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Hunting Award of the Year 2025
“Green colonialism” in the Nordic countries and the Sámi people
The wheel of samsara in Indian forestry
Survey: 34% of Latvian companies are not concerned about cyberattacks

A lighter note

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

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The Latvian and His Forest
Kurzemnieks speaks. A conversation with lawyer and forester Valdis Kalns
On forestry. Worth knowing

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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
“Latvijas valsts meži” buys 5,000 hectares of forest in Latgale
Kaucminde Housewives' Day
European Tree of the Year in Latvia 2026: We're looking for a tree with a story!
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 forest planting machine “PlantMax”
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 forest sector
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 limit the placing 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 project “LatViaNature” reach the final of the EC “Natura 2000 Award”
On the transition to clean energy. The EC assesses dialogues with EU industry and social partners
Seminar “Management of Wet and Peaty Agricultural Land”
Latvijas Finieris plant in Kuldīga begins operations
Jelgava and Latvia’s forest sector invite families, children and young people to the 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 an agreement to sell the sawmill “Norupe”
The 20th Latvian Plant Parade will take place on 4 and 5 May this year
The procedure for supplying the population with essential industrial goods in the event of a threat to the state has been approved
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 has been re-elected president of the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a new council has been elected
“Stiga RM” invests 10.5 million euros in expanding its plywood plant
The topping-out ceremony has been held for the building of the “Latvijas valsts meži” West Vidzeme regional customer centre
Plans to develop the biorefining plant “Fibenol”, with investment of up to 700 million euros
Fuel resource prices are stable, and forecasts point to a slight fall in natural gas prices in the coming months
Last year 183 grass fires were put out in Zemgale
A different hunting period has been set for several game species
The buildings of the Mežvidi tree nursery take first place in the category “Timber building”
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 the “COSMOS Ecocert” approval certificate
Spring holiday events “Ant mornings” at the exhibition “SKUDRA”
More than 2 km of poachers’ nets have been lifted from the water on the Gulf of Riga coast in Limbaži municipality
How not to get lost in the thicket, or a few ideas for the sensible protection of forests and people
They heard us, or the forest sector protest on 5 March
The latest in European Union Green Deal policy
A new proposal on protecting the wolf in Europe
Congratulations to Professor Irina Pilvere and Professor Baiba Rivža!
A peat soil layer has been published on the public map of the Rural Support Service
A new law will help restore 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas
Come and plant a forest at the “Latvijas valsts meži” Open Forest Days
The final vote on the Nature Restoration Regulation
A list of potential board candidates has been submitted to the supervisory board of “Latvijas valsts meži”
An appeal. To those who understand!
Support is available for developing new Latvian products and technologies at international level
In its sustainability and climate reports IKEA highlights its main achievements and climate action
European Tree of the Year. Take part and vote!
It is 2024. The romantic “nature census” and what forest and land owners should do
VARAM submits the habitat mapping information report for public consultation
Foresters are presented with awards for outstanding work
The national PEFC forest management standard has been approved
The challenges of the green course for the forest sector: how to keep it “sustainable”
To protect the stand, diseased pines will be felled in part of the Bolderāja forest
February: wetlands month
Forests cannot be a sticking plaster for reaching climate neutrality
Transactions in land by legal persons show a 22% drop
How the European Union is using legislation to set a course towards climate neutrality
On 1 March Liepāja University will become part of Riga Technical University
The range of services LIAA provides in the regions will expand
European Tree of the Year. Take part and vote!
More than 440 residents of South Kurzeme municipality support the Cīrava initiative to move the municipal road outside the protected area of the Aptieka veteran oak
The latest on the European Union’s progress towards climate neutrality
The wood industry future forum “Innovators or modest exporters?” An overview
“Rīgas meži” will begin forest tending in the Tīreļi forest district, between Jaunmārupe in Mārupe municipality and Pīļu kalniņš in Olaine municipality
“Rīgas meži” plans forest tending and regeneration work in Stopiņi parish, between Dzidriņas, Līči and “Ulubele”
In the competition for board member posts at JSC “Latvijas valsts meži”, candidates have been selected for the third round
The fight against greenwashing in trade is being stepped up
The Forest Exchange. A summary of 2023 felling site prices and auctions
Investing almost 13 million euros, “Stiga RM” bought nearly 1,400 ha of forest last year
More new companies than liquidated ones. The number of companies in Latvia has grown by 928
Applications are invited for the post of director general of the Nature Conservation Agency
In 2023 the consumer price level was most significantly affected by rising service prices and global price trends
“Tetra Pak” and “Valio” launch a tethered cap made from certified recycled polymers
Regulations have been drawn up for managing invasive alien species: control and eradication
The roe deer. Animal of the year 2024
Information on the assessment and selection of candidates for board member posts at JSC “Latvijas valsts meži”
On snipe
Consolidating the management of the “Stiga RM” group companies, “Stiga RM Pārvaldība” has been established
The 2024 budget of JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” has been approved
On the results of supervising real estate transaction intermediaries in 2023
A formula for success: sensible solutions
Forest tending in Ziepniekkalns
EU fund financing is available for developing the public infrastructure needed for business
Bio-blending and the CO₂ tax will raise fuel prices
To improve the resilience of Europe’s forests, the European Commission proposes comprehensive monitoring of them
Bird of the year 2024: the little tern
46 investment projects were carried out this year
The opportunities of the bioeconomy must be used
Identifying user needs in providing cross-border services while ensuring data sovereignty (ACROSS)
Latvia’s green hydrogen start-up “Naco Technologies” has raised 1.2 million euros
FSC certification. Could suspending the FSC certificate for Poland create competitiveness problems? IKEA and FSC
Latvia among the leaders in timber exports
At Christmas, at the end of the year... and in 2024
“Latvijas valsts meži” will donate 468 computers to Ukrainian schoolchildren
The list of at-risk water bodies has been updated
The principles of buying biomass are changing
The top sectors by turnover and profit in 2022
Plans to create a hydrogen centre of excellence in Latvia. RTU and “Fokker Next Gen N.V.” agree to cooperate on developing zero-emission aviation
From 2024 JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” will halt the dual forest certification process, choosing Europe’s leading certification system, PEFC
The state forests will now use the PEFC certification system
The effect of climate change and wind on forestry
The president presents the export champion award to “Latvijas Finieris”
A thaw and the threat of floods in Latvia at the end of December
The Latvian National History Museum publishes the collection of scientific articles “Wood and people in Northern Europe from prehistory to the present day”
In memoriam. Aija Zviedre
The Ministry of Economics’ budget priority for 2024 is business competitiveness
The defects of a European directive can be turned into an effect
“Rīgas meži” will begin tending work in the Šmerlis forest
Do not cut a Christmas tree in the forests of Riga and its surroundings! Rest in them and enjoy the winter!
“Latvijas valsts meži” continues buying forest land even as the market slows
Diversification work will be carried out on wooded coastal dunes in the “Engure lake” nature park
European Tree of the Year in Latvia
What will the UN COP28 summit decide on climate change?
The nine-month results of “Latvijas valsts meži” reflect the unstable situation in the forest sector
“Rīgas meži” is the first in Latvia to join the European initiative to plant three billion trees for the planet’s future
Woodworking company “Vēvers” has invested 4 million euros in its development this year
Latvia is the world’s largest supplier of peat products
An overview: COP28 and European Union activity in the context of the Green Deal
European Tree of the Year in Latvia. Take part and vote!
The exhibition “Bears in collages by Jelgava Art School students and in the work of Estonian photographers”
Investing 850,000 euros, a “Stiga RM” metalworking factory is being built in Milzkalne
The 8th International Conference on changes and solutions in environmental policy for sustainable, climate-neutral economic development
How much will have to be invested in a “green home”, and when?
On Latvia’s birthday
Study: 82% of people say practical advice and information about the benefits would motivate them to cut the amount of waste
On wolves in Europe. An open letter to EC President U. von der Leyen
What matters in using Latvia’s forest resources in the new conditions?
Latvia’s green gold: why forests are becoming an even more attractive investment
Instead of tax reform, “surprises” in tax collection
The seminar “Sustainability in practice: EUDR and CO₂ emissions management”
Felled in Mārupe, still standing in Cīrava, or the story of the Aptieka oak in a land of veteran trees
The availability of wood resources: a stabiliser of the sector’s 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 will be available to promote innovation and technology transfer
European Tree of the Year in Latvia. The vote
The level of log prices in Latvia is eating international competitiveness
An invitation to take part in a survey on issues important for the development of the Kurzeme coast
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” is the third most valuable company in Latvia
VARAM priorities in the 2024 budget
Congratulations on the 102nd birthday of Daugavpils University!
Ministry of Agriculture awards for sector workers
After assessing the “Latvijas valsts meži” submission, the Competition Council penalises three companies
Nuclear energy, gas, renewables: what will drive the French and German “engine” in the future?
The joint stock company “Latvijas valsts meži” has managed the state forests for 24 years
The “Latvijas Finieris” sustainability report 2022
Latvia’s economic development does not end at Riga’s boundary
A message to future generations will be sealed into the foundations of the future “Latvijas valsts meži” West Vidzeme regional customer centre
Recommended preventive measures for reducing wolf attacks have been compiled
Read the Latvian nature tourist’s code of ethics!
“Stiga RM” begins exporting birch plywood to Australia
On the Latvian Architecture Annual Award 2023
In September there was a fall in prices unusual for the month
The conference “Latvia’s sustainability: environment, people, economy. Where are we going?”
Motorcyclists in the forest must ride only in permitted places! “Rīgas meži” offers enduro motorcycle trails!
