogues with EU industry and the social partners
Seminar “Management of Wet and Peaty Agricultural Land”
Latvijas Finieris plant in Kuldīga begins operations
Jelgava and the Latvian forest sector invite families, children and young people to an exciting adventure, “The Forest Comes to Jelgava”
Opening of the seedling sorting and processing complex at the Mežvidi nursery of “Latvijas valsts meži”
“Rīgas meži” signs contract on the sale of the “Norupe” sawmill
The 20th Latvian Plant Parade will take place on 4 and 5 May this year
Procedure approved for supplying the population with essential manufactured goods in the event of a threat to the state
Official discussions on the 2040 climate targets were launched at the meeting of the Environment Council
At Easter...
The board of AS “Latvijas valsts meži” has been elected. It will continue to be led by Pēters Putniņš
The forest sector on the edge of a chasm
Forecasts for the development of diseases and pests of apple, pear, stone fruit, raspberry, strawberry and berry bushes
Aigars Rostovskis re-elected President of the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, new council elected
“Stiga RM” invests 10.5 million euros in expanding its plywood factory
Topping-out ceremony held for the Latvijas valsts meži West Vidzeme region client centre building
Plans to develop a “Fibenol” biorefinery, with investments of up to 700 million euros
Fuel resource prices are stable, with forecasts suggesting a slight decline in natural gas prices in the coming months
183 grass fires extinguished in Zemgale last year
New hunting periods set for several game species
Mežvidi nursery buildings take 1st place in the 'Timber Building' category
The Latvian language and its constitutional protection are both a European value and a matter of national security
Manufacturing is expected to return to positive growth rates overall in 2024
An outstanding achievement – “Betulin Lab” has obtained “COSMOS Ecocert” approval certification
Spring holiday activities: "Ant Mornings" at the "ANT" exhibition
Over 2 km of poachers' nets removed from the water off the coast of the Gulf of Riga in Limbaži Municipality
How not to get lost in the thicket, or some ideas for the sensible protection of forests and people
Heard, or the forest industry protest on 5 March
Current developments in European Union Green Deal policy
New proposal regarding wolf protection in Europe
Congratulations to Professor Irina Pilvere and Professor Baiba Rivža!
Peaty soil layer published on the Rural Support Service public map
New legislation will help restore 20% of EU land and sea areas
We invite you to plant a forest during the “Latvijas valsts meži” Open Forest Days
Final vote on the Nature Restoration Regulation
List of potential board candidates submitted to the council of “Latvijas valsts meži”
A Call to Action. For those who understand!
Support available for the development of new Latvian products and technologies at an international level
IKEA highlights key achievements and climate action in Sustainability and Climate reports
European Tree of the Year. We invite you to participate and vote!
It is 2024. The romantic “nature census” and what forest and land owners should do
VARAM submits informative report on habitat mapping for public consultation
Forestry workers receive awards for excellent work
National PEFC forest management standard approved
Challenges of the Green Deal for the forestry sector – how to keep it “sustainable”
To protect the forest stand, diseased pines in part of Bolderāja forest will be felled
February – Month of Wetlands
Forests cannot be a plaster for achieving climate neutrality
22% drop seen in legal entities' land transactions
How the European Union is using legislation to set a course towards climate neutrality
On 1 March, Liepāja University will become a constituent part of Riga Technical University
Range of services provided by LIAA in the regions to expand
European Tree of the Year. We invite you to take part and vote!
More than 440 residents of Dienvidkurzeme Municipality support the initiative of Cīrava locals to move a municipal road outside the protected area of the Aptiekas Dižozols (Aptiekas Great Oak)
Update on the European Union's progress towards climate neutrality
The wood industry future forum “Innovators or modest exporters?” An overview
“Rīgas meži” to begin forest maintenance in the Tīreļi forestry unit, between Jaunmārupe in Mārupe Municipality and Pīļu kalniņš in Olaine Municipality
“Rīgas meži” is planning forest maintenance and forest regeneration work in Stopiņi Parish, between Dzidriņas, Līči and “Ulubele”
Candidates selected for the third round of the competition for AS “Latvijas valsts meži” board member positions
Stepping up the fight against greenwashing in trade
Meža Birža. 2023 felling site prices and auction summary
Investing almost 13 million euros, Stiga RM acquired nearly 1,400 hectares of forest last year
More new companies than liquidated ones. The number of businesses in Latvia has grown by 928
Applications invited for the post of Director General of the Nature Conservation Agency
In 2023, the consumer price level was most significantly influenced by rising prices for services and global price trends
Tetra Pak and Valio launch tethered caps made from certified recycled polymers
Regulatory acts developed for the management, control and eradication of invasive alien species
The roe deer. Animal of the year 2024
Information on the assessment and selection of applicants for the positions of board members of AS “Latvijas valsts meži”
About common snipes
Consolidating the management of the Stiga RM group of companies, AS Stiga RM Pārvaldība has been established
2024 budget for Latvijas valsts meži approved
On the results of the supervision of real estate transaction intermediaries in 2023
A formula for success: sensible solutions
Ziepniekkalns forest maintenance
EU funding available for the development of public infrastructure required for business
Bio-additives and CO₂ tax to push up fuel prices
To improve the resilience of European forests, the European Commission proposes comprehensive monitoring
2024 Bird of the Year – the Little Tern
46 investment projects completed this year
We must seize bioeconomy opportunities
Identifying user needs for cross-border service provision while ensuring data sovereignty (ACROSS)
Latvian green hydrogen startup Naco Technologies has raised 1.2 million euros
FSC certification. Could terminating the FSC certificate create competitiveness issues for Poland? IKEA and FSC
Latvia among leaders in timber exports
At Christmas, the end of the year... and in 2024
Latvijas valsts meži to donate 468 computers to Ukrainian schoolchildren
List of water bodies at risk updated
Biomass procurement principles are transforming
Top industries by turnover and profit in 2022
Hydrogen centre of excellence planned for Latvia. RTU and Fokker Next Gen N.V. agree to collaborate on the development of zero-emission aviation
From 2024, Latvijas valsts meži will stop the dual forest certification process, choosing the leading European certification system – PEFC
PEFC certification system to be used in state forests from now on
The impact of climate change and wind on forestry
President presents the Export Champion award to “Latvijas Finieris”
Thaw and flood risks in Latvia at the end of December
The National History Museum of Latvia publishes a collection of scientific papers, “Wood and Man in Northern Europe from Prehistory to the Present Day”
In memoriam. Aija Zviedre
Ministry of Economics 2024 budget priority is business competitiveness
Turning European directive defects into effects
“Rīgas meži” to begin maintenance work in Šmerlis Forest
Do not cut down a Christmas tree in Riga and Pierīga forests! Relax in them and enjoy the winter!
“Latvijas valsts meži” continues to purchase forest land even as the market slows down
Diversification work to be carried out in the Engure Lake Nature Park coastal forest dunes
European Tree of the Year in Latvia
What will be discussed at the UN COP28 climate change summit?
Latvijas valsts meži’s nine-month operational results highlight the unstable situation in the forestry sector
“Rīgas meži” are the first in Latvia to join the European initiative to plant three billion trees for the future of the planet
Wood processing company “Vēvers” has invested 4 million euros in company development this year
Latvia is the world's largest supplier of peat products
Overview: COP28 and European Union activities in the context of the Green Deal
European Tree of the Year in Latvia. We invite you to take part and vote!
Exhibition 'Bears in Collages by Jelgava Art School Students and Works by Estonian Photographers'
Investing 850,000 euros, Stiga RM is developing a metalworking plant in Milzkalne
8th International Conference “Changes and Solutions in Environmental Policy for Sustainable, Climate-Neutral Economic Development”
How much and when will we have to invest in a “green home”?
On Latvia's birthday
Study: 82% of residents admit that practical tips and information about benefits would motivate them to reduce waste
On wolves in Europe. An open letter to EC President U. von der Leyen
What are the key issues in utilising Latvia’s forest resources in the new conditions?
Latvia's green gold – why forests are becoming an even more attractive investment
“Surprises” in tax collection instead of tax reform
Seminar "Sustainability in Practice: EUDR and CO₂ Emissions Management"
Felled in Mārupe, still standing in Cīrava, or a story about the Aptiekas Oak in a land of ancient trees
Timber resource availability – a stabiliser for industrial development
Export growth in the coming months will continue to be affected by weak external demand and geopolitical uncertainty
On Lāčplēsis Day
More than 26 million euros to be made available for promoting innovation and technology transfer
European Tree of the Year in Latvia. Voting
Log price levels in Latvia are eating into international competitiveness
Call for participation in a survey on issues vital to the development of the Kurzeme coast
A/s “Latvijas valsts meži” – the third most valuable company in Latvia
VARAM priorities in the 2024 budget
Happy 102nd birthday to Daugavpils University!
Ministry of Agriculture awards for industry employees
Following an assessment of a submission by Latvijas valsts meži, the Competition Council has fined three companies
Nuclear energy, gas, renewables: What will power the French-German “engine” in the future?
The joint stock company “Latvijas valsts meži” has managed the state forests for 24 years
Latvijas Finieris Sustainability Report 2022
Latvia's economic development does not end at the border of Riga
Time capsule with a message for future generations to be laid in the foundations of the new Latvijas valsts meži West Vidzeme region customer centre
Recommended preventative measures to reduce wolf attacks compiled
We invite you to familiarise yourself with the Code of Ethics for Nature Tourists in Latvia!
Stiga RM begins export of birch plywood to Australia
On the 2023 Latvian Architecture Award
An uncharacteristic price decrease observed in September
Conference “Latvia’s sustainability: environment, people, economy. Where are we heading?”
Motorcyclists must only use authorised routes in the forest! “Rīgas meži” offers Enduro moto trails!
