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Sandis Jansons to lead AS “Latvijas valsts meži”
A heavy blow to the Latvian forest industry – the European Emissions Trading System reform
What is the US Forest Service 'Roadless Rule' and why does President Trump want to repeal it?
Kuri ir Latvijas pievilcīgākie darba devēji un kāds ir pievilcīga darba devēja portrets?

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Concern about gaps in the skills and knowledge of our pupils is voiced quite widely from time to time. Unfortunately, only when someone from outside Latvia has concluded as much. Why is that?
There is a political tendency to be busy, to invest, to make promises, but not to think about the results
If you have little knowledge yourself, you do not even know how or what you do not know...
A smart society is not always desirable or welcome
Many interests swirl around education. A "good result" is rarely mentioned among them

A lighter note

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

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From log to microchip: where is Latvia's export value actually created?
The Latvian and His Forest
Kurzemnieks speaks. A conversation with lawyer and forester Valdis Kalns

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Sandis Jansons to lead AS “Latvijas valsts meži”

A heavy blow to the Latvian forest industry – the European Emissions Trading System reform

What is the US Forest Service 'Roadless Rule' and why does President Trump want to repeal it?

Kuri ir Latvijas pievilcīgākie darba devēji un kāds ir pievilcīga darba devēja portrets?

Scots pine supports European electricity grids – the green transition boosts demand for wooden utility poles

Will Finland begin nickel and copper extraction in a Natura 2000 area, and what is the story of the “Kurzeme ores”?

Poland’s choices and options – wind farms and nuclear energy

Skrīveri Dendrological Park Festival

Paper outperforms screens in the learning process

Household spending reaches record high

Investīcijas dabas kapitālā pasaulē strauji pieaug

Akciju sabiedrības “Latvijas Finieris” vēstule Latvijas Bankas padomei

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

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

Siāmas karalistes meži – starp dabas aizsardzību un konfliktu uzliesmojumiem

The first step – an adequate compensation system!

The story of Myanmar’s forests and “blood teak”