Manufacturing output fell by 3.8% year on year in August
In the “Posolnīca” nature reserve, “Latvijas valsts meži” is restoring an esker forest, rare in Latvia
Working with Ziedot.lv, “Rīgas meži” will for the first time offset the “CO₂ footprint” of responsible travellers by creating new birch and black alder stands
Tax changes planned from 2024
The 8th International Conference on addressing changes and solutions in environmental policy for sustainable, climate-neutral economic development
In August 2023 the decline in retail trade continued
An additional 6.4 million euros is earmarked in the 2024 budget for supporting investment, exports and start-ups
The fire danger period in the “Rīgas meži” forests passed comparatively calmly: 83 small fires were put out over 18 ha
Business faces a difficult sustainability reporting exam
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” and the Ministry of Agriculture sign a memorandum of cooperation with “Forests of Ukraine”
The foundations of the “Stiga RM” wood acoustic panel factory have been laid. Investment will reach 4.8 million euros this year
Autumn Bird Day events will also be held in Ķemeri, Salacgrīva, Kolka and Līgatne
On 29 September, Researchers’ Night at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies in Jelgava
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” receives the greenest brand award
The laureates of the competition “The most energy-efficient building in Latvia 2023” come from Riga, Ogre and Mārupe
How the revision of the Firearms Regulation will affect stakeholders
The objections of “Stiga RM” to the revised version of the draft Cabinet regulations “Regulations on nature reserves”
Wooden pallets from China: dangerous packaging
The Researchers’ Night event “Forest science afternoon” on 29 September
The “Latvijas valsts meži” nature park in Tērvete will open to visitors this weekend
Until 12 October we invite views on the nature reserves “Gudenieki” and “The Nīca yew stand”
“The flounder: queen of autumn”. A festival honouring the sea and its fish in Jūrmalciems
The Ministry of Agriculture, together with the Latvian Council of Science, announces an open call for project applications
The European Commission approves amendments to Latvia’s Common Agricultural Policy strategic plan for 2023-2027
The principles of carbon dioxide pricing: how they work
New cooperation models for promoting biological diversity in private grasslands and forests will be tested in Latvia
VARAM: the regional convention meeting discusses questions on reforms to the school and public order networks
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” closed the half-year with a pre-tax profit of €161.1 million
Woodworking company “Byko-Lat” changes its name. Changes on the board too
Mushroom day on the Līgatne nature trails
Reflections on distribution tariff reform in the shadow of the aggressor state Russia’s war
“Stiga RM” invests in a residential building for employees and in expanding its metalworking factory
“Rīgas meži” offers a solution for wintering horses in Mangaļsala. The riding club and associations are invited to continue talks
Recommendations for hunters during the high-risk period for highly pathogenic avian influenza
Hunting mangy foxes significantly reduces the spread of the disease
“Latvijas valsts meži” announces the areas available in the 2023 auction for wind farm development on state forest land
Investing EU funds, the environmental monitoring system will be improved
On 19 August, a Dormouse Evening will be held on the Līgatne nature trails
From September LBTU will introduce several structural changes
An educational walk will explain the grey dune restoration carried out by “Latvijas valsts meži” in the “Ovīši” nature reserve
An informative guide to the approvals needed by organisers of nature tourism and recreation events has been created
Forests in Zemgale suffered most in the storm
The European Commission has adopted the final sustainability reporting rules
The Minister of Agriculture orders a survey of the damage today’s violent storms have done to agriculture
The storm does serious damage to the LVM nature park in Tērvete. The park is temporarily closed
The situation in the forests and new political trends in Europe point to falling timber production volumes in the near future
The State Forest Service turns 30
A call for submissions of public education projects in the media environment
“Latvijas valsts meži” is looking at ways to make productive use of historical and degraded bogs
Problems NATO partners will not solve
Latvia’s “green gold” in construction. Reasons to use wood
In the first half of the year the “Stiga RM” companies increased turnover by 23%, a record growth rate
New challenges for the timber market this year
How the terms of the EU Deforestation Regulation are reflected
On 30 July, Bread Day at Āraiši mill
Representatives of “Forests of Ukraine” learn about the experience of “Latvijas valsts meži”
To protect the forest from mass spread of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, sanitary felling will be carried out in Tīnūži parish. Pines will be planted there in spring
The State Forest Service will be led by Arvīds Ozols
Alder leaves are being damaged by leaf beetles
On the role of forest owners in the wood industry, motivation and fair treatment by the state
From 31 July trains from Riga to Liepāja and back will run every day
An invitation to Bat Night in Ķemeri, Lielstraupe and Dundaga
Nature restoration: members of the European Parliament adopt a position for negotiations with the Council
The European Commission has approved 6.8 million euros of funding for Latvian farmers
On the nature restoration law in the European Parliament
“Rīgas meži” will renovate the Cena bog boardwalk, which will be closed for a time
The surface at the start of the Valmiera highway will be renewed and 425 trees tidied
LVMI “Silava” invites people to a seminar on growing sweet cherry as timber
If owners are barred from managing their own forest, the state must compensate the income forgone
Technology company “eAgronom” raises 5.5 million US dollars to promote sustainable farming practice
VARAM: ERDF funding will promote the development of smart municipalities
A “deposit disaster” is being felt in the country, says the LTA; the VVD and DIO stress the importance of small retailers
At the solstice and Midsummer
What should we expect next in Latvia’s timber market? The forecasts are still unclear
The government supports a move to five waste management regions
Ukraine’s Northern Forest Administration confirms the deaths of six forest workers
A time capsule is sealed into the foundations of the future “Stiga RM” production building
Scientists reject the “misleading claims” used in “attacks” on EU nature protection reforms
“The greatest ecocide in Ukraine”: blowing up the Kakhovka 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 Green Excellence award
The Nature Conservation Agency informs the public how to behave correctly on meeting a wild animal
A work bee for controlling dangerous invasive species: “Catching the aliens in Vecdaugava!”
Amendments to the Forest Law will ensure faster implementation of forest protection measures
The Deforestation Regulation: the essentials in brief
A Latvian nature tourism code of ethics is being drawn up
Residents of Latvia’s cities can apply for EU fund support to replace old and inefficient heating equipment
A warning about the multiplication of leaf-eating pests in birch stands
“Latvijas valsts meži” brings the state 203 million euros in dividends
The 25 largest real estate transactions in April
The 2022 business results of “LVM Zemes dzīles”
The Deforestation Regulation (EUDR*) has been approved in the EU Council
“Latvijas valsts meži” has announced a tender for timber transport services
Last year companies paid 9.8 billion euros in taxes into the state budget
“EkVidO2”, or “Ecology. Environment. Air”: the new name and brand of “Rīgas meži” environmental education
The first farm in Latvia receives a certificate giving sustainable farmers better financing terms
“Rīgas meži” begins an auction of red deer hunting rights
On the Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia
Investing €500,000 in modernising equipment, “Stiga RM” will quadruple exports to Canada
The interim supervisory board of “Latvijas valsts meži” expresses no confidence in three board members. Interim board members have been elected
The INVL fund buys 1,270 ha of forest and land in Latvia
How to detect the presence of a bear in the forest: guidelines for hunters and forest workers
Near Ulbroka the fight against hogweed is continuing successfully
The forest fire danger period begins on 1 May
The EU adopts “the most serious climate protection legislation of all time”
The forest comes to Jelgava. A photo review
Applications open for the compensation payment for “Natura 2000” forest areas
Representatives of Latvia’s forest sector learn about Austrian experience
Working together, “Rīgas meži” and the Jūrmala police caught a particularly harmful forest vandal at night: a cable digger and thief
The European Union Parliament bans products linked to deforestation
The EU Parliament adopts the “holy trinity” of climate legislation
Two new Cabinet regulations: “Regulations on protected avenues” and “Regulations on protected dendrological plantings”
The Baloži narrow-gauge railway work bee on 22 April
New rules for beekeepers on receiving state and European Union support
The “Vimba festival” will be held in Bauska for the fifth time
“Stiga RM” buys 505 ha of Latvian forest from Scandinavian owners
The vote on the EU Deforestation Regulation will be in April. What should we expect?
FSC halts forest certification in Russia
A study has begun of 70 previously identified obstacles to fish migration in rivers
Current issues in the wood industry: price rises and falls, and the fight against the bark beetle
The state of emergency in forestry is a literal challenge
Aquaculture farms will receive support for complying with higher water environment requirements
At Easter...
The State Chancellery announces a competition for the post of VMD director general
Eurozone inflation is falling rapidly, but core inflation reaches a new record high of 5.7%.
The forest comes to Jelgava
The EP agrees to increase CO2 absorption and raises the EU’s 2030 climate targets
“Rīgas meži” is closely monitoring the spread of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle and carrying out control measures
New rules for hunting wild boar
Professor Māris Laiviņš is honoured for a lifetime devoted to forest research
From 1 April to 30 June a state of emergency has been declared in 32 Latvian municipalities to control the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, which is very dangerous to spruce stands
How the EU is trying to curb the use of false green claims (green labelling)
One meter for the home, another for the electric car: how could the EU’s new energy system save consumers money?
The lists of Latvian residents deported in 1941 and 1949 can be viewed on a digital map
“Rīgas meži” invites applications for a consultant to attract an investor for the sawmill “Norupe” and organise the sale process
The UN sustainable development goals in Latvia: untapped opportunities to progress
The Polish oak “Fabrikants” has been voted “European Tree of the Year 2023”. The Sēja oak came 12th
The ministers’ debate “100 days in government: what is planned in climate, nature and environmental policy”
“Latvijas valsts meži” begins selling energy wood chips
The EP agrees to increase CO₂ absorption and raises the EU’s 2030 climate targets
Is a third wave of emigration brewing?
Foreign embassies will also take part in the Great Work Bee
The European Parliament wants to find new sources of EU revenue
The supervisory board of “Latvijas valsts meži” calls on the board to complete its review as quickly as possible and correct the shortcomings in the long-term logging contracts
The procedure for filling in the register of hunted animals has been changed
“Rīgas meži” begins the spring work bees for cleaning and making nest boxes
Bauska invites people to the Vimba festival for the fifth time
The story of the carbon store in the forest begins with the roots
Cheaper fossil fuel will not delay the transition to renewables
The “Latvijas valsts meži” Silviculture Excellence Awards have been presented
European Tree of the Year 2023. Let us support the Sēja oak!
It is strictly forbidden to be near the work of felling dangerous poplars in “Mežaparks”
The management of JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” meets OECD representatives
The peat sector must do more to promote GHG emission reduction and CO2 sequestration
“Latvijas Finieris” will provide aid worth 50,000 euros to Turkey
A minister cannot work in isolation from the sector
Electricity will be produced and greenhouses built in Kaigu bog
Animal rights defenders are trying to have hunting quotas reduced
A state of emergency is being prepared to fight bark beetles in spruce stands
The forest sector in Latvia: high potential, and a need to adapt to the times
This year the reed sculpture festival will be held in Ķemeri National Park
What should be done with worn tyres?
Biofuel prices in Latvia have fallen by almost 40%
“Rīgas meži” invites proposals for a procurement to attract an investor for the sale of the sawmill “Norupe”
Wolves are coming from eastern Latvia, and attacks are ever more frequent and more savage
World Wetlands Day begins a month of wetland preservation and restoration in Latvia
Timber prices can still only be forecast for the short term
In the first half of this year “Laflora” will begin building a wind farm
The Minister of Foreign Affairs’ annual report on work done and planned in the country’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 object to a ban on using firewood and wood chips for heating
Data on foreign investment in municipalities in 2022 has been compiled
A seminar will present the small grants competition for controlling invasive species
Felling volumes in December
The 2023 timetable for hunters’ and hunt leaders’ examinations has been published
A policy of financial discipline and austerity is incompatible with climate targets
The marsh fern has been chosen as plant of the year 2023
European projects frighten land managers
On the zemeunvalsts.lv library
Tērvete has burst its banks
How a forest is born: a look inside the LVM Strenči tree nursery
Farmers are worried about Riga city council’s food and catering procurement
At Christmas and at the end of the year... and in 2023...
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” and “Rīgas meži” begin exchanging experience in habitat management
The “dam” on energy wood prices has begun to move
Woodworking companies: the main driving force of Latvia’s economy in 2021-2022
Seven EU proposals would leave little room for national forest policy: the lobbying aims to prevent excess
The Forest Industry Federation has a new executive director
LBTU invites participation in a conference on innovation in the bioeconomy
On the donation of mineral fertiliser to the World Food Programme
Heating companies will not manage to meet the requirements by January
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” has been included in the European corporate governance family
Whose victory and whose 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”
The rocking horse turns 50
There will be fierce competition for land
The fastest growing companies in Latvia. TOP 100 in 2021
The European Parliament demands a procedure for reviewing the protection status of large predators
The nine-month results of “Latvijas valsts meži” reflect the company’s growth and future challenges
The Sēja veteran oak has become European Tree of the Year in Latvia 2022
“Latvijas valsts meži” restores grey dunes
The State Land Service is preparing to raise its service prices substantially
Forest modelling: the search for the best scenarios
Tree felling has begun in Zaļais bog to restore the water level
Really, why?!!!...
May Latvia live as long as the sun!
Market Access Day 2022 will be held in Latvia
“Latvijas valsts meži” categorically rejects the accusations 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 wood in construction will be fragmentary
Should the question of using peat during the energy crisis be raised again?