Manufacturing output volumes fell by 3.8% year-on-year in August
“Latvijas valsts meži” restores rare esker forest in the “Posolnīca” nature reserve
In cooperation with Ziedot.lv, “Rīgas meži” is for the first time offsetting the “CO₂ footprint” of responsible travellers by creating new birch and black alder forest stands
Planned changes to taxes from 2024
8th International Conference “Changes and solutions in environmental policy for sustainable, climate-neutral economic development”
Retail trade continued to decline in August 2023
An additional 6.4 million euros is earmarked in the 2024 budget for supporting investment, exports and start-ups
Fire-risk period passed relatively calmly for Rīgas meži – 83 small fires extinguished over 18 ha
A difficult sustainability reporting exam awaits businesses
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” and the Ministry of Agriculture sign a memorandum of cooperation with “Forests of Ukraine”
Foundation laying complete for “Stiga RM” wood acoustic board factory. Investment volume to reach €4.8 million this year
Autumn Bird Day events will also take place in Ķemeri, Salacgrīva, Kolka and Līgatne
29 September: Researchers' Night at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies in Jelgava
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” receives the greenest brand award
Winners of the “Most Energy Efficient Building in Latvia 2023” competition – from Riga, Ogre, and Mārupe
How the revision of the Firearms Regulation will affect stakeholders
SIA “Stiga RM” objections to the revised version of the draft Cabinet of Ministers regulations “Regulations on nature reserves”
Wooden pallets from China: dangerous packaging
Researchers' Night event “Forest Science Afternoon” on 29 September
Latvijas valsts meži nature park in Tērvete to reopen to visitors this weekend
We invite you to share your views on the “Gudenieki” and “Nīcas īvju audze” nature reserves by 12 October
“Plekste – the Queen of Autumn”. A celebration of the sea and fish in Jūrmalciems
Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with the Latvian Council of Science announces an open call for project applications
European Commission approves amendments to Latvia's Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Principles of Carbon Pricing: How They Work
New collaboration models for promoting biodiversity in private grasslands and forests to be tested in Latvia
VARAM: Regional convention meeting discusses issues regarding school and public order network reforms
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” ends the half-year with a pre-tax profit of €161.1 million
Timber processing company Byko-Lat changes its name. Changes also in the management board
Mushroom Day at Līgatne Nature Trails
Reflections on the distribution tariff reform in the shadow of the aggressor state Russia's war
“Stiga RM” invests in residential housing for employees and the expansion of its metalworking plant
“Rīgas meži” offers a solution for overwintering horses in Mangaļsala. Equestrian club and associations invited to continue discussions
Recommendations for hunters during the high-risk period for highly pathogenic avian influenza
Culling mangy foxes significantly reduces the spread of the disease
Latvijas valsts meži announces areas available in the 2023 auction for wind farm development on state forest land
Investing EU funds to improve the environmental monitoring system
Dormouse Evening to be held at Līgatne Nature Trails on 19 August
From September, LBTU will implement several structural changes
Educational walk to explore the grey dune restoration carried out by Latvijas valsts meži in the Ovīši Nature Reserve
Informative guide created on necessary approvals for nature tourism and event organisers
Zemgale forests suffer most in storm
European Commission has adopted final sustainability reporting rules
Minister for Agriculture orders assessment of agricultural damage caused by today's severe storms
Storm causes serious damage to LVM Nature Park in Tērvete. Park temporarily closed
The situation in forests and new political trends in Europe point to a decrease in wood production volumes in the near future
State Forest Service celebrates 30 years
Call for submissions for public awareness projects in the media
“Latvijas valsts meži” seeks opportunities for the productive use of historical and degraded peatlands
Problems that NATO partners will not solve
Latvia's "green gold" in construction. Reasons to use wood
“Stiga RM” companies increase turnover by 23% in the first half of the year, reaching a record growth rate
New challenges for the timber market this year
Reflection on the Conditions of the EU Deforestation Regulation
Bread Day at Āraiši Windmill on 30 July
Representatives of 'Ukrainas Meži' learn from the experience of 'Latvijas valsts meži'
Sanitary logging to be carried out in Tīnūži parish to protect forest from mass outbreak of European spruce bark beetle. Pines to be planted there in spring
Arvīds Ozols to head the State Forest Service
Alder leaves damaged by leaf beetles
On the role of forest owners in the timber industry, motivation, and fair treatment from the state
From 31 July, trains from Riga to Liepāja and back will run every day
Invitation to Bat Night in Ķemeri, Lielstraupe and Dundaga
Nature restoration: MEPs adopt position for negotiations with the Council
European Commission approves 6.8 million euro funding for Latvian farmers
On the Nature Restoration Law in the European Parliament
“Rīgas meži” to renovate the Cenas tīrelis bog boardwalk; it will be temporarily closed
Surface to be renewed and 425 trees maintained on the initial section of the Valmiera highway
LVMI Silava invites you to a seminar on growing sweet cherries for timber
If owners are forbidden from managing their own forests, the state must compensate for the lost income
Technology company “eAgronom” raises 5.5 million US dollars to promote sustainable farming practices
VARAM: ERDF funding will boost the development of smart municipalities
“Deposit disaster” felt across the country, says LTA; VVD and DIO emphasise the importance of small retailers
Around the solstice and Jāņi
What to expect next for the Latvian timber market? Forecasts remain unclear
Government supports transition to five waste management regions
Northern Forest Administration of Ukraine confirms death of six forestry workers
Laying of the time capsule in the foundations of the new “Stiga RM” production building
Scientists reject the “misleading claims” used in “attacks” on EU nature protection reforms
“The greatest ecocide in Ukraine” – The blowing up of the Kakhovka HES dam threatens thousands of species
Who will profit from Latvia's wind farms?
The State Environmental Service presents its annual environmental protection award “Green Excellence 2023” in eight categories
“Laflora” receives the State Environmental Service’s Green Excellence Award
The Nature Conservation Agency informs the public on the correct course of action when encountering a wild animal
Cleanup event to control dangerous invasive species: "Let's Catch the Aliens in Vecdaugava!"
Amendments to the Forest Law will ensure faster implementation of forest protection measures
Deforestation Regulation: the essentials in brief
Latvia's top nature tourism code of ethics
Residents of Latvian cities can apply for EU funding support for the replacement of old and inefficient heating equipment
Warning issued over outbreak of leaf-eating pests in birch stands
“Latvijas valsts meži” brings the state 203 million euros in dividends
Top 25 largest real estate transactions in April
Economic performance of “LVM Zemes dzīles” in 2022
Deforestation Regulation (EUDR*) approved by the EU Council
Latvijas valsts meži has announced a tender for timber transport services
Last year, companies paid 9.8 billion euros in taxes to the state budget
“EkVidO2” or “Ecology. Environment. Air” – the new name and brand for “Rīgas meži” environmental education
First farm in Latvia receives certificate providing better financing conditions for sustainable farmers
“Rīgas meži” launches auction of red deer hunting rights
On the Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia
Investing €500,000 in equipment modernisation, Stiga RM to quadruple exports to Canada
“Latvijas valsts meži” temporary board expresses no confidence in three board members. Temporary board members elected
INVL fund acquires 1270 ha of forest and land in Latvia
How to detect the presence of a bear in the forest – guidelines for hunters and forestry workers
Fight against hogweed continues successfully near Ulbroka
Forest fire danger season begins on 1 May
EU adopts the “most significant climate legislation ever”
The forest comes to Jelgava. A photo overview
Applications open for compensation payments for Natura 2000 forest areas
Latvian forestry industry representatives learn from Austrian experience
Following cooperation between “Rīgas meži” and the Jūrmala police, a particularly destructive forest offender – a cable excavator and thief – has been caught in the night
European Parliament bans products linked to deforestation
European Parliament adopts the 'Holy Trinity' of climate legislation
Two new Cabinet regulations – “Regulations regarding protected avenues” and “Regulations regarding protected dendrological plantings”
Baloži peat railway work party on 22 April
New procedure for beekeepers to receive state and European Union support
Bauska to host 'Vimbu svētki' (Vimba Festival) for the fifth time
“Stiga RM” acquires 505 ha of Latvian forest from Scandinavian owners
The vote on the EU Deforestation Regulation will be in April. What can we expect?
FSC ceases forest certification in Russia
Research begins on 70 previously identified fish migration barriers in rivers
Current issues in the timber industry: price rises and falls, the battle against the spruce bark beetle
An emergency situation in forestry poses a literal challenge
Aquaculture farms to receive support for meeting enhanced aquatic environmental requirements
At Easter...
State Chancellery announces competition for the position of Director General of the VMD
Eurozone inflation is falling rapidly, but core inflation reaches a new record high of 5.7%.
The forest comes to Jelgava
EP agrees to increase CO2 absorption and raises 2030 EU climate targets
“Rīgas meži” closely monitors the spread of the European spruce bark beetle and implements control measures
New procedures for wild boar hunting
Professor Māris Laiviņš honoured for a lifetime dedicated to forest research
State of emergency declared in 32 Latvian municipalities from 1 April to 30 June to control the European spruce bark beetle, a major threat to spruce stands
How the EU is attempting to curb the use of false green claims (greenwashing)
One meter for the home, another for the electric car: how could the EU's new energy system save consumers money?
Lists of Latvian residents deported in 1941 and 1949 now available on digital map
“Rīgas meži” invites applications for a consultant to manage the investor search and sale process for the “Norupe” sawmill
UN Sustainable Development Goals in Latvia – missed opportunities for progress
Polish oak “Fabrikant” named “European Tree of the Year 2023”. Sēja Oak takes 12th place
Ministerial debate: "100 Days in Government: Climate, Nature and Environmental Policy Plans"
Latvijas valsts meži begins the sale of wood chips for energy
EP agrees to increase CO₂ absorption and raises 2030 EU climate targets
Is a third wave of emigration brewing?
Foreign embassies to participate in the Big Clean-up
European Parliament wants to find new EU revenue sources
The council of 'Latvijas valsts meži' calls on the management board to complete the audit as soon as possible and address shortcomings in long-term logging contracts
Procedures for completing the register of hunted animals have been changed
“Rīgas meži” begins spring birdhouse cleaning and crafting work bees
Bauska hosts the Vimba Festival for the fifth time
The story of carbon storage in forests begins at the roots
Cheaper fossil fuels will not hinder the transition to renewable resources
“Latvijas valsts meži” Forestry Excellence Awards presented
European Tree of the Year 2023. Let's support the Sēja Oak!
It is strictly forbidden to be near the felling of hazardous poplars in “Mežaparks”
Latvijas valsts meži management meets with OECD representatives
The peat sector must more actively promote the reduction of GHG emissions and CO2 sequestration
“Latvijas Finieris” to provide aid to Turkey worth €50,000
A minister cannot work in isolation from the sector
Electricity will be produced and greenhouses built in Kaigu bog
Animal rights activists seek reduction in hunting quotas
Emergency measures being prepared to combat bark beetles in spruce stands
Latvia's forestry sector – high potential, must adapt to the modern era
Reed Sculpture Festival to take place in Ķemeri National Park this year
What to do with end-of-life tyres?
Biofuel prices in Latvia have fallen by almost 40%
“Rīgas meži” invites proposals for a tender to attract an investor for the sale of the “Norupe” sawmill
Wolves are coming from Latvia's east – attacks are becoming more frequent and brutal
World Wetlands Day kicks off a month of wetland conservation and restoration in Latvia
Wood prices can still only be forecast in the short term
Laflora to begin construction of wind farm in the first half of this year
Annual report of the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the work done and planned activities in the state's foreign policy and European Union matters in 2022
“Rīgas Meži” will present the planned forest tending work in “Mežaparks” and its surroundings to neighbourhood associations and residents
Forest owners oppose ban on the use of firewood and woodchips for heating
Data on foreign investments in municipalities in 2022 summarised
Seminar to introduce small grant competition for the control of invasive species
Tree felling volumes in December
2023 examination schedule for hunters and hunt managers published
Financial discipline and austerity policies are incompatible with climate goals
Marsh fern chosen as Plant of the Year 2023
European projects alarm land managers
About the zemeunvalsts.lv library
Tērvete has burst its banks
How a forest is born: an insight into the LVM Strenči nursery
Farmers concerned about Riga City Council's food and catering procurement
At Christmas and the end of the year... and in 2023...
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” and SIA “Rīgas meži” begin experience exchange in habitat management
The energy wood price 'dam' has begun to shift
Woodworking companies – the main driving force of the Latvian economy in 2021-2022
Seven EU proposals would leave little room for national forest policy – lobbying is aimed at preventing overreach
New executive director for the Forest Industry Federation
LBTU invites you to attend a conference on innovation in the bioeconomy
On the donation of mineral fertilisers to the World Food Programme
Heating companies will not manage to meet the requirements by January
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” included in the European corporate governance family
What sort of victory and what sort of defeat are you fighting for?
Ursula von der Leyen’s address at the plenary session of the event “The New European Bauhaus goes to the forest”
50 years of the rocking horse
Fierce competition for land ahead
Fastest-growing companies in Latvia. TOP 100 in 2021
European Parliament demands procedure to review protection status of large carnivores
Latvijas valsts meži’s nine-month performance results reflect the company’s growth and future challenges
Sēja Great Oak becomes Latvia's Tree of the Year 2022
“Latvijas valsts meži” restores grey dunes
State Land Service prepares to significantly increase service prices
Forest modelling: the search for the best scenarios
Tree felling to restore water levels has begun in Zaļais purvs
Really – why?!!!...