Forest management in the land of Dracula

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

Open letter regarding concerning trends in the activities of Latvijas Banka

Portugal's forests – the “Montado” phenomenon and the eucalyptus problem

Reflections on the Latvian and their forest

“Zemnieku saeima” to demand explanation from Latvijas Banka as to why biodiversity guidelines were developed without industry involvement
When forecasts collapse. Russian timber exports to China
Forestry work halted in Finland due to African swine fever
“The Forest Comes to Jelgava 2026” invites you to experience the forest in the heart of the city – Jelgava Palace Park
Hunting Award of the Year 2025
“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
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
Forestry in Hungary: eras and conflicts. A comparison with Latvia
Risk of collisions with young storks rises at the end of summer
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
State forest land as compensation in the implementation of projects of public importance
Tree-felling procedure outside forests to be simplified, administrative burden eased
Forest owners will need fewer repeat measurements. Forest management procedures to be simplified
Tuscany – not just history, wine and sun, but forestry too
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
Survey: for young people in Latvia, a “long-term job” means 3–5 years; for those over 40, more than 10 years
Artificial intelligence identifies trees from the air as accurately as the human eye: potential applications in the near future
Ireland's Forests, Fields and Peat – the Fight for a “Place in the Sun”. Part II. Peat in Ireland. Ecologists and Brussels' Requirements
Share of organically farmed land reaches 40% in two Latvian municipalities for the first time in history
European Union Hits Historic Record for Renewable Energy Share in Final Consumption. Latvia Ranks 4th
Finland can and knows how – Latvia cannot and will not?!
“Stiga RM” Group Turnover Tops 100 Million Euros for the First Time
Ireland's forests, fields and peat – the fight for a “place in the sun”. Part I. Forestry “Irish-style” and nature conservation – conflicts and scandals
“Why are the trees here so big?”
Market fluctuations and price changes are reducing timber volumes in Latvia
The Baltics and Climate Neutrality: Where Do We Stand?
European countries are making timber use a priority. Why isn’t Latvia?
Heat is “scorching” Germany's economy
Benelux countries – the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg: their forests, nature and society
Russian Drones Attack Ukrainian Timber Trucks. The War’s Damage to Ukraine’s Ecosystems
Depozīta punkts explains: where does the 10 cents go if deposit packaging is not returned to the system?
Is Latvia's economy heading west?
Russian Timber Supplies to China Shrink as Belarusian Export Volumes Surge
The European Union Emissions Trading System. Impact and potential problems in Latvia
IKEA tightens wood-origin checks across Europe and beyond
Why is Germany shifting its budget priorities? Security or “total climate neutrality”?
Latvian-made unique military defence solution donated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
In light of new EU anti-greenwashing directive, FSC to drop the “Forests For All Forever” slogan worldwide
Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry project among five finalists for the “REGIOSTARS Awards 2026”
Ukraine’s state forests – a “bone of contention” between ministries
China ramps up activity in Africa’s timber markets. Systemic risks and the corruption factor in African forestry
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
Wealthy Switzerland battles eco-fanatics while ramping up timber harvesting
Brussels bureaucrats' demands have a contradictory impact on forestry and land use
Housing Affordability Problems and Innovative Solutions
“Zābaki” tree nursery in the running for European recognition. Vote now!
A Chance to Discover Grīņi Nature Reserve on Its 90th Anniversary
Luck Comes From the Verb “To Accomplish”
National Alliance proposes merging three ministries into a Ministry of the National Economy
“Luminor” Grants €4 Million in Financing to Forestry Company “Meža Cikls”
The “Narcomaderas” scandal – 108 tonnes of drugs hidden in timber
As Commercial Forest Area Shrinks, Future Availability of Energy Wood at Risk
The Vidzeme Planning Region seeks a balance between solar energy and biodiversity in degraded peat extraction areas
In Czechia and elsewhere in Europe, Russian and Belarusian timber is being “laundered” as third-country goods
Wood resources must be conserved through reuse
European Tree of the Year in Latvia 2026. We are looking for a tree with a story!
“Latvijas valsts meži” buys 5,000 hectares of forest in Latgale
Kaucminde Housewives' Day
Danish forests – past and present
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
Art Academy students paint oxygen at the “Latvijas valsts meži” nature park in Tērvete
The battle between Germany’s foresters and environmental activists, then and now
100 MW battery park starts operating in Estonia – one of the most powerful in Europe
Support programmes and forestry policy in Germany – conflicts of interest and problems
The Latvian and His Forest
Venice – “the city built on trees”
The Taj Mahal’s timber foundations must be saved
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?
Meeting of EU Member States' Hunting Sector Leaders in Latvia
Finland's plans to transform the public sector, and the public reaction
"Forest News" launches new European forest statistics tool
A century-old pine forest near Abavas rumba has regained its value
EY: geopolitics and security factors have the greatest impact on Baltic investment attractiveness
Estonia presses ahead, building the Baltic Defence Line through forests along the Russian border
Hunting in Northern Europe and its decisive role in the development of society
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
What Should Kuldīga Residents, Kuldīga and Neighbouring Municipalities Expect from the Law on the Preservation and Protection of Kuldīga Old Town?
Volume of Deposit Packaging Returned after Midsummer Tops 2 Million
A mysterious “cold onslaught” from more than ten thousand years ago
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
Whales were hunted in Norway 5,000 years ago
“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
Survey: real estate, gold and the third pension pillar – what Latvia’s residents consider the most worthwhile investments
Technology and specialisation are redrawing Latvia's economic geography
About the Valdemārpils Elku Lime Tree
Customers increasingly price-sensitive – already felt by 47% of small business owners
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
Real security starts with people, work and confidence in the future. A conversation with Uldis Amerika, chairman of the board of “Laflora”
Election Platform development proceeding successfully – additions to the Electronic Online Voter Register completed ahead of schedule
Reducing timber harvesting would bring small gains at a high cost
152,000 Residents Seriously Behind on Loan Payments
Using wood in construction: an important task in Ireland too
Finland uncovers a wild berry cartel that lasted a decade. Price coordination is not uncommon in Europe
Availability of wood resources is becoming a question of European competitiveness
Bears in Latvia - emotion, fear, or state responsibility?
Amid growing uncertainty, company leaders choose disciplined growth and investment in artificial intelligence
Latvijas valsts meži pays €186.1 million in dividends into the state budget
A global digital learning platform for the forest industry
The crisis in Canada's forestry sector runs much deeper
We'd Like It Faster and More, but Everything Is Heading in the Right Direction. A Conversation with Raivis Jekums, Senior Forest Specialist of Talsi Municipality
Over the past year, shoppers have handed in more than 540 tonnes of textiles and electronics at Akropole shopping and entertainment centres
Almost half of small business owners report: customers have become far more price-sensitive
Thailand adopts Nordic expertise in developing wood solutions
Ecosystem service credits, natural capital and climate funds – purposeful development under way
The Nordic countries' integrated electricity markets
Finland to lead a 240-million-euro European forest research programme for the next ten years
A lifeline for Europe's chemical industry – green materials, carbon capture and green hydrogen
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?
Artificial intelligence is changing the forest sector. A drone carries out the first logging operation in world history
Estonia’s “Indigenous Peoples Saga” – History, Politics and Forest Certification
The Nordic countries join forces to speed up the green and digital transition through standards
The policy and specifics of the FSC and PEFC forest certification systems, their philosophy and how they work in practice
In difficult conditions in 2025, JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” achieved outstanding performance
Lithuania’s Seimas approves a military training ground beside the Suwałki corridor
Over ten years inflation in Latvia has “eaten” more than half the purchasing power of money
In three years Latvia has reached the highest number of jobs created by foreign investment in the Baltics
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
Vast areas of Ukraine’s forests have been destroyed by the war
The price to Latvia of one million m³
South Korea: from a “lunar landscape” to a green country
Training seminars in Vidzeme stress the growing importance of climate aspects in municipal projects
College status has let Malnava both continue its work and develop. An interview with Sandra Ežmale, director of Malnava College
Only a fifth of Latvia’s residents view the use of artificial intelligence in communication positively
89% of residents believe it is essential for the state to identify drone threats in good time and respond to them
A marked saving strategy dominates Latvian consumer behaviour
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
State forest management in the Baltics and the Nordics – what unites and what differs?
For a large share of Latvia’s residents utility bills exceed a third of monthly income
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”
Swedish company “Liquid Wind” applies for an environmental permit for an e-fuel project
Educational activities for young and old await at Latvian Forest Days in Tērvete
In a crisis, Europe’s resilience is built by its cities and regions
Vidzeme shows how berry growing and moss fields bring historical peat deposits back to life
Ropaži will host the Whitsun Plant Parade for the first time
Support will be available to owners for restoring historical peat extraction sites: we invite you to seminars across Latvia
Rapeseed areas are shrinking: how can seed treatment improve the yield?
Europe’s path to the future: developing greener technologies and clean energy solutions
In April fuel prices sustained inflationary pressure while food prices stayed low
The new nature conservation plan for protected marine areas goes to public consultation
“Pseudo-green” advertising and excessive consumption: the fashion industry still causes problems
Forestry on the kangaroo continent. In search of balance
Maintaining hunting infrastructure in Latvia’s state forests
Harmful bureaucracy and the “production” of legislation in Europe
China: a global giant in forestry too
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
Russia and Africa: forestry, the wood industry and politics. The peculiarities of cooperation...
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 impact of energy prices on inflation: when should Latvia expect food and other goods to rise in price?
Insect habitats, grasslands and solar energy: Austria’s experience in the “BiodIvErSe” project
The global “breakthrough” in timber construction and Latvia’s opportunities
European Union forest policy – direct and indirect constraints on logging and the operating environment
Mexican drug cartels are actively entering the illegal timber trade
Spring has arrived in the Arctic earlier than ever before
Bavaria abandons its target of reaching climate neutrality by 2040
Operation “Bukovina”. Ukraine halts illegal timber exports to the European Union
Māris Liopa: Latvia must use its land resources as efficiently and usefully as possible
Robots – a revolution in agriculture
Inheritance tax reforms threaten tree planting in the United Kingdom
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
Not only woodworking and construction: doctors and cleaners suffer workplace injuries too
“Latvijas valsts meži” and “Vivi” give names to electric trains and invite people out into nature
Growth needs more large companies and an environment that helps small businesses develop
As Latvia's Independence Restoration Day approaches
New viewing platform built in Oleru Bog
Use of woody biomass will drive the development of sustainable aviation fuel projects
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”
Intensive forestry can be a climate change mitigation measure. Interview with Dr. silv. Aldis Butlers, researcher at LVMI “Silava”
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
Storm during Easter week fells two million cubic metres of forest in southern Sweden
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
“eAgronom” has reached a significant milestone, paying out income from the sale of carbon credits to Latvian farmers for the first time
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”
Court rules in the state's favour in dispute over compensation for forest owners
Europe takes a stand against so-called greenwashing in corporate advertising
What is a forestry consultant today, and is the price of the advice they give the only criterion for choosing one? An interview with Raimonds Bērmanis, Director of the LLKC Forest Advisory Service Centre
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
The European Union is moving towards standardised packaging labelling – what does that mean in practice?
Canadians sharply criticise the tariffs the US has imposed on timber
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
April and May bring the chance to become a tree avenue detective in Kurzeme
The best way to do something is to start doing it! An interview with Agita Baltbārde, board member of AS “CleanR Grupa” and European Climate Pact Ambassador in Latvia
Spring Garden and Plant Festival and Open Day at Bulduri Technical School
Fuel price rises drive overall price dynamics. Food prices – moderate
Russian plywood exports to the US reach record volumes
How to protect a spruce forest from bark beetle
Forecast: electricity prices in the winter of 2026/27 could approach the record levels of the 2022 crisis and exceed EUR 300/MWh
On the badger's trail in Latvia's forests
A proposal regarding the amendments put forward by the Ministry of Agriculture on lowering the felling age of trees
The USA wants to quadruple funding for timber harvesting
Smart plywood drones – invisible to radar
Bog restoration carried out last year at the planned scale
“Metsä Group” unveils carbon capture plans in Rauma
Saeima denies forest owners greater freedom
Energy, climate policy and elections – the situation in Hungary
Less bureaucracy: construction will be able to begin alongside design work
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
One of the first nature-value deals concluded in Finland
A 30% tax aims to force a change of suppliers
Latvijas Pilsoniskā alianse: 62% of residents recognise the importance of civil society organisations
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
In Latvia, campaigns against wind energy are often based on pseudoscience
Iran conflict hits New Zealand and Australian forestry firms too
Problems for timber hauliers in Finland too – it may be more profitable not to haul the timber at all
Expansion of “Latvijas Finieris” factory in Finland continues
About the European Grove in Talsi Municipality
Support for Europe's energy transition
The amount of waste sent for recycling by “Eco Baltia vide” in Riga has grown by 52% over the past five years
Uruguay's forestry industry produces more, but earns less as export prices fall
Standing timber growth exceeds harvesting in European Union member states
Artek has bought forest properties in Finland and shares expert views on continuous-cover forestry
The “timber industry case” in brief
Almost a fifth of farmers ready to invest in quality seed
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
Who might have an interest in Latvia's forests going unused? An interview with Aivars Lapiņš, adviser on agricultural affairs
“Latvijas valsts meži” begins the forest regeneration season
LZA and partner named prizes and awards for young scientists to be presented
Young Latvians do not want to work until the state pension age – one in four would like to retire before turning 50
Lithuania's Laukiai Oak voted “European Tree of the Year 2026”. Valdemārpils Elku liepa takes 4th place
Germany's forests have become carbon sinks once again
322 steel bridges in Scotland's forest logistics network
North Koreans freeze while officials profit from selling firewood
The latest wooden bridge built by “Latvijas valsts meži” wins recognition in a construction award
Opinion: Sweden's "old-growth" natural forests store more carbon than managed forests
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”
Ukrainian officials make headway against illegal timber traders
Why do Sweden's forests sequester carbon three times more effectively than Finland's forests? Is there an error in the calculation methodology?
2025 achievements: forest road infrastructure maintained and developed across a total length of 30,227 km
Ministers from seven countries call on the EU to cut red tape substantially and strengthen the competitiveness of the Single Market
The Latvian Confederation of Forest Owners and Managers turns 20 today!
Why are alternative hydrocarbon transport routes needed?
Why does one party stand above the law and common sense? Hunters' association condemns the situation in the Dunduru meadows
FSC certification alone will not be enough to meet the requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation
Educational event “The first flowers of spring: from catkins to bulbs”
Helsinki overhauls public catering – meat and dairy procurement in schools, hospitals and nurseries to be cut by 50%
Revitalisation of historical peat extraction sites is needed in a third of municipal areas and around a quarter of privately owned areas
Eco-labelled renewable diesel – an excellent opportunity for the transport, forestry and agriculture sectors alike
For Employers, Lithuania Is the Better Deal in the Baltics
Poland's turning point
The amount of insurance premiums for employee life insurance without a savings component has doubled in recent years
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
Crisis in Russia's forestry sector. Collapse is forecast
Latvian businesses see artificial intelligence as a tool for efficiency, not a threat to jobs
Damage caused to a car by an elk exceeds 83 thousand euros
The Strait of Hormuz is closed. Timber deliveries to the region are impossible
What was achieved in 2025: 55.7 million forest tree seedlings sold
Study reveals a troubling fact: in Latvia, exports are celebrated in words, not deeds
Cautious optimism prevails among small and medium-sized businesses, with taxes and energy prices holding them back
Bulduri could create a climate-controlled agriculture centre. A conversation with Rafaels Joffis, board member of Bulduri Technical School
Latvian food producers have the potential to win over export markets with their products
“Overburdening the economy for the sake of climate targets” is what worries Germans most
On the Remembrance Day of the National Partisans' Armed Resistance
Russian plywood floods Europe under cover of forged origin documents
The Latvian Orienteering Federation objects to plans to charge for holding competitions in the countryside
Europe's Birds and Habitats Directives face a "stress test"
On the environmental impact assessment report for the construction of the 330 kV Ventspils – Brocēni – Varduva/Telši power transmission line
Photography competition “My Bird 2026” announced
Vijciems cone-drying kiln festival
For professional forestry activity, the term “cutting down the forest” is inappropriate and incorrect. A conversation with Jānis Ģērmanis, board member of “Rīgas meži”
Latvian fish processing industry calls for support for trout farms in the Gulf of Riga
New Dutch housing project shows the potential of laminated veneer lumber modular construction
Why is Norway's "olivine forest" so special?
By optimising its operations, “Latvijas valsts meži” closes 2025 with outstanding performance figures
Squirrel hunting is permitted in Norway. It is an ancient tradition
LVMI "Silava" invites landowners to take part in a survey on wetland restoration
Geothermal energy could replace 42% of Europe's total fossil energy. Which countries have the greatest potential?
Will the half-trillion-euro fund prove a “historic opportunity” for the Germans?
“Greenpeace” in Finland and the doctrine of the separation of powers
Will timber tariffs remain in force despite the US Supreme Court ruling?
Iceland recorded record-high temperatures last year. So why are scientists forecasting a "big freeze" in the near future?
Teachers discover courage and the forest as a learning environment in the dark
Restoring bogs can deliver both climate change mitigation and economic opportunities. New research challenges earlier estimates
Birch plywood for safety and defence
The excesses of the European Union's Green Deal are clearly echoed in the mood of the German public
“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
In the jungle of terminology – old forest, old stands, ancient forest, historical forest…
Opening of the Bulduri Arborists' Centre
“Latvijas valsts meži” delivers record volumes of energy wood chips
Help the Elku lime tree become European Tree of the Year!
The Bank of Estonia approves a silver coin dedicated to the Forest Brothers
Public media must broaden their coverage of economic affairs
Foreigners are buying up large forest areas not only in the Baltics, but in the USA too
Are winter crops safe under a thick blanket of snow?
Estonia strengthens its energy resilience: one of continental Europe's largest battery storage parks, Hertz 1, opens at Kiisa
Ministry of Agriculture approves the new supervisory board of AS “Latvijas valsts meži”
Study reveals widespread "quiet nature conservation" in Finland's forests
The international climate policy framework is under close scrutiny – the forest sector is the key to the solution
Agnis Graudulis's lectures and webinars on and around forests and trees
Sustainable debt? It sounds complicated, but you can understand it!
New study shows that US national debt per head of population is currently 7.5 times higher than China's
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 Happy Land” brings together Cub Scouts and Brownies from all over Latvia
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!
Illegally harvested timber from Brazil is “everywhere”
The main cause of emissions in tropical forests is small clearings
Japan is planting millions of black pines to protect its coastline from tsunamis
Strong economic growth observed in the Baltic states
Timber as a resource in a time of change: balancing nature, the economy and security
“Ingka Investments” completes deal with “Södra” on the purchase of forest land in Latvia and Estonia
Europe's trillions for climate targets
Local authorities will have to hear residents' views even before drafting a local plan
Survey: people in Latvia keep cash at home more often than in neighbouring countries
The latest in the world economy – consumer sentiment improves in the eurozone, growth slows in China
The “Stiga RM” group continues to set records – 2025 turnover exceeded 114 million euros
New rules could cost Sweden's forest sector 41 billion kronor a year
Record number of visitors last year at the Latvijas valsts meži nature park in Tērvete
When strange and utterly short-sighted ambitions end in nothing... A conversation with Andrejs Ķeizars, co-founder of the Rubeņa fonds
Ukraine and Germany sign agreement on rebuilding Ukraine's forestry sector
European hunters' organisation actively engages in discussions on the European nature network
Latvia's sustainable energy technology development plan through to 2035
Latvia's representatives should be at every negotiating table, so that the situation in future is as advantageous and favourable to us as possible. A conversation with Didzis Šmits, member of the 14th Saeima
Training seminars “Historic peat extraction sites. Types of revitalisation. Benefits. Costs. Returns”
Seven environmental activists in Finland fined for halting logging at Yllästunturi
Over the last 35 years, Latvia has been one of the world's leaders in reducing emissions!
This year's tree – the splendour of the Latvian landscape
What is happening with emissions in Germany?
The Swedish Forest Agency takes stock of the damage caused by the storms
Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Kabile
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?
Malnava College demonstrates Latvia's potential in modern vocational agricultural education
Timber harvesting is falling in Bulgaria. Is the industry in crisis?
Australian forest scientists take a stand against disinformation
Partners invited to apply for “Latvian Forest Days”
“Baltais Vilks” – a winter adventure for the 25th year
What lies ahead for Latvia's economy in 2026?
One in three residents supports the development of wind farms in Latvia next year – especially those with higher incomes
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
The Philippines – Asia's fastest-growing timber market
In the new year, Latvians are shying away from big spending
Ukraine extends export restrictions on timber and scrap metal
Russia is building a timber logistics centre in Shanghai
X-mas hangover!
The pygmy owl chosen as Bird of the Year 2026
The Ministry of Agriculture's most significant achievements in 2025
Removing veteran trees damaged by storms must also be approved
New US law will support the restructuring and modernisation of the timber industry
Canada's architectural pride – the 10-storey timber building "Limberlost Place"
AS “Latvijas valsts meži” – the most attractive employer among working people and students
Ending the year with ESG – from climate targets to simpler rules
Could chocolate disappear by 2050? No — a climate-adapted alternative will take its place!
Europe and the United States are becoming ever more dependent on China and the global South
Latvijas Banka revises its macroeconomic forecasts
Latvia strengthens its position in the European open data maturity assessment
Finland's Hunting Act is changing. Will the changes improve the situation?
“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
2025 in Latvian grain farming – the sector is in a zone of transition and risk
Poland sharply cuts timber exports to China
On 2026. A conversation with Dagnis Dubrovskis, board member of “Latvijas valsts meži”
Latest survey reveals that almost 70% of returning emigrants are happy after coming back to Latvia
National report of the autumn 2025 Eurobarometer survey
“If it works in Arctic conditions, it works anywhere” – the Nordic countries begin electrifying timber transport
The reins of export growth are in the hands of re-exports
In digitalisation we are a step ahead of others. To keep it that way, we must work!
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
Leave the coastal fishermen alone! ...for now, they will
Price levels fell slightly in November
Efforts continue to soften the impact of the European Union’s “green laws”
The state earned handsomely. A conversation with Jānis Apsītis, President of the Latvian Timber Producers and Traders Association and Chairman of the Board of SIA “Kurekss”
European Union unveils its new bioeconomy strategy
Study – constant change fuels employee burnout and holds back company growth
Latvia's highest business awards presented – the Export and Innovation Award
2026 budget adopted – priority on driving growth and supporting businesses
CapMan Natural Capital sells forest assets in Latvia and Lithuania to Inter IKEA Group
Land use needs a consensus
“Laflora” concludes the 2025 peat extraction season
Forest sector awards “Zelta čiekurs 2025” presented
Sowing and planting: more than 14.7 thousand hectares of state forest regenerated this year
Insights from forest sector bioeconomy experts – a major talking point in Brussels
Latvia's economy is bouncing back convincingly from the upheavals of recent years
European Entrepreneurial Region Award 2027
The use of lead in ammunition. An overview of the issue and the latest developments
Minister for Agriculture Armands Krauze proposes changes to the regulatory framework to ensure fair competition
“Latvijas valsts meži Art Scholarship 2025” awarded
Survey: in Latvia it is mainly young people who think “green”
Ask your drainage engineer!
Study “PeatTransform” launched – towards climate neutrality for Latvia's peat industry
Swedish energy company "Växjö Energi" receives support from the European Investment Bank
Germany's spruce growing stock will fall by 75% by 2100. The timber industry is switching to pine
Join the European initiative “For 3 billion more trees”!
35th anniversary of the revival of the scouting and guiding movement!
Fear of oversight is a good cover for not making any unnecessary effort and for doing little thinking. An interview with Mārtiņš Cimermanis, Chairman of the Board of the Latvian Rural Advisory and Training Centre
In defending local companies, the government takes a punch to the face
Despite earlier announcements, COP30 failed to secure greater commitments
China is transforming its forestry sector to ensure sustainable management
The Tropical Forest Forever Facility has been established. Protecting and restoring forests will require more than 66.7 billion US dollars a year
Resurfacing completed on the “Ložmetējkalna ceļš” road
Freedom is not an inheritance – it is a mission
European timber producers join forces to halt the trade in Russian “blood timber” in Europe
Alaska's forestry industry begins to recover
“Latvijas valsts meži” agrees on cooperation with the State Education Development Agency
Crops in Zemgale have suffered most in recent years – 11 million euros paid out in insurance claims
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
"Laflora" head Uldis Ameriks receives the LDDK Annual Award in the category "Economist of the Year 2025"
Stora Enso to create Europe's largest forestry fund
Carbon capture and utilisation, or how to turn carbon emissions into valuable resources
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
The German question. How can an advanced industrial economy be run successfully under the new conditions?
Time to renew interest in the technical professions
One in four people in Latvia forced to give up some products because of rising food prices
EY study: the main priorities of Latvian society – health, economic security and stable work
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
The forest sector's contribution to the climate. Europe
On Lāčplēsis Day
Transporting Russian timber has been made difficult by sharply rising costs
Despite sanctions, Russian timber is reaching new markets in the Middle East
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
This year's most active "Latvian forest adventurers" revealed
Kristīne Rapa “Aspects of employment law in the forestry sector”
Unveiling of the information plaque dedicated to the bus station's red oak
More than 6,000 participants took part in the “LVM Forest Expeditions” this autumn
EU countries reach agreement on 2040 target, Latvia's interests taken into account
Chaos must not be allowed... calls in the European Union to halt implementation of the Deforestation Regulation
“Mars” invests 5 million US dollars in innovative agricultural science
Forestry Conference for Forest Owners 2025
Baltic survey: employees with children feel their careers are held back, childless colleagues feel overloaded
Manufacturing output posts record growth for recent years
Latvia's forest sector – a backbone of export capacity with high added value
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
The 2026 budget: with fewer funds, the European Union cannot achieve more
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