The war in Ukraine has affected the international timber and roundwood market
In objecting to raising the minimum wage, Latvia’s business organisations have found themselves in a foolish position
Estonia will revoke firearms carrying permits for citizens of Russia and other third countries
“The lost Jelgava”
The vote on the minimum wage demonstrates the arrogance of the outgoing parliament
The Competition Council finds no prohibited agreements in the fuel wood chip market
The 7th International Conference “The sustainability of land use sectors under the requirements of European environmental policy and geopolitical reality”
The board nomination process at “Latvijas valsts meži” complies with the requirements of the law
Fewer people, more debt
Because of a shortage of staff, the work of some less busy VUGD stations will be temporarily suspended
The supervisory board of “Latvijas valsts meži” approves a medium-term strategy: the value of the state forest will continue to grow
Europe may make the use of wood in energy impossible
The Forestry Faculty reunion
Are importers ready for the EU Deforestation Regulation?
The vote for European Tree of the Year in Latvia. 2022
“Rīgas Meži” begins implementing a more sustainable solution for managing biodegradable waste that is also better value for Riga’s people
A peat extraction company in Vecumnieki parish plans to increase the volume of processed production
Fleeing Russia and its journalists in Latvia
Scientists, artificial intelligence and a “drone in the apples”, or daily life at the Dobele Institute of Horticulture
The highest awards of “Latvijas Finieris”, the “Silver birch leaves”, have been presented
The main trends in the housing market in September
The situation in Europe’s wood industry. Early October 2022
In which sectors are there most new companies this year?
On 1 October, honouring the herald of autumn, the apple, in Dobele
The LVMI “Silava” “Forest science afternoon”
The European Agriculture and Fisheries Council, September 2022
Using wood in energy: is the criticism justified?
A dramatic increase in eight-toothed spruce bark beetles in Vidzeme, slightly less in Kurzeme
The climate sector start-up “Arbonics” begins work in Latvia
The European Union wants powers to take control of supply chains in crises
What to do if an attack by a large predator on livestock is discovered?
For food producers, a year of survival
People follow the economy. Latvia’s government clings diligently to the coin, not to the person
The opening of a memorial site of the national partisans’ war in the Kabile forests
The forest fire danger period has ended, and there have been fewer forest fires this year than last
The EU energy ministers’ meeting has ended without a decision
Europe: firewood prices are rising sharply and fuel wood is scarce
The state forests cannot meet their roundwood delivery obligations (with an explanation from LVM)
On 15 September a memorial site of the national partisans’ war will be opened in Kabile parish
EU ministers will discuss setting a gas price cap. Reports appear again that Russia’s pipeline to Germany will stay closed
Two new books on the sector’s issues
The opening event of the Forestry Faculty (MF) Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory
The Forestry Faculty Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory will be opened
In the first half-year the turnover of “Rīgas Meži” exceeded €10.9 million. Production and maintenance costs have risen
The scope for improving the VMD and the future of forest supervision will be discussed at a conference organised by the trade unions
This year the Ministry of Agriculture is investing 22 million in developing agricultural education institutions
Continued
The photo competition “The bear: our neighbour”
New directions of activity for “Latvijas valsts meži”: developing subsoil resources and researching wood fibre extraction
The “Best buildings in Latvia 2021” have been honoured
On the Annual Award in hunting
At times it was impossible to tell whether the government’s decisions were restricting C19 or promoting it
Wood chips are in short supply in many sectors
State support will be available to energy-intensive manufacturing companies to compensate for the rise in energy costs
Exaggerated “green” requirements
An invitation to take part in the public consultation on the draft nature protection plan for Gauja National Park
In agriculture this year could turn out well overall
The opening of the finished goods warehouse at the “Latvijas Finieris” plant “Furniers”. The seminar “Timber construction in Latvia”
The Latvian National Peat Association is re-establishing the national committee in the International Peatland Society
The “Honey Festival” at Ogre technical school
Aina Stašāne leaves the post of director general of the State Forest Service
The future Cewood plant will help triple production capacity
No work means no people!
Guntis Gūtmanis has been elected chairman of the board of the Council for Cooperation of Agricultural Organisations (LOSP)
Until 4 September we are looking for a tree with a story
A forum of Latvian professionals working in international organisations will be held in Riga
The results of some competitions for management posts at state-owned companies raise questions about compliance with good governance principles
The waterfowl hunting season begins on Saturday
Forest inventory data will be available to everyone online
A joint statement by the foreign ministers of Latvia and Australia
In a month “Latvijas valsts meži” will begin delivering energy wood chips
The hermit beetle in Latvia
The national joint venture “Latvijas vēja parki” plans to produce green energy with a total capacity of at least 800 MW
The hunters’ festival “Minhauzens 2022”
Can Russia split Europe?
Companies are the country’s circulation!
Estonia will discuss with Latvia and Lithuania a possible move to the European standard railway gauge
Latvia’s wood chips are being bought up by the Swedes and the pellets by the Italians, and prices keep rising. Is this the right moment to ban the use of peat in energy?
An NBD expert group has drawn up recommendations and criteria for studying dendrological and other natural values and assessing their uniqueness in specially protected nature areas
In the second half of September LLU will auction Lielauce palace
New protected areas: will this be a hidden nationalisation of the forest?
A new nature protection plan for Gauja National Park is being drawn up; objections have also been received
The board of JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” has been approved
In refusing to submit to Russia’s gas blackmail, people’s safety comes before the comfort of mice
How will we heat our homes in the near future?
Hunters take part in comprehensive national defence training
“Latvijas Finieris” begins its largest investment project of recent years in Latgale
In securing Ukraine’s grain exports, Ukraine’s interests and security considerations must be taken into account
The EU is worried about low yields and rapidly rising prices
The economy moves from slowing growth to sharp braking
Closing the energy peat sector from 2030 is a national mistake
Local landowners who extract peat, unlike VARAM and the foreign-capital lessees of peat deposits, object to closing the energy peat sector
The Competition Council is called on to supervise the wood fuel market
The wolf hunting season begins, with 280 predators permitted to be hunted
Solutions for protecting nature areas from being driven over are discussed
Residents hope for a public consultation on creating the Zalve military training ground
A new military base is planned in Aizkraukle and Jēkabpils municipalities
A BDO study on European countries’ practice in reducing the effect of inflation
The role of wood in energy has changed
Because of an earlier error, the public consultation on the use of lead ammunition will continue
To preserve biological diversity, “Latvijas valsts meži” is expanding the areas under nature protection
“Sadales tīkls” will not be able to take all the electricity produced by solar panels into the system
Visitor reception times at the State Forest Service have changed
EC: Protecting biological diversity: nature restoration targets under the EU Biodiversity Strategy (the Nature Restoration Law)
The number of wolf attacks has grown, and people are urged to report them more actively
The State Forest Service is centralising certain functions
The frenzy keeps demand for pellets high
On the draft nature restoration law prepared by the EC
Rising raw material and energy prices are driving rapid price increases in agriculture too
For 9.6 million euros ZAAO will build a biodegradable waste processing plant
Amendments to Cabinet of Ministers regulations No. 308 of 2 May 2012 “Regulations on forest regeneration, afforestation and plantation forests”
Latvia’s farmers and food producers will receive support of 20 million euros to reduce the negative impact of Russia’s war
At the summer solstice
The Mālpils Strawberry Festival ’22
The moment before the European Nature Restoration Law is adopted
The Riga city council Housing and Environment Committee will decide on ending the participation of “Rīgas Meži” in the roundwood processing business
The eight-toothed spruce bark beetle has been seen most in Sēlija and Vidzeme
World Wind Day is marked for the first time in Jelgava municipality
“Latvijas valsts meži” will increase its production volumes of energy wood
EFI begins a new study “Preserving and improving forest biological diversity in Europe”
To dampen inflation and secure prosperity, consumption tax rates are being reduced
In some places residents’ interest in collecting felling residues in the state forests has grown fivefold
The future of renewable bioenergy
High demand for pellets has caused a shortage of them
The Ministry of Agriculture instructs “Latvijas valsts meži” to provide additional wood chips for the next heating season
The capital’s first orienteering area has been created in Mežaparks, managed by “Rīgas Meži”
Studies in the sustainable agriculture and forestry programmes continue
Latvia is belatedly introducing an ill-considered and expensive biowaste management system
Hunters have a chance to take part in strengthening national defence capability
On the fifth column in Latvia
The brown-tail moth has multiplied in Zemgale
On the 2021 annual report of “Latvijas valsts meži”
The 2021/2022 ungulate hunting season has ended
#SignForHunting Hunting must continue!
Zelta čiekurs 2021
A tour of abandoned houses in Ērģeme and Kārķi parishes
A memorandum on coordinating action to promote the country’s economic growth
Roberts Matisons, leading researcher at LVMI “Silava”, has been elected editor-in-chief of the forest science journal “Baltic Forestry”
The forests are being attacked by the eight-toothed bark beetle again
The LLU council begins work under the leadership of Laimdota Straujuma, former head of Latvia’s government
From Sunday Russian electricity no longer reaches the European market
Burning peat could increase energy security in Latvia
More than 18 hectares of forest have burned in Valmiera municipality
From 1 September LLU will be the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
LLU amends its constitution and sets several specialisation directions
The company “Laflora Energy” has been founded to build the “Laflora” wind farm
The efforts of “green activists” are not aimed at protecting nature but at destroying the economy
A joint study by the three Baltic states on public attitudes to large predators
The risk of eight-toothed spruce bark beetles multiplying is increasing. What a forest owner should and should not do
Statistics on forestry and game animals are available on the Official Statistics Portal
In Kaigu peat bog “Laflora” is expanding its pine plantations and organising a knowledge transfer seminar for foresters
Get out of Latvia!
Guidelines for indexing construction costs have been drawn up
A wood sculpture carving competition will be held at the Gauja Raftsmen’s Festival
Tax payments in 2021. Which sectors paid the most?
Widespread fires are burning in Siberia, while Russia’s firefighting forces are in Ukraine
Ukraine restricts exports of buckwheat, rye and oats
The opening of the “Betulin Lab” betulin extraction pilot plant of “Latvijas Finieris”
“Latvijas valsts meži” invites production companies to cooperate
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
Relations across countries. That is the feeling too, that something has already happened and something is inevitably approaching...
We expect politicians at least not to fuel inflation
The Ministry of Agriculture agrees with producers and retailers on three necessary steps to slow the rapid rise in food prices
Europe is looking for cowslips
Land prices are experiencing an upheaval
Will Africa be heard? What decision makers in Europe should know about hunting, conservation and survival
The forest comes to Jelgava
“Latvijas valsts meži” invites production companies to cooperate
Europe’s pellet markets currently have great potential
The EU is considering reaching a 45% share of renewable energy by 2030
The first LLU council has been formed
Europe’s forest owners call on European Union leaders to transform the Green Deal to build a sustainable, secure and prosperous Europe
The discussion “People and the forest. What we chose in the past, what we choose today”
On the need to act immediately in the interests of the Latvian state, society and economy
The possibility of temporarily giving up certain environmental requirements and the bio-blend in fuel should be considered
War is not a few minutes of TV footage or videos on social media
News from hunters’ organisations
Five companies have shown interest in providing rail transport in Latvia
The EC approves more than 114 million of investment for buying new electric trains in Riga and its surroundings
Fish migration is hindered by thousands of obstacles
At present there is a war crisis, not an economic crisis
Design and idea competitions will be announced for four monuments and memorial sites in Riga
Amendments to the Hunting Regulations
A tender has been announced for buying nine battery electric trains
The “Vimba festival” returns to Bauska
At Easter...