Long live Latvia!
Market Access Day 2022 will be held in Latvia
“Latvijas valsts meži” categorically rejects allegations of delaying deforestation work on the Latvia-Belarus border
On Lāčplēsis Day
IMPORTANT! On the future of hunting in Europe
Without state mechanisms, the use of timber in construction will remain fragmented
Should the issue of peat use during the energy crisis be revisited?
The war in Ukraine has affected the international timber and log market
Opposing the minimum wage increase, Latvian business organisations have found themselves in a foolish situation
Estonia to revoke firearm licences for citizens of Russia and other third countries
“Lost Jelgava”
The vote on the minimum wage demonstrates the arrogance of the outgoing parliament
Competition Council finds no evidence of prohibited agreements in the wood chip fuel market
7th International Conference “Sustainability of Land Use Sectors – Under Conditions of European Environmental Policy Requirements and Geopolitical Reality”
The nomination process for the board of “Latvijas valsts meži” is compliant with regulatory requirements
Fewer people, more debt
Due to staff shortages, operations at certain less busy VUGD stations will be temporarily suspended
Latvijas valsts meži Council approves medium-term strategy – the value of state forests will continue to grow
Europe could make the use of wood for energy impossible
Faculty of Forestry reunion
Are importers prepared for the EU Deforestation Regulation?
Voting for the European Tree of the Year in Latvia. 2022
“Rīgas Meži” begins implementing a more sustainable and cost-effective solution for biodegradable waste management for Riga residents
Peat extraction company in Vecumnieki parish plans to increase volumes of processed products
Fleeing Russia and its journalists in Latvia
Scientists, artificial intelligence and a “drone in the apples” – the daily routine at the Institute of Horticulture in Dobele
“Latvijas Finieris” presents its highest awards – the “Silver Birch Leaf”
Key trends in the housing market in September
The situation in the European timber industry: early October 2022
Which sectors have seen the most new businesses this year?
1st October: celebrating the herald of autumn – the apple – in Dobele
LVMI “Silava” “Forest Science Afternoon”
Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the European Union – September 2022
Using wood for energy: is the criticism justified?
Dramatic increase in spruce bark beetles in Vidzeme, slightly lower in Kurzeme
Climate tech startup “Arbonics” begins operations in Latvia
European Union seeks powers to take control of supply chains in crisis situations
What to do if a large carnivore attack on livestock is detected?
A year of survival for food manufacturers
People follow the economy. The Latvian government clings stubbornly to the coin, not the person
Unveiling of a memorial to the national partisan war in the forests of Kabile
Forest fire danger period ends, fewer forest fires this year compared to last
EU energy ministers' meeting concludes without a decision
Europe: firewood prices soaring, wood fuel in short supply
State forests unable to fulfil roundwood supply obligations (with LVM explanation)
On 15 September, a memorial site for the national partisan war will be opened in Kabile parish
EU ministers to discuss setting gas price caps. Reports emerge again that Russian pipeline to Germany will remain closed
Two new books on industry issues
Opening ceremony of the Faculty of Forest Sciences (MF) Interdisciplinary Scientific Laboratory
Interdisciplinary Scientific Laboratory of the Faculty of Forest Sciences to be opened
In H1, Rīgas Meži turnover exceeded €10.9 million. Production and maintenance costs have increased
Trade union conference to discuss opportunities for improving the State Forest Service and the future of forest monitoring
Ministry of Agriculture invests 22 million this year for the development of agricultural educational institutions
Continuation
Photo competition “The bear – our neighbour”
New lines of business for "Latvijas valsts meži" – subsoil exploitation and research into wood fibre extraction
“Latvia’s Best Building of the Year 2021” winners announced
On the Annual Award in Hunting
At times it was impossible to tell whether the government was curbing or fostering COVID-19 with its decisions
Wood chip shortages in many sectors
Energy-intensive manufacturing companies to receive state support for compensating rising energy costs
Exaggerated “green” requirements
Public consultation invited for the Gauja National Park nature conservation plan project
This year could be a successful one for agriculture overall
Opening of the finished products warehouse at the “Latvijas Finieris” “Furniers” mill. Seminar: “Timber Construction in Latvia”
The Latvian Peat Association restores its national committee within the International Peatland Society
“Honey Festival” at Ogres tehnikums
Aina Stašāne leaves the position of Director General of the State Forest Service
Cewood’s upcoming production facility will help triple production capacity
No jobs – no people!
Guntis Gūtmanis has been elected chairman of the board of the Council for Cooperation of Agricultural Organisations (LOSP)
We are looking for a tree with a story until 4 September
Forum for Latvian professionals working in international organisations to be held in Riga
Results of certain competitions for management positions in state-owned enterprises raise questions about compliance with good governance principles
Waterfowl hunting season starts on Saturday
Forest inventory data will be available to everyone online
Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Latvia and Australia
In a month's time, Latvijas valsts meži will begin wood chip deliveries
Hymenorus doublieri in Latvia
National joint venture "Latvijas vēja parki" plans to produce green energy with a total capacity of at least 800 MW
Hunters' Festival “Minhauzens 2022”
Can Russia split Europe?
Businesses – the nation's lifeblood!
Estonia to discuss potential transition to standard European railway gauge with Latvia and Lithuania
Swedish buyers snap up Latvian woodchips, Italians buy pellets, and prices keep rising. Is now the right time to ban the use of peat for energy?
NBD expert group has developed recommendations and criteria for researching dendrological and other natural values and assessing their uniqueness in specially protected nature areas
LLU to auction Lielauce Palace in the second half of September
New protected areas – is this a form of creeping forest nationalisation?
New nature conservation plan for Gauja National Park being developed; objections received
Board of AS "Latvijas valsts meži" approved
Refusing to bow to Russia's gas blackmail: human safety is more important than the well-being of mice
How will we heat our homes in the near future?
Hunters participate in comprehensive national defence training
“Latvijas Finieris” launches the most ambitious investment project in Latgale in recent years
When ensuring Ukrainian grain exports, Ukraine's interests and security considerations must be taken into account
EU concerned about low yields and soaring prices
The economy is shifting from slowing growth to a sharp downturn
Closing the energy peat sector from 2030 – a national error
Local landowners and peat producers oppose the closure of the energy peat sector, contrary to VARAM and foreign-capital peat field tenants
Competition Council urged to monitor the wood fuel market
Wolf hunting season begins, 280 predators permitted to be culled
Discussion on solutions to protect natural areas from off-road driving
Residents hope for a public consultation on the creation of the Zalve military training ground
New military base planned for the Aizkraukle and Jēkabpils regions
BDO study on the practices of European countries in mitigating the impact of inflation
The role of wood in energy has changed
Public consultation on the use of lead ammunition to continue due to prior procedural errors
To preserve biodiversity, Latvijas valsts meži is expanding its nature conservation areas
“Sadales tīkls” will be unable to accept all the electricity generated by solar panels into the system
Visiting hours changed at the State Forest Service
EC: Protecting biodiversity – nature restoration targets in line with the EU Biodiversity Strategy (Nature Restoration Law)
Number of wolf attacks increases, public urged to report them more actively
State Forest Service centralises specific functions
Frenzy sustains pellet demand
On the draft Nature Restoration Law prepared by the EC
Rising costs of raw materials and energy resources are also driving sharp price increases in agriculture
ZAAO to build a 9.6 million euro biodegradable waste processing plant
Amendments to Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 308 of 2 May 2012, "Regulations Regarding Forest Regeneration, Afforestation and Plantation Forests"
Latvian farmers and food producers to receive €20 million in support to mitigate the negative impact of Russia's war
At the Summer Solstice
Mālpils Strawberry Festival '22
The moment before the adoption of the European Nature Restoration Law
Riga City Council’s Housing and Environment Committee to decide on ending Rīgas Meži’s involvement in the roundwood processing business
European spruce bark beetle activity most prominent in Sēlija and Vidzeme
Global Wind Day celebrated for the first time in Jelgava Municipality
“Latvijas valsts meži” to increase energy wood production volumes
EFI launches new study: “Conservation and enhancement of forest biodiversity in Europe”
Consumption tax rates are being reduced to curb inflation and ensure prosperity
Public interest in collecting logging residues in state forests has quintupled in some areas
The future of renewable bioenergy
High demand for pellets has led to shortages
Ministry of Agriculture instructs Latvijas valsts meži to secure additional wood chips for the coming heating season
First orienteering course in the capital established in Mežaparks, managed by “Rīgas Meži”
Studies in sustainable agriculture and forestry programmes continue
Latvia is implementing an ill-conceived and expensive bio-waste management system with delays
Hunters have the opportunity to get involved in strengthening national defence capabilities
On the fifth column in Latvia
Brown-tail moth population explosion in Zemgale
Regarding the 2021 Annual Report of Latvijas valsts meži
2021/2022 ungulate hunting season concluded
#SignForHunting Hunting must continue!
Golden Cone 2021
Tour of abandoned houses in Ērģeme and Kārķi parishes
Memorandum on coordinating action to promote national economic growth
LVMI "Silava" lead researcher Roberts Matisons elected editor-in-chief of the forestry journal "Baltic Forestry"
Spruce bark beetle attacks forests again
LLU Council begins work under the leadership of former Latvian Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma
From Sunday, Russian electricity no longer enters the European market
Peat for fuel could increase energy security in Latvia
Forest fire in Valmiera municipality destroys over 18 hectares
From 1 September, LLU will be the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
LLU amends its Constitution and defines several directions for specialisation
“Laflora Energy” established for the construction of the “Laflora” wind farm
The efforts of 'green activists' are not aimed at nature conservation, but at destroying the national economy
Joint study by three Baltic states on public attitudes towards large carnivores
Risk of European spruce bark beetle outbreaks increases. What should and should not a forest owner do?
Statistics on forestry and game animals available on the Official Statistics Portal
In Kaigu peat bog, Laflora expands pine plantations and organises a knowledge transfer seminar for foresters
Get out of Latvia!
Guidelines developed for the indexation of construction costs
A wooden sculpture carving competition will take place at the Gauja rafters' festival
Tax payments in 2021. Which sectors paid the most?
Widespread fires in Siberia, but Russian firefighting forces are in Ukraine
Ukraine restricts exports of buckwheat, rye and oats
Opening of the “Latvijas Finieris” betulin extraction pilot plant “Betulin Lab”
“Latvijas valsts meži” invites manufacturing companies to collaborate
On the Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia
Scientists fear the war in Ukraine will worsen the situation with Siberian forest fires
Relationships across borders. It is also the feeling that something has already happened and something is inevitably approaching...