State Audit Office findings on state forest management expected in spring
On the state's circulation, which must not "hang"
More than half of Latvia's residents have no plans to study in the near future
Forestry Conference for Forest Owners 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture finds the European Commission's planned cuts to support for agriculture and fisheries unacceptable
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
Study suggests solar farms could provide habitats for bumblebees
North Korea introduces its first forest monitoring system
Scientists can pinpoint the origin of illegally harvested timber
The dream of new forests in Denmark risks fading away in a jungle of bureaucracy
Municipal capacity – the key to building a climate-resilient future
Land assets need a steward
How Europe's flagship nation, Germany, is moving towards a circular carbon economy
About the row of oaks in Skrīveri
LMSP 10th International Conference “Sustainability and Resources in Land Management: Cooperation in Times of Crisis and Change”
Diverse forestry helps create climate-resilient forests
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
Sustainable land use is a complex issue that requires cooperation across different levels and sectors
European Tree of the Year in Latvia. Choose and vote!
A Time of Heroes at the Christmas Battles Museum
Even in a very cold winter, Europe will be able to secure sufficient gas volumes
Developments in Poland's energy and climate neutrality policy
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
Stora Enso's new forest management model also encompasses biodiversity
Hard times for Finland's foresters
Forest properties in Finland are a good investment
Talent will grow at the Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences, ideas will become reality, and together we will move towards a smarter and more successful Latvia. An interview with Andris Paeglītis, acting dean of the Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences
“Latvijas Finieris” opens applications for its 2025/2026 internship programme
An elementary “socialist approach”: “Sorry, we shall have different targets!” An interview with forestry expert Arvīds Ozols
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!
The forest of the future: European trade union leaders gather at an international seminar in Riga
This year is not a typical one… An interview with Jānis Ķirsis, Chairman of the Board of the Silviculture Contractors' Association
New decision could end US armed forces' trade in tropical timber
Workers' rights are declining worldwide. ITUC Global Rights Index 2025
Latvians are the least likely in the Baltics to build up savings for unexpected expenses
Russia is using forestry to strengthen its diplomatic and economic ties in Africa
Tanzania's forests provide 20% of the country's GDP, five times more than official estimates suggest
Starting a timber sales business is easy; keeping it successful is hard
Finland's Natural Resources Institute reports: wolf population rising rapidly
“Latvijas valsts meži” – the greenest brand in Latvia
Peat Days 2025. Event programme
Are certified seeds a safety cushion for farmers in a changing climate?
German economy still shows little activity, but “hopes are not lost”
Further losses for Russia's timber industry. Sanctions sink "Tobol Timber"
Young stands in state forests to be protected across 25 000 hectares this year
Artificial intelligence can both help and harm forestry
Winners of the “Namejs Award 2024” honoured during visit to Lithuania, and “Latvijas Finieris” subsidiary “Likmere” production plant visited
Despite the geopolitical situation, foreign investment in Finland rose to 83.5 billion euros in 2024
Minister for Agriculture Armands Krauze: “The European Commission's proposal is an unacceptable brake on rural development”
Heavy penalties imposed for destroying veteran trees
VARAM: compensation to be granted for damage caused by specially protected non-game species
On the best wood-use innovation in the “New Wood Competition”
European Commission blames IT system overload for Deforestation Regulation delay
People in Germany are struggling to pay their electricity and gas bills on time
Finland secures food reserves, prepares for crisis situations and urges Europe to follow its example
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
“Cocoa with a conscience” – funding for fair and forest-friendly cocoa bean growing
Progress made in talks with the European Commission, discussions on the climate target to continue
Creating a place where people would want to live and work. An interview with Mārtiņš Daģis, Chair of Jelgava State City Council
“Latvijas valsts meži” concludes social dialogue agreement with the company employees' trade union “LVM Cilvēkam un Mežam”
Minister for Agriculture Armands Krauze invites MPs from the “Progresīvie” parliamentary group to take the opportunity to see current forest management issues at first hand
“Latvijas valsts meži” to restore one of Latvia's rarest habitats in Daugavpils
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
The climate target has become a political “battlefield”
Austria, Luxembourg and Germany criticise the European Union's Deforestation Regulation: “it is unworkable”
Turning pulp mill emissions into renewable value
No, carbon markets are not a moral failure! Abolishing them would be
Fighting forest fires in an age of climate change – innovations in Finland
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
Schools awarded funding for expeditions and research in Latvia's state forests
Yield volume and the final grain price are currently the great unknown
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
FSC Europe: Latvia is becoming a pioneer in certifying forest ecosystem services
We want to understand how riverbanks ought to be managed. An interview with Mārcis Saklaurs, forest owner in Salacgrīva
About the Council of Europe Landscape Award
Latgale's largest environmental education event, "Zaļā klase 2025", brings together 2000 schoolchildren
Netflix signs a deal to buy carbon credits from US forests
Sweden pays a premium to Finland for imported timber
Sharp growth in mortgage lending – in Latvia's property market, the regions are closing in on Riga's pace
The “Smart Cities Conference” will take place in Riga for the fourth time
Very few companies selling tropical timber can determine where it came from
State-owned companies will have to pay 90% of their profits into the state budget as dividends
New FAO forest management plan for Latin America
How the “American dream” is fading – housing costs in the US keep rising
The Vatican puts Pope Francis's ecological teaching into practice with a vocational training centre in agriculture
Ifo institute slightly lowers its growth forecast for Germany
The Enterprise Europe Network in Latvia begins a new phase running to 2028
US loggers on the European Union's Deforestation Regulation: "The music has stopped, the dancing is over."
Powerful hurricanes hit timber stocks in the USA
The Ministry of Agriculture and its subordinate institutions have obtained certificates for the high quality of their sector management and information system governance
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+”
Technology for Latvia's defence and security
Survey: 79% of young people take a critical view of their job market prospects
An industry story. How to collect more tax without significantly increasing the national debt
How can housing affordability be solved in Great Britain?
Cutting emissions in timber haulage
How Lithuania overtook us
Lodging, fusarium and flooded fields – what is this summer teaching us about the future of farming?
A domino effect in agriculture – the delayed harvest season threatens the next one too
Implementation of the coastal plan is going well, despite the influence of global trends on coastal development
Applications open for the “Zelta čiekurs” forest sector annual award
The Ombudsman's Office insists on a comprehensive review of the system of property encumbrances and compensation, and turns to the government once again
The European Union's plans for meeting its climate targets. A sector-by-sector review
The working person is the state's most valuable asset
Visit to Ukraine by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture
Entrepreneur in Finland loses state forestry company contract over dual citizenship
Has demand for wood in Finland peaked?
Labour market activity picked up in the second quarter of 2025
Sharp rise in the number of forest fires in Canada
Beetle species new to Latvia discovered in the Ogre valley
“Valmet” to supply biomass heating plant to paper producers in Spain
Will growth in the European Union defence sector drive the development of environmentally friendly technologies?
EU Deforestation Regulation requirements do not apply to wooden pallets and packaging
Real estate in a specially protected nature territory
No farmer was prepared for weather like this – valuable crops end up as animal feed
The main benefit of the programme – farms have the opportunity to develop production
Felling permits issued in the first half of 2025
Estonian Business School summer school explores the future of artificial intelligence and the Green Deal
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
Summary. The European Union wants to achieve net zero emissions through legislation
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
Investigation under way against state officials over illegal logging in Ukraine
Why are global supply chains still not ready for the introduction of the European Deforestation Regulation?
The “Mazais Namejs 2025” camp — now in its 8th year!
To reduce the threat of flooding, “Zemkopības ministrijas nekustamie īpašumi” begins the renovation of the Ogre polder protective dam
Shelter building code developed
Birch plywood used at the Song and Dance Celebration is handed over to schools
No solution to a problem that works elsewhere in Europe is right for Latvia
Study shows renewable energy is cheaper than fossil fuels
Environmental campaigners dismayed by insufficient climate funding in the European Union's draft budget
Food waste volumes in Latvia remain high – households generate the most
Minister for Agriculture Armands Krauze: our priority for the 2028-2034 period is undiminished funding for agriculture and fisheries
LTRK survey: the public administration body businesses rate best is the CSDD, and the worst are the building authorities
Twice as many ticks recorded in Finland this year as in previous years
Russia's timber production giants are facing major problems
When heading into the forest, we urge you to be responsible and to protect nature
Weather conditions are affecting nature trail infrastructure. We urge visitors to think carefully before setting out on nature trails
Action plan for attracting investment and improving access to finance approved
Survey: 86% of Latvian employees answer work calls even while on holiday
Income growth is outpacing housing prices, but not for long
About forests, thinking and the lack of it
Two in three employers are not prepared to hire a pensioner. How can you stay in demand?
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”
Sweden is failing to comply with the so-called green transparency legislation
Businesses expect speed, flexibility and less bureaucracy from banks
Biology. The entire mechanism is based on tiny vesicles... Arnis Rītups in conversation with Seppo Vainio
The weather is testing farmers – how can they adapt?
Public invited to take part in study on the spread of an invasive fungus – the rooting bolete – in Latvia
“We will not buy a pig in a poke” – Europe's new proposal for meeting the 2040 climate targets
Spruces grown over 54 years with diameters exceeding 50 centimetres
“Stiga RM” backs an initiative to combat imports of sanctioned and smuggled plywood into Europe
For the festival, “Latvijas Finieris” invites visitors to see a miniature “Silver Grove” in Vērmanes Garden
Minister for Agriculture Armands Krauze: AS “Latvijas valsts meži” must remain entirely in state ownership
The Latvian Forest Industry Federation's objections to the privatisation of "Latvijas valsts meži" assets
Developing an innovative solution – a smart device to fight the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle
Expert: the Germans believe in our agriculture, but we ourselves do not
Reality is forcing decisions to change. What is happening to the European Union's 2040 emissions reduction target?
Hydrological regime to be restored at Palšu Mire, with a tourist trail, viewing tower and platform to be built
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
Dreams are lovely, life is good
Artificial Intelligence is a false god
Showy fuchsia, in memory of the teacher... The many plant names recorded in the National Botanic Garden's database
What should we call a fly's husband? A fly's partner?
The nature values market – a risk or an opportunity for forestry in Finland and the European Union?
Timber mobilisation. Can we do it?
Looking to the future – the true, the right and the only way forward. A conversation with Armands Apfelbaums, co-owner of “ACA Timber”
Winter cereal harvests are rising – how can the trend be sustained in future?
The cybercrime market has become the world's third-largest economy
“Bulduru Tehnikums” becomes a tree worker certification centre for the “European Arboricultural Council”
Report shows supreme courts are becoming the “battlegrounds” of climate policy
“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
Israeli-Iranian conflict poses a real threat to the timber trade in the Middle East
Estonia abandons target of generating all the electricity it uses from renewable sources
Forests do not fit the European Commission’s scenario
Deans chosen for four faculties of the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
No curly coats in sight
US repeals forest road-building rules, allowing logging volumes to increase
Renewable energy sector welcomes creation of Germany's 500 billion euro fund
E-fuel is essential for defence capabilities
Finnish cities offer a reward for killing invasive Spanish slugs
African mahogany bark could be used to make medicines
European Commission takes a stand against the inflow of sanctioned timber products from China
New US bill would grant tax relief to users of domestic hardwood in order to curb cheap imports
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
Survey: Older employees feel the least valued
Honouring the Mēri great oak
On the interview on “Krustpunktā”. Pēters Putniņš, Chairman of the Board of AS “Latvijas valsts meži”
Pellervo Economic Research Institute forecast – forest owners' revenue from timber sales could hit record highs
At the Summer Solstice and Midsummer
Contemporary art space “Kurtuve” in Valmiera shortlisted for the “New European Bauhaus Prizes 2025” final
First annual fire ritual held in the Spēkozoli oak grove
Memorandum of cooperation signed on managing wild animal populations
There is no one else who ought to be thinking about Europe's security in our place. An interview with Kristīne Rapa, Chair of the Latvian Forest Sector Trade Union
An international conference on family business development has been held in Riga. The “Family Business Champions 2025” were honoured
Animal-friendly homes are becoming the new norm – Riga too is getting its first residential project of this kind
Goods exports grew for the fourth consecutive month in April
Number of people forced to flee by war shockingly high over the past decade
Sustainability problems of “green” funds
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
An organised minority commands a disorganised majority
This was an interesting election (or a brief assessment of the past few days)
Take part in the 11th European Sustainable Development Week – show how your organisation is building a responsible future!
Extreme weather in Europe – how much did it cost homeowners and insurers last year?
Latvia wins international arbitration proceedings in the field of renewable energy
“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
Refurbished recreation site and the latest goings-on in the forest – the most-read nature news in easy-to-read language
The country's resilience to extreme weather needs substantial strengthening
More forest in Latvia, fewer people
On the need for sanitary felling on the outskirts of Ogre
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
Inter-institutional discussion held on the future of green procurement in Latvia
Latvia – a forestry superpower
Ireland's road to sustainable food systems
Many investment funds are dropping their sustainability claims
Positive trends emerged in the economy in Q1 – investment is rising and activity is increasing in the construction sector
Eurobarometer shows record-high trust in the EU, strong support for the euro and for a common defence and security policy
The impact of the geopolitical situation on the risk of food shortages
“Latvijas Finieris” unveils a unique timber building complex at its “Zābaki” holding
Ogre city residents call on “Rīgas meži” to halt logging in the city's outlying forests during the bird nesting season
Opening of “Latvijas Finieris” wooden building complex at the “Zābaki” tree nursery
Carbon capture and storage: a “fashionable trend” or an opportunity? Part II
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
Carbon capture and storage: a “passing fashion” or an opportunity? Part I
The State Forest Service urges people to report invasive animal species
Wood use solutions for the bioeconomy presented in Brussels
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
Special Certificate of Appreciation from the Ministry of Culture for the leaders of “Sēlijas salas”
Given the new government's plans, Germany risks missing its emissions reduction targets
The Ministry of Agriculture and hunters' organisations agree on further cooperation to reduce damage caused by red deer
“Cut, Baby, Cut”, or why US timber harvesting has to rise by 450%
“Rīgas meži” launches information campaign “Leave No Scars in the Forest”
Will fees for permits and season cards rise? New amendments to the regulations announced
Satellite reveals the carbon balance – Finland absorbs 50 million tonnes
A new tool for learning – the LLKC Repository
LBTU announces open competition for the dean posts of four faculties
The forestry sector still has reserves of untapped potential
“Latvijas Meža dienas” to offer a wide-ranging programme for young and old alike
Carbon Farming in the European Forestry Sector
Timber from Colombia – a source of illegal wood for Europe and North America
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
The competitiveness and strategic autonomy advantages of the forest bioeconomy for Europe
Climate-driven problems in agriculture – why is the quality of seed material decisive?
Revised EU Deforestation Regulation rules will cut compliance costs by 30%
“Fields in Bloom” for the fifth year running – residents invited to celebrate the flowering season and capture the finest spring moments at the special photo frames
Cooperation with the forestry sector is extremely valuable for the faculty's development. An interview with Professor Vivita Puķīte, Dean of the Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences at LBTU
Members of the European Parliament agree to change the protection status of wolves in the European Union
Fifty years on, the war's effects are still felt in Vietnam. A bleak future is in store for Ukraine and Gaza
“Stiga RM”: National defence is a strategic priority, so the best possible solution must be found
A wooden house is a better carbon store than a forest
Local authorities to be given powers to improve air quality, not to ban firewood or wood chip heating
New study suggests that roundwood export bans have failed to halt deforestation worldwide
The potential for CO₂ removal in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea is limited
Relieving Germany's Foreign Ministry of responsibility for climate matters could weaken international engagement
How Japan has adapted its standards to make buildings earthquake-safe
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
The fight against climate change – restoring peat bogs in Latvia
Sweden prepares to build a 400-metre-long timber bridge
EU informal environment ministers' meeting discusses climate change adaptation and disinformation
Indigenous communities oppose legal changes that could accelerate deforestation in the Amazon region
Trees at the stadium mutilated in the name of beauty. “OC Liepāja” to be penalised for unprofessional topping of lime trees
Latvia's first raccoon?
God Guides, Nature Inspires, Work Unites – the 35th anniversary of the Latvian Forest Sector Trade Union
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
Which European countries are the best at recycling waste?
The age of naive globalisation is ending. Latvia must follow Poland's approach of economic nationalism
Poland leads European efforts to end dependence on imports of Russian fossil fuels
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.
Smart weather stations rolled out in Latvia to help farmers make data-driven decisions
Wine industry looks for new uses for millions of timber posts
US Congress passes act on the use of mass timber building materials in federal building construction
Study conducted in Finland shows that the cost of logging restrictions would run to billions of euros in losses
NASA uses laser technology to map tree canopy height from space
Educational and community events will be held across Latvia during “Forest Days”
The new face of fossil resources
25 April – the major event “The Forest Comes to Jelgava”
Waiting for Easter — and welcoming it...
“Laflora” begins its 30th peat extraction season
The Horse Podcast Within the Limits of One Sentence, together with Bony Fashion, or: The most amusing company names registered in 2024
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
Our security is not possible without independent energy supply
European Parliament Budget Committee delegation to assess Latvia's readiness in defence and climate change
Express exhibition “Young Wild Animals”
Geopolitical uncertainty continues to affect Latvia's export opportunities
Manufacturing output up 0.8% in the first two months of 2025
IKEA's climate footprint has fallen by 5% over the year
Protecting Australia's forests: scientists take on disinformation
“Latvijas finieris” named Latvia's best employer last year
Flag consecration marks the 35th anniversary of the Latvian Forest Sector Trade Union
Corruption and bribery – how illegal timber “feeds” Europe and America
The way is clear for fish in the Vildoga river
US President grants the Forest Service sweeping new powers
Can climate policy strengthen European security?
Proposal to offset Germany's CO₂ emissions outside Europe draws criticism
US builders' association forecast – millions of households will not be able to afford to buy new homes
Latvians are no strangers to humour...
Cluster of Spēkozoli hike signposts unveiled at Medņi in Vidriži parish
Local election candidates must offer effective and targeted solutions for business development in the regions
Reciprocal tariffs would reduce German exports to the US only slightly
Last week a bear killed a person in Slovakia. The country's government is deciding on reducing bear numbers
The US Army and Navy want to use “blast-resistant” timber
Felling permits show a 30% drop
Ombudsman's recommendation supported – deforestation may be offset by establishing forest elsewhere
The State Forest Service hands over one vehicle and one hundred global navigation satellite system devices to Ukraine
Nature protection plan approved for the “Augšdaugava” Protected Landscape Area
Ķikans, Irbe and Lūžņa river mouths closed during the coastal bird nesting season in Kurzeme
Changes ahead – the "Clean Industrial Deal"
An additional €1.5 million for pilot projects to renovate apartment buildings
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 role of education in our national economy – are we ready for the future?
Despite loud promises to give up Russian gas by 2027, imports into the EU rose by 18% last year
Investing 5.5 million euros, “Stiga RM” resumes construction of an apartment building in Kuldīga
The Finnish government sets criteria for old-growth forests. They will not apply to commercially managed forests
About the “Let's stop feeding the bear!” campaign. A summary
Indonesia's carbon market to reach 4 billion dollars a year within the next decade
“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
The “Stop feeding the bear!” campaign
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
LTRK has drawn up recommendations for inclusion in political parties' local election manifestos
Energy Efficiency Quarter – a place to talk with the experts
State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture Ģirts Krūmiņš discusses cooperation in forestry with Ukrainian representatives
The minimum cost of rebuilding Ukraine is 500 billion euros – experts' message to EU decision-makers
North America's tallest timber hotel to rise beside Vancouver station
A reminder. On restrictions to forest harvesting in spring
Builders are stockpiling timber to dodge tariffs. But at what cost?
The Nummurmuiža Oak, a stately survivor in Pārdaugava
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
The share-transfer riddle
Will clothing containing wood fibre be defined as environmentally friendly?
Latvian Construction Year Award 2024
“Latvijas valsts meži” Rietumvidzeme regional customer centre in Valmiermuiža receives the “Grand Prix”
Fewer goods transported by all modes of transport in 2024
European Commission proposes lowering the wolf's protection status
Latvia's opportunity – strengthening carbon management
US import tariff chaos: is the global economy heading for a recession?
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
Climate-friendly, or perhaps not?
Finnish economist: the impact of US tariffs on Latvian exports will be small, with uncertainty posing the greater challenge
Slowly recovering lost ground
Utter chaos. Trump's tariffs push timber prices to "Covid"-era levels
In today's geopolitical circumstances, the customary unhurried pace is dangerous
Expedition “Groundwater – invisible or visible after all?” builds young people's understanding of environmental protection
Poll suggests the French and Germans do not back higher defence spending
It is essential that bioeconomy sectors are included in the European Union's Clean Industrial Deal
“ACA Timber” acquires “Metsä Forest Latvia”
The Nordic Council of Ministers' political priorities for 2025-2030
Addressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Timber and Lumber
How the protection of biological values works in private forests in Sweden
People must be at the centre of everything. An interview with Kristīne Rapa, chair of the Latvian Forest Sector Trade Union
Logging has been very difficult. The mild winter is affecting timber availability in southern Finland
Occupational and environmental safety for logging companies
Illegal plywood imports in Europe: threats, consequences and solutions
Scorched earth. Will Russia pay for the Ukrainian forests destroyed by the war?
More durable and more ecological acoustic timber panels
Slack persisted in the labour market in 2024
Climate change is causing more problems in forestry; new forest management models are being sought
I am glad for every person in Latvia who owns land in Latvia. An interview with Ģirts Krūmiņš, State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture
18 US states want President Trump to reject the EUDR rules
Review of AS “Latvijas valsts meži” performance results for 2024
“BNP Paribas” signs an 8 billion euro agreement with the European Investment Bank on investment in wind energy
Significant demand for timber expected in Finland this year
An agreement on forestry and game animals – German foresters, landowners and hunters "around one table"
Opportunity to nominate candidates for the Nordic Council Environment Prize 2025
The future of firewood in Europe: resource or problem?
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”
A decision-making strategy, or HOW WILL IT LOOK?
Latvian workers want to move to Norway and Germany, while managers and entrepreneurs prefer Spain
Green policy and Europe. A brief summary of European policy-making matters
European climate and energy policy programme calendar of events 2025
Every representative of the forestry sector sees the forest broadly and in different ways. A conversation with Armands Krauze, Minister for Agriculture. Part II
The bioeconomy – a chance to make the most of Latvia's potential
Sweden, Finland or the Netherlands – which European countries have the greenest transport?
More efficient forest regeneration under the LAD support programme with LVM forest seedlings
Land is, was and will be the foundation of Latvia's prosperity. A conversation with Armands Krauze, Minister of Agriculture. Part I
Changes in society's lifestyle could bring the Paris Agreement target closer while also improving quality of life
A “green corridor” for foreign investors only?
A significant step in the development of social dialogue in the forest sector
France's energy transition problems against a backdrop of government instability
Can Latvia's forest owners and farmers adapt to climate change?
Restoring peatlands will drive climate warming for at least another hundred years
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
Poland's move away from fossil fuels. Problems and opportunities
The European Union declares war on bureaucracy once again
European Tree of the Year. Take part and vote!
Heterobasidion diseases threaten to wipe out Europe's conifer stands
Tell me, please, where should I go? Text messages received by Latvian healers (from confidential sources)
“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
We must return to raising statesmen and stateswomen. An interview with Sniedze Sproģe, adviser to the Latvian Association of Local and Regional Governments
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
The pre-election campaign in Germany and questions about the future of the Green Deal
Slovenia's forests are a symbol of the country's identity
Let us not abandon the automotive industry!
German insurance giant MEAG acquires forest land in Finland
Nature-based solutions. Pilot projects in the Nordic countries
On the availability of funding for businesses in the timber industry
An unprecedented tree-planting programme is in full swing in Hungary
21 March – International Day of Forests
A shortage of qualified workers is creating problems in delivering the energy transition. Europe is falling behind in adapting homes and cities to climate change. Part II
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers approves the supervisory board of the state enterprise "Forests of Ukraine"
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
A shortage of skilled workers is causing problems in delivering the energy transition. Europe is falling behind in adapting its homes and cities to climate change. Part I
“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
Restoring birch woodland and wetlands in the land of fire and ice
Escape: “We do not believe in principles, only in frogs”
Changes in the leadership of the Latvian Hunters' Association
Cut logging volumes in the European Union and they will rise elsewhere. It will cost EU citizens very, very dearly
Exhibition “Vārdene” on display at the Riga customer centre of “Latvijas valsts meži”
If it carries on as before, Latvia risks missing the targets of the National Energy and Climate Plan by the set deadline
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
The state must seize the opportunity and buy the Latvian forests being sold by Sweden's “Sodra”
Sustainability reporting remains a "black box" for many small businesses in Germany
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
The Latvian Hunters' Association withdraws from the “Latvijas valsts meži” memorandum “On mutual cooperation in reducing damage caused by game animals”
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
153 free tourism and recreation sites restored in state forests this year
Latvia's economic activity will grow more rapidly in 2025
Things internet users are trying to give away. “Especially good prices on wood waste...”
Flies die. “Eat a little – healthy; eat more – happy; eat more still – sleep well.”
The Ministry of Defence and the Latvian Hunters' Association continue their cooperation in the field of national defence
“Latvijas valsts meži” to hold a discussion on managing the red deer population