The Eurasian lynx is added to the list of specially protected species
This year Latvia allows fallow land to be used for food production
March saw the fastest rise in consumer prices since 1996
The realisation of industrial solar energy parks begins to be offered in Latvia
The truth is not grey! Why do Kažoka, Evelone and others like them act this way?
By autumn Estonia will be independent of Russian natural gas
Latvia joins the US-founded programme for promoting nuclear safety and clean energy development
The world on the eve of deglobalisation
A biological agent destroys the Zika virus, coronaviruses and enteroviruses
Anodox Energy Systems plans to build Europe’s first LFP-type electric car battery plant in Latvia
European Investment Bank support for Ukraine
There have already been 28 forest fires this year
An alternative: wood gasification. Shall we use it?
The EU wants to end fast fashion and the “use and throw away” culture
Registration of participants has begun for the Latvijas valsts meži MTB marathon
Better our own wind turbines than the enemy in the yard
More than €30 million will be invested in developing sustainable forestry in Latvia
Importing timber and wood products, including furniture and paper, from Russia and Belarus means breaking the law
Brown bears are cautious and do not attack people without reason
After this nightmare has ended...
The guardian of the Białowieża Forest* has been voted European Tree of the Year 2022. The Aģe veteran oak came 9th
The State Forest Service is introducing changes gradually
A theory of war: why Putin chose a war of destruction
21 March: the International Day of Forests
The questions not yet asked
The awards for sustainable investment 2022
On the understanding of words in the so-called Russian and Russian-language information space
Latvian products exist and will continue to exist!
In Žīguri a bear attacks and injures a person
The Zemgale regional customer centre of JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” takes first place in the Timber Building category
Latvia’s food producers are fully able to meet Latvian residents’ demand for food products
Because of sanctions the woodworking sector will lose cheap raw materials from Russia and Belarus
The new reality is still shrouded in fog
BillerudKorsnäs and Viken Skog will explore the possibility of joining forces in pulp production
An ill-considered approach to the green deal could result in an incredible food price thriller
The board of “Rīgas meži” begins work
Ukraine: a timeline
A letter from a representative of Ukraine’s forest sector
Environmental requirements must be integrated into the production of any product
A bear has woken in Vidzeme
The Latvian Construction Award of the Year 2021
From Munich to Moscow
For the first time Latvia marks the remembrance day of the armed resistance of the national partisans
The war in Ukraine: Latvijas Finieris condemns the aggression of Russia and Belarus
The Saeima votes unanimously to allow Latvian citizens to serve in Ukraine
The vote for European Tree of the Year closes at midnight
An appeal to hunters to donate communication devices to Ukraine’s territorial defence units
“Latvijas valsts meži” closed 2021 with outstanding results
The Ministry of Economics calls...
“Rīgas Meži” will carry out sanitary felling in the Ogre Blue Hills
Russia’s military could target satellites
The Aģe veteran oak takes part in the vote for the European Tree of the Year title
Škoda promises to deliver the new electric train sets by the end of 2023
Forest specialists sound the alarm: this year the bark beetle could seriously endanger spruce stands
A significant step has been taken towards strengthening energy independence and reaching the NEKP 2030 goals
“Silava” begins research into greenhouse gas emissions from the surface of tree trunks in deciduous stands
Last-minute calls to postpone the EU deforestation law
US banks strongly object to climate stress tests
The European green bond standard
Universal sustainability (ESG) standards are needed
A modern video surveillance system has been installed at “Rīgas Meži”
An invitation to take part in the project competition of the Central Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027
The criticism of the choice of methods for setting the zero emissions standard should be rejected
An LTRK study: communication between the public and private sectors is insufficient and fragmented
Guarding biodiversity. EU action prevents the introduction of invasive alien species harmful to Europe’s nature
“Rīgas Meži” profit reached 2.5 million euros in 2021. The company is working on its strategic development
Once more on the green deal and taxonomy
Hunting in the city. What does that mean for hunters and for the rest of society?
The winners of the forest sector annual award “Zelta čiekurs 2021” have been decided
The Ministry of Agriculture is rated highest for the availability and convenience of digital services
A new app “Mednis” for collecting data on forest animal populations
European Tree of the Year 2022. Voting will continue until midnight on 28 February
The council of “Latvijas valsts meži” has approved the 2022 budget
After the ruling of the EU Court, the Senate will continue hearing two cases on compensation payments
The state plans to subsidise residents’ purchase of “green” energy production equipment
The Ministry of Agriculture announces a competition for five posts on the LLU council
Three candidates for designing the Rail Baltica regional stations in Latvia
The wolf hunting season has ended
The European green deal: where is the business in it for us?
The storms of recent days have also raged in Rīga’s forests and parks
Wood in electric car batteries. Six very topical innovations from the Finnish bioeconomy sector
The greatest storm damage is in Zemgale
“Latvijas valsts meži” plans to end the year with a turnover of €404.8 million
The Latvian Academy of Sciences Young Scientist Award 2022 goes to Valters Samariks
The Latvian Academy of Sciences Arvīds Kalniņš named award 2022 goes to Ziedonis Sarmulis
The Latvian Academy of Sciences Kaspars Bušs named award 2022 goes to Jurģis Jansons
Roberts Zīle has been elected vice-president of the European Parliament
The non-financial goals of “Rīgas Meži” have been approved
What to do if pests have appeared on your property?
Foresters call for a considerable reduction in the number of elk and deer in Latvia’s forests
The three-year scientific study of acute oak dieback has concluded
Scientists are able to model the future of the forest
The “Science for Latvia 2022” personality: Āris Jansons, associate professor of the Forest Faculty
Bogs, peat, peatland management and myths
What kind of packaging will the deposit system accept?
Changes at the VMD are needed for the service to become a modern, up-to-date public administration institution
An application for the issue of a general administrative act on the number of lynx to be hunted in the 2021/2022 hunting season
Because of the planned reforms, State Forest Service staff are sounding the alarm
2021 was a successful year for Latvian industry
In 2022 the Ministry of Agriculture will invest 21 million euros in education
The European ox-eye daisy: plant of the year 2022
I am an optimist about the future of Latvia’s forests
The weasel: animal of the year 2022
Corporate sustainability: how far along are we in Latvia at present, and why companies think about it
Shall we produce, or shall we stay on our feet? The forest sector has suffered more from decision-makers than from the virus
The swift: bird of the year 2022
“The state forests will not change course,” a conversation with Edmunds Beļskis, the new chair of the LVM council
Licensed angling will no longer be organised at Lake Zebrus
We must work out our own position and defend it at every level
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” will from now on be led by Arnis Melnis
The bridge over the Gauja in Strenči is being rebuilt
Malnava College continues on its development path and will join the LLU from the new year
A change of course by US tankers has lowered the price of gas in Europe
The USA is increasing its exports of liquefied gas to Europe to ease the crisis
Hunting lynx will not be permitted this hunting season
In the labyrinths of procurement competitions
Three important events in the forest and agriculture sectors
At Christmas and in the New Year
On the objective need to review the level of state fees in the field of hunting
The draft hunting regulations were not agreed with hunters!
The government confirms Raivis Kronbergs as state secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture
Roberts Strīpnieks will continue the LATRAPS story
Roberts Strīpnieks, long-serving head of “Latvijas valsts meži”, has decided to take a new path in his professional career
In Latvia the price rise is one of the steepest of the past 20 years
VARAM has chosen new deputy state secretaries
Protected tree avenues along the roadsides will be tended
The Ministry of Agriculture: Latvia’s state forests will not be privatised
Representatives of Saulkrasti municipality and LVM agree on further cooperation
Farmers’ protests in France
Fragile democracy
The profit figures of “Rīgas Meži” are growing
The survey of parties involved in drawing up nature conservation plans has concluded
The renovated Forest Faculty will be opened
The government must keep forest policy in Latvia under its own charge
Farmers see the solution to transport emissions in logistics
During the pandemic the number of people on high salaries has grown considerably
The Ministry of Agriculture’s forest sector conference on 9 December
EU member states do not agree with the plan to ban hunting and angling in 10% of protected areas
Corona has boosted online trade in precious metals
In Latvian industry prices are rising faster than production volumes
How many times must one shout “Glory to the green deal!” from the top of a tower for electricity to become cheaper?*
The 21st century and slavery. Still
60 million reasons to continue using peat after 2030 as well
A memorial sign to forest rangers is unveiled
The “Latvijas valsts meži” scholarship in art
Where shall we go, where shall we head?
The State Forest Service will decide on further action to ensure a favourable conservation status for the lynx population
Wages in many sectors will keep rising. Inequality will grow
Conflicts sometimes considered inevitable are in fact not so
Strong counterforces to strong growth
The roe deer hunting season is extended to 5 December, and red deer hinds may be hunted in driven hunts with a calf hunting permit
The SEB group will measure the environmental impact of its investment and loan portfolio, promoting the transition to sustainability
A large site of a moss rare in Europe has been found in Kurzeme
Forest inventory data are now conveniently available to private individuals free of charge
A remote fire detection and monitoring system
The renovated Forest Faculty building
Every cubic metre that comes from the forest produces both wages and taxes
Important. About property
The green deal: from obsession to a pragmatic approach
It will take part in the European Tree of the Year competition with the story of the Aģe veteran oak
To reduce deforestation, the EU plans to ban imports of coffee and beef
The volume of car tyres dumped in the forest has grown
The 6th international conference “Sustainable management of natural resources: a precondition for successful socio-economic development in the period of implementing the European Union’s new environmental policy”
The European Commission has proposed a new regulation to curb the deforestation and forest degradation caused by EU citizens’ demand*
The new tower reveals where the “Laflora” wind farm will be built
New European Commission proposals for halting deforestation, for innovative and sustainable waste management and for improving soil health
On Latvia’s birthday
Guidelines have been prepared for including species in Latvia’s list of invasive species
The LVM mission: the economy, the environment and the social factor
A firm line cannot always be drawn
The exhibition “An oar, Moses and a radio. Wood in the history of Latvia”
On organising hunts after 14 November 2021
Experts advise preparing for an expensive winter
A book has been published about the national partisans’ “Independence Unit” of North Latgale
On Lāčplēsis Day
The Council of Europe confirms the 2020 climate finance figure*
At the base of the green deal an idea of absolute capitalism is built in. It is not about fraternity and equality, but about international competition
A Latvian start-up makes a successful entry into a new horticulture niche
A fall in prices is visible on the timber market
An open letter to the FSC International Board
Construction of a nature tourism centre begins in Ķemeri. The cost is €15.63 million
On Daugavpils University’s 100th birthday
Landowners demand a “major overhaul” of the system for determining natural values
COP26 promises to end deforestation* by 2030. Is that a significant agreement, or a repetition of older mistakes?
Europe’s “environmentally friendly nations” are not always so. How come?
The green deal: “scrapped ships” or modern production plants?
Without corruption the land will be greener
The USA forecasts a gloomy outcome for the Green Deal in agriculture
Ban banning!
The truth in a hybrid state
A deal to buy land and buildings in Dagda worth more than €1 million
Rail traffic will be restored as far as Indra
Why does the forest sector in northern Europe watch the making of the taxonomy and the proposed conditions with concern?