We expect politicians at least not to fuel inflation
Ministry of Agriculture agrees with producers and retailers on three necessary steps to mitigate the rapid rise in food prices
Europe is looking for cowslips
Land prices experience turbulence
Will Africa be heard? What European decision-makers should know about hunting, conservation, and survival
The forest comes to Jelgava
“Latvijas valsts meži” invites manufacturing companies to collaborate
European pellet markets currently have high potential
EU considers reaching a 45% share of renewable energy by 2030
First LLU Council established
European forest owners call on European Union leaders to transform the Green Deal to build a sustainable, secure and prosperous Europe
Discussion "Man and Forest. What we chose in the past, what we choose today"
On the need for immediate action in the interests of the Latvian state, society, and the economy
Need to consider temporarily waiving certain environmental requirements and biofuel blending mandates
War is not a matter of a few minutes of TV coverage or social media videos
News from hunting organisations
Five companies have shown interest in providing rail transport services in Latvia
EC approves investment of over 114 million for the purchase of new electric trains in Riga and the Pierīga region
Fish migration is hindered by thousands of obstacles
This is currently a war crisis, not an economic crisis
Design and concept competitions to be launched for four monuments and memorial sites in Riga
Amendments to the Hunting Regulations
Tender announced for the purchase of nine battery electric trains
The Vimba Festival returns to Bauska
At Easter...
Eurasian lynx added to list of specially protected species
Fallow land permitted for food production in Latvia this year
March sees fastest rise in consumer prices since 1996
Industrial solar energy park implementation now being offered in Latvia
The truth is not grey! Why do Kažoka, Evelone and their ilk act this way?
Estonia will be independent of Russian natural gas by autumn
Latvia joins the US-founded programme for nuclear security and clean energy development
The world on the eve of deglobalisation
Biological agent destroys Zika virus, coronaviruses and enteroviruses
Anodox Energy Systems plans to establish the first LFP prototype electric vehicle battery plant in Europe in Latvia
European Investment Bank support for Ukraine
28 forest fires have already occurred this year
An alternative – wood gasification. Shall we use it?
The EU wants to end fast fashion and the "take-make-dispose" culture
Registration is now open for the Latvijas valsts meži MTB marathon
Better our own wind turbines than an enemy in the yard
Over €30m to be invested in the development of sustainable forestry in Latvia
Importing timber and wood products, including furniture and paper, from Russia and Belarus is a breach of the law
Brown bears are cautious – they do not attack humans without cause
Once this nightmare is over…
Guardian of the Białowieża Forest* wins European Tree of the Year 2022 vote. Aģe Oak in 9th place
State Forest Service implements changes gradually
Theory of war: why Putin chose a destructive war
21 March – International Day of Forests
Questions not yet asked
Sustainable Investment Awards 2022
On the understanding of words in the so-called Russian and Russian-language information space
Latvian products are here to stay!
Bear attacks and injures a person in Žīguri
Latvijas valsts meži Zemgale regional customer centre takes first place in the Timber Construction category
Latvian food producers are fully capable of meeting the food product demand of the Latvian population
Due to sanctions, the timber industry will lose cheap raw materials from Russia and Belarus
The new reality is still shrouded in fog
BillerudKorsnäs and Viken Skog to explore possibilities to join forces in pulp production
An ill-considered approach to the Green Deal could result in an unbelievable food price thriller
New board begins work at Rīgas meži
Ukraine: A timeline
A letter from a representative of the Ukrainian forestry sector
Environmental requirements must be integrated into the production of any product
A bear has awoken in Vidzeme
Latvian Construction of the Year Award 2021
From Munich to Moscow
Latvia marks National Armed Resistance Remembrance Day for the first time
War in Ukraine - Latvijas Finieris condemns Russian and Belarusian aggression
Saeima unanimously votes to allow Latvian citizens to serve in Ukraine
Voting for European Tree of the Year ends at midnight
An appeal to hunters to donate communication devices to Ukrainian territorial defence units
“Latvijas valsts meži” concluded 2021 with excellent results
The Ministry of Economics invites...
“Rīgas Meži” to carry out sanitary felling in Ogres Zilie kalni
Russian military could target satellites
Aģe Great Oak takes part in the vote for the European Tree of the Year title
Škoda promises to deliver new electric train sets by the end of 2023
Forestry specialists raise the alarm: bark beetles could seriously threaten spruce stands this year
Significant step taken to strengthen energy independence and achieve the goals of the NECP 2030
"Silava" begins research on greenhouse gas emissions from tree trunk surfaces in deciduous forests
Last-minute calls to postpone EU deforestation regulation
US banks strongly object to climate stress tests
European Green Bond Standard
Universal sustainability (ESG) standards are needed
Modern video surveillance system installed in “Rīgas Meži”
Invitation to participate in the Central Baltic Programme 2021-2027 project call
Criticism of zero-emission standard setting methodology is unfounded
An LTRK study: communication between the public and private sectors is insufficient and fragmented
Safeguarding biodiversity. EU action prevents the introduction of invasive alien species harmful to European nature
“Rīgas Meži” profit reached 2.5 million euros in 2021. The company is working on strategic development
Once again on the Green Deal and taxonomy
Hunting in the city. What does this mean for hunters and the rest of society?
Winners of the Forest Industry Annual Award “Zelta čiekurs 2021” determined
Ministry of Agriculture rated highest for the accessibility and convenience of digital services
New “Mednis” application for collecting data on wild animal populations
European Tree of the Year 2022. Voting continues until midnight on 28 February
The council of "Latvijas valsts meži" has approved the 2022 budget
Following the EU Court ruling, the Senate will continue to examine two cases regarding compensation payments
State plans to subsidise the purchase of "green" energy production equipment for residents
The Ministry of Agriculture announces a competition for five LLU council member positions
Three bidders for Rail Baltica regional station design in Latvia
Wolf hunting season has ended
The European Green Deal – where is the business opportunity for us?
The storms of recent days have also raged in Rīga’s forests and parks
Wood in electric vehicle batteries. Six highly topical innovations from the Finnish bioeconomy sector
Major storm damage in Zemgale
"Latvijas valsts meži" plans to close the year with a turnover of €404.8 million
Valters Samariks receives the 2022 Latvian Academy of Sciences Young Scientist Award
Ziedonis Sarmulis receives the 2022 Arvīds Kalniņš Award from the Latvian Academy of Sciences
Jurģis Jansons awarded the 2022 Latvian Academy of Sciences Kaspars Bušs Prize
Roberts Zīle elected Vice-President of the European Parliament
Non-financial objectives approved for Rīgas Meži
What to do if pests appear on your property?
Foresters call for a significant reduction in the number of moose and deer in Latvian forests
Three-year scientific study on acute oak decline concludes
Scientists are able to model the future of the forest
“Science for Latvia 2022” personality – Forest Faculty Associate Professor Āris Jansons
Mires – peat – mire cultivation and myths
Which packaging can be returned in the deposit system?
Changes to the VMD are necessary for the service to become a modern and contemporary public administration institution
Application for the issuance of a general administrative act regarding the lynx hunting quota for the 2021/2022 hunting season
State Forest Service employees raise the alarm over planned reforms
2021 was a successful year for Latvian industry
In 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture will invest 21 million euros in education
Globeflower – Plant of the Year 2022
I am an optimist about the future of Latvia's forests
Weasel - Animal of the Year 2022
Corporate sustainability – how far we currently are in Latvia and why companies are thinking about it
To produce or just stand still? The forestry sector has suffered more from decision-makers than from the virus
The Common Swift - Bird of the Year 2022
“State forests will not change course,” a conversation with the new LVM council chairman Edmunds Beļskis
Organised licensed fishing to be discontinued at Lake Zebrus
We must develop our own position and defend it at all levels
Arnis Melnis to lead A/s "Latvijas valsts meži" moving forward
Bridge over the Gauja being rebuilt in Strenči
Malnava College continues its path of development and will join LLU from the new year
Change of course for US tankers has lowered gas prices in Europe
USA increases liquefied natural gas exports to Europe to mitigate crisis
Lynx hunting will not be permitted this hunting season
In the labyrinths of public procurement
Three important events in the forestry and agricultural sectors
At Christmas and New Year
On the objective necessity to review state fee amounts in the field of hunting
Draft hunting regulations were not agreed upon with hunters!
The government confirms Raivis Kronbergs as state secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture
Roberts Strīpnieks to continue the LATRAPS success story
Long-standing Latvijas valsts meži leader Roberts Strīpnieks decides to pursue a new path in his professional career
Latvia is seeing one of the sharpest price increases in the last 20 years
VARAM appoints new deputy state secretaries
Protected tree avenues to be tidied up along roadsides
Ministry of Agriculture: Latvijas valsts meži will not be privatised
Saulkrasti Municipality and LVM representatives agree on future cooperation
Farmers' protests in France
Fragile democracy
Rising profit figures for Rīgas Meži
Survey of stakeholders involved in the development of nature conservation plans has concluded
Renewed Faculty of Forest Sciences to be unveiled
The government must keep forest policy in Latvia under its own charge
Farmers see logistics as the solution to transport emission problems
Number of high earners has increased significantly during the pandemic
Ministry of Agriculture Forest Sector Conference on 9 December
EU member states disagree with plan to ban hunting and fishing in 10% of protected areas
Corona has boosted online precious metals trading
In Latvian industry, prices are rising faster than production volumes
How many times must you shout “Glory to the Green Deal!” from the top of a tower to make electricity cheaper?*
The 21st century and slavery. Still
60 million reasons to continue using peat after 2030
Memorial marker for forest rangers unveiled
"Latvijas valsts meži" Art Scholarship
Where are we to go, where are we heading?
The State Forest Service will decide on further action to ensure a favourable conservation status for the lynx population
Wages will continue to rise in many sectors. Inequality will increase
Conflicts sometimes considered inevitable are actually not
Strong headwinds for strong growth
Roe deer hunting season extended until 5 December, red deer hinds may be culled during driven hunts using calf hunting permits
SEB Group to measure the environmental impact of its investment and loan portfolio, promoting the transition to sustainability
Large habitat of a rare European moss species discovered in Kurzeme
Forest inventory data for private individuals now easily accessible free of charge
Remote fire detection and monitoring system
Forest Faculty building renovated
Every cubic metre that comes from the forest generates both wages and taxes
Important. Regarding property
The Green Deal: from obsession to a pragmatic approach
With the story of the Aģe Great Oak, we will take part in the European Tree of the Year competition
To reduce deforestation, the EU plans to ban the import of coffee and beef
Volume of car tyres dumped in forests has increased
6th International Conference 'Sustainable Management of Natural Resources – A Fundamental Condition for Successful Socio-economic Development during the Implementation Period of the European Union's New Environmental Policy'
The European Commission has proposed a new regulation to curb deforestation and forest degradation driven by the demand of EU citizens
New tower reveals where the Laflora wind farm will be built
New EC proposals to halt deforestation, for innovative and sustainable waste management and to improve soil health
On Latvia's Birthday
Guidelines prepared for including species in the Latvian list of invasive species
LVM mission: economy, environment and social factor
It is not always possible to draw a firm line
Exhibition: “Oar, Moses and Radio: Wood in Latvia’s History”
Regarding the organisation of hunting after 14 November 2021
Experts advise preparing for an expensive winter
Book published on the national partisan "Independence Unit" of Northern Latgale
On Lāčplēsis Day
European Council approves 2020 climate finance figure*
The Green Deal is built on the idea of absolute capitalism. It is not about fraternity and equality, but international competition
Latvian start-up makes a successful entry into a new gardening niche
Price drop observed in the timber market
Open Letter to the FSC International Board
Construction of nature tourism centre begins in Ķemeri. Costs €15.63 million
On the 100th anniversary of Daugavpils University
Landowners demand a “major overhaul” of the system for identifying natural values
COP26 promises to end deforestation* by 2030. Is it a significant agreement, or a repeat of past mistakes?
Europe's "environmentally friendly nations" aren't always what they seem. How so?
The Green Deal – "scrapped ships" or modern production facilities?
Without corruption, the land will be greener
USA predicts a grim outcome for the Green Deal in agriculture
Stop the bans!