The Ministry of Agriculture's most significant achievements in 2024
Gauja National Park put forward for the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism certificate
At Christmas, at the close of the year... and in 2025
New exhibition “What Was Rustling in the Forest?” opens at the Līgatne nature trails
In Sweden, landowners barred from logging because of protected species currently receive no compensation from the state
A strong economy is the foundation of every country's prosperity. A conversation with Jānis Ciems, Chairman of the Board of a/s “Latvijas Finieris”
In 2025, EU and state investments totalling EUR 250 million will be available to businesses as support for boosting competitiveness
Sawnwood and plywood production will fall as European regulation “diverts” logging to other parts of the world
European Tree of the Year in Latvia 2024
The first users of the state co-working office in Cēsis
In eastern Finland people have work and a livelihood, and that strengthens the national border
Data on soil condition
Winners of the “Golden Cone 2024” forest sector annual award honoured
Stora Enso reports: strong activity and stable prices in Finland's timber market this autumn
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
The most widespread myths about peat extraction in Latvia
Austria and Germany welcome the postponement of the Deforestation Regulation and call for it to be urgently revised
Recipients of the Cabinet of Ministers Award
Wolf numbers rising sharply in the EU, protection measures under review
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
New nature reserves to be created to protect valuable grasslands
We heard the call. An interview with Raimonds Cipe, co-owner of the forestry company “Timbro”
“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?
On the situation in Ukraine's ecology caused by the war
News from our neighbours – politics, energy and climate neutrality in Poland
9th International Conference “Scientific, Economic and Social Aspects of Natural Resource Use in the Current Environmental and Geopolitical Context”
The timber market situation in Europe remains uncertain
“Latvijas valsts meži Art Scholarship 2024” awarded
Swedish company Northvolt files for bankruptcy – a blow to Europe's electric vehicle plans
Riga Airport reaches level three of the global Airport Carbon Accreditation programme
European Tree of the Year. Voting continues!
Latvia introduces alternative forestry to help meet EU climate targets
Demand for carbon credits is growing – what will alternative forestry change?
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
Survey: residents believe Latvia's middle class is shrinking, one in ten considers themselves poor
New specially protected nature territory established to protect a rare bat – the western barbastelle
“Latvijas valsts meži”, in cooperation with the Nature Conservation Agency, will carry out one of the largest mire restoration projects in Latvia
The forest sector is one of the most important things for Latvia's future. An interview with Daiga Grīnfelde, Head of Corporate Relations at Latvijas valsts meži
Government delays in decision-making are putting investment at risk!
Vast value in forests. The potential of non-wood products
Multilateral development banks – investment in the circular economy delivers social, economic and environmental benefits
What are carbon offset projects?
Forestry Conference for Forest Owners 2024
The Ministry of Agriculture's initiative to reduce the bureaucratic burden deserves support
The strength of every community matters. An interview with Dainis Karols, adviser to the Minister of Agriculture on local government affairs and Deputy Chair for administrative affairs of Talsi Municipality Council
Global land and ocean temperature anomalies, 1880-2023
To decarbonise transport, the European Union must urgently turn its attention to “green” hydrogen
Report finds that the planned use of new gas power plants conflicts with Europe's climate target
On Latvia's birthday
Economic forecast for autumn 2024: a gradual recovery in an adverse environment
To be continued. What will a second Trump presidency actually mean for Latvia?
EU lawmakers seek to amend the Deforestation Regulation and approve a delay to its entry into force
Natura 2000 anniversary photo competition comes to a close
Riga's streets. It is no secret that politicians most often take their bearings from public opinion...
Germany and Europe must urgently strengthen their competitiveness
“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
Sustainability is taking root in companies' day-to-day business, with implementing the new regulation the most pressing task
How Norway tripled its forest area in 100 years, or a lesson for Tanzania
Europe's wood industry is short of softwood
On Lāčplēsis Day
The state needs wealth creators. Latvia requires a thorough audit of all bureaucratic procedures
A kicked-in pumpkin in Kuldīga...
“Stiga RM” wood-wool board factory to become the world's most modern and technologically advanced
“European Energy” opens its first green hydrogen plant
The green course must not be abused
Developments in the European Union – policy, climate, environment and energy
With renewable energy use rising rapidly, EU greenhouse gas emissions fell by 8% in 2023
The State Forest Service will now be headed by Andis Purs
Anyone working in politics or interested in it should definitely spend at least some time in the private sector. An interview with Jurģis Miezainis, Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Economics
Investing in nature will determine our future
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
Four sections of walking trails in the Gauja National Park temporarily closed
The forestry sector organisations' view on the draft amendments to the regulations "On Felling Trees on Forest Land"
Rail transport volumes will grow in Germany, but the share of cars and lorries will remain unchanged – the government's forecast to 2040
News from our neighbours. Updates from Poland – energy and climate policy
AS “Latvijas valsts meži” has been managing the state forests for 25 years
Geopolitical tension exposes the fragility of the global energy system
On the field session of the Forest Advisory Council
Join forces to succeed!
“It is complete nonsense!” Here is why France wants to ban bottled water!
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
CFLA invites local authorities to apply for EU fund financing to draw up nature protection plans
The forest sector can be a universal soldier
Latvia, together with most EU member states, has succeeded in persuading the EC to postpone the implementation of the Deforestation Regulation by one year
I am looking for various routes and hoping for good fortune. A conversation with Maija Dubro, head of the Sabile care association "Kalme"
Ministry of Economics' priority for the 2025 budget – support for attracting investment, developing innovation and increasing exports
Carbon farming in the European forestry sector
Proposals drawn up on increasing compensation, land exchange and new payments in specially protected nature territories
Bad news – Germany's forests are no longer carbon dioxide sinks
Second consignment of donated “Latvijas valsts meži” seedlings arrives in Ukraine
“Kokmīļu pietura” for children opens in Āgenskalns
Timber prices in Finland are trending downwards
Despite the postponement of the Deforestation Regulation, Europe claims it is “on the right track”
We are strong and mighty. That must be felt in everyday life too. A conversation with Egils Helmanis, Chairman of Ogre Municipality Council
Business comes first: How Kyrgyzstan became Moscow's middleman
September saw the price changes typical of the month
Well-known wild berries could be used to fight a serious problem
#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!
Finnish wood processed for use in electric vehicle batteries – biographite to replace graphite imported from China
“Latvijas Meža dēkainis” reveals: the most popular spots are bog trails and lakeside picnic areas
Overview. Current affairs in German politics, the economy and the environment
Shared CO₂ infrastructure improves cost efficiency and increases carbon capture, utilisation and storage
Latvia must certainly become a producer country of higher added value. A conversation with Andis Araks, chairman of the board of “Krauzers” and vice-president of the Latvian Forest Industry Federation
Three billion more trees by 2030
“Fairtrade” – a partner in implementing sustainability legislation in the EU
Logging in Estonia has been excessive for years
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
Responding to calls from cooperation partners, the EC proposes a phased 12-month implementation period for the Deforestation Regulation
Switzerland. The biodiversity initiative is not needed for forestry
The “politics of shrinking” threatens unpleasant side effects
Is sustainable forest management possible in Africa?
Acorn crop harvested at the Jaunjelgava oak plantation
The Czech government has approved amendments to the Forest Act. There will be changes in favour of healthy, resilient and diverse forests
Next year Czech foresters will receive 2 billion crowns instead of 500 million
Green activists' antics: Finland's parliament building sprayed with red paint in a "protest action" against peat extraction
“Metsä Group” is paying ever greater attention to carbon capture
FACE General Assembly confirms new president of the organisation
Sweden's timber industry leadership also calls for the EU Deforestation Regulation to be postponed
German wood-processing companies' sentiment is being shaped by a weak economy, the construction crisis and the Deforestation Regulation
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"
UPM signs kraft lignin* purchase agreement with Södra
Public administration to cut the number of long-vacant posts
Wildfires in Portugal – why are the forests of the Iberian Peninsula so fire-prone?
“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
Our country must be defended and strengthened
Economy. Latvia to introduce a wealth tax – it may also be relevant to forest owners
“Laflora” begins construction of a wind farm and will create a green industrial zone in Kaigu bog
Partner meeting of the “Sustainable Development Reporting Tool” project in Helsinki
New European Union environment commissioner tasked with tackling the growing water resources crisis
Unique wooden building opens in Helsinki – architecture critics give it a warm reception
Mežvidi forest nursery – an example of timber construction recognised by experts
Knowledge about lesser spotted eagles accumulated by “Latvijas valsts meži” compiled in the National Encyclopaedia of Latvia
Jāņa Čakstes scholarship winner Jānis Platacis honoured
Society still allows excessive regulation of everything to continue. An interview with Tomass Kotovičs, Head of the Communications Department at Latvijas valsts meži, member of the Forest Owners' Association and the cooperative Mežsaimnieks
School, mushrooms. “It wasn’t that the joke was improper or anything, just that it has been seen more often than a chanterelle...”
Researchers claim that two thirds of global methane emissions are caused by human activity
International convention on artificial intelligence and fundamental rights signed
When we manage forests, we think about all the values society receives from them. An interview with Dr. silv. Āris Jansons, leading researcher at the Latvian State Forest Research Institute (LVMI) “Silava” and chair of its Scientific Council
Latvian scientists have created a tool for assessing the circularity of local authorities
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
Solar panels and crops could supply 68% of Central Europe's energy demand
In 2023, solar and wind power stations generated 92% more electricity than in 2022
A sign at the edge of a forest in Belgium surprised Pekka Pesonen: it is an absolutely different approach from Finland's
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
A brawl is brewing outside Kukulītis. "Turns out – the responsible service is taking down the festive decorations..."
Germany. Latest developments in climate and energy transition policy
How to speak bee. “In essence, you could say that the language of honey bees has dialects, just as different human communities do.”
The first green corridor in the Baltic Sea
The economic situation is gradually beginning to improve
The European Union is among the biggest spenders on ineffective “climate solutions”
“Coface”: a rise in the number of insolvencies in Germany will be a major test for Latvia's exporting companies this year
In the first half of 2024, “Latvijas valsts meži” made a profit of 106.4 million euros
“Latvijas valsts meži” environmental expert finds unusually tall ivy in Kurzeme
The importance of forests and trees in our lives. In the world and in Latvia
Latvia's forestry sector leaders last year – Ventspils, Kuldīga and Ropaži municipalities
Profit is a source of investment and the foundation of growth
Free educational seminars on the use of timber in public building construction coming to the regions
Roads are ruined by a lack of money and foresight
State long-term research programme “Innovation Fund – Long-Term Research Programme”
Nature protection should be about management, not a burden on the state budget. An interview with Andis Purs, Director of the Forest Department at the Ministry of Agriculture
Open-air exhibition devoted to swamp forests on show in Ķemeri
Universities and policymakers seek solutions for developing a knowledge economy in Latvia
Autumn is already on its way — is everything the same as ever?
Nature Restoration Regulation enters into force with the aim of promoting ecosystem restoration
An unexpected guest aboard a Finnish coastguard patrol vessel
How many days a year can a country rely on bioenergy alone? Latvia comes first in the European Union this year
How Scotland's foresters are fighting invasive species
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
The picture reveals the difference – packaging made from Bible paper saves pulp
Woodland carbon code – an opportunity for landowners in the United Kingdom
Forestry is developing rapidly in Scotland
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
News from Poland. Politics, energy, environment
News from Germany. Politics and the environment
Climate investors defend Stobo forestry project in Scotland
The Summer Olympic Games in Paris are also a striking example of timber construction
How peat is extracted in the bogs managed by Latvijas valsts meži
“I would like this tree still to be there – as it always has been, when I come home”
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
Climate policy. French news channel “CNews” fined for allowing a “wrong opinion” on air
“Stiga RM” group turnover reached almost 95 million euros last year
The Deforestation Regulation. "The hard road through the dunes…"
VARAM invites scientists to apply to a project competition for biodiversity research
Through the forest to climate neutrality
Ornamental plants will no longer be grown in Gostiņi and Kalsnava
The new Ecodesign Regulation enters into force
The Spanish slug must be added to Latvia's list of invasive species
Survey on the nature conservation system in Latvia
European Investment Bank Group allocates 36.2 billion euro to cohesion
Teachers explore Latvian and Swedish experience in forest education
The impact of beavers on forest roads and drainage systems
Centenary event at the Nāves sala memorial – 27 July
Rural employment as hostage to the Green Deal
European Union migration "schizophrenia": Workers needed, but borders closed?
Overview. Events expected in the European Union over the coming weeks
Sustainable Development Report 2024
The environmental problems that worry Americans
Latvia's military industry – still in nappies
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
The “Latvijas Meža dēkainis” nature game
9th World Forest Week
Sanctions breachers should face a penalty far harsher than 10 thousand euros
By returning to indigenous traditions, Mongolia has become a world leader in nature conservation
Stakeholders in The Gambia urge the government to halt charcoal production and curb logging and forest degradation
The importance of forests in preserving our planet. A brief look at the 26th IUFRO Congress in Stockholm
Wildfires rage in Russia's far north, in the Arctic, generating megatonnes of carbon emissions
The forest sector says: “NO to a clear-felling tax!”
I'm no little war. "But I know that in the end everything will be all right!"
The Sēlija training area – an investment in our country's defence
Deadly heatwaves in June? Climate scientists explain why Greece is being hit by extreme weather
New LBTU management team takes office on 1 July
FACE President Torbjörn Larsson concludes six successful years of his presidency
Service Environment Improvement Plan for 2024-2027
International Energy Agency forecast: in 2024, global investment in environmentally friendly energy will reach 2 trillion US dollars
With sea levels rising, an island in Panama prepares to evacuate its residents
Latvia does not support the excessive administrative burden that the Green Claims Directive would place on businesses, particularly on micro-enterprises
World Bank warns: Europe is not ready for serious climate problems
Treatment costs for tourists in Turkey have risen by 53%
Honouring the Kaņepju Oak
“Latvijas valsts meži” begins clearing land for the “Sēlija” military training area
Midsummer without worries – how to celebrate safely?
Farmers applying for fewer permits for the lethal deterrence of geese
43 buildings entered for the “Most Energy-Efficient Building in Latvia” competition
At solstice time and Midsummer
A new paradigm. After the first session of Poland's National Forest Council
The European Commission gives ground. The reporting requirements set out in the Deforestation Regulation will be less burdensome, though Finland's forest sector is still not satisfied
Environmentally friendly energy in Estonia
Ministry of Agriculture: peat production must continue to be developed
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
Planting trees to fight climate change. Is it really the solution? An Italian view
Raising productivity is a precondition for growing prosperity. Active measures and targeted investment in human capital development are needed
The proportion of unsorted and landfilled waste remains high
“Green energy”. How safe is it and what are the possible fire safety risks?
The State Environmental Service presents its annual environmental protection award, “Green Excellence”, in ten categories
The series of conferences devoted to sustainable construction will open with "How do we promote the production and use of sustainable building materials?"
In a European country where nature is severely depleted, an election is looming
“Latvijas Finieris” 2023 performance review
Energy independence is one of the greatest benefits of state forest management
The Finnish website forest.fi has grown considerably in popularity
Every year the world loses 4.7 million hectares of forest. How can environmental technologies help restore them?
“Latvijas Finieris” begins construction of a unique timber building complex
“Latvijas valsts meži” donates seedlings to restore the parks and green spaces of the Chernihiv region
Europeans throw away 7 million tonnes of clothing a year. The Czech Republic introduces mandatory recycling
We have not had such a strange economy in a long time
Finland has great potential to produce and supply "green" hydrogen to Central Europe. Germany is "placing its bets" on using it in the economy
UK drivers could save more than €150 and win prizes if they give up their cars next month…
Researchers surprised by species diversity in Finland's commercial forests
EU Competitiveness Council reaches conceptual agreement on the future direction of European industry and the single market
Landowner protests in Estonia
Swiss scientists have found a way to make chocolate more sustainable
“Latvijas valsts meži” to pay 176.7 million euros into the state budget
Where are the principles of fairness, or where have they gone!? An interview with Raivis Kronbergs, State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture
“Latvijas valsts meži” trials the Swedish “PlantMax” forest planting machine
Latvia recorded the lowest unemployment rate in the Baltic states at the start of the year
The war in Ukraine has affected the migration of greater spotted eagles
Will India become the world's largest pellet market?
Conceptual agreement on the reorganisation of parish administrations in Gulbene municipality
A significant step has been taken in improving occupational safety and health practice in forestry
Latvian Forest Days in Tērvete
RTU architecture students develop ideas for sustainable development of the Mangaļsala area
On the successful regeneration of forests
The best home for wild animals is the wild
“Latvia's forests for national security.” On the contribution to society and the rumours going around
Administrative burden in the drafting of municipal spatial plans to be reduced
More than six million people visit Latvia's natural sites every year
Cooperation – the founding principle of sustainability and positive communication. A conversation with Gunita Rakēviča, Director of the Latvian Local Government Training Centre
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
Poland's adaptation to climate change is being slowed by a lack of coordination and oversight
German municipalities urgently need climate risk assessments and environmental protection plans
Priority – the wealth creators
Free trees and green garlands: Antwerp urges city dwellers to take up gardening
Fall in export and import values partly attributable to falling prices
Thinking about the climate and the poor state of Germany's forests, it is time to act!
Head of Finnish forest berry harvesting and processing company charged with human trafficking
Volunteers rescue more than 1,200 toads in eight days
Supporting future specialists, “Stiga RM” begins cooperation with Ventspils Technical School
How many are we? The statistics
Growing awareness of the advantages of timber in construction
0.013% – the European country that keeps e-mobility at arm's length
Territorial planning website – “Ģeoportāls” – now available with a new look
Development problems in Latvia's regions. The Sabile story
Poland – politics, the Green Deal, energy transition issues and other news
About the corncrake, and about what scientists argue over. An interview with Dr. biol. Oskars Keišs, ornithologist, head of the Ornithology Laboratory of the University of Latvia
"Latvian Forest Days" in Tērvete on 24 and 25 May
There are already around 130 bears living in Latvia. How the number of bruins will change from now on
What to Read to Milkmaids on Mechanised Farms
Fall in export and import values partly attributable to lower prices
Why hunters should take part in the European Parliament elections
Restrictions on tree felling during the bird nesting season
Times of change breed uncertainty
“Stiga RM” to complete acquisition of the “Norupe” sawmill
From a regional family business to an exporter in demand around the world – “Stiga RM” turns 30
German forest owners sound the alarm. Latest developments in the timber market
Timber availability in Latvia – the current situation and forecasts
UK government acted unlawfully in approving climate plan, High Court judge rules
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
Czech ornithologists go to court over permit to build a cable car from Brno to the university campus
More rare species found in state forests last year than the year before
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
Nature Conservation Agency releases the short film series “Tales of the Old Bracket Fungus”
Could Finnish cellulose help solve the ammunition shortage in Ukraine?
Interactive exhibition opens its doors to visitors at the LBTU Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences
“Pilsēta cilvēkiem” calls on the ministry to support the purchase of electric bicycles rather than hybrid and electric cars
Gambling with the forestry industry
Mayor of Tübingen (Germany) criticises bureaucracy (or: things here are much as elsewhere in Europe)
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
“The feebleness of sanctions.” Russian and Belarusian timber is still reaching the European Union
Hillfort discovered by archaeologists could offer a new way of looking at Nordic history
A shallow lake in Canada could explain the origin of life on Earth
Is the biggest opponent of hunting mistreating the animals on his own property? Criminal proceedings launched
Finnish company “Valmet” chosen to rebuild a wood biomass boiler system in Scotland
New OECD Economic Survey of Latvia to be presented in Riga on 25 April
First observation in Norway of an osprey ringed in Latvia
Zemnieku saeima calls on ministries to restrict the placement of solar panels on agricultural land
Major EU decisions adopted to boost economic activity in agriculture
“Climate-controlled pork”. Danish Crown admits misleading the public by claiming its pork is climate-friendly
E-learning course on climate change gathers pace – interest continues to grow
Applications open for annual state budget compensation for forestry restrictions in specially protected nature territories and micro-reserves
The State Forest Service will carry out inspections in 5874 forest stands
2023 at “Rīgas meži” – continued stable and sustainable growth
Is there a middle ground between the Green Deal and forest owners' demands?
This spring the environmental campaign "Give tyres a second life" returns to 11 Latvian towns and cities
We've hit reset. What next?
Ministry of Agriculture's explanation for forest owners and timber buyers following the Constitutional Court ruling
Unmanned aerial vehicles can navigate even in dense forest
Bill Gates-funded company turns water and carbon dioxide into fuel
Across Europe, so-called climate activists are blockading access to North Sea oil infrastructure
Damage of around €9,000 calculated for oil spilled into Latvian marine waters from the Būtiņģe oil terminal
Corporate climate activity. April 2024
The “Green Deal” in the European Union. The latest on the progress of EU policymaking
Finland's climate and environment minister delivers a harsh verdict on the "regulation pandemic" prevailing in the European Union
Pellet producer “Latgran” posts losses of more than 16 million euros
Activities of the “LatViaNature” project reach the final of the European Commission's "Natura 2000 Award"
On the transition to clean energy. The EC assesses dialogues with EU industry and the social partners
Seminar “Management of Wet and Peaty Agricultural Land”
Latvijas Finieris plant in Kuldīga begins operations
A legal and financial audit is under way in Poland's state forests. What is happening on the ground?
New European Union requirements for forest owners will increase the bureaucratic burden
Jelgava and the Latvian forest sector invite families, children and young people to an exciting adventure, “The Forest Comes to Jelgava”
Rule on felling smaller-diameter trees ruled incompatible with the Constitution
On the situation in Ukraine's forests and the plans to improve it
Opening of the seedling sorting and processing complex at the Mežvidi nursery of “Latvijas valsts meži”
What the link between the European spruce bark beetle and a root-rot fungus can reveal
German timber trade association calls for the application of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to be postponed
“Rīgas meži” signs contract on the sale of the “Norupe” sawmill
Can nature fight the climate crisis on its own?
Red deer from “Rīgas meži” relocated to a deer park in Vidzeme
The economy comes first – everyone ought to understand that. A conversation with Armands Krauze, Minister for Agriculture
The 20th Latvian Plant Parade will take place on 4 and 5 May this year
Deforestation regulation could increase the flow of drugs into Europe
Images prove that the echidna thought to be extinct is still to be found
Local resident near Talsi has single-handedly cleaned up several kilometres of the Dzelzupe
Forest owners in Southern Europe angered by European Union forest policy
On the European Nature Restoration Regulation. A view from Baden-Württemberg
Procedure approved for supplying the population with essential manufactured goods in the event of a threat to the state
Official discussions on the 2040 climate targets were launched at the meeting of the Environment Council
At Easter...
The board of AS “Latvijas valsts meži” has been elected. It will continue to be led by Pēters Putniņš
US senators are concerned about the impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation on the American forest sector
EU postpones stricter rules on imports from deforested areas
The forest sector on the edge of a chasm
“Sunly” and “Metsagrupp” are building the largest (244 MW) solar energy park in the Baltics
Forecasts for the development of diseases and pests of apple, pear, stone fruit, raspberry, strawberry and berry bushes
A look back at the past. What has changed? Nothing. The environmental organisations' little club has been kept safe
Aigars Rostovskis re-elected President of the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, new council elected
Ecological roulette: will Latvia gamble with sewage sludge, risking public health and environmental stability?
Minister for Economics and Latvijas Banka: there are many questions about the cost and availability of Latvian commercial bank services
There is a possibility that the FSC standard will not be applied in Estonia's state forests
World Trade Organization finds that the European Union discriminated against palm oil producers when drawing up its biofuel rules
“Stiga RM” invests 10.5 million euros in expanding its plywood factory
Topping-out ceremony held for the Latvijas valsts meži West Vidzeme region client centre building
Latvia is one of the most forest-covered countries in the world
Plans to develop a “Fibenol” biorefinery, with investments of up to 700 million euros
Fuel resource prices are stable, with forecasts suggesting a slight decline in natural gas prices in the coming months
Black earth instead of forests. War has almost destroyed the largest national park in the Donetsk region
The environmental impact of war. Not every European country has as much forest as Russia has already destroyed in Ukraine
Are “green” activities in the interests of ill-wishers?
Unlocking forest carbon markets
183 grass fires extinguished in Zemgale last year
New hunting periods set for several game species
Swedish timber producers forecast higher sawn timber prices this spring, though not in the long term...
Polish State Forests – the first changes to timber trading are scheduled for the end of this year, with general changes from 2025. What is happening with the FSC forest certification system?
Mežvidi nursery buildings take 1st place in the 'Timber Building' category
The Latvian language and its constitutional protection are both a European value and a matter of national security
In Jugla forest district near Ulbroka, forestry work will be carried out using more nature-friendly, compact machinery
How will the new EU regulation change the carbon market?
If Latvia had developed like its neighbours
Manufacturing is expected to return to positive growth rates overall in 2024
An outstanding achievement – “Betulin Lab” has obtained “COSMOS Ecocert” approval certification
Development of Mārupe Municipality is at the average level of Japan and the EU
Spring holiday activities: "Ant Mornings" at the "ANT" exhibition
Over 2 km of poachers' nets removed from the water off the coast of the Gulf of Riga in Limbaži Municipality
How not to get lost in the thicket, or some ideas for the sensible protection of forests and people
Heard, or the forest industry protest on 5 March
Current developments in European Union Green Deal policy
New proposal regarding wolf protection in Europe
Congratulations to Professor Irina Pilvere and Professor Baiba Rivža!
On birds: working bees and photography
Peaty soil layer published on the Rural Support Service public map
Stiga RM signs cooperation agreement with LBTU to support education and science
In researchers’ assessment, Finland is falling considerably short of its climate neutrality target
New legislation will help restore 20% of EU land and sea areas
Participate in the “Catching Aliens in Latvia's Nature” ideathon!
We invite you to plant a forest during the “Latvijas valsts meži” Open Forest Days
Please respect our work!