Does the narrow-gauge railway working bee also need a Covid certificate? Reflections at the close of the 2021 season
The Aģe veteran oak: European Tree of the Year in Latvia 2021
A wind power station park will be built in Jelgava municipality
New Cabinet regulations have been drawn up for preserving the natural values of the “Garkalne forests” nature reserve
On Latvia’s wolf and lynx population over the past 20 years
The “Silava people”
In its second reading parliament supports the bill on local government referendums
“Dobeles dzirnavnieks” intends to buy the owner of “Rīgas dzirnavnieks”, the Lithuanian “Baltic Mill”
How long will politicians spit in the face of science? The sham of the “green deal”
A search for the Baltic region’s most successful achievements in sustainability and green innovation
Latvenergo plans to build wind farms in Latvia’s regions and at sea
Climate change and the forest
Could Latvia’s land and forests be used to offset another country’s negative ecological footprint?
Is Europe’s ambitious course supported in all member states?
From now on the hunter’s examination can be taken and the hunter’s season card bought electronically
The campaign “The most absurd obstacle to competition, 2021”
For drivers’ attention: in autumn forest animals are more often found close to the road
Entrepreneurs have many uncertainties about the move towards the Green Deal
The first students have been admitted to the sustainable agriculture and forestry study programmes
A new bird species has been observed in Latvia: the Siberian stonechat
An LVM environmental expert has managed to find a beetle species rarely encountered in Latvia
The European Commission Forests and Nature working group’s project “Primary and old forests”
Better fishing opportunities are secured for several fish species in the Baltic Sea
The declaration on the EU Forest Strategy 2030 signed by European forest owners in Vienna
The initiative “Correction of errors”
“Google” and “YouTube” will no longer allow money to be made from content denying climate change
Seven more new hillforts have been discovered in Latvia: five in Kurzeme, two in Latgale!
Europe’s energy crisis is gradually becoming global, warns “Forbes”
As “Stiga RM” employees gained broader knowledge about Covid-19, vaccination coverage at the company grew
The lynx will move to a better appendix
The European Court of Auditors: European Union funding for biodiversity and climate change in EU forests
Land users will join forces to defend their common interests
Why does the forest sector in northern Europe watch the making of the taxonomy and the proposed conditions with concern?
Uldis Biķis: money from the funds lets us get ahead of competitors faster
Latvia’s procurements: entry for foreigners only
Between the need to earn and the need to protect
Latvia continues the reform of state capital companies
What is kept quiet about the “unexpectedly steep” rise in gas and electricity prices
Will farmers be replaced by artificial intelligence that makes farming more sustainable?
An informative report on the importance of forests in Latvia
Additional investment for local governments in developing the waste management system and Natura 2000 areas
In agriculture: research and environmentally considerate management
A Latvian company is installing one of the largest wind farms in Norway
Europe’s conditions are clear, though their consequences raise concerns
In Rīga’s forests there are plans to reduce the volume of logging and improve environmental education
A stretch of road is surfaced with asphalt concrete made using worn car tyres
Katrīna Zariņa is re-elected to the LTRK Board
A test of greening the loan portfolio
Needles can generate billions of euros
The fishing restrictions in the Baltic Sea proposed by the EC for 2022 are stricter than scientists recommend
VARAM begins consultations on merging state cities with the municipalities adjoining them
Taking forests out of economic circulation frightens the sector and people
Will we again have to do without fresh vegetables in winter?
Attracting 500 investors from more than 60 countries, Latvians will create a new forest fund
Wolves attack domestic animals
The rise in raw material prices in the timber industry does not cover absolutely all wood products
A study carried out in Latvia: how the age of forest stands affects climate change
Toms Auškāps has been elected chair of the council of “Rīgas meži”
Three Kārlis Ulmanis scholarship holders are honoured at “Pikšas”
A vote. European Tree of the Year in Latvia
An information event about the planned tending of the Jugla forest
The State Audit Office was concerned about the management of public waters in local governments. Praise for Carnikava
Students are invited to apply for the “Latvijas valsts meži” forest scholarship
On amendments to the “Regulations on the state fee for forestry and hunting activities”
Uncertainty about the epidemiological situation in autumn is growing
An open letter to those who are concerned about the future of forestry and biological diversity
The price of a forest: high or low?
We invite teachers to get to know the new teaching aid “The forest discovery backpack” out in nature
Allotment users in Rīga need safety, order and clear rules
A letter from former and still current employees of “Rīgas Meži”*
A Logging Laboratory has been set up at the Forest Faculty
On sustainable rainwater management solutions
The ZAZA Timber brand has been created
From 2025 intensive road works must be reckoned with around Rīga
A new section of the Tallinn highway could be built from Vangaži to Skulte
The council of “Rīgas Meži” has been elected
Saving the world or protecting a market?
The half-year profit of “Latvijas valsts meži” is 61.7 million euros
The fight against hogweed begins in the Teiči nature reserve
The views of private forest and grassland owners are starting to be gathered
In the first half of the year imports of forest products grew by 41.4%
On 14 and 15 August the State Police and the State Forest Service are planning extensive raids
“Rīgas Meži”. The first half-year
In Otaņķi a jackal is shot while a farm is being guarded
“Latvijas valsts meži” begins implementing the acceleration programme “SilvaTech”
The Burgundy truffle has been found in Latvia for the first time
Support for designing a combined road and rail bridge over the Daugava
One should not expect a shower of gold to rain down on local governments
Leyen in an interview with “Delfi”: we take the importance of Latvia’s forest sector into account
Such a volume in one place had never been seen before!
In Vandzene the restored Pēteris Čevers national partisans’ bunker of “Latvijas valsts meži” will be opened
The European Commission must rework the draft EU Forest Strategy from the ground up!
Because of European regulations the peat sector is once again as if on a knife edge
To compensate fairly for the losses caused by micro-reserves
The economy has recovered earlier than forecast
Without listening to forest sector professionals, the document proposed by the European Commission is based on justifications of doubtful reliability
We invite applications for the posts of council members of JSC “Latvijas valsts meži”
The item on Radio “EHR” was not an accident, but a long-standing and systematic problem!
Farmers point to a problem with used packaging
Since autumn 30 sheep have been torn apart. The hunters manage to catch the wolf
In Vārve parish the first outbreak of African swine fever in domestic pigs this year
In the second quarter of the year rapid growth is visible in Latvia’s economy
11 nominees are competing for the Latvian Architecture Award of the Year
47 fires have been put out in “Rīgas Meži” this summer
A new mineral extraction site, “Lapsukalns”
The idea of merging five state cities with municipalities will be assessed
Development is to be sought in the bioeconomy
Funding of 6.05 million euros will be available for restoring forest stands
Hunters are obliged to provide information on wolves that have been shot
Valdis Dombrovskis calls on Latvia to “work on changing the economic model”
The financing of the European Guarantee Fund has already considerably exceeded half of what was planned for the year
Hogweed is still spreading. What does that mean?
A study: how to protect the old forests in Europe
Applications for participation in the Consultative Council of the Latvian Environmental Protection Fund
The European Union’s ambitious goal in organic farming
A “Bior” study: there are most ticks in mixed forests and on animal trails
Malnava College will be brought into the LLU. What will change?
Funding for reaching the goals of the European Green Deal is confirmed
Producers foresee a further growth in exports
Exports of forest products have grown by 24.1%
“Pata Saldus” plans a turnover of around 56 million euros this year
Most of the Recovery Fund support instruments under the Ministry of Economics will be available at the beginning of 2022
Could protected nature areas be foci of African swine fever infection?
Drones are used ever more widely in forest management
The beginning of the Forest Faculty’s Interdisciplinary Scientific Laboratory building. Photos
A capsule with a message for future generations is laid in the foundations of the Forest Faculty’s Interdisciplinary Scientific Laboratory building
17 new investment projects have been attracted*, with total investment of €313 million
The wolf hunting season begins
A capsule with a message for future generations will be laid in the foundations of the Forest Faculty’s Interdisciplinary Scientific Laboratory building
This year the potato harvest will have to be shared with Colorado beetles
On road building in a nature reserve
The 100 largest taxpayers in 2020
When will bears wander into a Rīga courtyard?
A support programme for two years
On wolf attacks and the lack of state support
Malnava College will ensure the continuity of agricultural education programmes
On more bee-friendly management in Latvia’s countryside
An extensive site of rare plants on the border
The support conditions for the transition period
Seven objects made of wood
In Latvia there are plans to build more than 1,000 kilometres of high-speed roads
Society’s attitude to and understanding of nature conservation in Latvia will be established
The poor condition and network of forest roads hinders the extinguishing of forest fires
How competitive is Latvia in the Baltic region
The VMD continues to gather information on the distribution of large predators
Farmers have rallied against injustice
Reducing land registry fees will boost the competitiveness of the property market and the building of new homes in Latvia
In Europe there is an unquestionable link between hunting and nature conservation
There must be a dialogue!
The election of the director of LVMI “Silava” has taken place
Agricultural associations will submit a demand to the VARAM minister for building a dialogue
The FACE Biodiversity Manifesto
The Council of Europe approves the climate law
The local governments’ goal of achieving the municipality’s independence has not been reached
On luring forest animals. To feed in order to shoot?
In the Baltic Sea reef mapping expeditions healthy mussel beds are found
The Sabile art, culture and tourism centre has been ceremonially opened
Answers about the restoration of ecosystems
The international forest sector events planned for 2021
Both small and young farmers will be able to apply for support
European Tree of the Year in Latvia
At the solstice and at Midsummer
Kristaps Makovskis defends his doctoral thesis
Attention must be paid to the oaks! Acute oak dieback disease
On preparing and issuing mobilisation requests
The age of forest stands affects climate change
Are “friends” friends?
A sock producer has installed the largest solar panel park in Zemgale
More forestry cargo in the port of Rīga
On reducing the damage caused by game animals. Conclusions
Solutions for reaching Latvia’s climate goals must be sought in cooperation with the sectors
Does false information in large doses improve international ratings of freedom of speech?
Latvia risks not reaching its climate-neutral economy goals
Tālis Gaitnieks has been awarded the Eižens Ostvalds named prize
Timber prices in the USA are falling
A project like a large ship with tickets worth 20 million euros
The more than 100-year-old Līgatne culvert has been restored
Kaspars Gerhards: the EU goals in agriculture, food, innovation and nature management need appropriate funding
The Scientific Council of “Silava” has been elected
At the Mežvidi tree nursery the seedlings for next year are growing
In May nine hillforts were discovered in Latgale
Farmers sharply criticise Plešs and do not step back from their demands
“Thank you” to the Environmental Consultative Council!
Is life without pesticides possible?
The bark beetle has not gone anywhere! Forest owners are urged to inspect their spruce stands
A study: emissions from bogs in Latvia are on average twice as low as calculated until now
A FACE press release: a positive European Parliament vote on trade in wild animals and plants
Daiga Zute has been nominated as the new European Climate Pact ambassador in Latvia
Five bears in one picture. Fact or fake?
In Zemgale forest and fruit tree pests dangerous to human health have multiplied
Green will be the focus of the financial world
In Latgale new veteran trees are found and registered
An important place will belong to lawyers specialising in environmental governance
What is your climate change risk?
The old, angry song
In Latvia work has begun on establishing the distribution of peat soils more precisely
Eight landscapes have been included in Latvia’s cultural canon
Be the keeper of your forest!
Insults hurt farmers a great deal
We will receive 90.5 million euros from “Latvijas valsts meži”
One of the largest solar panel parks in Latvia
In mid-June farmers and foresters are preparing extensive protests
“Latvijas Finieris” will build a synthetic resin plant in Rīga
In the European country of Latvia those hungry for power offer “freeing the city of CO2 emissions”
No to the slandering of farmers!