Truth in a hybrid state
Land and building acquisition deal in Dagda valued at over €1 million
Train services to Indra to be restored
Why is the forestry sector in the north of Europe watching the development of the taxonomy and its proposed conditions with concern?
Does the peat railway volunteer work day require a Covid certificate? Reflections as we close the 2021 season
Aģe Great Oak: European Tree of the Year in Latvia 2021
Wind power plant park to be built in Jelgava Municipality
New Cabinet regulations developed for the preservation of natural values in the Garkalnes meži nature reserve
On the Latvian wolf and lynx population over the last 20 years
"Silava researchers"
Parliament supports local referendum bill in second reading
"Dobeles dzirnavnieks" intends to buy the owner of "Rīgas dzirnavnieks" – Lithuania's "Baltic Mill"
How long will politicians keep spitting in the face of science? The "Green Deal" facade
Seeking the Baltic region's most successful achievements in sustainability and green innovation
Latvenergo plans to build wind farms in Latvian regions and at sea
Climate change and the forest
Could Latvia’s land and forests be used to offset another country’s negative eco-footprint?
Is Europe’s ambitious course supported in all member states?
From now on, it will be possible to take the hunter's examination and purchase a seasonal hunter's card electronically
Campaign: “The Most Senseless Barrier to Competition – 2021”
Attention drivers: in autumn wild animals are more frequently found near roads
Entrepreneurs face much uncertainty regarding the move towards the Green Deal
First students enrolled in sustainable agriculture and forestry study programmes
New bird species spotted in Latvia – the Siberian stonechat
LVM environmental expert has managed to find a beetle species rare in Latvia
European Commission Working Group on Forests and Nature project "Primary and Old-Growth Forests"
Better fishing opportunities achieved for several fish species in the Baltic Sea
Declaration by European Forest Owners in Vienna on the EU Forest Strategy for 2030
Initiative: "Correction of Errors"
Google and YouTube will no longer allow profit from content that denies climate change
Seven more new hillforts discovered in Latvia – five in Kurzeme, two in Latgale!
European energy crisis is gradually becoming global, warns "Forbes"
Following increased awareness about Covid-19 among “Stiga RM” employees, vaccination coverage at the company has risen
Lynx moving to a better larder
European Court of Auditors: European Union funding for biodiversity and climate change in EU forests
Land users to join forces to defend common interests
Why is the forestry sector in Northern Europe watching the development of the taxonomy and its proposed conditions with concern?
Uldis Biķis: funding allows us to move ahead of competitors faster
Latvian public procurement: entry for foreigners only
Between the need to earn and the need to protect
Latvia continues state-owned enterprise reform
The elephant in the room regarding the 'unexpectedly rapid' rise in gas and electricity prices
Will artificial intelligence replace farmers and make farming more sustainable?
Informative report on the importance of forests in Latvia
Additional investments for municipalities in the development of waste management systems and Natura 2000 areas
In agriculture: research and environmentally friendly management
Latvian company installs one of the largest wind farms in Norway
European requirements are clear, but their consequences are cause for concern
Rīgas meži plans to reduce logging volumes and improve environmental education
Asphalt concrete containing recycled vehicle tyres laid on road section
Katrīna Zariņa re-elected to LTRK Board
A test for greening the credit portfolio
Conifer needles could generate billions of euros
EC-proposed fishing restrictions in the Baltic Sea for 2022 are stricter than recommended by scientists
VARAM begins consultations on merging state cities with their surrounding municipalities
Taking forests out of economic circulation frightens the sector and people
Will we have to go without fresh vegetables again in winter?
Attracting 500 investors from over 60 countries, Latvians to create a new forest fund
Wolves attack livestock
Rising raw material prices in the timber industry do not affect every wood product
Research conducted in Latvia: how forest stand age affects climate change
Toms Auškāps elected as Chairman of the Board of "Rīgas meži"
"Pikšas" welcomes three Kārlis Ulmanis scholarship recipients
Vote: European Tree of the Year in Latvia
Information session on planned maintenance of Jugla Forest
State Audit Office concerned about public water management in municipalities. Praise for Carnikava
Students invited to apply for the Latvijas valsts meži forestry scholarship
Regarding amendments to the “Regulations on state fees for forestry and hunting activities”
Uncertainty grows regarding the epidemiological situation in autumn
An open letter to those who are concerned about the future of forestry and biodiversity
Forest price – high or low?
We invite teachers to explore the new teaching resource 'Forest Knowledge Backpack' in nature
Allotment users in Riga need security, order, and clear rules
A letter from former and current employees of "Rīgas Meži"*
Logging Laboratory established at the Faculty of Forest Sciences
On sustainable rainwater management solutions
ZAZA Timber brand created
From 2025, expect intensive roadworks in the Riga region
A new stretch of the Tallinn highway could be built from Vangaži to Skulte
New "Rīgas Meži" board elected
Saving the world or market protection?
Latvijas valsts meži half-year profit - 61.7 million euros
Hogweed control begins in Teiči Nature Reserve
Seeking the views of private forest and grassland owners
Imports of forest products increased by 41.4% in the first half of the year
State Police and State Forest Service plan extensive raids on 14 and 15 August
"Rīgas Meži". First half of the year
Jackal shot in Otaņķi while protecting a farm
"Latvijas valsts meži" begins implementation of the "SilvaTech" acceleration programme
Burgundy truffle found in Latvia for the first time
Support for the design of a combined road and rail bridge over the Daugava
One should not expect a shower of gold to fall upon municipalities
Leyen in an interview with "Delfi": We are taking the importance of Latvia's forest sector into account
Such a large volume has not been seen in one place before!
Restored Pēteris Čeveris National Partisan bunker to be opened in Vandzene by Latvijas valsts meži
The European Commission must fundamentally revise the draft EU Forest Strategy!
Peat industry once again on a knife-edge due to European regulations
Fair compensation for losses caused by micro-reserves
Economy has recovered sooner than forecast
Ignoring forestry professionals, the document proposed by the European Commission is based on grounds of questionable reliability
Invitation to apply for the positions of board members at a/s Latvijas valsts meži
The feature on “EHR” radio was not an accident, but a long-standing and systemic problem!
Farmers point to problem with used packaging
30 sheep killed since autumn. Hunters manage to catch a wolf
First outbreak of African swine fever in domestic pigs this year in Vārve parish
Rapid growth observed in the Latvian economy in the second quarter of the year
11 nominees contend for the Latvian Architecture Award
47 forest fires extinguished in 'Rīgas Meži' this summer
New mineral extraction site "Lapsukalns"
Idea to merge five major cities with municipalities to be evaluated
Development is to be found in the bioeconomy
Funding of 6.05 million euros will be available for forest stand regeneration
Hunters must provide information on culled wolves
Valdis Dombrovskis urges Latvia to "work on changing its economic model"
European Guarantee Fund funding has already well exceeded half of the annual provision
Giant hogweed continues to spread. What does this mean?
Study: How to protect old-growth forests in Europe
Applications open for the Advisory Board of the Environmental Protection Fund of Latvia
The European Union's ambitious goal for organic farming
"Bior" study: the highest number of ticks are in mixed forests and animal trails
Malnava College to be integrated into LLU. What will change?
Funding approved to achieve European Green Deal objectives
Manufacturers predict further export growth
Forest product exports have increased by 24.1%
"Pata Saldus" plans a turnover of approximately 56 million euros this year
Most of the Recovery and Resilience Facility support instruments managed by the Ministry of Economics will be available in early 2022
Could protected nature areas be hotspots for African swine fever infection?
Drones are being used ever more widely in forest management
The beginning of the Interdisciplinary Scientific Laboratory building for the Faculty of Forestry. Photo
Time capsule with a message for future generations sealed into the foundations of the Forest Faculty's Interdisciplinary Scientific Laboratory building
17 new investment projects attracted with a total investment volume of €313 million
Wolf hunting season begins
A time capsule with a message for future generations to be laid in the foundations of the Forest Faculty's Interdisciplinary Scientific Laboratory building
This year, potato harvests will have to be shared with Colorado beetles
On road construction in a nature reserve
100 largest taxpayers in 2020
When will bears wander into a Riga courtyard?
Support programme for two years
On wolf attacks and the lack of state support
Malnava College will ensure the continuity of agricultural education programmes
Towards bee-friendly management in the Latvian countryside
Extensive habitat of rare plants found in border region
Support conditions for the transition period
Seven items made from wood
Plans in Latvia to build over 1000 kilometres of high-speed roads
Public attitude and understanding of nature conservation in Latvia to be investigated
Poor state and network of forest roads hinder forest fire suppression
How competitive is Latvia in the Baltic region
State Forest Service continues to collect information on the distribution of large carnivores
Farmers gear up against injustice
Reduction of Land Register fees will promote the competitiveness of the real estate market and new housing construction in Latvia
There is an undeniable link between hunting and nature conservation in Europe
There must be dialogue!
Director elections held at LVMI "Silava"
Agricultural associations to submit demand for dialogue to VARAM minister
FACE Biodiversity Manifesto
European Council approves Climate Law
Municipalities' goal of achieving regional autonomy has not been reached
On attracting forest animals. Supplementary feeding to hunt them?
Healthy mussel beds discovered during Baltic Sea reef mapping expeditions
Sabile Art, Culture and Tourism Centre ceremonially opened
Answers regarding ecosystem restoration
International forestry industry events planned for 2021
Both small and young farmers will be able to apply for support
European Tree of the Year in Latvia
During the Solstice and Midsummer
Kristaps Makovskis defends his doctoral thesis
Keep an eye on oak trees! Acute oak decline
On the preparation and issuance of mobilisation requests
The age of forest stands affects climate change
Are "friends" actually friends?
Sock manufacturer installs the largest solar panel park in Zemgale
More forestry cargo in the Port of Riga
On reducing damage by game animals. Insights
Solutions for achieving Latvia's climate goals must be sought in cooperation with industries
Does misinformation in large doses improve international freedom of speech ratings?
Latvia risks failing to reach climate-neutral economy targets
Tālis Gaitnieks awarded the Eižens Ostvalds Prize
Timber prices in the USA are falling
A project like a large ship with tickets worth 20 million euros
More than 100-year-old Līgatne culvert restored
Kaspars Gerhards: EU goals in the fields of agriculture, food, innovation and nature management require appropriate funding
Scientific Council of "Silava" elected
Seedlings for next year are growing in the Mežvidi nursery
Nine hillforts discovered in Latgale in May
Farmers sharply criticise Plešs and refuse to back down from their demands
"Thank you" to the Environmental Advisory Council!
Is life without pesticides possible?
The bark beetle has not gone anywhere! Forest owners urged to inspect spruce stands
Study: peatland emissions in Latvia are on average half of what was previously calculated
FACE press release: positive European Parliament vote on the trade in wild animals and plants
Daiga Zute nominated as the new European Climate Pact Ambassador in Latvia
Five bears in one photo. Fact or fake?
Forest and fruit tree pests dangerous to human health have multiplied in Zemgale
Green will be the focus of the financial world
New notable trees discovered and registered in Latgale
An important role will be played by lawyers specialising in environmental management
What is your climate change risk?
The same old angry song
Refining the distribution of peat soils in Latvia
Eight landscapes included in the Latvian Cultural Canon
Be a responsible forest owner!