Final vote on the Nature Restoration Regulation
Report finds that cohesion policy fails to reduce inequality between European Union cities and rural areas
List of potential board candidates submitted to the council of “Latvijas valsts meži”
Sustainable forestry – a benefit for both landowners and the planet
The forest industry joins forces and will hold a protest at the Cabinet of Ministers on 5 March
A Call to Action. For those who understand!
State Environmental Service provided around 2,400 consultations last year
Green investment rules in Indonesia now include coal-fired power plants
An explanation of the use of the terms “aprobežojumi” (restrictions) and “apgrūtinājumi” (encumbrances)
Support available for the development of new Latvian products and technologies at an international level
Latvians acquire window manufacturing leader in Lithuania
IKEA highlights key achievements and climate action in Sustainability and Climate reports
Logging volumes in Finland decreased in 2023, timber volume in forests increased
Watch, spot, and find a monumental tree!
Waiting lists are bad for health
Being on Earth, visiting Mars. How is that possible?
European Tree of the Year. We invite you to participate and vote!
It is 2024. The romantic “nature census” and what forest and land owners should do
VARAM submits informative report on habitat mapping for public consultation
Forestry workers receive awards for excellent work
A 5500 km hike is planned for this spring to draw public attention to the critical state of the Baltic Sea
National PEFC forest management standard approved
Challenges of the Green Deal for the forestry sector – how to keep it “sustainable”
EU Deforestation Regulation could hit African farmers hardest
Germany – Current affairs and issues regarding the implementation of the Green Deal
The last male of his species: the rhino who became a symbol of nature conservation
Tallinn ranks 19th in the world according to the international quality of life index
To protect the forest stand, diseased pines in part of Bolderāja forest will be felled
February – Month of Wetlands
Grand tree named in honour of historical events
An appeal from the Baloži peat railway. Regarding donations for passenger carriage PV40 No. 5594
From sawmill to high added value: what will the story of the Latvian timber industry be?
Forests cannot be a plaster for achieving climate neutrality
22% drop seen in legal entities' land transactions
How the European Union is using legislation to set a course towards climate neutrality
Winners of the “Forest Days” sticker competition announced
On 1 March, Liepāja University will become a constituent part of Riga Technical University
Range of services provided by LIAA in the regions to expand
European Tree of the Year. We invite you to take part and vote!
Favourable conservation status for wolves reached in Germany
Over the past century, Latvia's forest area has doubled
Reducing the shadow economy is vital for the development of the national economy and business environment
Growing more than can be processed
What will the future of peat be?
More than 440 residents of Dienvidkurzeme Municipality support the initiative of Cīrava locals to move a municipal road outside the protected area of the Aptiekas Dižozols (Aptiekas Great Oak)
Update on the European Union's progress towards climate neutrality
The wood industry future forum “Innovators or modest exporters?” An overview
Fish suffocation is possible in water bodies with thick ice cover. On measures to reduce fish suffocation
What exactly has angered farmers in Europe so much?
“Rīgas meži” to begin forest maintenance in the Tīreļi forestry unit, between Jaunmārupe in Mārupe Municipality and Pīļu kalniņš in Olaine Municipality
“Rīgas meži” is planning forest maintenance and forest regeneration work in Stopiņi Parish, between Dzidriņas, Līči and “Ulubele”
Ukraine plans to increase timber harvesting in state forests in 2024
Bulduru tehnikums begins training in the restoration of traditional wooden buildings
Candidates selected for the third round of the competition for AS “Latvijas valsts meži” board member positions
Forest road built using an innovative technical solution – timber piles
Long-term growth must move beyond the framework of EU funds
A revolution in the Ivy League
Stepping up the fight against greenwashing in trade
Is a wooden wind turbine farm possible? A Swedish start-up is making clean energy even cleaner
A stranger in the woods: 27 years of solitude
Arrogant German pacifism. Russian aggression has revealed the worst character traits in some Germans...
Meža Birža. 2023 felling site prices and auction summary
Investing almost 13 million euros, Stiga RM acquired nearly 1,400 hectares of forest last year
Red pigment detected in Jūrmala coastal waters – washed-up red algae
On depots, firefighters and historical town centres
More new companies than liquidated ones. The number of businesses in Latvia has grown by 928
Flights to Lapland are a significant source of emissions
Buckled rails and landslides: How is climate change affecting European railways?
Applications invited for the post of Director General of the Nature Conservation Agency
Overview. Processes in the Polish timber industry
In 2023, the consumer price level was most significantly influenced by rising prices for services and global price trends
Pellet production capacity to increase in North America and Europe
Wood will replace both plastic and oil... Six new Finnish bioeconomy products
Why do wild animals spend more time near human homes in winter?
Tetra Pak and Valio launch tethered caps made from certified recycled polymers
Last year, the public reported environmental violations to the State Environmental Service more than 8,300 times, as interest in environmental protection grows
By implementing ambitious measures to attract investment and boost exports, Latvia's economic growth could accelerate this year
Forests for healthy people, a stable economy and ecosystems
Regulatory acts developed for the management, control and eradication of invasive alien species
Large carder bee. Insect of the year 2024
The roe deer. Animal of the year 2024
Information on the assessment and selection of applicants for the positions of board members of AS “Latvijas valsts meži”
About common snipes
Forest fires in Russia affect nature near Finland's eastern border
Why I left a career in Latvian science
Consolidating the management of the Stiga RM group of companies, AS Stiga RM Pārvaldība has been established
2024 budget for Latvijas valsts meži approved
Five new nature reserves established in South Kurzeme
On the results of the supervision of real estate transaction intermediaries in 2023
A formula for success: sensible solutions
Ziepniekkalns forest maintenance
EU funding available for the development of public infrastructure required for business
Mineral extraction will prevent climate goals from being met
Bio-additives and CO₂ tax to push up fuel prices
To improve the resilience of European forests, the European Commission proposes comprehensive monitoring
2024 Bird of the Year – the Little Tern
What can be done to avoid throwing away food after the holidays?
The start of next year will be very difficult for the entire forestry sector
2023 at “Rīgas meži”
46 investment projects completed this year
First results of the Skrīveri Dendrological Park reconstruction plan presented
We must seize bioeconomy opportunities
Identifying user needs for cross-border service provision while ensuring data sovereignty (ACROSS)
Forget about your carbon footprint! What matters is the climate shadow you cast...
Latvian green hydrogen startup Naco Technologies has raised 1.2 million euros
FSC certification. Could terminating the FSC certificate create competitiveness issues for Poland? IKEA and FSC
Joe Biden administration plans to ban logging in old-growth forests in the US in 2025
Pellet prices falling rapidly in Germany
COP28 president's company will continue to invest in oil extraction
Reuters investigation reveals systematic, dishonest conduct by Tesla, blaming drivers for known technical issues
Latvia among leaders in timber exports
“Greenpeace” objects to nuclear energy. Young climate activists consider that an “old-fashioned” position
At Christmas, the end of the year... and in 2024
Changing the conservation status of wolves in Europe – FACE's view on the next steps
Latvijas valsts meži to donate 468 computers to Ukrainian schoolchildren
List of water bodies at risk updated
Faculty of Forest students explore the daily routine of timber truck drivers
Search for your festive tree responsibly in state forests
Biomass procurement principles are transforming
Top industries by turnover and profit in 2022
Hydrogen centre of excellence planned for Latvia. RTU and Fokker Next Gen N.V. agree to collaborate on the development of zero-emission aviation
From 2024, Latvijas valsts meži will stop the dual forest certification process, choosing the leading European certification system – PEFC
PEFC certification system to be used in state forests from now on
The impact of climate change and wind on forestry
President presents the Export Champion award to “Latvijas Finieris”
Thaw and flood risks in Latvia at the end of December
Sweden's forest industry today. Will broadleaf forests be the future of the Swedish timber industry?
Climate change and biodiversity protection drive historic changes in Finnish forests
Latvia and Lithuania jointly promote competitiveness and living conditions in both countries
Will timber availability become a problem in Finland?
The National History Museum of Latvia publishes a collection of scientific papers, “Wood and Man in Northern Europe from Prehistory to the Present Day”
Estonian timber industry problems. The sector is experiencing a downturn
A new source of alarm in the Caribbean. The “Stabroek” oil extraction region
“Laflora” concludes the 2023 peat extraction season
In memoriam. Aija Zviedre
Ministry of Economics 2024 budget priority is business competitiveness
Turning European directive defects into effects
Why one should not* say “animals and birds”, or the confusion of zoological terms
“Rīgas meži” to begin maintenance work in Šmerlis Forest
Do not cut down a Christmas tree in Riga and Pierīga forests! Relax in them and enjoy the winter!
Finland is not on course to meet its carbon neutrality target in 2035
Simple questions on a current topic. An interview with Jānis Ruks, forestry expert at “Arbonics”
eAgronom partners with local farms, combining efforts in profitability and sustainability
“Latvijas valsts meži” continues to purchase forest land even as the market slows down
Combating African swine fever in Sweden: cooperation between hunters and authorities
What is the future of effective conservation measures in the context of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030?
Stop swatting mosquitoes!
In the Latvian countryside, the most endangered species is the human
COP28 President claims that the demand to phase out fossil fuels is not scientifically justified
Security is in our own hands
Diversification work to be carried out in the Engure Lake Nature Park coastal forest dunes
What opportunities science offers Latvian foresters
European Tree of the Year in Latvia
What will be discussed at the UN COP28 climate change summit?
Volkswagen brand chief Schäfer: As a brand, we are no longer competitive
Latvijas valsts meži’s nine-month operational results highlight the unstable situation in the forestry sector
“Rīgas meži” are the first in Latvia to join the European initiative to plant three billion trees for the future of the planet
Wood processing company “Vēvers” has invested 4 million euros in company development this year
Latvia is the world's largest supplier of peat products
Overview: COP28 and European Union activities in the context of the Green Deal
European Tree of the Year in Latvia. We invite you to take part and vote!
In Europe, new electric cars have overtaken diesels
Three individuals penalised for illegal waste dumping in a North Kurzeme forest
Exhibition 'Bears in Collages by Jelgava Art School Students and Works by Estonian Photographers'
Latvia's future is based on manufacturing companies. A conversation with Normunds Ramanis, Head of Metalworking at “Stiga RM”
Investing 850,000 euros, Stiga RM is developing a metalworking plant in Milzkalne
8th International Conference “Changes and Solutions in Environmental Policy for Sustainable, Climate-Neutral Economic Development”
Life through grey-tinted glasses: how people in Latvia react to the destructive stories about Latvia's failures by “Sputnik Latvija”
Eco-activist attacked by brown bear while attempting to prove foresters drove it from its den
How much and when will we have to invest in a “green home”?
FACE Baltic States Forum. Issues, current trends and solutions
Poland and its energy transition process in the new environment
Creating value from carbon dioxide, or the CO₂ bioeconomy
On Latvia's birthday
Study: 82% of residents admit that practical tips and information about benefits would motivate them to reduce waste
For the first time in 37 years, a pair of Spix's macaws has hatched chicks
On wolves in Europe. An open letter to EC President U. von der Leyen
What are the key issues in utilising Latvia’s forest resources in the new conditions?
Latvia's green gold – why forests are becoming an even more attractive investment
“Surprises” in tax collection instead of tax reform
Seminar "Sustainability in Practice: EUDR and CO₂ Emissions Management"
Felled in Mārupe, still standing in Cīrava, or a story about the Aptiekas Oak in a land of ancient trees
Timber resource availability – a stabiliser for industrial development
It is important for those moving to the European Union to learn the local languages
Export growth in the coming months will continue to be affected by weak external demand and geopolitical uncertainty
On Lāčplēsis Day
Significant agreement reached in the EU on the Nature Restoration Law
Boreal forest areas may shrink. Climate is “pushing” them northwards
Nickel, copper and platinum deposits in Latvia are not a utopia, but drilling is an expensive luxury
More than 26 million euros to be made available for promoting innovation and technology transfer
Give November to Latvia as a gift!
“Thermory Design Awards” announces the best timber architecture projects for 2023
European Tree of the Year in Latvia. Voting
Log price levels in Latvia are eating into international competitiveness
Call for participation in a survey on issues vital to the development of the Kurzeme coast
A/s “Latvijas valsts meži” – the third most valuable company in Latvia
There is no “Green Deal” without social justice…
There is power in a name: why there are plans to rename bird species in America
Forestry sector issues cannot be solved "through the back door"
VARAM priorities in the 2024 budget
Happy 102nd birthday to Daugavpils University!
Ministry of Agriculture awards for industry employees
Exhibition of works by young artists: “Latvijas valsts meži Art Scholarship 2023”
Following an assessment of a submission by Latvijas valsts meži, the Competition Council has fined three companies
Forest management requirements should not be applied identically to all European Union member states
We have been naive, blind and tolerant for too long
Large number of students at US colleges support various restrictions on expression
Nuclear energy, gas, renewables: What will power the French-German “engine” in the future?
The joint stock company “Latvijas valsts meži” has managed the state forests for 24 years
Latvijas Finieris Sustainability Report 2022
Latvia's economic development does not end at the border of Riga
Time capsule with a message for future generations to be laid in the foundations of the new Latvijas valsts meži West Vidzeme region customer centre
13 protected avenues restored under the commission of the Nature Conservation Agency
Eurofound report: European rural regions lag behind in terms of income and future prospects
Recommended preventative measures to reduce wolf attacks compiled
Park being created at the Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences
100 environmental activists in Israel sharply criticise Greta Thunberg for her support for Gaza
A factory, just like Riga, will never be finished! A conversation with Viesturs Krēvics, Director of the “Stiga RM” birch plywood factory in Kuldīga
Israeli army spokesperson harshly criticises Greta Thunberg for support of Palestinians in Gaza
Sustainable tourism. Nordic countries introduce a tourist tax to protect their pristine nature
Nature Conservation Agency to naturalise the Obitelis forest in Rāzna National Park
We invite you to familiarise yourself with the Code of Ethics for Nature Tourists in Latvia!
Stiga RM begins export of birch plywood to Australia
Ants can reduce damage caused by bark beetles to forests
Troll army attacks the Baloži peat train
The insignificance of European power
Which EU country wins the economic pentathlon?
12 trees in Lielie kapi are dangerous and must be felled; 50 more trees still require assessment. For safety reasons, the public is asked not to visit Lielie kapi
Latvia's largest solid wood furniture manufacturer invests over 45 million euros in development
More than 75% of as-yet unknown plants could be at risk of extinction
For the tenth year, the “Human Growth” awards have been presented
How government priorities become insignificant in the budget
On the 2023 Latvian Architecture Award
Climate science should be less political, but climate policy more scientific
Who should provide waste management in Latvia?
The European Green Deal – a small carrot, a big stick
Regarding the trees and safety at Lielie kapi
An uncharacteristic price decrease observed in September
Changing approaches to nature conservation methods: carbon pricing solutions
Biodiversity, carbon sequestration and raw material supply. Three things. What should Europe choose?
Conference “Latvia’s sustainability: environment, people, economy. Where are we heading?”
Apple Festival in Dobele on 7 October
Motorcyclists must only use authorised routes in the forest! “Rīgas meži” offers Enduro moto trails!
More than 30 officials and EU institution staff of various ranks took part in Forest Academy sessions in Finland
Manufacturing output volumes fell by 3.8% year-on-year in August
Eight well-known uses for cellulose. Could we get by without them in our daily lives?
Ministry of Agriculture support for forest owners continues
“Latvijas valsts meži” restores rare esker forest in the “Posolnīca” nature reserve
The direction of the energy transition* in the context of the upcoming elections in Poland
In cooperation with Ziedot.lv, “Rīgas meži” is for the first time offsetting the “CO₂ footprint” of responsible travellers by creating new birch and black alder forest stands
Planned changes to taxes from 2024
8th International Conference “Changes and solutions in environmental policy for sustainable, climate-neutral economic development”
The caldera (in the US state of Nevada) has the most lithium in the world. Is a new gold rush on the horizon?
Retail trade continued to decline in August 2023
Young people sue 32 European countries over climate policy
Unmanned aerial vehicles now part of daily operations at Latvijas valsts meži
An additional 6.4 million euros is earmarked in the 2024 budget for supporting investment, exports and start-ups
Fire-risk period passed relatively calmly for Rīgas meži – 83 small fires extinguished over 18 ha
A difficult sustainability reporting exam awaits businesses
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” and the Ministry of Agriculture sign a memorandum of cooperation with “Forests of Ukraine”
Foundation laying complete for “Stiga RM” wood acoustic board factory. Investment volume to reach €4.8 million this year
Autumn Bird Day events will also take place in Ķemeri, Salacgrīva, Kolka and Līgatne
29 September: Researchers' Night at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies in Jelgava
On the economics and trends of climate change mitigation
How to ensure the conservation of ecosystems in your immediate vicinity? Advice for residents in Western countries
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” receives the greenest brand award
The impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the Black and Azov Seas
Russian timber imports to the US linked to logging in protected forests
Winners of the “Most Energy Efficient Building in Latvia 2023” competition – from Riga, Ogre, and Mārupe
How the revision of the Firearms Regulation will affect stakeholders
SIA “Stiga RM” objections to the revised version of the draft Cabinet of Ministers regulations “Regulations on nature reserves”
Effective management is the key to rapid growth for Latvia. An interview with Andris Ramoliņš, owner of “Stiga RM”
Wooden pallets from China: dangerous packaging
Researchers' Night event “Forest Science Afternoon” on 29 September
“Birds in the forest!” An opportunity to take part in a sticker design competition
As the added value of biomass grows, new energy solutions will be needed in future
This is a favourable moment to restore justice
Why must the new head of the European Investment Bank (EIB) prioritise basic human needs?
Finnish woodworking industry organisations publish a roadmap for promoting biodiversity
Five tips for successful afforestation
No reason to expect a significant price increase in the timber market
Latvijas valsts meži nature park in Tērvete to reopen to visitors this weekend
Small island nations take legal action against high-emission countries
Who is 'Mednis' for? Hunters or VMD inspectors?
Promising for biodiversity: success in relocating wood-decay fungi
We invite you to share your views on the “Gudenieki” and “Nīcas īvju audze” nature reserves by 12 October
Insectageddon, the eruption of civilisation. “...At the same time, it should be pointed out that insects exhibit much greater plasticity than mammal or bird populations...”
“Plekste – the Queen of Autumn”. A celebration of the sea and fish in Jūrmalciems
Ministry of Agriculture in cooperation with the Latvian Council of Science announces an open call for project applications
European Commission approves amendments to Latvia's Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Latvian nature park pays fine to the state for not complying with absurd, animal-traumatising requirements
Natural disasters worldwide. Which countries have been affected the most?
Western shadows from the East. “...Chinese communism was initially a response to the colonialism of European empires...”
Principles of Carbon Pricing: How They Work
New collaboration models for promoting biodiversity in private grasslands and forests to be tested in Latvia
EU to review wolf protection status. Ursula von der Leyen warns of real danger
To change anything you need a great deal of willpower. An interview with Jānis Ontužāns, a forest owner
Are we going to keep being hooked on Russian and Chinese resources?!
Why the offshore wind energy sector in the European Union is struggling
Is Sweden still "Sweden"? A liberal utopia struggles with an identity crisis
As holiday season draws to a close, Finnish timber market expected to improve
A cicada’s self-esteem. “...does low and high self-esteem make us more or less happy...”
Valdis Dombrovskis faces a battle to retain his post
VARAM: Regional convention meeting discusses issues regarding school and public order network reforms
1 September. Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences begins its work
Swedish wine: global warming encourages the establishment of vineyards in Northern Europe
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” ends the half-year with a pre-tax profit of €161.1 million
Timber processing company Byko-Lat changes its name. Changes also in the management board
Amazon basin countries condemn European deforestation regulation
Finland’s forestry sector prepares to meet Deforestation Regulation requirements
Biased damage to business
Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra sparks surprise as new European Union climate commissioner
Mushroom Day at Līgatne Nature Trails
Reflections on the distribution tariff reform in the shadow of the aggressor state Russia's war
A determined move towards modernising the sector. An interview with Jānis Osis, member of the board at Stiga RM
First recorded instance of black kite nesting in the Jelgava area in over a hundred years
Spēkozolu birzs receives a Livonian name – Joudtämšt
“Stiga RM” invests in residential housing for employees and the expansion of its metalworking plant
“Rīgas meži” offers a solution for overwintering horses in Mangaļsala. Equestrian club and associations invited to continue discussions
Palm oil and its global production
Nature-based carbon offsets are vital on the path to net-zero emissions
Recommendations for hunters during the high-risk period for highly pathogenic avian influenza
Growth in products replacing meat and milk
Culling mangy foxes significantly reduces the spread of the disease
Estonia takes a keen interest in the bridge over the Salaca in Salacgrīva
It could fall even further
Aiming to create a Latvian walnut brand
Overcoming barriers: small forest owners in the USA gain wider access to carbon markets
Growing trend in Finland: Number of wooden kindergartens on the rise to ensure healthy indoor air
Why is it important to become sustainable in business?
Latvijas valsts meži announces areas available in the 2023 auction for wind farm development on state forest land
Investing EU funds to improve the environmental monitoring system
Dormouse Evening to be held at Līgatne Nature Trails on 19 August
Cleaning up or removing storm-damaged notable trees must be authorised
It is difficult to implement large projects in Latvia. This problem must be evaluated very critically, the situation must change. An interview with Jānis Vitenbergs, Minister of Transport
From September, LBTU will implement several structural changes
Dam removal in Europe revitalises rivers and boosts biodiversity
How are carbon credits issued?
USA attempts to ban beaver hunting
Python hunting in Florida. Why?
Massive methane emissions in Turkmenistan
Brazilian President accuses EU of masking protectionism with environmental concern
Rainforest nations unite to demand funding from wealthy countries for nature conservation
When the Green Deal loses its way
Inflation rate in Europe in June 2023
Educational walk to explore the grey dune restoration carried out by Latvijas valsts meži in the Ovīši Nature Reserve
Informative guide created on necessary approvals for nature tourism and event organisers
German and EU officials call on member states to join hydrogen procurement scheme
Zemgale forests suffer most in storm
Rzeszów (Poland) calls for more urban green spaces as the country is hit by another heatwave
European Commission has adopted final sustainability reporting rules
Minister for Agriculture orders assessment of agricultural damage caused by today's severe storms
Storm causes serious damage to LVM Nature Park in Tērvete. Park temporarily closed
Vitiforestry. How do trees protect vineyards from heatwaves and frost?
Citizens of only one EU country believe their government is doing enough to tackle the climate crisis
How quickly do countries around the world use up natural resources?
And then many remember the hunters...
1st International Baltic Summer Flower Bed Festival concludes
Will the return of gradual felling to forestry thinking and practice help make it closer to nature?
The situation in forests and new political trends in Europe point to a decrease in wood production volumes in the near future
Weakened new EU corporate reporting rules
State Forest Service celebrates 30 years
Call for submissions for public awareness projects in the media
Planning permission granted in Manchester for the world's largest battery system
Ķemeri. Vilhelma Purvīša iela
“Latvijas valsts meži” seeks opportunities for the productive use of historical and degraded peatlands
Problems that NATO partners will not solve
What is Vision Zero?
Latvia's "green gold" in construction. Reasons to use wood
Bread Festival at Vārme Manor on 11 August
Europe tries to heat homes without “heating up” the planet. Part II
Nature conservation plan for the Gauja National Park for the period from 2023 to 2035 approved
Invitation to the Slītere National Park Traveller's Day
“Stiga RM” companies increase turnover by 23% in the first half of the year, reaching a record growth rate
New challenges for the timber market this year
Environmental activists have filled in drainage ditches at a peat facility near Kumla. Police have detained five people
Investors troubled by the weakening of the European Union's sustainable reporting plan
Study reveals that a luxury goods carbon tax is a fairer and more effective way to reduce emissions
Europe strives to heat homes without “heating up” the planet. Part I
Reflection on the Conditions of the EU Deforestation Regulation
Record-breaking heatwaves observed globally
One's own shirt – and the common one. “If anyone talks about the return of economic nationalism today, they are most likely mistaken...”
Bread Day at Āraiši Windmill on 30 July
For the ninth time in 40 years, two chicks have been observed in a lesser spotted eagle nest in the Murmastiene area
Settlement rejected: climate activists in Austria refuse to plant trees
Representatives of 'Ukrainas Meži' learn from the experience of 'Latvijas valsts meži'
African swine fever has hit wild boar hardest this year in the Ventspils, Alūksne, Madona and Gulbene districts
Sanitary logging to be carried out in Tīnūži parish to protect forest from mass outbreak of European spruce bark beetle. Pines to be planted there in spring
Arvīds Ozols to head the State Forest Service
Climate activists in Sweden fill in ditches at a closed peat factory
For the first time in nearly 40 years, a nesting pair of little owls has been recorded in Latvia
Alder leaves damaged by leaf beetles
On the role of forest owners in the timber industry, motivation, and fair treatment from the state
On winds. Climate change, weather, and time
Rollercoaster shifts the playing field in forestry
Huge mineral deposits in Norway could provide raw materials for battery and solar panel production for the next 50 years
From 31 July, trains from Riga to Liepāja and back will run every day
Invitation to Bat Night in Ķemeri, Lielstraupe and Dundaga
Why is there no requirement to report greenhouse gas emissions generated by the military sector?
Nature restoration: MEPs adopt position for negotiations with the Council
European Commission approves 6.8 million euro funding for Latvian farmers
Rare gladiolus habitat restored in a meadow managed by Latvijas valsts meži
Latvian agricultural NGOs call on MEPs not to support hasty and unrealistic proposals for the Nature Restoration Regulation
On pigs, monkeys and humans. "Human-animal chimeras have been used in various biomedical studies for several years."
Amid global uncertainty, the outlook for the European softwood timber market remains unclear
Poland. Wood industry prospects for 2023-2024
On the Nature Restoration Law in the European Parliament
Global forest loss continued to rise in 2022
In Valmiera, SAN Polytechnik to build a new woodchip boiler house for 4.49 million euros
A time of satisfaction for those who own land. A conversation with a forest owner near Kuldīga
The number and intensity of forest fires are increasing worldwide
Plans to make small-scale domestic rail freight transport more cost-effective
What are the possibilities for the return of Baltic German family descendants
“Rīgas meži” to renovate the Cenas tīrelis bog boardwalk; it will be temporarily closed
Surface to be renewed and 425 trees maintained on the initial section of the Valmiera highway
Heatwaves: European capitals with the highest risk for the elderly
Using forest roads for easier traffic flow
LVMI Silava invites you to a seminar on growing sweet cherries for timber
If owners are forbidden from managing their own forests, the state must compensate for the lost income
After the imposition of sanctions, Russian timber reaches Estonia via third countries
The lost continent that took 375 years to find
Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact. EU contribution to climate action
Despite international commitments to end deforestation, it increased in the tropics in 2022
Central and Eastern European countries are veering off course from meeting 2030 climate targets, says report
Swedish journalists' investigation into H&M's used clothing recycling
Official report warns that the United Kingdom has “lost” its status as a global climate leader
Record number of participants in Latvijas valsts meži environmental education programmes
