With the continued rise in demand for energy products on the domestic market, a/s “Latvijas valsts meži” (LVM) will increase its production of energy wood and produce an additional 180,000 loose cubic metres of wood chips for the needs of the 2022/2023 heating season.

Chairman of the LVM Council Edmunds Beļskis emphasises: “LVM is a responsible member of society, aware of its essential role in the sustainable management of Latvia’s strategic assets and in balancing the economic, social and environmental needs of the public. The LVM Council has reviewed and supports the plan prepared by the company’s management board to increase the production of wood chips. As part of this, it is planned to produce up to 30% more wood chips, providing support during the upcoming heating season.”

“This summer will be a busy one for “Latvijas valsts meži”. We have already begun preparing additional volumes of energy wood. The sales process and the signing of contracts are scheduled for July and August, so that deliveries of wood chips can begin from September according to the schedule agreed with buyers. Any heat energy production company will be able to apply,” explains LVM Management Board member Edvīns Zakovics.