Wood has been used for construction purposes in Latvia for several millennia, as it is an ecological material and easily accessible. The "Zaļās mājas" association advocates for the use of wood in construction; its main goal is to promote understanding of the forestry sector and to develop sustainable construction in Latvia that respects ecological constraints and is socially and financially beneficial. The head of the association and wood construction enthusiast Kristaps Ceplis discusses the importance of wood in construction.

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