Technology company “eAgronom” raises 5.5 million US dollars to promote sustainable farming practices
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has reached Europe. Will it affect air quality?
VARAM: ERDF funding will boost the development of smart municipalities
France, Italy and Germany join forces to secure critical raw materials
Timber from Belarus and Russia is not appearing on the market. Wood pellet prices in Europe are falling
“World's largest urban construction project in wood” taking shape in Swedish capital
Timber market and forest industry may face 'surprises' in the near future
Public reports on dangerous invasive species in Latvia's nature have increased sixfold
Effective action against wildlife trafficking. Debate in the European Parliament
Swedish Forest Industries Federation on the Nature Restoration Law
What next? The timeline of European climate and energy policy
In EP Environment Committee, MEPs do not support the Nature Restoration Law. What next?
Fruit and berry growers in Latvia on the brink
It is going to happen! The best and worst-case scenarios
Five facts about bilberries. Both delicious and a biodiversity indicator
“Deposit disaster” felt across the country, says LTA; VVD and DIO emphasise the importance of small retailers
Time for a final push to reach an EU-Mercosur* deal. Risk – deforestation in South America
Funding granted to 16 projects to control invasive species in Finland
The CO₂ footprint of lab-grown meat could be larger than that of beef bought in shops
The EU will regret making farmers the scapegoats for climate change
By fertilising, we are making plants lazy. A conversation with researcher Ieviņa Stūrīte
What exactly is included in the EU migration deal?
Share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption by sector (2021)
Searching for hidden mountains
Numerous seasonal restriction violations recorded in “Svētes paliene” nature park
Around the solstice and Jāņi
Why do “animal videos” turn out to be so effective?
What to expect next for the Latvian timber market? Forecasts remain unclear
A selection of stunning rhododendron saplings at Latvijas valsts meži tree nurseries
Government supports transition to five waste management regions
Northern Forest Administration of Ukraine confirms death of six forestry workers
Laying of the time capsule in the foundations of the new “Stiga RM” production building
New factory under construction in Tukums – “Stiga RM” wood acoustic panel plant
AI and IoT* can modernise forestry. The "Forest 4.0" initiative
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has a long-term and significant impact on the Nordic timber market region
Scientists reject the “misleading claims” used in “attacks” on EU nature protection reforms
CONGRATULATIONS! Student society “Šalkone” celebrates its 100th anniversary
Research concludes that the EU should not follow the US policy of green subsidy support.
90 million EU households have pets. How can we reduce the CO₂ emissions they generate?
The area of protected marine territories is growing
Where the most plastic pollution in the world's oceans comes from
“The greatest ecocide in Ukraine” – The blowing up of the Kakhovka HES dam threatens thousands of species
Polish government will maintain operations at Turow coal mine, says Polish Prime Minister
Who will profit from Latvia's wind farms?
Progress made in Quebec’s battle against forest fires
European hunters' campaign – one of the largest ever seen in Brussels – has concluded
Peatlands could become a cornerstone of future growth
Insect Armageddon, the eruption of civilisation. “...At the same time, it must be pointed out that insects are characterised by much greater plasticity than mammalian or bird populations...”
Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding deal
Forest fires in Canada. US East Coast experiences worst air quality in years
Promoting zero-waste production, “Stiga RM” invests €0.9 million in more efficient wood residue processing
The State Environmental Service presents its annual environmental protection award “Green Excellence 2023” in eight categories
“Laflora” receives the State Environmental Service’s Green Excellence Award
Forest seedlings at Latvijas valsts meži nurseries are available to everyone
The Nature Conservation Agency informs the public on the correct course of action when encountering a wild animal
Cleanup event to control dangerous invasive species: "Let's Catch the Aliens in Vecdaugava!"
Amendments to the Forest Law will ensure faster implementation of forest protection measures
New Finnish Building Act promotes low-carbon activities
Foreign investors interested in Latvian forests
Approximately 2.45 billion euros planned to be attracted with the help of “missionLatvia”
Undergrowth. “My friend was a forester. His life and thoughts belonged to the trees”
Why is creating a new legal category of “climate refugees” a bad idea?
What is biochar? Why is its impact on the climate in farms and forests so positive?
Deforestation Regulation: the essentials in brief
Sustainable investment remains the key to growth
Latvia's top nature tourism code of ethics
Residents of Latvian cities can apply for EU funding support for the replacement of old and inefficient heating equipment
Shadow economy in Latvia unchanged – remains high
Warning issued over outbreak of leaf-eating pests in birch stands
The range of forestry by-products is becoming increasingly important for the industry's future
Five Latvian municipalities receive the European Label of Governance Excellence for implementing good governance
Forest Rights. “...defenders of environmental ethics, as I have said, for the most part avoid talking about the rights of forests...”
Is the end really nigh for “old Europe”?
“Latvijas valsts meži” brings the state 203 million euros in dividends
The climate crisis in our consciousness. “CO2 is plant food, therefore its increase is actually desirable, the authors of the letter state”
Latvian-origin food free from pesticide residues. Latvia – among EU leaders in food safety
African swine fever continues to spread in European countries
Top 25 largest real estate transactions in April
Double rejection for the European Union's Nature Restoration Law proposal
EU Nature Restoration Law: Finnish experts emphasise the need for greater freedom of action
“Stiga RM” to invest €5 million in the construction of a residential building, providing 65 apartments for company employees
Economic performance of “LVM Zemes dzīles” in 2022
Greens for or against patriotism. “...Western European Greens largely grew out of left-wing and liberal student movements...”
China's CO2 emissions rose by 4% in Q1 2023, reaching a record high
More than 100 million trees planted in Ukraine
Putting a price on nature? Experts consider it unjustifiable
Deforestation Regulation (EUDR*) approved by the EU Council
Survey on climate change mitigation. Results
Fewer applications for forest felling permits this year
Unprecedented sanctions, yet the Russian economy is forecast to grow. What is happening?
No to new protected nature areas without providing fair compensation!
Representatives of the Ministry of Climate and Energy visit Jelgava
Ukrainian timber industry's goal – to replace Russia and Belarus in wood markets
The majority of the public supports global rules to prevent plastic pollution worldwide
Departure of German Energy State Secretary is a blow to the Green Party's climate plans
I am proud...
Journalistic investigation points to problems with rainforest carbon offsets
“Lightning fast”. For the first time, wind and solar power “generate” more than 50% of electricity in Portugal
Refill points and deposit schemes. UN goal – to reduce plastic pollution by 80% by 2040
Latvijas valsts meži has announced a tender for timber transport services
“To reduce growth, a strong geopolitical and geoeconomic offer is needed”
European Parliament supports new rules for sustainable, durable products and a ban on 'green' advertising
Risk of losing 15 million euros due to conflict of interest
Ukrainian Parliament calls for stricter sanctions on Russian and Belarusian timber and seafood
Timber industry associations from seven European countries demand changes to the EU’s new forest policy
Last year, companies paid 9.8 billion euros in taxes to the state budget
In Lithuania, city dwellers will be able to receive forest instead of land
“Stiga RM” achieves record high profit and turnover figures
“EkVidO2” or “Ecology. Environment. Air” – the new name and brand for “Rīgas meži” environmental education
First farm in Latvia receives certificate providing better financing conditions for sustainable farmers
Harmonising forest data in the EU – a better knowledge base for nature restoration legislation
Satellite data helps to remotely monitor mineral extraction sites
Biochar “wins” the wood innovation competition in Finland
“Rīgas meži” launches auction of red deer hunting rights
Study reveals: climate change denial videos on YouTube generate profit
Europe can cut fossil gas consumption by 50% by 2030 without compromising security of supply
New programme to pay Dutch farmers to close their farms
Tax policy – complex and unfriendly
German Economy Minister seeks to cut industrial electricity costs with multi-billion subsidy package
Wind turbine towers made of wood are being developed in Scandinavia
Timber markets: Stability in the Nordics for now, while problems are visible in Germany, Russia and China
On the planned works by JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” in the “Engures ezers” Nature Park
Doñana wetlands in Spain are shrinking
Volyn foresters' partners and supporters awarded in Latvia
Forest, ground, stone, worker and other species of bumblebee. What is worth knowing?
We won't catch up with Estonia and Lithuania in the next 12 years, but perhaps in the next 25?
Forest reform in Volyn: high ambitions and hidden opposition
On the Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia
President of Ukraine awards Latvian volunteers
Investing €500,000 in equipment modernisation, Stiga RM to quadruple exports to Canada
“Latvijas valsts meži” temporary board expresses no confidence in three board members. Temporary board members elected
Latvia lacks environmental experts for wind power plant impact assessments
INVL fund acquires 1270 ha of forest and land in Latvia
Businesses face "huge financing problems" when transitioning from district heating to renewable energy sources
To promote acceptance of the energy transition, the German Renewable Energy Federation will stimulate energy sharing
27 large oak saplings planted in Lielauce avenue
How to detect the presence of a bear in the forest – guidelines for hunters and forestry workers
Fairy tale figures created from trees felled in Jelgava
The Riga metro project “went up in smoke” 35 years ago
How much CO2 does a tree absorb?
The past winter: Renewable energy and €12 billion in savings prevented the EU from returning to fossil fuels
Recent report praises Latvia while warning that only 9 EU countries will meet climate targets under fiscal rules
Fight against hogweed continues successfully near Ulbroka
Forest fire danger season begins on 1 May
EU adopts the “most significant climate legislation ever”
The forest comes to Jelgava. A photo overview
Politicians rarely spot serious risks; unfortunately, others have to deal with them. An interview with Agris Meilerts, Chairman of the Board of “Latvijas Finieris Mežs”
Applications open for compensation payments for Natura 2000 forest areas
Panama Canal: Drought threatens one of the world's most important shipping routes
Stop flying or eat less meat? What will Europeans sacrifice, and what will they not sacrifice, to curb climate change?
Best ideas selected
The forest comes to Jelgava
Which countries are best prepared for the transition to green technologies?
Debates over fossil gas reach the courts: Alignment with the European Union Taxonomy
Ending deforestation by 2030 will cost 130 billion US dollars annually, claims the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC*)
Congratulations! Professor and academician Baiba Rivža receives the Baltic Academies of Sciences medal
TomTom Traffic Index. 2022 ratings
Moderate chaos observed in the country, foreign investors assess
Latvian forestry industry representatives learn from Austrian experience
To save or not to save? Italy debates the bear that mauled a runner in the Alps
Average arable land price in Latvia – the lowest in the Baltics
Promoting an animal on social media can cause it serious problems
Gloomy mood in the German timber industry
Energy consumption in Finland decreased in 2022, with wind and nuclear energy reaching record levels
“Vimba Festival” in Bauska
War as a climate killer
Following cooperation between “Rīgas meži” and the Jūrmala police, a particularly destructive forest offender – a cable excavator and thief – has been caught in the night
European Parliament bans products linked to deforestation
European Parliament adopts the 'Holy Trinity' of climate legislation
Two new Cabinet regulations – “Regulations regarding protected avenues” and “Regulations regarding protected dendrological plantings”
Farmers angered by rising levels of bureaucracy
How does the EU fund the transition to climate neutrality?
To halt the efforts of large agricultural companies to take over small farms, the European Union needs land reform
Baloži peat railway work party on 22 April
LVM concludes second phase of habitat restoration for EU-priority biotopes and important species
New procedure for beekeepers to receive state and European Union support
I want to dispel some myths that cultivate a skewed perception of banks
For clean forests and responsible outdoor recreation!
Ukraine's forest sector continues to be devastated by war
Capercaillie lekking sites and a state now forced to pay
Congo rainforest could be the world's most important carbon sink
Italian activists face heavy fines: Where else in Europe are protesters treated harshly?
Sun and the power grid. Why did solar power stations in the Czech Republic have to be shut down over Easter?
Political power at all levels must finally declare that economic growth is the priority
Academician Arvīds Barševskis elected Rector of Daugavpils University
How will the bark beetle affect felling prices?
Bauska to host 'Vimbu svētki' (Vimba Festival) for the fifth time
EU adaptation to climate change. Europe is not well prepared for the impact of rising temperatures
Lack of coordination and oversight slows down climate change adaptation in Poland
“Stiga RM” acquires 505 ha of Latvian forest from Scandinavian owners
Collaboration requires work, investment and skill. An interview with Laimdota Straujuma, Chair of the Council of the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU)
The vote on the EU Deforestation Regulation will be in April. What can we expect?
FSC ceases forest certification in Russia
Bioeconomy: Cross-sectoral coalition established in the EU to promote it
Largest share of tropical timber in EU market observed in at least 15 years
Are green forests a thing of the past in summer? Hot and dry weather is turning European trees brown
Riga should also respect the interests of people from Jelgava
Pension reform in France: Which European countries have the lowest and highest retirement ages?
Research begins on 70 previously identified fish migration barriers in rivers
Current issues in the timber industry: price rises and falls, the battle against the spruce bark beetle
An emergency situation in forestry poses a literal challenge
Aquaculture farms to receive support for meeting enhanced aquatic environmental requirements
Plant intelligence. On researchers' efforts to understand flora.
Wood shows that life is short. “...creating a refined garden is a respectful and thoughtful way to generate atmosphere and human relationships...”
At Easter...
Riga's 2023 participatory budget project competition has begun
In the second half of the year, “Rīgas meži” will commence forestry work in Tīreļi Forest District near Jaunmārupe
In the face of an energy crisis, Germany is to use controversial biomass
New annual average salary indicator in the EU
“Air Baltic” luxury tools and Dr Greta
Land ownership in Portugal. Complicated
Nuclear energy versus renewable energy. Two irreconcilable opponents in Brussels
Weekly facts. Carbon emissions
Latvian entrepreneur also appears in scheme to legalise sanctioned timber
Research suggests that by the end of the century, the world's population could fall to 6 billion.
How to maintain population numbers in Latvian municipalities?
Austria: forestry sector struggles with inflation, bark beetles and EU policy
British plan to boost local timber use in the future
State Chancellery announces competition for the position of Director General of the VMD
For business to be sustainable, constant investment and a sense of stability are required. An interview with Uldis Biķis, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Latvijas Finieris
As the battle against spruce bark beetles begins, the industry remains uncertain about changes in timber prices
Forestry products were the largest cargo group at the Port of Riga last year
Eurozone inflation is falling rapidly, but core inflation reaches a new record high of 5.7%.
The forest comes to Jelgava
When work comes easily... A conversation with Maija Dubro, head of the Sabile care association "Kalme"
Exhibition of watercolours by Ukrainian ornithologist “Birds by the House” at the Natural History Museum
EP agrees to increase CO2 absorption and raises 2030 EU climate targets
Sustainable forest bioeconomy discussed at high-level summit
Dear European Union, the science is clear: burning wood for energy is harmful!
Stiga RM to invest approximately €22m in plywood production, with nearly a quarter covered by state co-financing
“Rīgas meži” plans forest management work in Stopiņi parish, Ropaži municipality, near Dzidriņas
“Rīgas meži” closely monitors the spread of the European spruce bark beetle and implements control measures
New procedures for wild boar hunting
Professor Māris Laiviņš honoured for a lifetime dedicated to forest research
State of emergency declared in 32 Latvian municipalities from 1 April to 30 June to control the European spruce bark beetle, a major threat to spruce stands
How the EU is attempting to curb the use of false green claims (greenwashing)
Juha S. Niemelä, President of Eustafor: State forests across Europe are “facing” pressure from nature conservation institutions and activists
The silent return of the lynx. How hunters support lynx conservation in Europe
EU's new industrial strategy aims to manufacture 40% of green technologies at home by 2030
One meter for the home, another for the electric car: how could the EU's new energy system save consumers money?
Ukrainian company hopes to rebuild buildings using recycled concrete.
The happiest countries in the world – report published on 20 March
Air pollution: a global health threat
The ecological footprints of corpses. “...There is something challenging about the idea of composting corpses, although it is not at all easy to say exactly what...”
The EU's new Critical Raw Materials Act as a potential solution to conflicts
Lists of Latvian residents deported in 1941 and 1949 now available on digital map
Large herd of bison near Kėdainiai in Lithuania poses a risk to drivers
Badger family paralyses rail traffic in Germany near Unna
160 Years of Higher Agricultural Education in Latvia
“Rīgas meži” invites applications for a consultant to manage the investor search and sale process for the “Norupe” sawmill
Finland's local resources could easily replace Russian timber
Tropical timber imports are increasing in Europe
UN Sustainable Development Goals in Latvia – missed opportunities for progress
EU lawmakers support large fines and prison sentences for environmental crimes
Polish oak “Fabrikant” named “European Tree of the Year 2023”. Sēja Oak takes 12th place
There is no lack of diversity in the Latvian landscape; people must be given the opportunity to develop this environment. An interview with Aiga Grasmane, advisor to the Minister of Agriculture
I don't understand what has happened to your and your children's teachers if they can fail to teach THIS!
The greatest natural value in Latvia is its monumental trees, while monumental stones are a special category
There is no "somewhere else" in the world. A conversation with Dr. silv. Āris Jansons and Dr. silv. Andis Lazdiņš, leading researchers at the Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava"
7 myths hindering Ukraine's victory
Native language as a threat. A Finnish expert on how projects for preserving Finno-Ugric languages were liquidated under Putin
Preserved forever. The Vjosa River in Albania has been declared Europe’s first wild river national park
New European Bauhaus: Capacity building programme for Ukraine's reconstruction launched
What to expect from the new climate change report?
As spring approaches, firewood prices begin to fall
What good did the European Federation for Hunting and Conservation achieve for hunters in 2022?
Ministerial debate: "100 Days in Government: Climate, Nature and Environmental Policy Plans"
Latvijas valsts meži begins the sale of wood chips for energy
EP agrees to increase CO₂ absorption and raises 2030 EU climate targets
Decrease in hunting success for white-tailed deer and roe deer in Finland
Is a third wave of emigration brewing?
Is there an ethical issue here – continuing trade with an aggressor state?
EU agrees to push for a global phase-out of fossil fuels during COP28 talks
“Rīgas meži” is planning forest maintenance work near Langstiņi, Ropaži municipality
Rare parrot crossbill spotted in Kurzeme
Comparison of forest industry patents globally: Finland is among the world leaders in several technological areas
Denmark – the first country to import CO2 and store it deep underwater
What you should know about the world's least developed countries
Winners of the competition “Latvian Construction Annual Award 2022”
Helping Latvian farmers harvest a new crop – carbon
Africa: Countries with the highest proportion of the population living below the extreme poverty line in 2022
Residents praise greenery maintained by Rīgas meži
Infographics on economic indicators and their forecasts for countries worldwide in 2022
Apply now for this year’s “Latvijas valsts meži” Open Forest Days!
The most profitable investments in luxury goods
Foreign embassies to participate in the Big Clean-up
We have lived well for long enough, and there has always been plenty of food. An interview with Valters Zelčs, a farmer and foreign policy specialist for the association “Zemnieku saeima”
UN agrees on a ⟦“⟧generational treaty for protecting marine biodiversity⟦”⟧
According to the Finnish National Rescue Association, the main cause of fires in residential buildings is cooking
REPowerEU: national recovery plans will also include energy measures
Humanising animals too much leads to a loss of understanding of their needs
European Parliament wants to find new EU revenue sources
Age discomfort. “...in interviews, Ratelband also pointed out that his passport age did not match his biological age...”
Wood-burning stove emissions on the rise in the UK
PEFC Secretary General: “Forest use rules are set by politicians, but their implementation is often difficult”
We need to speak clearly!
The council of 'Latvijas valsts meži' calls on the management board to complete the audit as soon as possible and address shortcomings in long-term logging contracts
Ķemeri National Park: “African swine fever (...) is nothing special”
Missing cats, mauled chickens and a lynx in the yard
Procedures for completing the register of hunted animals have been changed
Regarding the internal review of long-term logging contracts at a/s “Latvijas valsts meži”
“Latvijas valsts meži” uses innovative geosynthetic materials in forest road construction
Survey of business leaders in the Baltics: caution has replaced optimism, companies are adapting to new conditions
“Rīgas meži” begins spring birdhouse cleaning and crafting work bees
Bauska hosts the Vimba Festival for the fifth time
Five countries favoured by expat families
The story of carbon storage in forests begins at the roots
Finland. The Red List as a tool for targeted protection of threatened species
Cheaper fossil fuels will not hinder the transition to renewable resources
Latvians and historical Latvians
Young people learn about the forest as the foundation of Latvia's security
Fact check: should we be worried about birds on the streets and birds falling from the sky?
The most sanctioned countries in the world
Winners announced for the “Mine, yours, our Slītere” creative competition
LBTU Student Union honours the winners of the Annual Awards 2022
ZAZA TIMBER's achievement in Sweden – a wooden bridge
“Latvijas valsts meži” Forestry Excellence Awards presented
Natural enemies can help prevent damage from the spruce bark beetle. Here is how it works
Switzerland, a competitor to the European Union, is becoming the leader in new sustainable finance regulation
How Europe reduced its natural gas consumption
Germany: Number of employees in agriculture, forestry and fishing (up to 2022)
European Tree of the Year 2023. Let's support the Sēja Oak!
Twelve cheetahs from South Africa transported to India
In 2022, there was a sharp increase in the export of coniferous sawn timber from Europe to the USA
It is strictly forbidden to be near the felling of hazardous poplars in “Mežaparks”
A school of comprehensive defence. “Latvia and Ukraine, both historically and geopolitically, find themselves in a relatively similar situation...”
10 property owners receive the newly established wooden architecture award in Subate
Pine cone harvesting is nearing its end. How they are grown and collected
Portuguese forestry needs to shed dogmas and myths
Who owns consciousness? What science can tell us about how other living creatures experience the world.
FACE and “Jagd Österreich” actively promote hunters' support campaign at the Salzburg exhibition
The European Green Deal in Latvian forestry – doom or an opportunity to adapt?
Times of change for a four-billion-euro sector
Latvijas valsts meži management meets with OECD representatives
The peat sector must more actively promote the reduction of GHG emissions and CO2 sequestration
European countries and their largest sources of electricity
EU leaders attempt to agree on a response to US “green” subsidies
Beavers return to London, potentially protecting local train station from flooding
Nation and nation-building. “It is more interesting to ask what it means to be ‘worthy of independence’...”
“PensionDanmark” to plant forests to replace timber used in sustainable construction
Swedish timber industrialist, billionaire Karl Hedin: “This is not ‘our’ forest – this is mine!”
Five quotes. “If the water from the aquarium has already been used, eat the goldfish too...”
“Latvijas Finieris” to provide aid to Turkey worth €50,000
What is it like to be an animal? “Goats, badgers, and foxes can teach us how to escape the human condition...”
We are a decade behind Estonia and Lithuania in development! Why?
Latvia among EU leaders in assessing women's involvement in science and engineering
Cold, colder, coldest. "There is no set temperature at which a person must die from the cold..."
Finland's climate-friendly food programme stalled by dispute over meat consumption reduction
Giving a final chance to uninhabited, forgotten homes in Valka Municipality
Teacher strikes: Are teacher salaries comparable across European countries?
Europe unveils a 270 billion US dollar response to US green subsidies
Tesla and other electric vehicle manufacturers need batteries. This raises concerns about child exploitation
Fact check: Is the European Union really going to force us to eat insects, and without our knowledge?
A minister cannot work in isolation from the sector
Questions for an electric car owner when choosing a petrol car
Electricity will be produced and greenhouses built in Kaigu bog
Animal rights activists seek reduction in hunting quotas
Emergency measures being prepared to combat bark beetles in spruce stands
Latvia's forestry sector – high potential, must adapt to the modern era
Reed Sculpture Festival to take place in Ķemeri National Park this year
What to do with end-of-life tyres?
Biofuel prices in Latvia have fallen by almost 40%
What is on Sweden's agenda?
“Rīgas meži” invites proposals for a tender to attract an investor for the sale of the “Norupe” sawmill
Wood-based battery could triple the charging speed of electric vehicle batteries
Polish “U-turn” on wind farm regulations threatens EU funding
Forest management company “JP Morgan” buys forest land for 500 million USD
2022. Roundwood price trends in Latvia
Nature conservation plan for Lubāns Wetland being drafted. Residents concerned
In Riga's neighbourhood competition, voters choose greenery but get car parks instead
Who – member states or the EU – will have to cover the costs of the EU Nature Restoration Law? Finnish MEPs disagree
New EFI report on wood-based textiles and modern timber buildings
Mercury helps provide a more detailed understanding of Earth's most severe extinction event
Republic of South Africa to send 12 cheetahs a year to India
Underwater volcano erupts in Vanuatu
Peat soil research refutes previous notions about the thickness of the peat layer in Latvia’s agricultural land
Documentary film "The Heritage of the Bog"
Wolves are coming from Latvia's east – attacks are becoming more frequent and brutal
Forestry measures to be carried out in Pokaiņu mežs to limit the spread of the European spruce bark beetle
World Wetlands Day kicks off a month of wetland conservation and restoration in Latvia
Ministry of Climate and Energy opposes European Parliament proposal to exclude wood from sustainable fuel scope
Forest supervisors must not be kept starving
EU funding in the period up to 2027
EU plans several new restrictions on the use of forest biomass for energy production
Why a Tesla owner would no longer buy a car from Elon Musk
Wood prices can still only be forecast in the short term
Constitutional Court initiates case regarding norms that reduce the diameter for final felling
Public generally supports planned forest maintenance work in Mežaparks
Restricting forestry cannot be considered sustainable forest management
Laflora to begin construction of wind farm in the first half of this year
From waste paper to building materials – thermal insulation materials made from hemp and waste paper are being developed in Cēsis
Brussels will not ban the use of firewood
Sanctions on Russia force an increase in sawn timber exports to Africa and the Middle East
13 forestry companies have been sold in Russia since the start of the war
Annual report of the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the work done and planned activities in the state's foreign policy and European Union matters in 2022
Six ways to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in forestry and related industries
Beware of Greta Thunberg's new role in the eco-theatre
“Rīgas Meži” will present the planned forest tending work in “Mežaparks” and its surroundings to neighbourhood associations and residents
Capture the moment and take part in the photo competition!
Latvia does not need to be a European pioneer
Ore mines in the Swedish Arctic threaten the Sami
“A great shame”: Balkan river becomes a floating rubbish dump
Latvia has a serious basis to be a very wealthy country with its timber resources alone. A conversation with Didzis Šmits, Minister for Agriculture
We need trees! The green vision is trying to take root in European cities
Forest owners oppose ban on the use of firewood and woodchips for heating
What does the new Deforestation Regulation mean for timber industry companies?
Disagreements over forestry issues in EU Nature Restoration Law
The slow death of Ireland's fishing industry
A fatter and nastier inner reptile. “Success is not a ready-laid breakfast on the table.”
“News about new Latvian newspapers in St. Petersburg”, published in Pēterburgas Avīzes No. 1
Earth on Mars. “Mask himself makes no secret of his ambition as a colonist...”
Hunger and dignity. “The understanding of justice changes over time”
Over 24,000 participants explored the forest through Latvijas valsts meži school programmes last year
Nova Scotia province in Canada publishes information on upcoming logging
Why are police and climate activists clashing in a German village near a coal mine?
Community conflicts and vague projections: Five essential reasons why carbon offsetting schemes are not working
Kemi (Finland) bioproduct mill project