Extensive modernisation work at the Forest Faculty
On a farm bees and rape have lived alongside each other for 30 years now
A wave of demand is coming, sawn timber prices are rising
Forest owners are invited to apply for a management demonstration
The potato is no competitor to the pine
What does the “green thinking” backed by politicians and banks mean?
What is happening?
In waste recycling the variety of materials used can become a stumbling block
Agricultural organisations demand an apology from Plešs for the radio advertisement, threatening extensive protests
How the age of forest stands affects climate change
There is a bubble on the timber market that will burst sooner or later
On the public slandering of farmers using taxpayers’ money
The Ministry of Agriculture condemns the publicly voiced statements setting Latvian farmers against society
Forest researchers reject the study published by the EU last year on the growth of logging volumes
Prolonged rain is slowing peat extraction in Latgale
The LVM Council has approved the company’s sustainability report for 2020
The EU’s new Forest Strategy looks at the forest in isolation from the rest of the value chain
Scientists are studying the effect of small hydropower plants and other dams on fish species
Our desired future: the forests we need
The bird species typical of Europe
A politically motivated takeover of Rīga’s forests is under way
The strict conditions in the AML field make the Baltic financial system slightly less efficient
Where to put old cars?
Sustainability is here to stay
Over the coming year Latvia’s export volume will rise
The process of expropriating the trees to be felled in the “Rail Baltica” project has been eased
Clear conditions and a scientific basis in the Lēdurga dendrological plantings
The inventory of several protected avenues will begin
Yet another restriction could cause headaches for forest owners and loggers
Is a setting of farmers against others taking place in Latvia?
Forests in Europe. What are they like and what do we want to see?
Are logging volumes in Europe increasing?
A farmer of Kūkas parish invests more than 200 thousand euros in fish farming
A new site of the pasque flower
A Latvian hydrobiologist has been honoured for work in Baltic Sea research
The Inčukalns sulphuric acid tar ponds have been cleaned of pollution
The State Environmental Service has taken part in an Interpol operation, uncovering an illegal shipment of scrap metal
In Latvia houses are also built of hemp
Do old forests really sequester more carbon? The latest conclusions from the world and Latvia
A great stone has been discovered in the North Latgale region
A site for observations on the spread of invasive species in Latvia
An electric wooden car made at Liepāja University rolls around the city
Wild optimism in the timber sector
On 4 May
In wooden building construction Latvia has something to aim for
The black-shouldered* kite has been observed in Latvia for the first time
A round dance to nowhere
Five new hillforts have been discovered in Latvia
A demarche by green organisations in the European Commission’s Sustainability Platform
European Researchers’ Night 2021
The fire-hazardous period in the forest begins on 26 April
Latvia can defend its position only with data from scientific research
This year, evidently, yet another restriction will cause headaches for forest owners and loggers
The state is actively fighting entrepreneurs’ wish to work
A study on using DNA samples in monitoring the state of the lynx population
Americans would think that with our land we are millionaires
What is the Woozle (Bogeyman) effect and why worry about it?
The losses caused by the restrictions set by the state must be compensated!
Latvia has some of the lowest volumes of plant protection product use in the EU
Optimising the governance and management of Natura2000 protected areas. LatViaNature
The golden jackal population in Latvia is growing
For cleaner forests!
A 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 the information produced in its research in the format of internet map services
The green deal is ripening bitter berries
...to reduce harmful emissions by 55% by 2030, the EU institutions agree
Sustainable funding and the EU taxonomy
The individual protection and use regulations of the protected landscape area “Augšzeme” will come into force
Most old forests in Europe are protected. The disagreements on logging matters show the differences in the statistics
What should foresters watch out for in spring?
An invitation to take part in a seminar on the opportunities and risks of the European green deal
The EU’s chief adviser considers the “green financing” rules risky
Are we ready for lynx to tear apart dogs, cats and hens in our yards?
A ban on felling trees will come into force in Rīga
Every year around 1,200 m3 of waste is taken out of Rīga’s forests
In Alūksne municipality landowners will get a 50% property tax rebate for a successful fight against hogweed
Daugavpils University enters an international ranking
LLU graduates have some of the highest employment figures in the country
The Saeima will consider expanding the area available for hunting and the range of hunting equipment
The government approves the priority lines of action in drainage policy for 2021-2027
For various reasons timber prices in the world have risen by 20-30%
On the effect of the European Union’s emerging new policy on forest management
The EC action plan for developing organic production
Latvia feeds itself and the inhabitants of other countries too
Quo vadis “Rīgas meži”?
The public media writes (reports) about wind farms
The forest sector announces a strategy for 10 years
At Easter...
“Latvijas valsts meži” begins the forest restoration season
In organically certified area Latvia takes sixth place in Europe
When the borders open...
A shortage of pulp, toilet paper and... is possible
“Latvijas valsts meži” will improve and restore habitats in 14 protected nature areas
During the spring migration the toad must be helped across the road
Wooden buildings need the driving force of state policy
Treating the Jaunjelgava lynx
A memorandum aiming to raise the share of renewable resources and the bioeconomy in Latvia’s national economy
EU member states must themselves decide on the development of their agriculture, not the European Commission centrally
A new environmental project worth 3.5 million
The LLU is a strong national university with high potential for international development
More than 10 ha of forest have been granted as compensation. It may not be used
Over the year almost 1,000 new veteran trees have been registered in the nature data system
Greetings on the International Day of Forests!
In reducing the damage caused by ungulates in young stands, cooperation between foresters and hunters is very important
A historic event in Latvia and in the State Forest Service
The European Year of Rail. For us and here as well?
On the topical, the correct and the fine-sounding papers
In Rīga around 200 trees will be planted along the streets this year. An attempt will be made to wash the salt out of the soil
The Recovery and Resilience Facility regulation has been adopted
A new white-tailed eagle nest has been found
Producing and using renewable energy for the development of Latvia’s agriculture and reaching Europe’s environmental goals
The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. A position document
In more than 40 nature areas 20 protected biotopes and the habitats of several species will be restored
The pillars of the economy: construction and industry, and the countryside and forests
A serious competitor to the “Rail Baltica” project has emerged in Europe’s behind-the-scenes battles
A review of the agrochemical study of soils
The Saeima has slowed the creation of a consortium of three regional universities
Last year the largest amount of waste so far was removed from the forests
Active work is under way on the nature conservation project “LIFE IP LatViaNature”
RegioStars 2021
Let Europe’s money stay in Latvia
In Ainaži someone has managed to cause this year’s first grass fire
The 2020 results of JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” exceed what was planned
Chipboard is also made from hemp
On the European Union’s Climate Adaptation Strategy
Sign!!!! Let us defend landowners’ rights!
Ginseng and Chinese magnolia vine are being adapted for growing in Latvia
There will be ever more wood in construction
New opportunities for exporting Latvian timber to the USA
The entries for the Latvian Construction Award of the Year 2020 competition: almost 140 objects
The 2021 nature symbols: the grey partridge, the Viking heritage tree, caraway...
When talking about using wood biomass for energy production, the important thing tends to “get lost”
The heritage of history in Latvia’s forests
The results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia’s regions. February 2021
The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030
When the state begins to support only large companies, the small ones start to die out. That undermines Latvia’s national economy
New hillforts in Latvia are being studied and identified
The bark beetle and the felling of spruce stands
The mistake is not giving long-term guarantees to households
The winners of the forest sector annual award “Zelta čiekurs”
The behind-the-scenes talks about the development of Latvia’s forest sector raise concerns about a new OIK arising
“Latvijas valsts meži” joins in improving the nature conservation system
The EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy is not on the right path
Calls to restore furniture trading on working days
Wolves have become bolder; they promise to count them more carefully
Stepping over stereotypes and reputational risks
Stalin and the underground man, comrade Zaļais
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 that keeps us above water
Connected vessels: the person, the company, society
LOSP: Latvia could turn into an EU nature reserve
Scientists are trying to widen the use of deciduous trees in construction
The results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia’s regions. January 2021
The Gauja-Daugava canal has been restored
The 2021 fungus of the year
They plan to invest 120 million euros in a wind farm
Off to the forest!
The future will be decided by a fight
The “green deal” will change the sector more than Covid-19
10 EU countries object. Brussels postpones the “green financing” rules
The conference “A knowledge-based forest sector”
Forests in Europe. Various maps
The fight against African swine fever
“Trust science!” “Latvijas Finieris” calls on everyone to act responsibly during the pandemic
The European Forest Institute (EFI) supports the work of Forests in Europe
Is it the same in the timber industry as in Latvian football?
Between two Kaucmindes
How a wooden house was resurrected in Jelgava
The volume of waste dumped in the forests is not decreasing...
Lahti (Finland): Europe’s green capital of 2021
After surviving the pandemic, its end will have to be survived
To end the ostrich policy
What to do after shooting a lynx?
The effect of Brexit on Latvia’s forest sector, agriculture, fisheries and food production
Why does confusion reign in the heads of building material producers?
The world’s tallest hybrid wooden tower
Changes in the wind resistance of the common spruce under the influence of root rot and stem bark damage
For a Latvian the forest is an emotional thing
Overfed rivers and lakes
The radicalisation of society can affect the forest too!
Europe’s mistakes in governance
At Christmas and in the New Year
How to become a “green great power”, or the prospect of an oxygen shop
The financial “allocation” to lynx, wolves and bears contradicts the EU Biodiversity Strategy
Loggers are being driven out of the forests
One must constantly go deeper
Three Latvian companies will build electric car charging stations of glued timber in Denmark
“Rīgas meži”, together with Rīga City Council, offers a digital map (mdps.rigasmezi.lv) for walks in the forest
An assessment of the sales process for the roundwood assortments of “Latvijas valsts meži” confirms its economic justification and compliance with legislation
The determination and calculation of damage caused to the forest has been improved
Latvian scientists are ready to help the fish industry
A forest is a forest...
The results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia’s regions in November 2020
At the moment the story is about money, about the chances of earning from nature conservation projects
The forest sector is unimaginable without IT. Latvia’s “Nokia”, the LVM GEO platform
A conversation about sustainable forest management after Covid-19
A building of Rīga’s wooden architecture collection has been restored
The “LIFE Award 2020” goes to an LVMI “Silava” study for the most significant contribution to addressing climate change
This has been a good year for the peat sector
The conference “The problems and prospects of the development of the forest and related sectors in the age of climate change in Latvia and Europe”
How to understand the forest and manage it wisely
A company is set up for lending to forest owners and farmers
The support mechanism for Germany’s forest sector is already working! The money is available
The forest sector’s call has been heard in the ministries
A review of Latvia’s timber industry exports and a summary of softwood sawn timber export statistics for the Baltic Sea region countries for the 9 months of 2020
The 2020 stage of the study on the state of large predator populations under the influence of hunting has concluded
Along with the diploma they receive job offers
...I have had such a fiery year
The end of the cod fishing era? The green light is given for cutting up ships
Causes and consequences, or why the forest sector needs the OZOLS database
An end has been put to the absurd fight against the Lielie Kangari road
Honey is being spread on people’s ears, but... careful with the execution!
How to exchange Rīga’s unhealthy rhythm for peace in the forest
Latvenergo is recognised as Latvia’s most valuable company and the most valuable energy company in the Baltics
The “green deal”: where does it lead?
“Latvijas valsts meži” has managed to exceed the planned revenue and reduce costs
On predators, prey, natural meat and ecology
What fuel will we drive on in a climate-neutral future?
Otter monitoring has begun
From 2022 commercial fishing will be stopped on Lake Burtnieks
In forestry the effect of Covid-19 is very varied
The possible negative effect of the European Union’s Biodiversity Strategy on forests and forestry.