Accusations are very hurtful to farmers
We will receive 90.5 million euros from "Latvijas valsts meži"
One of the largest solar panel parks in Latvia
Farmers and foresters prepare for widespread protests in mid-June
“Latvijas Finieris” to build a synthetic resin plant in Riga
In the European country of Latvia, those hungry for power offer to “free the city from CO2 emissions”
No to slandering farmers!
Extensive modernisation works at the Faculty of Forest Sciences
On our farm, bees and oilseed rape have coexisted for 30 years
A wave of demand arrives, timber prices rise
Forest owners invited to apply for management demonstrations
A potato is no competitor for a pine
What does "green thinking" mean, and who is behind it – politicians and banks?
What is happening?
Diversity of materials used can become a stumbling block in waste recycling
Agricultural organisations demand apology from Plešs for radio advert, threatening widespread protests
How forest stand age affects climate change
There is a bubble in the timber market that will burst sooner or later
Regarding the public defamation of farmers using taxpayer money
Ministry of Agriculture condemns public statements pitting Latvian farmers against society
Forest researchers reject study published last year by the EU regarding the increase in logging volumes
Prolonged rainfall hinders peat extraction in Latgale
LVM Council has approved the company's 2020 sustainability report
The EU's new Forest Strategy views forests in isolation from the rest of the value chain
Scientists research the impact of small HPPs and other dams on fish species
Our desired future: the forests we need
Typical European bird species
Politically motivated takeover of Rīgas meži is underway
Strict conditions in the AML sector are making the Baltic financial system slightly less efficient
Where to put old cars?
Sustainability is here to stay
Latvian export volumes to rise over the coming year
Streamlined process for the disposal of trees felled in the Rail Baltica project
Clear conditions and scientific justification for the Lēdurga dendrological plantings
Inventory of several protected avenues to begin
Forest owners and developers may face a headache due to another prohibition
Is there a conflict being fostered between farmers in Latvia?
Forests in Europe. What are they like and what do we want them to be?
Are logging volumes in Europe increasing?
Kūku parish farmer invests more than 200,000 euros in fish farming
New habitat for eastern pasqueflower
Latvian hydrobiologist awarded for his work in Baltic Sea research
Inčukalns sulphuric acid tar ponds cleared of pollution
State Environmental Service participates in Interpol operation, uncovering illegal scrap metal shipment
In Latvia, houses are also being built from hemp
Do old forests really sequester more carbon? The latest global and Latvian insights
Large boulder discovered in the Northern Latgale region
Website for observations on the spread of invasive species in Latvia
Wooden electric car built at Liepaja University rolls through the city
Wild optimism in the timber industry
On 4 May
Latvia has room for improvement in timber building construction
Black-winged kite spotted in Latvia for the first time
A merry-go-round to nowhere
Five new hillforts discovered in Latvia
Green organisations stage a demarche in the European Commission's Sustainability platform
European Researchers' Night 2021
The forest fire danger season begins on 26 April
Latvia can only defend its position with data from scientific research
Forest owners and developers will likely face another headache this year due to yet more restrictions
The state is actively suppressing the desire of entrepreneurs to work
Research on the use of DNA samples for monitoring the status of the lynx population
Americans would think we are millionaires with our land
What is the Woozle (Bubuļa) effect and why should you be concerned about it?
Losses caused by government-imposed restrictions must be compensated!
Latvia has one of the lowest volumes of plant protection product usage in the EU
Optimisation of governance and management of Natura 2000 protected areas. LatViaNature
Golden jackal population on the rise in Latvia
For cleaner forests!
Memorandum to promote the use of wood in construction
Picking, cutting or digging up wild ramsons is forbidden!
Current information on the state of forests and forest resources in Latvia
"Silava" begins publishing research-based information in the format of online map services
The Green Deal is ripening bitter berries
...EU institutions agree to reduce harmful emissions by 55% by 2030
Sustainable finance and the EU taxonomy
Individual protection and use regulations for the “Augšzeme” protected landscape area will come into force
The majority of old-growth forests in Europe are protected. Disagreements over logging highlight discrepancies in statistics
What should foresters look out for in spring?
Invitation to a seminar on the opportunities and risks of the European Green Deal
EU chief advisor considers "green finance" rules risky
Are we prepared for lynx in our backyards tearing apart our dogs, cats and chickens?
Tree felling ban to come into force in Riga
Around 1200 m3 of waste removed from Riga's forests every year
In Alūksne Municipality, landowners to receive a 50% property tax discount for successfully combating hogweed
Daugavpils University enters international ranking
LLU graduates have one of the highest employment rates in the country
Saeima to evaluate expanding areas available for hunting and the range of hunting tools
Government approves priority action directions for land drainage policy for 2021-2027
For various reasons, global timber prices have increased by 20-30%
On the impact of the upcoming new European Union policy on forest management
EC Action Plan for the Development of Organic Production
Latvia feeds itself and the inhabitants of other countries too
Quo vadis, Rīgas meži?
Public broadcaster reports on wind farms
Forestry sector announces 10-year strategy
At Easter...
Latvijas valsts meži begins forest regeneration season
Latvia ranks sixth in Europe for certified organic land area
When the borders open...
Possible shortages of pulp, toilet paper and...
Latvijas valsts meži to improve and restore habitats in 14 protected nature areas
During spring migration, we must help toads cross the road
Timber construction needs the driving force of state policy
Treatment of the Jaunjelgava lynx
Memorandum aiming to increase the share of renewable resources and the bioeconomy in the Latvian economy
EU member states must decide on their own agricultural development, rather than the European Commission centrally
A new environmental project worth 3.5 million
LLU is a strong national university with high international development potential
More than 10 ha of forest allocated as compensation. It must not be used
Nearly 1,000 new monumental trees registered in the nature data system over the year
Greetings on International Day of Forests!
Cooperation between foresters and hunters is crucial for reducing ungulate damage in young forest stands
A historic event in Latvia and for the State Forest Service
European Year of Rail. Is it for us and happening here too?
On current, proper and nice-sounding papers
Around 200 trees to be planted along Riga streets this year. Attempts to be made to flush salt from the soil
Recovery and Resilience Facility regulation adopted
New white-tailed eagle nest discovered
Production and use of renewable energy for the development of Latvian agriculture and achieving European environmental goals
EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. Position Paper
20 protected habitats and habitats for several species to be restored in over 40 natural areas
Pillars of the economy – construction and industry, as well as rural areas and forests
A serious competitor emerges for the “Rail Baltica” project in European behind-the-scenes power struggles
Overview of agrochemical soil testing
Saeima has stalled the creation of a consortium of three regional universities
Last year, the largest amount of waste to date was removed from forests
Active work is underway on the nature conservation project "LIFE IP LatViaNature"
RegioStars 2021
Ensuring European funding remains in Latvia
Someone has managed to start the first grass fire of the year in Ainaži
JSC "Latvijas valsts meži" 2020 results exceed forecasts
Wood-based panels are also being produced from hemp
On the European Union Strategy on Climate Adaptation
Sign now!!!! Let’s protect the rights of landowners!
Adapting ginseng and Chinese angelica for cultivation in Latvia
There will be more and more wood in construction
New opportunities for Latvian timber exports to the USA
Applications for the Latvian Construction of the Year Award 2020 – nearly 140 entries
Nature symbols of 2021 – grey partridge, tree of Viking heritage, caraway...
When discussing the use of wood biomass for energy, the important things often get "lost"
Historical heritage in Latvian forests
Results of roundwood market price monitoring in Latvian regions. February 2021
EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030
When the state begins to support only large companies, the small ones start to die out. This undermines the Latvian economy
New hillforts in Latvia are being researched and identified
Spruce bark beetles and spruce stand harvesting
The mistake is not providing long-term guarantees to households
Laureates of the Forest Industry Annual Award 'Zelta čiekurs'
Backroom talks on the development of the Latvian forestry sector raise concerns about the emergence of a new OIK
"Latvijas valsts meži" participates in the development of the nature conservation system
The EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy is not on the right track
Call to resume furniture sales on weekdays
Wolves have become bolder; promise to count them more carefully
Stepping over stereotypes and reputational risks
Stalin and the underground operative, Comrade Green
The European Recovery and Resilience Facility – myths, reality and opportunities
Environmental and climate requirements must not hinder the development of farmers and rural areas
One of the sectors keeping us afloat
Communicating vessels – individual, company, society
LOSP: Latvia risks turning into an EU nature reserve
Scientists attempt to expand the use of deciduous trees in construction
Results of roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia's regions. January 2021
Gauja-Daugava canal renovated
Fungus of the Year 2021 - the conical wax cap
Plans to invest 120 million euros in wind farm
Let's head to the forest!
A struggle will decide the future
"Green Deal" will change the industry more than Covid-19
10 EU countries object. Brussels postpones "green finance" rules
Conference “Knowledge-Based Forest Sector”
Forests in Europe. Various maps
Fighting African Swine Fever
“Trust science!” “Latvijas Finieris” urges everyone to act responsibly during the pandemic
European Forest Institute (EFI) supports the activities of Forest Europe
Is the timber industry the same as Latvian football?
Between two Kaucmindes
How a wooden house was resurrected in Jelgava
The volume of waste dumped in forests is not decreasing...
Lahti (Finland) - European Green Capital 2021
After surviving the pandemic, we will have to survive its end
End the ostrich policy
What to do after harvesting a lynx?
The impact of Brexit on Latvia's forestry, agriculture, fisheries and food production sectors
Why is there confusion among building material manufacturers?
The world's tallest hybrid timber tower
Changes in Norway spruce wind resistance under the influence of root rot and stem bark damage
For Latvians, the forest is an emotional matter
Over-nourished rivers and lakes
The radicalisation of society could also affect forests!
European management errors
At Christmas and New Year
How to become a "green superpower" – or the prospect of an oxygen trading post
Financial "allocation" for lynx, wolves and bears contradicts the EU Biodiversity Strategy
Loggers being driven out of the forests
We must constantly go deeper
Three Latvian companies to build glued-timber electric vehicle charging stations in Denmark
“Rīgas meži”, together with Riga City Council, offers a digital map (mdps.rigasmezi.lv) for forest walks
Evaluation of Latvijas valsts meži's round timber assortment sales process confirms its economic validity and compliance with legislation
Improved identification and calculation of damages to forests
Latvian scientists ready to help the fish processing industry
A forest is a forest...
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvian regions in November 2020
Right now, it is a story about money, about opportunities to profit from nature conservation projects
The forestry industry is unthinkable without IT. Latvia's "Nokia" – the LVM GEO platform
A conversation on sustainable forest management post-Covid-19
Restored building of the Riga wooden architecture collection
LVMI "Silava" research awarded "LIFE Award 2020" for significant contribution to tackling climate change
This has been a good year for the peat industry
Conference “Development problems and prospects of the forest and related sectors in the era of climate change in Latvia and Europe”
How to understand the forest and manage it wisely
New company established for forest owner and farmer lending
Support mechanism for the German forestry sector is already up and running! Money is available
Forestry sector's appeal heard by ministries
Overview of the Latvian timber industry export sector and a summary of softwood sawn timber export statistics for the Baltic Sea region for the first 9 months of 2020
2020 phase of the study on the status of large carnivore populations under the influence of hunting has concluded
Graduates receive job offers alongside their diplomas
...I have had such a fiery year
Is this the end of the cod fishing era? Green light given for scrapping vessels
Causes and consequences: why the forest industry needs the OZOLS database
An end to the absurd battle against the Lielie Kangari road
Honey is being spread on our ears, but… be careful with the implementation!