110 years of nature conservation in Latvia – between contradictory national decisions and new international ambitions
Representing the interests of Latvian businesses in the European Union needs strong and knowledgeable people
Data on foreign investments in municipalities in 2022 summarised
EU Presidency Sweden: “Subsidies are not the answer” to US green protectionism
Indonesia and Brazil express “serious concerns” about European Union deforestation legislation
Poachers caught in Lithuania, lamprey fishers
Finnish parliamentary coalition leadership baffled by “incomprehensible” discrepancies in carbon sink calculations
In 2023 Germany’s energy transition to new energy sources is full of determination
Utah's Great Salt Lake is on the brink of disappearance. Millions of people could be affected by arsenic-laced dust
The Jēkabpils floods are an unprecedented phenomenon in Latvia
How to determine a company's net-zero target in 7 steps
The foundations of the state, explained for children. “...It is no secret that the countries found on the world’s political map today differ enormously...”
It is crucial for Latvia to both articulate its wishes and defend its interests! A conversation with Pēters Putniņš, Chairman of the Board of JSC “Latvijas valsts meži”
“Dabā gājējs” podcast: winter hiking and sleeping in the forest
Europe's largest rare earth metal deposit located in the Kiruna area
Professor Arvīds Barševskis names newly discovered beetle species in the Philippines after Raimonds Pauls
Austria criticises EU legislation related to forests
Seminar to introduce small grant competition for the control of invasive species
Why do flocks of birds hover and swirl in the sky? A biologist explains the scientific reasoning
FAO: Wood-based product consumption expected to rise by 37% by 2050
“Latvijas Meža dienas” (Latvian Forest Days) invites potential partners to apply
Tree felling volumes in December
2023 examination schedule for hunters and hunt managers published
What is the most economical way to heat a country house?
Priority – local roads
2023 Insect of the Year - the harlequin ladybird
Plans to invest in six municipalities stall Latvijas valsts meži donations to culture, sport and charity
The impact of inflation on the forest industry – expert claims high electricity prices bring unexpected benefits to Finland
Disposal of sludge from the Inčukalns acid tar ponds is now complete
Financial discipline and austerity policies are incompatible with climate goals
“Oatly”, “Shell” and “Coca-Cola”: Why are climate activists taking companies to court?
Searching for the 2022 Word, Non-word and Idiomatic Expression of the Year
Decline in both newly registered and liquidated companies last year
Russia: one of the largest sawmills halts wood pellet production
I am a psychology expert in Finland, the happiest country in the world. Here are three things we always observe!
Profitable geopolitics. “...It is no secret that state-controlled companies are more convenient...”
Hybrid hope. “Eurobarometer survey shows the highest support for the EU in the last 35 years.”
Large-scale logging and slow-growing pines hinder Finland's efforts to meet EU climate targets
Marsh fern chosen as Plant of the Year 2023
Finnish Ministry of Finance introduces climate and nature strategy
Supplies to other markets fail to compensate for Russia's cessation of wood pellet exports to Europe
The rises and falls of wood pellet prices in 2022
“Latvijas valsts meži” restores 61 ha of Kreiči bog
European projects alarm land managers
What is climate change? An explanation
Emissions from construction activities can be significantly reduced. Future buildings are carbon stores
Danske Bank: Nordic companies widely ignore biodiversity risks and opportunities
Food labelling showing 'climate impact' could encourage people to eat less red meat, study suggests
Finland clarifies its position on the Nature Restoration Law
Accusations against Canada: its timber trade is more important than the environment
Slogans and Latvian-ness. "...And such people will most likely be born in Latvia, not anywhere else..."
The value of ignorance. “...The majority of public servants do not have a single publication in any scientific field, nor a single opinion piece on the national economy...”
Publisher “Dienas bizness” attracts investor
Entrepreneur Andris Ramoliņš has gifted a multifunctional pump track to the Tukums municipality
Latvijas valsts meži has the capacity to carry out an IPO, but no need for it
About the zemeunvalsts.lv library
Forecasting the future of our forests
1200 scientists and specialists declare: "There is no climate emergency"
Survey reveals the most popular “Latvijas valsts meži” recreational sites
Experts have identified and analysed potential scenarios for Rīgas meži to exit the roundwood processing business
Tērvete has burst its banks
The path we are walking. “...the USA and NATO do not need nuclear weapons to deter Russia from using nuclear weapons”
Information report on the environmental damage caused by Russian aggression against Ukraine
My grandfather picked me up, looked at me, and said that I would be a hunter
Australia rejects forest biomass – the first blow to the wood pellet industry
How a forest is born: an insight into the LVM Strenči nursery
Back to the people. “Let us not speak of the fact that raising and educating would require at least minimal competence...”
Which sites have been recognised as tourist attractions of the year in the regions?
Which Christmas to remember? 2021... What to say
Farmers concerned about Riga City Council's food and catering procurement
Removing emotional barriers for the ATR will take more than four years
On timber and sanctions*
At Christmas and the end of the year... and in 2023...
India or China: Is the world's most populous country a blessing or a curse?
Your Christmas tree can be home to thousands of living creatures. Some may become active at room temperature
Lawyer and forester Valdis Kalns
Are hunting activities dangerous to the environment?
Green-Lipped Strong Bees +
Various invertebrates overwinter in different ways
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” and SIA “Rīgas meži” begin experience exchange in habitat management
Volkswagen management warns that Europe is beginning to lose competitiveness
Researchers have created a list of 70 priority river dams for removal
More than 150 years of stewardship, tending forests for future generations
Researchers agree on the impact of Russia's attack on demand for wood products. The war will end eventually
Waiting for the European. “...European policy concerns us all, it affects us...”
Since February, Volyn foresters have handed over more than 50 vehicles to the army
Why are fruit growers in the Liège region of Belgium cutting down their orchards?
The solace of winemaking. “...if you can turn grape juice into good wine, perhaps you can turn yourself into something, too.”
On the annual botanical discoveries
The energy wood price 'dam' has begun to shift
Consequences for the economy could be devastating
Forestry Volunteer Centre: from the desire to help to international scale
It is good, but let us remain cautious and vigilant! A conversation with Gundars Kalve, farmer and soldier
Woodworking companies – the main driving force of the Latvian economy in 2021-2022
European Parliament position on the future of European rural areas
Seven EU proposals would leave little room for national forest policy – lobbying is aimed at preventing overreach
To comply with EU regulations, the Netherlands will close approximately 3,000 farms
I could do with a laugh. "Though 'laugh' now seems like mere child's play, compared to the repulsive 'to laugh at' (iesmiet)..."
New executive director for the Forest Industry Federation
LBTU invites you to attend a conference on innovation in the bioeconomy
On the donation of mineral fertilisers to the World Food Programme
The New European Bauhaus. In the forests
Heating companies will not manage to meet the requirements by January
Following malicious incidents, valuable aid shipments from Latvia reach Ukraine without intermediaries
Germany experiences 'candle fever' – fearing power cuts, Germans are reviving ancient traditions
Limestone mountain becomes a carbon sink within ten years
“Rīgas Meži” plans to begin work in the forest near Kalngale, Ādaži municipality
Operating an electric car is still cheaper than running one on petrol or diesel
Number of reports of waste dumped in “Rīgas Meži” forests triples during #TīriRīgasMeži #VidesSOS campaign
Almost 14,000 seabirds dead from bird flu off the coast of Peru
JSC “Latvijas valsts meži” included in the European corporate governance family
The forestry sector categorically rejects the claims of "NRA". Latvia's timber measurement system is independent and reliable
Wood chip value increases 400-fold – design company claims at least eight advantages over competitors
Forest nation Sweden will soon take over the EU Presidency
What sort of victory and what sort of defeat are you fighting for?
Ursula von der Leyen’s address at the plenary session of the event “The New European Bauhaus goes to the forest”
50 years of the rocking horse
State duty rates for hunting activities are being increased, ignoring objections from hunting organisations
Trees felled and dunes churned up in the Ovīši Nature Reserve in the name of noble goals
Fierce competition for land ahead
German Environment Agency – truly climate-neutral products remain purely theoretical for now
Sadales tīkls’s policy is driving us to ruin
Humanity and the forest in the shadow of the climate crisis. Future devastation or learning from mistakes?
Finnish innovations may soon change duty-free packaging. It will be the new bubble wrap
Is it truly the wrath of God? Which European homeowners should be most concerned about climate change
What does a debt-for-nature swap actually mean?
European Tree of the Year in Latvia 2022: Sēja Giant Oak
Fastest-growing companies in Latvia. TOP 100 in 2021
European Parliament demands procedure to review protection status of large carnivores
Problems in Uzbekistan, the Amu Darya is drying up
Sweden ends subsidies for electric vehicle purchases
One-day businessmen are not the benchmark for evaluating the sector. An interview with Mārtiņš Ailts, a forest owner in Dobele County
Latvia: Regional Economic Trends
Latvijas valsts meži’s nine-month performance results reflect the company’s growth and future challenges
Sēja Great Oak becomes Latvia's Tree of the Year 2022
Finnish forestry representatives to establish office in Brussels to defend national interests
European hypocrisy in the energy sector attracts increasing attention
European spruce bark beetle has destroyed pine stand in Gauja National Park
The Paris Agreement was a turning point for global warming. Do we need a similar agreement to protect nature?
Riga's main Christmas trees this year come from Rīgas Meži in the Olaine area
How climate change is undermining the global food chain
Every institution must first clarify for itself what rules it has prepared and written. An interview with Inguna Sudraba, economist and Auditor General (2004–2013)
“Latvijas valsts meži” restores grey dunes
Timber product prices are falling in Latvia
Latvian-Canadian gifts Bauska a 3.67-hectare plot of land on condition that a park is established there
Only a small proportion of Latvian pupils see their future in agriculture
A textile sorting system is at our door. Who will pay for it?
State Land Service prepares to significantly increase service prices
Daugavgrīva Fortress – a “hot potato” in the hands of state and municipal authorities
Forestry company founder and motorcycle racer Kristaps Grietiņš
Good stories observed so far regarding environmental developments
What is happening in the hardwood timber market in Europe?
Forest modelling: the search for the best scenarios
Tree felling to restore water levels has begun in Zaļais purvs
Really – why?!!!...
Long live Latvia!
LDDK honours Latvia's best employers and presents the 'Economist of the Year' awards
Problems with forest berry pickers in Finland
Finnish foresters condemn 'unfair' European Union climate plans
Many financial institutions continue to fund deforestation
Using wood in a low-carbon life
Market Access Day 2022 will be held in Latvia
FACE position on the illegal killing of wildlife
Waste container dumped into lake at popular recreation site
Nine criminal cases initiated regarding the felling of noble trees over the last two years
German parliament extends operation of nuclear power plants
Estonia plans to build a wood biomass pilot plant
I have to be there. There is no other way
“Latvijas valsts meži” categorically rejects allegations of delaying deforestation work on the Latvia-Belarus border
The shine and misery of public procurement
COP27: Will India really adapt to a climate-friendly lifestyle?
Austerity measures since 2008 have left EU citizens ~€3,000 per year worse off
On Lāčplēsis Day
IMPORTANT! On the future of hunting in Europe
This year, residents are nearly twice as active in applying to collect logging residues
Without state mechanisms, the use of timber in construction will remain fragmented
Since Russia's attack on Ukraine, the importance of forests for supply security has become a pressing issue
In 2021, 86% of the electricity produced in Finland came from non-fossil sources
Should the issue of peat use during the energy crisis be revisited?
The war in Ukraine has affected the international timber and log market
Entrepreneur must pay a 25 thousand euro fine for tree felling
Opposing the minimum wage increase, Latvian business organisations have found themselves in a foolish situation
Report finds G20 nations and banks have spent twice as much funding fossil fuels as clean energy
Law firm PwC Legal secures a favourable court ruling in a business dispute with the VID
Splitting the Moon. “Faith in miracles in a scientific world...”
Giant blobs in the Earth's mantle may form a 'diamond factory' near our planet's core
Companies in the crosshairs of consumer litigation over climate commitments
Estonia to revoke firearm licences for citizens of Russia and other third countries
“Lost Jelgava”
“It is not easy to stand up for oneself,” concludes Silava director Jurģis Jansons
I have never bowed and will never bow to the interests and pressure of narrow economic groups
Can peat save Latvia?
The vote on the minimum wage demonstrates the arrogance of the outgoing parliament
Competition Council finds no evidence of prohibited agreements in the wood chip fuel market
We can no longer take our brilliance for granted, we must focus
7th International Conference “Sustainability of Land Use Sectors – Under Conditions of European Environmental Policy Requirements and Geopolitical Reality”
What do you know about lesser spotted eagle monitoring? The significance of the project and the surprising results
The murky world of illegal fishing
12 properties to be expropriated at the start of Sēlija training area development; residents express uncertainty
What does Van Gogh have to do with global warming? Vandalism as a weapon
Is it worth going to Sharm el-Sheikh in November?
It is the right time to look further and higher – what is above the forest and what is below it. A conversation with Jānis Lapiņš, a member of the Management Board of “Latvijas valsts meži”
What should you know about timber measurement and accounting?
From electricity to snow sports – Alpine water resources are critical
Can Malmö's green steps help solve the energy and climate crisis?
On 11 November, the new exhibitions at the Vecpilsēta House in Jelgava will open to visitors
The shadow economy in the logging and timber processing sector can be eradicated quickly
Identity and migrants: how Britain is organised. “...No one bothers anyone. Everyone does what they want – of course, within the bounds of the law and common sense”
RTU scientists prove that the use of peat substrate in horticulture has a lower environmental impact compared to its substitutes
A small school can also provide a quality education. A conversation with Dzintars Kudums, a deputy of the South Kurzeme municipality and a deputy of the 7th and 11th Saeima
The nomination process for the board of “Latvijas valsts meži” is compliant with regulatory requirements
Strategic goals of the Latvian forest sector and the possibilities for their realisation in the short and long term by adapting to the new geopolitical and climate situation
Which green energy solutions should we subsidise?
A forest is a living, changing organism
Fewer people, more debt
Celebrating 30 years since the implementation of the Habitats Directive
Latvians as people and people as Latvians. “It is even harder to come to terms with the call to realise one’s value as a Latvian”
Former IT specialist Juris Šleiners has returned to his native Dundaga to farm, experiment and do things "his own way"
Manor offered for sale in Madliena for one euro
"Smart Village" recognition status awarded to 18 localities in Latvia
A beekeeper with a camera on his shoulder – Māris Kreicbergs
Due to staff shortages, operations at certain less busy VUGD stations will be temporarily suspended
Latvian farmers will be able to sell the carbon credits they generate worldwide
Latvijas valsts meži Council approves medium-term strategy – the value of state forests will continue to grow
Arbo shelter – a solution for temporary housing in emergency situations
Climate change: Global aviation agrees on an “ambitious” plan to reach “net zero” emissions
On the need for climate-smart forest management
Latvian Foreign Minister opposes proposal to introduce EU-wide constituency at General Affairs Council
As Europe battles an energy crisis, some scientists are looking to space
Is the European Commission going to capitulate to the toxic chemicals industry?
Finland’s “Wood City”
COP27: Coca-Cola sponsorship “undermines” climate goals, campaigners say
High prices and range anxiety hinder the spread of electric vehicles
Europe could make the use of wood for energy impossible
US scientists' plan: cool the Earth by reflecting sunlight into space
Faculty of Forestry reunion
Ash dieback is having a devastating impact on the already fragile forests of the United Kingdom.
Forest Research Station. A sandbox for scientists to play in
Germany is ready for criticism over the country's 200 billion euro energy fund
WWF report concludes: global wildlife populations have declined by 69% since 1970
What is happening on the digital front?
44-nation European "club" underscores Russia's isolation
Environmental expert discovers rare wood-inhabiting fungus species in Latvia.
Wartime conveniences. “Terror in various forms and with various ideological justifications has been a reality of European political life for about a century and a half”
Cold, colder, coldest. “Winter is coming... A chilling introduction to freezing”
Representative of “Zemnieku saeima”: The move against Kaspars Gerhards is not the organisation's view
What is the European Green Party – the political family of 'Progresīvie'?
On its 110th birthday, the National Zoo highlights its contribution to science
FAO: Consumption of primary wood products could increase by 37% by 2050
Are importers prepared for the EU Deforestation Regulation?
Voting for the European Tree of the Year in Latvia. 2022
How European pension funds are joining the food price game
Fuel shortages could be a “blessing” for the climate, says Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization
“Rīgas Meži” begins implementing a more sustainable and cost-effective solution for biodegradable waste management for Riga residents
Latvian Peat Association admitted to IPS
Will it get warmer or colder? Scientists forecast future climate scenarios for Latvia
Latvia's nature is being taken over by foreign "aggressors"
Peat extraction company in Vecumnieki parish plans to increase volumes of processed products
Fleeing Russia and its journalists in Latvia
Security of supply is more important than climate goals. Timber imports must avoid greenwashing
General Electric to lay off employees at its onshore wind energy business as it restructures
Clever city dwellers. “City birds are cleverer than their country cousins, say ornithologists...”
Scientists, artificial intelligence and a “drone in the apples” – the daily routine at the Institute of Horticulture in Dobele
“Latvijas Finieris” presents its highest awards – the “Silver Birch Leaf”
Undoubtedly! Home life shapes the Finnish sense of happiness
Too many reasons for bad news
Key trends in the housing market in September
Calls to re-evaluate the use of peat in energy production after 2030
Champions of the labour tax burden
European Union debates national energy plans, calling for improved coordination
Renewable energy sector investors face uncertainty due to EU-imposed profit caps
The situation in the European timber industry: early October 2022
If we want to be sustainable, we must give a second breath to degraded areas
As long as ideology is more important than mathematics, Europeans will not escape the energy crisis
Managers of the occupation. "...the discussion about the Museum of the Occupation has been at least partly social, idealistic, and professional..."
An essential prerequisite for the conservation of river ecosystems: the transition of small-scale HPPs to an ecological flow regime
On Gauja National Park and what is protected there
About the eagle-owl
Which sectors have seen the most new businesses this year?
Agriculture at the start of the road to a great transformation
30 largest taxpayers in the non-governmental sector
Implementing the Nature Restoration Law for stakeholders and biodiversity in rural areas
Lies – whether intentional or accidental – must be answered sharply and loudly enough. A conversation between Māris Liopa, Chairman of the Forest Certification Council of Latvia, and Pauls Rēvelis, editor of zemeunvalsts.lv
1st October: celebrating the herald of autumn – the apple – in Dobele
LVMI “Silava” “Forest Science Afternoon”
The social campaign #TīriRīgasMeži #VidesSOS
Agriculture and Fisheries Council of the European Union – September 2022
“Danske Bank”: Economic crisis will hit households from three sides
Using wood for energy: is the criticism justified?
Dramatic increase in spruce bark beetles in Vidzeme, slightly lower in Kurzeme
Grape harvest is good this year, but the berries have too little sugar
On the clarification of new EP requirements regarding the Renewable Energy Directive (RED)
Firewood, briquettes or pellets – which fuel should you choose?
For a greater opportunity to strengthen a Latvian Latvia. Raivis Dzintars, Chairman of the National Alliance, answers questions from zemeunvalsts.lv
Brand “greenwashing” will not save the planet
German state premier claims that phasing out coal by 2030 is unachievable
High-tech lobbying outcompetes big energy in the European Union
Climate tech startup “Arbonics” begins operations in Latvia
“Latvijas valsts meži” – Latvia's greenest and most human-centric brand of 2022
A view from Finland. The government’s failure to close the border with Russia threatens national security
European Parliament's stance on forest energy could further increase domestic heating bills
Recently published documents clarify NATO's eastward expansion
Tropical deforestation for agricultural purposes. Numerical indicators
Waiting for the European. “...where is the line when, in the name of tolerance, freedom of the press and expression falls captive to politically correct self-censorship...”
“The Forest Management Plan” is like a painting!
Timber and firewood shortages felt in several European countries
“DOJUS agro” and “eAgronom” join forces to introduce more environmentally friendly agricultural practices
Give a Latvian a piece of land that needs tending, and they will get the job done! An interview with Jānis Vitenbergs, MP of the 13th Saeima and Minister for Economics (2020–2022)
European Union seeks powers to take control of supply chains in crisis situations
The European Union promises to help Ukraine with its rapid 'green reconstruction' after the war
What to do if a large carnivore attack on livestock is detected?
What will happen if Russian gas supplies to Germany are cut off?
A petition to JSC “Latvijas valsts meži”
A year of survival for food manufacturers
Carbon footprint globally. Country metrics
“Green organisations” take legal action over EU nuclear and gas sector rules
Europeans are worried about what is expected this winter
The problems of inflation can be tackled in different ways
If my neighbours are doing well, I will do well too. An interview with Nauris Jurgenbergs, an entrepreneur in Vaidava parish
Solar energy helped the EU avoid €29bn in gas imports this summer
Highest number of new companies registered this year in August
Courage, passion and a touch of madness: starting life in the countryside, young people do not shy away from challenges, yet they hope for greater support
Aerial photos reveal bark beetle damage in Finnish forests
Inflation 2.39 times higher than the Eurozone average
Infrastructure solutions: do not waste wastewater!
The ten most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. Nine are in Europe
People follow the economy. The Latvian government clings stubbornly to the coin, not the person
Abandoning peat would not be a sensible move
Fruit and vegetable growers in the EU struggle to save harvests as energy prices soar
Weak and irresponsible management of national capital is a serious problem. A conversation with Andris Bite, co-owner of the fish processing company Karavela and President of the Employers' Confederation of Latvia
Forgotten drought periods: five global regions could soon face severe water shortages
Unveiling of a memorial to the national partisan war in the forests of Kabile
Key trends in the housing market in August
Forest fire danger period ends, fewer forest fires this year compared to last
German forest scientists launch a petition campaign
EU energy ministers' meeting concludes without a decision
Estonia: as demand falls, some sawmills may halt operations
Europe: firewood prices soaring, wood fuel in short supply
Tartu hopes for state support to launch train connection with Riga
We can be proud of the families in our region! A conversation with Uģis Mitrevics, Chairman of the Sigulda Municipal Council
Finland promotes the green transition – investment projects to be prioritised in permitting and appeal procedures
EU Council adopts general approach on emission reduction and its social impact – Fit for 55
New hybrid building material combines concrete and wood
Bio-based wood protective coating is better than synthetic solutions
State forests unable to fulfil roundwood supply obligations (with LVM explanation)
Gazprom has generously endowed a climate foundation in Germany
On 15 September, a memorial site for the national partisan war will be opened in Kabile parish
...to the countryside, to Varakļāni, to Latgale. Interview with Marika Zeimule, Head of the Minister of Culture's Office
“Green cloud” startups that investors are betting on to tap into a 2 trillion USD climate change opportunity
Wood-based material replaces rubber crumb infill in new Helsinki football pitch
What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Apple Festival returns to the Abavas Winery orchard
EU ministers to discuss setting gas price caps. Reports emerge again that Russian pipeline to Germany will remain closed
Two new books on industry issues
Opening ceremony of the Faculty of Forest Sciences (MF) Interdisciplinary Scientific Laboratory
Interdisciplinary Scientific Laboratory of the Faculty of Forest Sciences to be opened
In H1, Rīgas Meži turnover exceeded €10.9 million. Production and maintenance costs have increased
Rising prices and climate change are the biggest concerns in Germany, but the “energy transition” is seen as the solution
If we cannot defend our interests, we shall exist de jure, not de facto
By the end of 2023, Espoo will develop a roadmap to help restore biodiversity in the city
To protect the oceans, the European Union must act on a scientific basis
Scientists: “Urban timber construction” could prevent around a billion tonnes of emissions by 2100
You must feel confident in what you do. A conversation with Roberts Sipenieks, head of the O. Kalpaks Museum "Airītes"
LLU continues operations as the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
Trade union conference to discuss opportunities for improving the State Forest Service and the future of forest monitoring
Ministry of Agriculture invests 22 million this year for the development of agricultural educational institutions
For forests to be healthy, their sustainable management requires a suitable market
The euro is not the end of history yet
Profit, dividends and the public good
Hot summer reveals mob secrets in Las Vegas lake
How Russia's invasion of Ukraine is affecting the environment
Energy crisis: Ursula von der Leyen calls for an “emergency intervention” in the electricity market
Dinosaur footprints, ancient bones and hunger stones found in Europe's depleted rivers
Continuation
Pollution caused by Russia's war will poison Ukraine for decades to come
Photo competition “The bear – our neighbour”
What happens in a clear-cut in Finland after 1, 17, 19, 33, 60 and more than 200 years?
Without gas, the EU could face several 'terrible' winters
No way out. China switches off first electric vehicle charging stations
New lines of business for "Latvijas valsts meži" – subsoil exploitation and research into wood fibre extraction
“Latvia’s Best Building of the Year 2021” winners announced
I am not interested in small animals
On the Annual Award in Hunting
...the more drunkards plant, the better the trees grow
First come, first served!
We asked five experts: Should we bring back the thylacine*?
Dismantling of Soviet-era war memorial in Latvia angers ethnic Russians*
At times it was impossible to tell whether the government was curbing or fostering COVID-19 with its decisions
Renewable source, high performance: why brands should switch to bio-based plastics
Humans have completely altered small mammal communities over the last few centuries
Party manifestos must include targets for increasing exports and productivity
Wood chip shortages in many sectors
Studying Latvian lakes where no human has set foot
Energy-intensive manufacturing companies to receive state support for compensating rising energy costs
Building the border fence, contractors face technical challenges posed by nature
Exaggerated “green” requirements
There will be enough grain for both processing and export
Public consultation invited for the Gauja National Park nature conservation plan project
European inflation hits a 25-year high. Driven by rapid energy consumption
Rare and widespread storm sweeps across Europe
How trees turn into skyscrapers
This year could be a successful one for agriculture overall
Opening of the finished products warehouse at the “Latvijas Finieris” “Furniers” mill. Seminar: “Timber Construction in Latvia”
Who really owns the EU's fishing fleets?
First farmers in Latvia receive payment for calculated carbon credits
The Latvian Peat Association restores its national committee within the International Peatland Society
Is this strange summer the right time for change?
What happens if Russia's gas supplies to Germany are cut off?
Dramatic fall in Chinese softwood log imports in the first half of the year
Nearly two-thirds of Europe threatened by drought
Unprecedented forest fire damage in Europe
“Honey Festival” at Ogres tehnikums
Aina Stašāne leaves the position of Director General of the State Forest Service
Cewood’s upcoming production facility will help triple production capacity
Polluted Oder provides fertile ground for various hypotheses regarding the still unclear cause of contamination
No jobs – no people!
Guntis Gūtmanis has been elected chairman of the board of the Council for Cooperation of Agricultural Organisations (LOSP)
We are looking for a tree with a story until 4 September
Fears over potential fish die-offs in the Baltic Sea too
Polish Prime Minister promises to find those responsible for dumping large quantities of chemical waste into the River Oder
Low water levels in the Rhine negatively affect shipping, river deepening works necessary
Forum for Latvian professionals working in international organisations to be held in Riga
Results of certain competitions for management positions in state-owned enterprises raise questions about compliance with good governance principles
Waterfowl hunting season starts on Saturday
Forest inventory data will be available to everyone online
Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Latvia and Australia
In a month's time, Latvijas valsts meži will begin wood chip deliveries