What the future of Mežaparks looks like
The results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia’s regions in November 2020
The road to excellence. Latvia’s inventors in the world
On 18 November
In public building procurements the use of wooden building materials must be made compulsory
The sector is ready to increase the share of wood products in construction
The eight-toothed spruce bark beetle: the forests’ most dangerous enemy?
Why must forests be felled, why can they not simply be left to grow?
The times of change have begun
In Latvia they recommend growing beeches
Banning economic activity in the forest is not a wise strategy
On Lāčplēsis Day
A job for a certification specialist
An explosion in cadastral values can change the landscape
Comprehensive destruction of bark beetles using chemistry is not possible
In the debate on waste co-incineration the tone is set by the anxious
“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
In Latvia there are no conditions for any species to disappear completely
The national interests: what will they be?
Students have become considerably more motivated
The wish to avoid reality is very short-sighted
A list of invasive alien species has been drawn up and the assessment of their occurrence is under way
The wolf would turn green with envy
On organising hunts during the period of restricting the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic
“Latvijas valsts meži”: major changes are expected in the company’s development
Three aspects that will directly affect the future of Latvia’s farmers
An oak forest demands patience and care
How many trees must be planted to eliminate your own CO2 emissions?
Forest owners get an improved and more powerful register
Paper recycling is linked with renewable energy
A compromise on agricultural policy in the European Parliament
Wind farms will now be in our forests and bogs too
The “redivision” of the Arctic and Greenland as a security black hole
Old forests must be especially protected. Here the “devil is hiding” in the definition!
With streamlined parquet they go into export
The government allows forests to be felled for setting up wind farms
A book about the LLU professor and academician Baiba Rivža
The results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia’s regions in October 2020
...to reduce the bureaucratic burden on forest owners?
Why... is the Rēzekne river being filled in?
The reserves of protected areas are to be sought in bogs
Where has the Lilaste river gone?
If you want only species and do not want the economy, or the other way round, that is a dead end!
The State Forest Service urges people to consider visits to forest districts in person
The European Commission has begun a public consultation to evaluate the EU Timber and FLEGT regulations
There will be snow this winter. There will also be more hurricanes and insects. How could the changes in weather affect forestry?
A warning about possible seed consignments from third countries
The exhibition “Nordic sustainable cities” at the Museum of Architecture
Forest owners’ attitude to the forest is gradually changing
8 black ones by the Venta: a farmstead in today’s technology and aesthetics
The future trends of logging are mostly linked with introducing sustainability
The obstacle to conquering foreign markets: a quality workforce
At the LLU Forest Faculty a study course on state defence, unique in Latvia, begins
Last year ICT sector companies had a turnover of more than 2 billion euros
Trees can raise the value of property
Investment in forest fire protection
The results of Latvia’s roundwood resource market monitoring. August 2020
From 2021 a very large share of the population will not be able to afford to buy a private car
On experts and the important (Sandra Veinberga*)
The forest comes into the city
In Zābakkalns a mighty birch nature clock covering three hectares is taking shape
We risk becoming raw material suppliers to China
SCA (Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget) will buy 13,000 ha of forest land in Latvia
Forest science afternoon on 25 September
“Laflora” opens Latvia’s first peat amphitheatre, a nature concert hall in the bog
The 400-year-old wooden church of Bārta has been restored
The forest comes to Jelgava 2020!
On the quality of forestry in private forests
Threats to investment and to Latvia’s exports
The newcomer
Billions of euros left to rot in the forests... Can we afford that in a “rich country”?
Comrades! Who would that benefit?
Latvia will reduce its competitiveness by introducing a G component for wind energy producers
In Latvia the fire-hazardous period in the forest is lifted
The green deal towards... a local product
The repeated imposition of a bankrupt timber trading model must not be allowed
If the State Audit Office believed what it has written, that would be the same as believing the Earth is flat
Issue I of 2020 of the international forest science journal “Baltic Forestry” has been published
In woodworking the potential is far from exhausted
What to do when you meet a bear?
The 10 most significant environmental questions. A solution must be found by 2030
Why is the European Commission’s 4th proposal on lead ammunition restrictions absurd, because it will not work?
In studying tree leaf fossils a high level of carbon in the atmosphere has been discovered
Will a forest owner ever be able to choose whether they want that nature reserve or not? A conversation with the head of the VMD
“Laflora” presents the plan for a green industrial zone in Jelgava municipality
Concerns about the preparation of a creeping privatisation
After 84 years a plant considered extinct is found
Green growth and sustainable development
The results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia’s regions 08/2020
A potential wave of bankruptcies in Latvia’s timber industry
There is still a mistaken idea about woodworking
Interpretations of the green deal threaten the peat sector in Latvia
Woodworking companies urge that Latvia not be turned into a simple seller of roundwood to China
The best agricultural land in Latvia already costs 10,000 euros/ha
In Latvia a unique hemp variety is being developed, researchers and farmers hope for the sector’s growth
The idea of turning almost all agriculture organic is not realistic
A figure is voiced for how expensive the move towards a “greener” Latvia will be
The virus exposes the neglected ailments of the economy
A partisan bunker has been found in the forest near Renda
None of the potential Covid-19 scenarios is favourable for the forest sector
Latvia’s energy, environment and climate future is green
Representatives from China offered to buy all of Latvia’s peat bogs
The ban on lead ammunition is postponed indefinitely
By continuing conflicts in nature conservation, everyone loses
The wild cherry study continues
A review of Baltic and Nordic sawn timber exports. January-May 2020
The address of President Egils Levits at the Latvian State Forest Research Institute “Silava”
This is a blatant lie and even a deliberate misleading of society
The results of Latvia’s roundwood resource market monitoring. July 2020
The Swedish “green” organisations’ call to Sweden’s government: it is time to act to avert a crisis in the country’s forests
The 2020 agricultural census
Support programmes for promoting employment in exporting and tourism companies have been approved
The world is changing and forestry must change with it
Fire safety in the forest needs greater funding
The small-sea fishermen’s cup is full, they are joining forces
Regulations on the accounting of trees and roundwood. A discussion of amendments
Will there be scientists, hunters, anglers, animals, birds and fish in Latvia?
In Skrīveri municipality a German citizen fells an oak stand...
In Latvia forests are managed sustainably
Strange and incomprehensible: the State Audit Office wants to ban wolf and lynx hunting
Officials cannot be the main ones, because most often they have never been entrepreneurs
Hunters and sportspeople come out against unjustified bans
We are still looking! We still want to find out!
The hunting sector’s attitude to the ban on lead ammunition in the EU
The peat extraction and processing company “Laflora” marks 25 years of work
This year Latvia could have a better fruit harvest than last year
Illegal logging in the world, high-risk countries, imports of timber and wood products, and the EU. The Timber Regulation
At the summer solstice
New professionals of the sector join the foresters’ family
In the discussion of nature conservation plans “our own people” are brought in. Hunters are the uninvited guests
The activity of eight-toothed spruce bark beetles in the summer of 2020
The results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia’s regions. June
In the future a growth of the bear population is expected in Latvia
The starting positions of Latvia’s new municipalities differ sharply
The “correct” rhetoric
The “Technology Road” has been opened in Saldus
A beekeeper is worried about the multiplication of bears in Latvia...
On rape, bees, inspections. VAAD news
In Latvia’s “nature census” five previously unregistered caves are found
The shadow economy in Latvia: trends and unencouraging forecasts
Thanks to the national resistance movement, the will to statehood was alive and Latvia regained independence
Because of European rules lilac blossom jam is no longer sold
For Latvia’s waters, full of fish, to become a national pride, the sector needs state support
Latvia’s land: the long-term development prospects. A summary
This year 237,927 euros of state support will be available for developing the forest sector
The EU biodiversity strategy “is on its way”. Will the situation improve?
An investment tsunami is approaching Latvia’s economy
The biological diversity and ecosystem services of Europe’s forests. What to expect from the “green deal”?
This year “Latvijas valsts meži” has sold 16.2 million forest tree seedlings
Our greatest value is people and nature
As much as is felled in Latvia, that much is restored!
Simple raw materials and global ambitions. “Cewood” upholds the mark of Latvia’s “green gold”
Ornithologists are nationalising private forests
The results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia’s regions 05/2020
The virus has led to a crisis in Europe’s food industry
Burnt land, ash and smouldering peat. Misunderstood nature conservation
We are restoring ever more forests...
The forest must not become a dump!
Conceptual absurdities
“Fake news” and half-truths about Latvia’s forest and forestry: can we put anything right?
Are the areas of restored forests growing in Latvia?
Climate-friendly forestry: the missing link
Micro-reserves. Topical
Micro-reserves increase the areas blocked for management
The forests will burn...
On 4 May
On the lesser spotted eagle in Latvia
Forest owners are in the dark about sales opportunities. Private owners are not carrying out felling in the forest
Forest owners will ask for state protection
For those who work, the call for help is not intended...
“Laflora” plans to build a peat plant in Daugavpils municipality
The State Plant Protection Service has joined an international project for destroying Sosnowsky’s hogweed
(Forest2Market) COVID-19 Analysis and information
Sign against disproportionate restrictions on managing your own land!
In the current crisis Latvia’s woodworking sector can certainly see quite a few opportunities
In two months exports of forest products have shrunk by 5.1%
The LZP is organising a cycle of FLPP seminars from 28 April to 2 June
For the first time the LLU enters the international university impact ranking
In protest against the council’s decision, “Stiga RM” leaves Tukums
At the Institute of Horticulture a study has begun on growing wild cherries for timber and fruit
The results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia’s regions 04/2020
In the first two months imports of forest products fell by 9.9%
The best buildings in Latvia in 2019
The bioeconomy: the missing and unifying link in the European Union’s “green deal”
What will the result of the “nature census*” be?
An action plan for protecting spruce stands against the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle
Once and for all!?
On work and people in (our) Latvia’s forests!
Nature changes every day
At Easter and in spring
Those able to export must be helped to “overwinter”
Latvia’s peat sector is puzzled by the ban on applying for a rent reduction because of Covid-19
And “nature” does not care at all. The ideology of the misanthropes
Some very unpleasant questions raised by the pandemic
The Cooperation Council of Agricultural Organisations has sent a demand to the Saeima and the government
Spring. Watch out for the smoke
The ESAF student Intars Bušinskis would like to create the largest ostrich farm in Latvia
Forest breeding for a healthy forest of the future
“Support local” is not an empty slogan!
Latvians go out into the world: wooden frame houses built by Latvians are popular in Scandinavia
All is well with the forest areas in Latvia! (The reply of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for the Environment)
Landowners and a virus of another “kind”
They announce themselves with curved wooden floors
The threat of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle to Latvia’s forests
The coronavirus: the Hammer and the Dance
Remote sensing technology is used in studying orchards
The results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia’s regions 03/2020
Forest management must be dealt with by scientists, not bloggers and politicians
The diversity of nature is determined by people! ...on the “greens”, hazel whistles and the “rat race”
A decision must not be the failure to take a decision (an open letter)
The Nature Conservation Agency has issued permits for a limited shooting of geese
The PROGRESS project. An explanation
A misunderstanding in the green deal’s positions creates tension for the peat people
Not to lose sight of people behind the trees and birds
Will budget holes be patched at hunters’ expense? On where hunters’ money goes
The emissions created in peat extraction will most likely be offset by planting forests
The National Development Plan must be refined and supplemented with the Ministry of Agriculture’s proposals
The eight-toothed spruce bark beetle in Latvia’s forests
“More forests must be planted!” How not to lose common sense in the debates about felling trees
What will we give up to preserve our planet?