How to trade the unhealthy rhythm of Riga for the peace of the forest
Latvenergo recognised as Latvia's most valuable company and the most valuable energy company in the Baltics
The European Green Deal – where is it leading us?
Latvijas valsts meži has succeeded in exceeding planned revenue and reducing costs
On predators, prey, natural meat and ecology
What fuel will we use in a climate-neutral future?
Otter monitoring has begun
Commercial fishing in Lake Burtnieks to be discontinued from 2022
The impact of Covid-19 on forestry is very varied
The potential negative impact of the European Union Biodiversity Strategy on forests and forestry.
What the future of Mežaparks looks like
Results of roundwood market price monitoring in Latvian regions for November 2020
A path to excellence. Latvian inventors in the world
18 November
Mandatory use of timber building materials must be stipulated in public building procurement
Industry ready to increase the share of wood products in construction
The European spruce bark beetle – the most dangerous enemy of forests?
Why must forests be harvested, and why can’t we just let them grow?
Times of change have begun
Recommendation to grow common beech in Latvia
Prohibiting economic activity in the forest is not a smart strategy
On Lāčplēsis Day
Work for a certification specialist
An explosion in cadastral values could change the landscape
Comprehensive eradication of bark beetles using chemicals is impossible
Concerns set the tone in debate over waste co-incineration
“Latvijas valsts meži”: the company’s operational goals will be met this year in both volume and income
We are living in force majeure conditions
There are no conditions in Latvia for any species to disappear entirely
National interests – what will they be?
Students have become much more motivated
The desire to avoid reality is very shortsighted
List of invasive alien species developed and assessment of their prevalence underway
The wolf would turn green with envy
On the organisation of hunting during the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions
Latvijas valsts meži: major changes expected in the company's development
Three aspects that will directly impact the future of Latvian farmers
Oak forests require patience and care
How many trees must be planted to offset your CO2 emissions?
Forest owners get an upgraded and more powerful register
Paper recycling must be linked to renewable energy
Compromise in agricultural policy in the European Parliament
Wind farms will now also be in our forests and bogs
The "redivision" of the Arctic and Greenland as a security black hole
Old-growth forests must be specially protected. The "devil is in the detail" with the definition!
Exporting with streamline parquet
Government permits deforestation for wind farm development
A book about LLU professor and academician Baiba Rivža
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia's regions in October 2020
...to reduce the bureaucratic burden for forest owners?
Why is the Rēzekne River being dammed up?
Reserves of protected areas to be found in peatlands
Where has the Lilaste river disappeared to?
If you only want species and do not want an economy, or vice versa, that is a dead end!
State Forest Service urges caution regarding in-person visits to forestry offices
European Commission launches public consultation to evaluate EU Timber and FLEGT Regulations
There will be snow this winter. There will also be more whirlwinds and insects. How could changes in weather conditions affect forestry?
Warning regarding potential seed shipments from third countries
Exhibition “Nordic Sustainable Cities” at the Museum of Architecture
Forest owners' attitudes towards forests are gradually changing
8 Melnie by the Venta – a farmstead in modern technology and aesthetics
Future trends in logging are primarily linked to the implementation of sustainability
An obstacle to conquering foreign markets - a qualified workforce
Unique study course on national defence begins at the LLU Faculty of Forestry
Last year, ICT sector companies generated a turnover of more than 2 billion euros
Trees can increase property value
Investing in forest fire protection
Results of the monitoring of the Latvian roundwood resource market. August 2020
From 2021, a very large proportion of the population will be unable to afford to buy a private car
On experts and what matters (Sandra Veinberga*)
The forest comes to town
A magnificent three-hectare birch nature clock is taking shape at Zābakkalns
We risk becoming raw material suppliers to China
SCA (Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget) to acquire 13,000 ha of forest land in Latvia
Forest Science Afternoon on 25 September
“Laflora” unveils Latvia’s first peat amphitheatre – a natural concert hall in the bog
400-year-old Bārta wooden church restored
The Forest comes to Jelgava 2020!
On the quality of silviculture in private forests
Threats to investment and Latvian exports
Newcomer
Billions of euros left to rot in the forests... Can we afford this in a "wealthy country"?
Comrades! Who would benefit from this?
Latvia will reduce competitiveness by introducing a G component for wind energy producers
Forest fire danger period lifted in Latvia
A Green Deal towards… local produce
We must not allow the reimposition of a bankrupt timber trading model
If the State Audit Office believed what it has written, it would be the same as believing the Earth is flat
Issue I of the international forestry journal "Baltic Forestry" for 2020 has been published
The potential in the woodworking sector is far from exhausted
What to do if you encounter a bear?
10 most significant environmental issues. Solutions must be found by 2030
Why the European Commission's 4th proposal on lead ammunition restrictions is nonsensical and will not work
Research into tree leaf fossils reveals high atmospheric carbon levels
Will a forest owner ever be able to choose for themselves—do I want this nature reserve or not? A conversation with the head of the VMD
Laflora unveils plans for a green industrial zone in Jelgava Municipality
Concerns over the preparation for creeping privatisation
Plant thought to be extinct found after 84 years
Green growth and sustainable development
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvian regions for 08/2020
Potential wave of bankruptcies in the Latvian timber industry
Persistent misconceptions about woodworking
Interpretations of the Green Deal threaten the peat industry in Latvia
Woodworking companies urge against turning Latvia into a mere exporter of roundwood to China
Top-quality agricultural land in Latvia now costs 10,000 euros/ha
Unique hemp variety developed in Latvia; researchers and farmers hope for industry growth
The idea of making almost all agriculture organic is not realistic
The cost of moving towards a "greener" Latvia has been revealed
The virus exposes the chronic ailments of the economy
Partisan bunker discovered in the forest near Renda
None of the potential Covid-19 scenarios are favourable for the forest industry
The future of energy, environment and climate in Latvia is green
Representatives from China offered to buy all of Latvia's peat bogs
Ban on lead ammunition postponed indefinitely
As conflicts in nature conservation continue, everyone loses
Implementation of sweet cherry research continues
Baltic and Nordic sawn timber export report. January-May 2020
Speech by President of Latvia Egils Levits at the Latvian State Forest Research Institute “Silava”
This is a barefaced lie and a deliberate deception of the public
Results of the Latvian roundwood resource market monitoring. July 2020
Appeal by Swedish “green” organisations to the Swedish government: time to act to avert a crisis in the country’s forests
2020 Agricultural Census
Support programmes approved to promote employment for exporting and tourism companies
The world is changing and forestry must change along with it
Increased funding required for forest fire safety
The patience of Mazjūra fishermen has run out, they are joining forces
Regulations on the registration of trees and round timber. Discussion of amendments
Is there a future in Latvia for scientists, hunters, anglers, wild animals, birds and fish?
In Skrīveri municipality, a German citizen fells an oak grove...
Forests in Latvia are managed sustainably
Strange and incomprehensible: The State Audit Office wants to ban wolf and lynx hunting
Officials cannot be the leaders, as most often they have never been entrepreneurs
Hunters and sports shooters stand against unfounded bans
Still looking! Still wanting to find out!
The hunting sector's attitude towards the ban on lead ammunition in the EU
Peat extraction and processing company “Laflora” celebrates its 25th anniversary
Fruit harvest in Latvia could be better this year than last
Illegal logging globally, high-risk countries, imports of timber and wood products and the EU. Timber Regulation
At the Summer Solstice
New industry professionals join the forestry family
“Insiders” brought in for nature conservation plan discussions. Hunters are uninvited guests
European spruce bark beetle activity in the summer of 2020
Results of roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia's regions. June
An increase in the bear population expected in Latvia in the future
The starting positions of Latvia’s new municipalities differ sharply
The "correct" rhetoric
"Technique Road" opened in Saldus
Beekeeper concerned about the increase in the bear population in Latvia...
On rapeseed, bees, and inspections. VAAD news
Five previously unregistered caves discovered during Latvia's "nature census"
The shadow economy in Latvia: Trends and concerning forecasts
Thanks to the national resistance movement, the national will remained alive and Latvia regained its independence
Lilac flower jam no longer sold due to European regulations
For Latvia's fish-filled waters to become a source of national pride, the sector requires state support
Latvian Land – Long-term Development Perspectives. Summary
237,927 euros in state support will be available for the development of the forestry sector this year
The EU Biodiversity Strategy is "on track". Will the situation improve?
An investment tsunami is approaching the Latvian economy
European forest biodiversity and ecosystem services. What to expect from the "Green Deal"?
Latvijas valsts meži has sold 16.2 million forest tree seedlings this year
Our greatest asset is our people and nature
Whatever is harvested in Latvia, is also replanted!
Simple raw materials and global ambitions. Cewood maintains the mark of Latvia's 'green gold'
Ornithologists are nationalising private forests
Results of roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia's regions 05/2020
Virus has led to a food industry crisis in Europe
Burnt land, ash and smouldering peat. Misunderstood nature conservation
We are renewing forests ever more...
The forest must not become a dumping ground!
Conceptual absurdities
"Fake news" and half-truths about Latvian forests and forestry – can we set things right?
Are forest regeneration areas increasing in Latvia?
Climate-friendly forestry: the missing link
Micro-reserves. Current updates
Micro-reserves increase land areas blocked from management
Forests to burn...
4 May
On the lesser spotted eagle in Latvia
Uncertainty for forest owners regarding sales opportunities. Private owners are not carrying out felling work in forests
Forest owners to seek state protection
For those who work, this is not a cry for help…
"Laflora" plans to build a peat factory in Daugavpils district
State Plant Protection Service involved in international project to eradicate Sosnowsky's hogweed
(Forest2Market) COVID-19 Analysis and Information
Sign against disproportionate restrictions on managing your own land!
In the current crisis situation, the Latvian timber processing industry can certainly see quite a few opportunities
Forest product exports fell by 5.1% in two months
LZP organises a series of FLPP seminars from 28 April to 2 June
LLU enters International University Impact Rankings for the first time
Protesting against the Council's decision, "Stiga RM" leaves Tukums
Institute of Horticulture launches research into growing sweet cherries for timber and fruit production
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvian regions 04/2020
Imports of forest products decreased by 9.9% in the first two months
2019's Best Buildings in Latvia
Bioeconomy: the missing and unifying link in the European Union's "Green Deal"
What will be the result of the “nature census*”?
Action plan for the protection of spruce stands against the European spruce bark beetle
Once and for all!?
About work and people in (our) Latvian forests!
Nature changes every day
At Easter and in spring
Helping export-capable businesses "hibernate"
Latvian peat industry perplexed by exclusion from Covid-19 rental fee reductions
And "nature" couldn't care less. The ideology of misanthropes
Some very uncomfortable questions raised by the pandemic
Farmers Parliament has sent a demand to the Saeima and the government
Spring. Keep an eye out for smoke
ESAF student Intars Bušinskis would like to create the largest ostrich farm in Latvia
Forest breeding for a healthy future forest
"Support local" is not an empty slogan!
Latvians go global: Latvian-built timber structures popular in Scandinavia
All is well with the forest areas in Latvia! (Response from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Environment)
Landowners and another "type" of virus
Introducing curved wooden flooring
The threat of the European spruce bark beetle to Latvia's forests
Coronavirus: The Hammer and the Dance
Remote sensing technology used in orchard research
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvian regions 03/2020
Forest management should be addressed by scientists, not bloggers and politicians
Biodiversity is defined by humans! ...on “greens”, hazel flutes and the “rat race”
A decision must not be the non-taking of a decision (open letter)
The Nature Conservation Agency has issued permits for limited goose hunting
PROGRESS project. An explanation
Misunderstanding regarding Green Deal guidelines causes tension for the peat industry
Not losing sight of people behind the trees and birds
Will budget deficits be patched up at the expense of hunters? On where hunters' money goes
Emissions from peat extraction likely to be offset by tree planting
The National Development Plan needs to be clarified and supplemented with the Ministry of Agriculture's proposals
The European spruce bark beetle in Latvia's forests
“We must plant more forests!” How not to lose common sense in discussions about tree felling
What will we have to give up to save our planet?