VARAM is preparing a reform of nature conservation institutions
The green annexation, or nature conservation as a weapon
The plywood producer “Stiga RM” will modernise for almost two million euros
In the state forests the volume of various waste is growing
A reduction in funding for rural development. Unacceptable!!!!
The times of the surveyors: passions in Rūjiena municipality
The forest is neither warmed nor chilled by it. It is a question for the national economy
In Rēzekne municipality more than a hundred witches’ cauldron fungi are found
Demography: the hidden rock in Europe’s decisions
The panic over climate change has crossed every possible boundary
Forecasts, uncertainties and opportunities
A forest scientists’ study on even-aged spruce forests is on the list of the 10 outstanding achievements of Latvian science!
The forest we like does not come about by itself
Friends of nature: sectarians
Let there be beetles, and let the pensioners and doctors manage as best they can (?)
We will fell 2,000 hectares and restore 6,000 hectares of forest!
The chains of regulations for foresters are being eased
With birds in the head, or birds more important than people
The weather and the fall in prices have an effect
The 31 January meeting at “Silava”. What does an uncritical approach to the so-called “green truth” mean?
Ķerus did not come to the forest with the society ladies
The higher education reform will sweep the intelligentsia out of Latvia’s regions
The Zaļais bog will be freed of trees: a 333 ha clear-cut is taking shape in the Nature Conservation Agency’s forests
The European Commission reproaches...
“Latvijas valsts meži” looks back on 2019 in the Tērvete nature park. What does this year promise to be like?
Age or girth? The changes in the tree felling regulations have twisted minds in society
The bark beetle
The social anthropologist Kārlis Lakševics calls for a rational response to global cataclysms
Logging must be agreed with the society ladies
“Silava”: Purposeful forestry in Northern Europe can significantly reduce climate change
The forest scientist Pēteris Zālītis: the first winner of the Kaspars Bušs named prize
And a forest is not a cucumber bed!
Unmasked! How the campaign against hunting is carried out
What do we call an expert!
Entomologists warn: the ornate dog tick has spread very rapidly in Latvia
Not all that glitters is gold! Why does Latvia not need Europe’s millions this time?
The example of lynx hunting in Latvia: an example for all Europe
The creative intelligentsia goes to the forest...
An announcement about increasing hunters’ fees
The individual protection and use regulations of LVM’s Lake Zebrus have been updated
“Do not shoot, I am an Estonian!” Are Estonian lynx hunted in Latvia?
On the lesser spotted eagle. Officially
To advise or to bite?
The incompetence of the State Audit Office, or deliberate sabotage
A year of striking successes and failures in industry
Over-regulation of the forest sector is holding back the growth of the national economy
The fires in Australia. More science, less talk!
Listen: is hunting needed nowadays?
The lynx limit: 100 animals, hunting from 1 January
LLU doctoral students propose founding an anniversary scholarship for the academician Baiba Rivža
On the scientific expert review of the hazel grouse protection plan
Six examples where hunting protects wild animals
The 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!
Europe’s duplicity under cover of night. The green masks are taken off and the flags of protectionism raised
An LLU forest researcher: when looking for your Christmas tree you must keep your eyes open
The Latvian Peat Association on the State Audit Office’s initiative to draw attention to the management and accounting of mineral resources in the country
A highly contagious disease is spreading in Latvia’s wolf population
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” supports the recommendations drawn up by the State Audit Office in the field of mineral resource management
To work by assessing facts, not emotions
Listen about weapons!
In the European Parliament
Wood damaged by the bark beetle affects the forest sector in Europe
The successes of the Ogre technical school’s tree fellers in Belarus
On sustainable and wise management in Latvia’s forests
Zelta čiekurs 2019
Emissions, figures and happy people
Listen about lynx!
When will there finally be clarity about nature reserves? Foresters turn to officials
National development and the bird index
Listen! Tuning a firearm: how, and whether to do it at all. “You missed!”
The results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia’s regions 11/2019
Changes are expected in the circulation of hemp products
In Vietnam the silver-backed chevrotain, considered extinct, has been encountered
A tasty morsel for climate change deniers
On 18 November
The draft National Energy and Climate Plan (for 2030) is submitted for interinstitutional agreement
The State and the Person. Property and Society
Forest owners: we want a constructive dialogue about the nature census
I very much dislike losing
Local fish on the table! Fisheries people are determined to widen the range of local fish
Forest certification: an instrument for holding on in the market
In Vecauce there is a debate on topical questions in agriculture
Latvian Forest Science Day “The forest and forestry in a changing climate”
The Rural Support Service will be led by Ģirts Krūmiņš
The Latvian company “Polylabs” wins the title of Europe’s best chemistry start-up
Vaidere: Because of climate change people’s standard of living must not be worsened
Why does the National Development Plan not serve people?
The IT solutions of “Latvijas Valsts meži” could be commercialised
A conference on the challenges in plant breeding has been held and the agronomist Jānis Lielmanis prize awarded
In the international engineering and technology ranking the LLU is among the world’s best 5% of universities
Is wiser nature conservation possible?*
“Rīgas meži”: A difficult year, we are becoming stronger
The Rail Baltica study foresees +40°C in summers
Forest scientists put forward new ideas
To hold on and pay the wages. On the timber market, the pulp mill and firewood
In Kurzeme technology is being tried out to prevent collisions with animals
A forest pest that has caused damage in Tērvete this year not seen in 20 years
The vice-president of the European Commission urges the forest sector to lobby more actively for its interests
The impossible mission of finding a compromise
The bioeconomy’s opportunities exist, but will they be used
The chance to apply for a lease of subsoil use rights in the Žagatu-Skuškava bog
The National Development Plan 2027. Views
The results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia’s regions 10.2019
The conference “Forestry: the pillar of Latvia’s national economy in the context of the development of bioeconomic sectors”
Forestry – Pillar of Latvian National Economy in the Context of Bioeconomic Fields Development
Forestry: the pillar of Latvia’s national economy in the context of the development of bioeconomic sectors
The manager of Finland’s state forests against climate change
Lithuania. Hunters’ constitutional rights
Sweden’s forestry model: intensifying production for sustainability?
The Czech Republic, protests, the climate
The green light for wolf hunting for the purpose of regulating the population
1.2 billion today, 2 billion by 2035. In brief
Biological diversity and logging: at the Koski manor forests are both protected and worked
A step closer to producing transparent film using wood
Needles can “bring” billions to Latvia’s economy!
The turnover record bar has been raised high, to the level of 3.34 billion euros
The role of wood as a renewable natural resource in the bioeconomy....
A review of Baltic and Nordic sawn timber exports 09.2019
The platypus population is falling. It has only been noticed now...
Will we face a catastrophe like the one in Germany’s forests?*
Do they in Estonia understand the importance of national development more directly and more properly? Because they understand, they are not “guided by...”
LAD information. On untended areas
The Latvian Forest programme seminar in Burtnieki
Briefly on the situation in the sawn timber market
Support for “Afforestation”
Wolves and a dog
Revenue has grown by 22%
Paludiculture* could be grown on 200,000 hectares in Latvia
Forests in Latvia: they are and will be!
The conference “Forestry: the pillar of Latvia’s national economy in the context of the development of bioeconomic sectors”
They look for the splinter in another’s eye and do not see the beam in their own!
The visit of Ieva Siliņa, the President’s adviser on education and science, to “Silava”
A dirty pond, a broken maple: glory to green nature, glory!
Another hemp scandal in Dekšāres parish: a farmer is forbidden to sell tea
The “Rīga elite” does not care what happens to the rest of Latvia, to those living in the countryside and small towns
Ever more rural properties are left uninhabited: in Smiltene municipality they work out what to do about it
Duck hunting and monitoring!
We are looking! We want to find and find out!
“Münchhausen”. The first evening
Wading through the interconnections
The total area of forest fires in Russia exceeds 2 million ha
In Siberia around a million hectares of forest are burning
Informers, a fool and the show-offs*
A third more seedlings will be grown
Wolves attack!
Well, if the Lady can do that, it is OK!
Because of a lack of data...?!?
The risk of the eight-toothed bark beetle in Latvia’s forests
The competition “Latvia, Europe’s great power of veteran trees”
On the coverage of forestry questions on public media
The Minister for Agriculture learns about the development opportunities of the forest sector
Let us donate to comrade Ērglis! The poor thing...
A review of Baltic and Nordic sawn timber exports
In memoriam
Amendments (draft) to Cabinet Regulation No. 935 of 18 December 2012 “Regulations on felling trees in the forest”
A request from the craftspeople who use birch bark!!!!
The OECD gives Latvia an unreliable environmental assessment
Latvian Forest Science Day
If you cannot fell trees, you cannot get to the money
The results of Latvia’s roundwood resource market monitoring for May 2019. The www.latvianwood.lv summary of wood resource prices
A chance to take part in excavations at a hillfort
In Kurzeme’s forests
The FSC International Board approves the Controlled Wood strategy
New logging guidelines for the bird nesting period in Finland
“Let us defend landowners’ rights, not allowing an uncontrolled increase of restricted areas”
Attention! Be careful!
The forest comes to Jelgava 2019
The key to future success
The winery “Abavas” wins two silver medals at Cider World 2019
Are the real poachers hiding under the World Wide Fund for Nature’s “roof”?
Statistics. Accidents in hunting against accidents at home, on the road and elsewhere
There is! Is there? What is there? How is it?
“Teenagers do not drink when hunting”. The narcologist Jāzeps Korsaks on young people’s addiction problems
Myths about young people and weapons
The conference. Hunting 2019
What is written in the declaration pleases foresters
A young person hunting? No contraindications, but with appropriate preparation
Forests: shaped and reshaped by people over the centuries
From the Government declaration. Significant
Forest owners urge that a solution be sought for management options in protected nature areas
The development of the FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard for Latvia has been halted
Forest certification and Latvia’s interests. An FSC representative in Latvia, or Latvia’s representative in the FSC?
The moral terrorists are stepping up the pace
Work to decrease threats towards forest habitat types...
For Finns, a cultivated spruce is the most beautiful Christmas tree – in the US, 80 percent of Christmas trees are made of plastics
The results of Latvia’s roundwood resource market monitoring for December 2018! The www.latvianwood.lv summary of wood resource prices.
Emotional prejudices are holding back the construction of wooden buildings
The golden cones fall in Sigulda
Harvesters may explode the volume of data from forests
Continued rising roundwood prices in Sweden
We are greener than we are painted
Representatives of forest science analyse the future prospects in the sector
The results of Latvia’s roundwood resource market monitoring for November 2018! The www.latvianwood.lv summary of wood resource prices.
The state must compensate forest owners for the losses incurred. The example of the witches’ cauldron fungus...
A still topical question: “Is society ready to exchange one Latvian family for a three-toed woodpecker or an owl?”
What should landowners expect from the new government?
A forester’s work is to grow a forest, not to receive compensation
“Sodra” becomes the largest private forest owner in Latvia
Almost a billion euros in the state purse
Poland is right next door. Do we go into the forest in a similar way?
Seminars on innovative solutions in drainage
The conference on the sustainable management of natural resources has concluded at Daugavpils University
An explanation of support for forest restoration after damage from natural disasters
To the members of the Latvian Forest Owners Association!
The results of Latvia’s roundwood resource market monitoring for September 2018
Forest forecasts are becoming ever more important
The parties’ answers to the questions
Finns appreciate forest industry – share of environmental critics only 25 percent