VARAM prepares reform of nature conservation institutions
Green annexation or environmental protection as a weapon
Plywood manufacturer “Stiga RM” to modernise for nearly two million euros
Volume of various waste increasing in state forests
Funding cuts for rural development. Unacceptable!!!!
Times of the Land Surveyors: passions in Rūjiena municipality
It makes no difference to the forest. It is a matter of national economy
In Rēzekne municipality more than a hundred witches’ cauldron fungi are found
Demography – the hidden obstacle in European decision-making
Climate change panic has crossed all possible boundaries
Forecasts, uncertainties and opportunities
Forestry researchers' study on even-aged spruce forests – among the top 10 most outstanding scientific achievements in Latvia!
The forest we like does not happen by itself
Nature lovers – cultists
Beetles must survive, let the pensioners and doctors fend for themselves, I suppose (?)
We will clear 2,000 hectares, we will regenerate 6,000 hectares of forest!
Regulatory shackles on foresters loosened
With birds on the brain, or birds more important than people
Impacted by weather conditions and price drop
31 January meeting at "Silava". What does an uncritical approach to the so-called "green truth" mean?
Ķerus did not arrive at the forest with high-society ladies
University reform will sweep the intelligentsia out of Latvia's regions
Green bog to be cleared of trees - 333 ha clear-fell planned in Nature Conservation Agency forests
European Commission criticises...
Latvijas valsts meži looks back at 2019 in Tērvete Nature Park. What does this year promise to be?
Age or girth? New changes to tree-felling regulations have caused public confusion
Bark beetle
Social anthropologist Kārlis Lakševics calls for a rational reaction to global cataclysms
Logging must be coordinated with socialites
“Silava”: Targeted forestry in Northern Europe can significantly mitigate climate change
Forest scientist Pēteris Zālītis – the first recipient of the Kaspars Bušs Award
And the forest is not a cucumber bed!
Unmasked! How campaigns against hunting are implemented
What we call an expert!
Entomologists warn: ornate meadow ticks have spread very rapidly in Latvia
Not all that glitters is gold! Why does Latvia not need European millions this time?
Lynx hunting in Latvia – an example for the whole of Europe
Creative intelligence heads into the forest...
Announcement regarding the increase of hunters' fees
Updated individual protection and usage regulations for LVM Zebrus Lake
“Don't shoot, I'm an Estonian!” Are Estonian lynx being hunted in Latvia?
About the lesser spotted eagle. Officially.
Consult or bite?
Incompetence or deliberate sabotage by the State Audit Office
A year of stark successes and failures in industry
Over-regulation of the forestry sector hinders economic growth
Bushfires in Australia. More science, less talk!
Listen: are hunts necessary nowadays?
Lynx quota – 100 animals, hunting starts 1 January
LLU doctoral students propose the establishment of the academician Baiba Rivža jubilee scholarship
On the scientific expert review of the Hazel Grouse conservation plan
Six examples of how hunting protects wild animals
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia's regions 12/2019
At Christmas! At the end of the year... In the New Year!
European hypocrisy under the cover of night. Green masks are removed and flags of protectionism are hoisted
LLU forest researcher: Keep your eyes open when looking for your Christmas tree
Latvian Peat Association on the State Audit Office initiative to focus on the management and accounting of mineral resources in the country
Highly contagious disease spreading through Latvia's wolf population
AS “Latvijas valsts meži” supports the recommendations developed by the State Audit Office regarding the management of mineral resources
Working by evaluating facts, not emotions
Listen up regarding weapons!
In the European Parliament
Timber damaged by bark beetles is affecting the European forestry sector
Success for Ogres tehnikums loggers in Belarus
On sustainable and smart management of Latvia's forests
Golden Cone 2019
Emissions, figures and happy people
Listen up about lynx!
When will there finally be clarity regarding nature reserves? Foresters turn to officials
National development and the bird index
Listen! Barrel break-in – how and whether to do it at all. “Shoot and miss!”
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in the regions of Latvia 11/2019
Changes expected in the hemp product supply chain
Silver-backed chevrotain once thought extinct spotted in Vietnam
A tasty morsel for climate change deniers
18 November
Draft of the National Energy and Climate Plan (for 2030) submitted for inter-institutional coordination
State and Citizen. Property and Society
Forest owners: We want a constructive dialogue regarding the nature census
I really don't like to lose
Local fish on the table! Fisheries sector determined to expand the range of local fish
Forest certification – a tool to maintain market presence
Current agricultural issues discussed in Vecauce
Latvian Forest Science Day “Forests and forestry in a changing climate”
Ģirts Krūmiņš to lead the Rural Support Service
Latvian company “Polylabs” wins title of Europe’s best chemistry startup
Vaidere: People's standard of living must not be compromised by climate change
Why is the National Development Plan failing to serve the people?
“Latvijas Valsts meži” IT solutions could be commercialised
Conference held on challenges in plant breeding and the agronomist Jānis Lielmanis award presented
LLU among the top 5% of universities in the world in the international engineering and technology rankings
Is wiser nature conservation possible?*
“Rīgas meži”: A challenging year, we are becoming stronger
Rail Baltica study forecasts +40°C summers
Forestry scientists propose new ideas
Staying afloat and paying wages. On the timber market, a pulp mill, and firewood
Technology being trialled in Kurzeme to prevent collisions with animals
A forest pest has caused damage in Tērvete this year unseen in 20 years
European Commission Vice-President encourages the forest industry to lobby its interests more actively
The Impossible Mission of Finding a Compromise
Bioeconomy opportunities exist, but will they be seized?
Opportunity to apply for a lease of subsoil usage rights in the Žagatu-Skuškavas bog
National Development Plan 2027. Opinions
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia's regions 10.2019
Conference “Forestry – a pillar of the Latvian economy in the context of bioeconomic sector development”
Forestry – Pillar of the Latvian National Economy in the Context of Bioeconomic Field Development
Forestry – a pillar of the Latvian economy in the context of the development of bio-based sectors
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
Needles could “bring in” billions for the Latvian economy!
Turnover record set high at €3.34 billion
The role of wood as a renewable natural resource in the bioeconomy....
Baltic and Nordic sawn timber export report 09.2019
Platypus population is declining. They have only just noticed...
Are we heading for a disaster like the one in Germany's forests?*
Is the significance of national development understood more directly and appropriately in Estonia? Because they understand, rather than “being guided by…”
Information from the Rural Support Service (LAD). Regarding unmaintained areas
Latvian Forest Programme seminar in Burtnieki
In brief: the situation in the timber market
Support for "Afforestation"
Wolves and the dog
Revenue has grown by 22%
Paludiculture* could be grown on 200,000 hectares in Latvia
Forests in Latvia - they are and will remain!
Conference “Forestry – A Pillar of the Latvian National Economy in the Context of Bioeconomic Sector Development”
Searching for a splinter in someone else's eye, while ignoring the log in your own!
Visit to "Silava" by Ieva Siliņa, Advisor to the President of the Republic of Latvia on Education and Science
A dirty pond, a broken maple: glory to the green nature, glory!
Latest hemp scandal in Dekšāre parish: farmer banned from selling tea
The “Riga elite” does not care what happens to the rest of Latvia, to those living in rural areas and small towns
More and more rural properties are left uninhabited: Smiltene municipality devises a plan to address the issue
Duck hunting and monitoring!
We are looking! We want to find and clarify!
"Münchhausen". The first evening
Wading through connections
Total forest fire area in Russia exceeds 2 million hectares
Around one million hectares of forest are burning in Siberia
Reporters, a fool and gossipmongers *
Tree seedling production to increase by a third
Wolves attacking!
Well, if the Lady can do that, it is OK!
Due to a lack of data... ?!?
Eight-toothed spruce bark beetle risk in Latvian forests
Competition "Latvia, a European Superpower of Great Trees"
On the coverage of forestry questions on public media
Minister for Agriculture reviews opportunities for the development of the forest sector
Let us donate to Comrade Ērglis! The poor man...
Baltic and Nordic sawn timber export review
In memoriam
Amendments (draft) to Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 935 of 18 December 2012 "Regulations regarding tree felling in forests"
A request from masters who work with birch bark!!!!
OECD presents unreliable environmental assessment of Latvia
Latvian Forest Science Day
If you cannot cut trees, you cannot make money
Results of the Latvian roundwood resource market monitoring for May 2019. www.latvianwood.lv summary of wood resource prices
Opportunity to participate in excavations at a hillfort
In the forests of Kurzeme
FSC International Board approves Controlled Wood Strategy
New forestry guidelines for the bird nesting period in Finland
"Protecting the rights of landowners by preventing the uncontrolled expansion of restricted areas"
Attention! Be careful!
Forest Comes to Jelgava 2019
The key to future success
Winery "Abavas" wins two silver medals at Cider World 2019
Are real poachers hiding under the "umbrella" of the World Wide Fund for Nature?
Statistics. Hunting accidents versus accidents at home, on the road and elsewhere
Yes! Or is it? What is it? How is it?
“Teenagers don't drink while hunting”. Narcologist Jāzeps Korsaks on youth addiction problems
Myths about young people and firearms
Conference. Hunting 2019
Provisions in the declaration please foresters
A youngster out hunting? No contraindications, but with proper preparation
Forests – shaped and reshaped by humans over the centuries
From the Government Declaration. Significant
Forest owners urge a search for solutions regarding management opportunities in protected nature areas
Development of the FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard for Latvia suspended
Forest certification and Latvia's interests. An FSC representative in Latvia or a Latvian representative in the FSC?
Moral terrorists are gaining momentum
Work to decrease threats towards forest habitat types...
For Finns, a cultivated spruce is the most beautiful Christmas tree – in the US, 80 per cent of Christmas trees are made of plastic
Results of the Latvian roundwood resource market monitoring for December 2018! www.latvianwood.lv timber resource price summary.
Emotional prejudice holds back the construction of timber buildings
Golden Cones fall in Sigulda
Harvesters could explode the volume of data from forests
Continued rise in roundwood prices in Sweden
We are greener than we are painted
Forestry science representatives analyse future prospects in the sector
Results of the Latvian roundwood resource market monitoring for November 2018! www.latvianwood.lv timber resource price summary.
The state must compensate forest owners for losses incurred. The example of the sarcosoma fungus...
A recurring question: "Is society prepared to trade a Latvian family for a three-toed woodpecker or an owl?"
What should landowners expect from the new government?
The forester's job is to grow forests, not to receive compensation
“Sodra” becomes the largest private forest owner in Latvia
Almost one billion euros in the state coffers
Poland is right next door. Do we manage our forests similarly?
Seminars on innovative drainage solutions
Conference on sustainable management of natural resources concludes at Daugavpils University
Clarification on support for forest restoration following natural disasters
To the members of the Forest Owners Association of Latvia!
Results of the Latvian roundwood resource market monitoring for September 2018
Forest forecasts are becoming increasingly important
Party responses to questions
Finns appreciate forest industry – share of environmental critics only 25 per cent