Traces of the 2010 oil spill were still detectable in 2020
Current in 2022 as well: The clear skies of national ideology
Hymenorus doublieri in Latvia
From roots to the crown
"Latvenergo" and LVM joint venture plans wind farms in forests "further from the public eye"
National joint venture "Latvijas vēja parki" plans to produce green energy with a total capacity of at least 800 MW
How much money does your government allocate to research and development?
Hunters' Festival “Minhauzens 2022”
Finland will not agree to European Commission proposal for railway gauge changes
Budget "eaters". "The news about alcoholics eating up the medical budget may seem alarming to any decent citizen..."
July has been relatively warm and rainy, especially in Finnish Lapland
Indigenous peoples of North America assert their sovereignty: "We are still here!"
Fire rages in Grunewald forest in Berlin
What are Europe's alternatives to Russian gas?
Is Europe ready to receive liquefied natural gas?
On freedom of speech
Can Russia split Europe?
Businesses – the nation's lifeblood!
Museum and park plans in Lestene are moving forward
Estonian farmer addresses climate issues in pastures
Estonia to discuss potential transition to standard European railway gauge with Latvia and Lithuania
Olive oil is a fantastic souvenir from Spain. Months of drought have put its production at risk
Where and how the war in Ukraine is affecting food imports
Why has a Polish scientist classified cats as an "invasive alien species"?
How rangers use artificial intelligence to protect tigers
Swedish buyers snap up Latvian woodchips, Italians buy pellets, and prices keep rising. Is now the right time to ban the use of peat for energy?
Germany to introduce a gas levy to ease the burden on importers
NBD expert group has developed recommendations and criteria for researching dendrological and other natural values and assessing their uniqueness in specially protected nature areas
LLU to auction Lielauce Palace in the second half of September
A compromise must be found: The Gauja National Park nature conservation plan will significantly impact the interests of landowners
Under contracts concluded this year, LVM is supplying wood chips solely to Latvian manufacturing companies
New protected areas – is this a form of creeping forest nationalisation?
New nature conservation plan for Gauja National Park being developed; objections received
Subtly put. In the weeds
Squabbling over EU Taxonomy rules shows: the future of sustainable finance will be distinctly political
Do plants have a memory?
Board of AS "Latvijas valsts meži" approved
Refusing to bow to Russia's gas blackmail: human safety is more important than the well-being of mice
Protected nature area established for the conservation of a rare bat species
The most culturally arrogant* Europeans
How will we heat our homes in the near future?
All-powerful, unified. "...What is the difference whether a territory is a formally independent state or an official province..."
People in Germany are still living in a fairy tale
Hunters participate in comprehensive national defence training
At the dawn of great ape rights. "Some scientists even suggest including gorillas and chimpanzees in the human genus (Homo)..."
Future challenges for the forestry sector
The problem is fossil fuels, not forests
Latvian history did not begin in the 20th century
Which European cities have the best air quality?
The unusual divers of Southeast Asia
Is the currently much-needed wood chip being exported? “Latvijas valsts meži” provides clarity
Restoration and the future
Is climate change the cause of the heatwave?
Lifeless arguments. "Some questions may seem quite ordinary and possible to us, while others – unusual and extravagant"
How to hold Russia accountable for environmental crimes in Ukraine
Is Riga a well-funded city?
Is Latvijas Banka becoming an unreliable source of information?
Deutsche Bank: As Russia manipulates natural gas supplies, Germans may turn to wood
“Latvijas Finieris” launches the most ambitious investment project in Latgale in recent years
Record-breaking heat in Europe
Green nuclear energy and gas are in Latvia’s interests
The war in Ukraine and its impact on Germany's energy and climate policy
When ensuring Ukrainian grain exports, Ukraine's interests and security considerations must be taken into account
The issue of European rolling stock
EU concerned about low yields and soaring prices
Large state revenues from forests
The economy is shifting from slowing growth to a sharp downturn
Volume of cargo handled in Latvian ports fell slightly in June
Livestock farmers must learn to coexist with wolves and take responsibility for the security of their herds
Ignoring industry representatives: government light-heartedly decides to phase out peat use in energy
Quantifying climate benefits from UNESCO World Heritage forests
A "second wave of refugees" from Putin's regime has begun
The legacy of forest scientist Kaspars Bušs – why do we celebrate and remember it?
Is Russia genuinely funding Western eco-activists?
Concerns in Europe over potential timber shortages
Closing the energy peat sector from 2030 – a national error
Pellet prices in Western Europe significantly higher compared to 2021
Russia is earning more from fossil fuels than it was a year ago
Europe's forest fire season is starting earlier each year
The problem is not the need for protection, but consumption. An interview with Artūrs Bukonts, Executive Director of the Latvian Independent Timber Producers Association and the Latvian Timber Manufacturers and Exporters Association
There will be enough food, but its prices will certainly be high
Local landowners and peat producers oppose the closure of the energy peat sector, contrary to VARAM and foreign-capital peat field tenants
The state has not proven itself to be a good crisis manager
An expert on the writings of the uninitiated. Woodchip production and a sudden interest in the national economy
Competition Council urged to monitor the wood fuel market
A half-step towards trust, or what are the bird lovers protesting against?
Wolf hunting season begins, 280 predators permitted to be culled
On the protests in the Netherlands
Italy's young farmers: We want to live like our ancestors
Sri Lanka's path to organic farming has been a complete failure
Ministry of Defence proposes establishing a state-owned enterprise for ammunition production
Discussion on solutions to protect natural areas from off-road driving
How bioeconomy is understood in North Karelia
Here are the positive environmental stories from 2022 so far!
Residents hope for a public consultation on the creation of the Zalve military training ground
New military base planned for the Aizkraukle and Jēkabpils regions
Three people gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park within a month. Why is this happening?
The tragedy at the Italian glacier is directly linked to climate change
BDO study on the practices of European countries in mitigating the impact of inflation
The German government wants to prevent a disaster. Old power stations are being brought back into operation. Now comes coal!
The role of wood in energy has changed
Public consultation on the use of lead ammunition to continue due to prior procedural errors
To preserve biodiversity, Latvijas valsts meži is expanding its nature conservation areas
New giant water lily species discovered
“Sadales tīkls” will be unable to accept all the electricity generated by solar panels into the system
European Parliament recognises investments in gas and nuclear energy sectors as "green"
Visiting hours changed at the State Forest Service
EC: Protecting biodiversity – nature restoration targets in line with the EU Biodiversity Strategy (Nature Restoration Law)
...let the head work, let the hands know what to do, let the head not “run” ahead of the hands and vice versa
Supreme Court intervenes in US government powers to combat climate change
Controlled forest burning surprises Central Europeans
Number of wolf attacks increases, public urged to report them more actively
State Forest Service centralises specific functions
Helsinki to update its forest management policy this year
Foxes hunt cats to feed their cubs
UN food programme chief calls on the wealthy who benefit from C19 and similar events to fight hunger
Disputes over the use of the Īle forest have been ongoing for years – activists are calling for a nature park
Finns increasingly concerned about the state of nature – biodiversity loss recognised as a threat
End of the road for tree felling regulations saga
Frenzy sustains pellet demand
Golden eagle monitoring – more successful nesting
To what extent does the G7 bloc represent the world it seeks to lead?
America's unrequited love for European wines
Giant tortoise thought to be extinct for a century found safe and sound on the Galapagos Islands
Mouse population rising in the US due to climate change, with demand for rodent control soaring
Germany disagrees with EU plan to ban new fossil fuel-powered cars from 2035
Thousands of Dutch farmers block roads in protest against GHG emission targets
In future, a concrete, weighed and well-founded plan will be required
Resources must be used thoughtfully, with an eye to the future. An interview with Ģirts Krūmiņš, Director of the Rural Support Service
Many real estate investors in Finland are slowing down
On the draft Nature Restoration Law prepared by the EC
Forest sector support system in Finland – voluntary donations made by every third timber trader
Without reducing pesticide use, Europe will experience a food crisis
Tips on choosing a log cabin
Who is guarding the pesticides?
BRICS meeting: expectations and revolutionary ideas
Rising costs of raw materials and energy resources are also driving sharp price increases in agriculture
Acute shortage of farm workers in the UK following Brexit
Hopes to protect a century-old lime tree avenue
Europe must ensure that the Kremlin's war in Ukraine fails, otherwise even worse events are to be expected
Los Angeles mountain lions becoming genetically restricted
Trees that could save Pakistan's largest city from climate issues
Poisonous plants in Latvia's forests and meadows
ZAAO to build a 9.6 million euro biodegradable waste processing plant
Protection and management regulations set for the ''Garkalnes meži'' nature reserve
Amendments to Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 308 of 2 May 2012, "Regulations Regarding Forest Regeneration, Afforestation and Plantation Forests"
Consider the opportunity to take over a valuable business in the roundwood trade
The world and refugees on the map
A bad time for bad news
Around 70% of Finnish companies plan to increase prices
Latvian farmers and food producers to receive €20 million in support to mitigate the negative impact of Russia's war
In 100 or 200 years, the life of Lake Pape will come to an end
At the Summer Solstice
Mālpils Strawberry Festival '22
Competition Council sees no "logging cartel"
Competition Council finds no 'logging cartel'
How are the great nature reserves – our bogs – faring?
The moment before the adoption of the European Nature Restoration Law
Riga City Council’s Housing and Environment Committee to decide on ending Rīgas Meži’s involvement in the roundwood processing business
Estonian Maritime Museum expands to Naissaar Island
Bunkers cleaned up, to be featured in a new special tourism route
Volcanic eruption under the Pacific Ocean continues the fame of the "Sharkcano"
Fighting for Latvia, but against Latvians
100 euros a kg! The world market pays significant sums for plants from Latvia's meadows and forests
“Babītes Ruksis” rhododendron settles into life at Līgatne Nature Trails with its friends
Harmful and dangerous major forests on our planet. Why are they a threat?
Renewable resources can also be environmentally unfriendly. How to transition to them carefully
EU firearms policy. A conversation with Members of the European Parliament
European spruce bark beetle activity most prominent in Sēlija and Vidzeme
Latest information on the hunting and protection of the European turtle dove in Europe
Global Wind Day celebrated for the first time in Jelgava Municipality
“Latvijas valsts meži” to increase energy wood production volumes
EFI launches new study: “Conservation and enhancement of forest biodiversity in Europe”
Due to air pollution, the world's population will lose 17 billion years of life, according to a study
Consumption tax rates are being reduced to curb inflation and ensure prosperity
BioFrame prefabricated structures offer a way to renovate buildings
Climate activists hope that stricter EU legislation will protect member state forests if governments fail to do so
On grey and common seals in Ireland
Public interest in collecting logging residues in state forests has quintupled in some areas
Gold medal for Abavas winery's Meadow cider at the CiderWorld festival
In the now disappearing forests of Nigeria, the number of loggers exceeds the number of trees
The future of renewable bioenergy
Permafrost peatlands are “poised to release” billions of tonnes of carbon
Mediation proposed in French supermarket dispute with Amazon basin indigenous people over deforestation
High demand for pellets has led to shortages
New Zealand announces plan to tax emissions from cows and sheep
Ministry of Agriculture instructs Latvijas valsts meži to secure additional wood chips for the coming heating season
To stay camouflaged, soldiers may soon be able to use cellulose foam instead of leafy branches
First orienteering course in the capital established in Mežaparks, managed by “Rīgas Meži”
Studies in sustainable agriculture and forestry programmes continue
Latvia is implementing an ill-conceived and expensive bio-waste management system with delays
Money lakes are circling over Latvia and bringing joy to people in many places
Severe drought in Iraq reveals a 3,400-year-old city
Fossil fuel 'gold rush' triggered by war may make global warming irreversible
Paris protesters celebrate. Trees around the Eiffel Tower saved
Hunters have the opportunity to get involved in strengthening national defence capabilities
Supporting Ukraine's seed bank
An Even Hotter Russia
European Parliament revokes access for Russian lobbyists
110 years of a Latvian natural gem – the Moricsala Nature Reserve
Average salary in the Baltic states (by region, after tax, 2021)
The EC proposes making continuous cover forestry the dominant method. This would be a return to a primitive economy
Netherlands approves joint project with Germany for natural gas extraction in the North Sea
We were dead wrong. How Germany fell for the Russian energy trap
106 forest fires extinguished in the first month of the fire-hazardous period
“Laflora” revives the ancient tradition of Peat Day in Latvia
New, highly reactive chemical substance discovered in the atmosphere
On heavy-duty transport without fossil fuels
The city of Jyväskylä in Finland has gained a new landmark made of local logs
On the fifth column in Latvia
Brown-tail moth population explosion in Zemgale
Could the presence of the lynx be restored in the Scottish Highlands?
Chimpanzee rights. "...the recognition of rights would mean radical changes in human-animal relationships..."
Return. Spix's macaws are heading back into the wild
Illegal logging threatens Romania's primary forests
Deforestation of the Gran Chaco in South America impacts both society and biodiversity
Regarding the 2021 Annual Report of Latvijas valsts meži
Why Russia is no longer afraid of the West. Wartime thoughts.
Is the Sea of Azov dying and could it cause an ecological catastrophe?
Zemgale railway station turns 100
An energy boost for a difficult year
Searching for owners of abandoned homes
You can fight it, or you can create favourable conditions for your plans. A conversation with Sanita Matule and Indulis Skrebelis, owners of “Vidnieki”
One way or another. “History that contradicts the facts can also be written in good faith and adequately...”
Everything about liquefied gas: comparison and advantages
Bioregions Facility selected for regional innovation partnership pilot
War in Ukraine: its impact on forestry companies in North Karelia, Finland
Latvijas Finieris: This is a renaissance period for timber
2021/2022 ungulate hunting season concluded
“Laflora” receives the “Entrepreneur of the Year in Zemgale 2021” award
Animal welfare organisations oppose ban on letting cats roam free in Germany...
#SignForHunting Hunting must continue!
The European Union and the war in Ukraine highlight a worrying scenario for the future of forest-based energy
Virginijus Sinkevičius: "We must change the way..."
Golden Cone 2021
Bullying in agriculture – regarding the honouring, support, and denigration of farmers
Grāvīši in Staicele parish is full of two-legged and four-legged joy
Bauska to correct a terrible mistake
830-million-year-old organisms found trapped in ancient crystals could be revived
Scientists explain that it is possible to capture solar energy radiating from the Earth at night
Time to look after ourselves and make use of what is available to us. A conversation with Haralds Barviks, Chairman of the Board of the Latvian Hunters Association
Tour of abandoned houses in Ērģeme and Kārķi parishes
Memorandum on coordinating action to promote national economic growth
Study on pesticides in European countries: Latvia is the cleanest
Lynx in Latvia. Bureaucratic actions hinder (or finish off) successful species conservation
Can the EU approach to ammunition restrictions be fair?
Export income growth data should be treated with caution
We cannot be independent without forestry. A conversation with Andris Rimicāns, Head of the Jelgava Information Centre at the Forest Research Station
LVMI "Silava" lead researcher Roberts Matisons elected editor-in-chief of the forestry journal "Baltic Forestry"
Spruce bark beetle attacks forests again
The EU is to promote the use of solar energy and renewable energy sources to reduce the consumption of Russian gas
Latvian foresters together with Volyn forest rangers delivered two jeeps and medical supplies to the Ukrainian Armed Forces
LLU Council begins work under the leadership of former Latvian Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma
From Sunday, Russian electricity no longer enters the European market
The world still does not understand Ukraine and Ukrainians
Ministry of Justice proposes postponing lobbying regulation until mid-2025
New owner for Līgatne Paper Mill
War and sanctions cause chaos in the availability and supply of goods
Inside Putin’s propaganda machinery
Solar energy generation increased by 36% in the first two months of 2022
Putin sends Mariupol survivors to remote corners of Russia. Investigation reveals 66 camps
Nordic ministers agree on international climate commitments
Widespread wildfires rage in Russia; many resources needed for firefighting have been diverted to Ukraine
Italy's longest river is drying up...
Star gazers enjoy the dark red moon
Relations with Russia and Belarus are comparable to cooperation with North Korea
Peat for fuel could increase energy security in Latvia
Norway is gradually phasing out gas and oil to become a renewable energy superpower
Mineral extraction outside Russia is "not a viable answer" to the war in Ukraine
Forest fire in Valmiera municipality destroys over 18 hectares
Only 8% of rivers in Zemgale are of good ecological quality
From 1 September, LLU will be the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
LLU amends its Constitution and defines several directions for specialisation
Number of Latvian residents who feel completely free is shrinking
Ukrainian intelligence reports: Russia is sending stolen grain to Syria
Iran can double oil exports if the market requires it
Ukrainian minister and Azovstal owners call on Latvian government to support DLRR
Business organisations call for Jānis Vitenbergs to remain as Minister of Economics
Labrador helps in the search for flying squirrels in Ida-Viru County, Estonia
Architectural monument vandalised – Remte hunting tower
Brussels seeks to bypass Moscow's blockade of Ukrainian ports
“Laflora Energy” established for the construction of the “Laflora” wind farm
How they call out in the forest... 10 years later.
The efforts of 'green activists' are not aimed at nature conservation, but at destroying the national economy
Crisis and the cost of living: Italy, Germany and Ireland have reduced public transport fares
NGOs call for Nord Stream 2 to be dismantled to prevent environmental damage
Latvia's past in the countryside. “...the Latvian in the countryside is, as it were, returning home...”
Wild boar rampage in Rome. Locals are fighting back
Gotland island and Russian aggression. Who and how...
COP15: UN conference on land protection and climate-induced migration issues
Joint study by three Baltic states on public attitudes towards large carnivores
A study. The paradoxical animal
Dairy processing company “Elpa” has halted production
On peat
The volume of timber accumulated in forests is growing three times faster than forest areas
Risk of European spruce bark beetle outbreaks increases. What should and should not a forest owner do?
Statistics on forestry and game animals available on the Official Statistics Portal
In Kaigu peat bog, Laflora expands pine plantations and organises a knowledge transfer seminar for foresters
Get out of Latvia!
Finnish Minister of Forestry concludes: Brussels decision-makers are ignorant and clueless regarding forest issues
Denmark is building 'energy islands' to reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels
Wood replaces plastic. Six interesting innovations in the packaging sector
Guidelines developed for the indexation of construction costs
Seed-planting drones sow 40,000 seeds a day to fight deforestation in Australia
When assessing the climate impact of air travel, CO2 emissions are just the "tip of the iceberg"
On the Misa for the Great Cleanup. Beata and Guntars' story
A wooden sculpture carving competition will take place at the Gauja rafters' festival
Tax payments in 2021. Which sectors paid the most?
Standardised design developed for timber-framed apartment building construction
Europe Day has a different flavour this year
Following the experience in Kārķi, Ērģeme Parish will take up the baton in revitalising rural homes
On Europe and extremism
Widespread fires in Siberia, but Russian firefighting forces are in Ukraine
A massive solar plasma spot could "collide" with Earth this weekend
Ukraine restricts exports of buckwheat, rye and oats
To implement the Green Deal, clarity on sectoral targets is required
...tree plantings restored along a state road
Increased use of bioenergy needed in the European Union
Energy sector challenges spark discussions on the possibility of burning peat
Private forest owners in Europe and the US will play a major role in mitigating climate change
Water scarcity in Jordan is endangering lives. Is planting trees the solution?
Values and contributions to the horticultural sector created by Ukrainian breeders
Is the bureaucracy sabotaging the future of Latvian exports?
Teaching what it means to build a house. A conversation with Enriko Podnieks, businessman
Five potential competitors for “Pasažieru vilciens”
Opening of the “Latvijas Finieris” betulin extraction pilot plant “Betulin Lab”
Forest area (% of land area) – country classification
“Latvijas valsts meži” invites manufacturing companies to collaborate
A barcode for snakes. "How can you forbid keeping a grass snake when it wanders around the farmhouse foundations?"
On the Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia
What is the largest arachnid that has ever lived?
The state must clearly show who is in charge here and what the reaction will be. An interview with Inese and Māris Liopa
Finland to harvest and store peat this summer to last for two winters
Svēte: a border river in minty freshness and rock music solidity
Scientists fear the war in Ukraine will worsen the situation with Siberian forest fires
Why is Germany always afraid? What is the reason for this, and how true is it?
Relationships across borders. It is also the feeling that something has already happened and something is inevitably approaching...
We expect politicians at least not to fuel inflation
100 major European Union cities commit to becoming climate-neutral by 2030
Ministry of Agriculture agrees with producers and retailers on three necessary steps to mitigate the rapid rise in food prices
A house for one euro (€1) in Italy
What is European agriculture, and what should it be?
Observer Society. “...meteorological maps of public mood”
Europe is looking for cowslips
New IPCC report states: opportunities to reach UN climate goals are exhausted.
Plans for waste tyre and plastic recycling facility in Naujene parish
California wants to become a world leader in climate policy
How is the war in Ukraine accelerating Zurich's plan to shut off natural gas forever?
In Europe's cooler regions, heatwaves boost support for "green" parties
Land prices experience turbulence
The positive climate impact of the Swedish forest industry over 30 years
Will Africa be heard? What European decision-makers should know about hunting, conservation, and survival
The forest comes to Jelgava
“Latvijas valsts meži” invites manufacturing companies to collaborate
Oil crisis in Indonesia, the world's largest producer of palm oil
Fearing social unrest due to price hikes, Indonesia suspends palm oil exports
A light European cocktail. “...Riga Black Balsam mixed into Riga champagne will do too...”
European pellet markets currently have high potential
EU considers reaching a 45% share of renewable energy by 2030
The potential economic and social consequences of the Green Deal (green transition)
EU warns: the coming winter may be very difficult for the European economy
From wading through the forest to leading an institute. Jurģis Jansons, director of "Silava"
Who holds the power over forest policy – the people* or the experts?
Those who improve will endure, or beer brewing is a highly patriotic pursuit. An interview with Aigars Ruņģis, owner of the Valmiermuiža Brewery
Cēsis municipality also under the VARAM magnifying glass...
Ukraine is the Poland of the 21st century
First LLU Council established
The tax burden in Latvia will only continue to grow
European forest owners call on European Union leaders to transform the Green Deal to build a sustainable, secure and prosperous Europe
Discussion "Man and Forest. What we chose in the past, what we choose today"
Scientists have found evidence of the most powerful earthquake in human history
Cinereous vulture Rīga, bred and reintroduced by Riga Zoo, settles in Greece
The Vidzeme river Aģe: between Livonian lands, the Enlightenment, music and biology
On the need for immediate action in the interests of the Latvian state, society, and the economy
Need to consider temporarily waiving certain environmental requirements and biofuel blending mandates
Value of forest properties increased significantly last year
War is not a matter of a few minutes of TV coverage or social media videos
We are superior when it comes to greenery. A conversation with Raivis Kronbergs, State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture
Why were there no sanctions after the invasion of Crimea in 2014, but now they were introduced almost overnight?
News from hunting organisations
Will taxing porcini mushrooms and cranberries help us defeat the shadow economy?
The city's triumph. The ploughman gives life to the word “culture”, the city – to the word “civilisation”
War in Ukraine forces companies to look for sunflower oil substitutes
Five companies have shown interest in providing rail transport services in Latvia
God save the polar explorers! "...a large part of the North Pole is..."
Scientists have created a map of underwater forests
Supporters of Russia in Latvia perceive the hanging of the Ukrainian flag as a provocation
EC approves investment of over 114 million for the purchase of new electric trains in Riga and the Pierīga region
The phase-out is approaching. How serious will it be?
VAT rates in Europe
The Orlen Group guarantees stable oil and fuel supply. From where? ...
What is the difference between reforestation and afforestation?
Do not lose your common sense and find a balance. A conversation with Arvīds Ozols, Director of the Forest Department at the Ministry of Agriculture
Sanctions may force Russia to lift export duties on some raw timber
Volhynia foresters receive medical supplies from colleagues in Latvia
Silent soldiers. "...there is no answer to the question of whether to use animals for human warfare..."
Fish migration is hindered by thousands of obstacles
Is the end nigh for fossil hydrogen?
Ring-necked duck observed in Latvia for the first time
Fossil fuels? No, thank you!
This is currently a war crisis, not an economic crisis
Europe underestimates the economic contribution of its craft heritage
Russians or citizens of the Russian Federation?
Nuclear energy and natural gas labelled as "greenwashing" in EU taxonomy
The revival of the Aral Sea region and its future prospects are only possible through joint efforts
How Latvia is warming up. "...well, yes, I don't recommend a house on the coast – in Kaltene, Roja, Saulkrasti..."
Train travel in Europe is not as popular as it should be. Why?
To globalise the European Green Deal, diplomacy must be subtle
The Holy Spring of Lielie Muļķi.
Scientists conclude: "Solar energy can now be stored for up to 18 years"
If I lived in Daugavpils. "Some people even sell their flats in Riga and move here"
Brussels fog over Latvia's peatlands
For the third decade, Zaļenieki nursery – an island amidst fields of grain
The Management Myth. "The world of business management theorists is not subject to the necessity of accounting for results"
The whole world is convinced that a beaver’s teeth are the benchmark of whiteness
A celebration of provincialism. "...Latvia is an outpost in the fight against the terrifying land of bears, Russia, with its unfathomable soul..."
Illegal fishing and violence. China’s illegal fishing vessels
Playing with numbers. It is impossible to determine whether money changes one's way of thinking
Design and concept competitions to be launched for four monuments and memorial sites in Riga
On ratings, opinions and anxiety. “Now surely you will be able to tell me clearly and unambiguously – are we heading up or down?”
“Green asphalt” does not crack, but its implementation is being delayed
Even today, hillforts can still be found in Latvia
Amendments to the Hunting Regulations
Tender announced for the purchase of nine battery electric trains
The Vimba Festival returns to Bauska
Riga, Warsaw, Brussels will be protected on the threshold of Zaporizhzhia
On bunk. The sole purpose of bunk is to reveal something about the speaker themselves, such as the fact that they are a “source of expertise”
Gulbene municipality puts bānītis locomotives and carriages up for auction, no cause for concern about the future of the narrow-gauge train
“It is a duty to help!” A Jaunpils local donates 22 tonnes of wheat grain to Ukraine
At Easter...
The West does not learn from history
The stability dam has been breached
Wood in electric vehicle batteries, clearing peatland runoff... Six innovations in the Finnish bioeconomy
Eurasian lynx added to list of specially protected species
Fallow land permitted for food production in Latvia this year
Transit. "We have entered Russia..."
Responsible for everything. ...“eco-Catholicism” and Russia’s ultramodern “atomic Orthodoxy”...
What reduces the desire of Rigans to travel in a “green” way?
Where does the story of the unicorn come from?
Russians under umbrellas. "...he wasn't standing under Putin's umbrella, but mine..."
Moscow's Golden Thresholds. Spy training camp, refuge from oneself, capital of glamour
VARAM has set impossible requirements for state support for pellet boiler installation
Firewood prices have risen sharply in Estonia
The back door for Russian oil flows to Europe remains open
March sees fastest rise in consumer prices since 1996
Climate change exacerbates hunger in Afghanistan
How Germany became a supporter of Putin
Work with the heart. "...patriotic films also become engaging for those who do not visit cinemas..."
Zoologist advises against going to the forest in March and April
Entering the era of 'stinky' books
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on the atrocities in Ukraine
Recipients of the Latvian Academy of Sciences awards and certificates of recognition honoured at the spring general meeting
Finland and the Sahara
Art in the forest, or a near-detective story
Industrial solar energy park implementation now being offered in Latvia
The truth is not grey! Why do Kažoka, Evelone and their ilk act this way?
Cloudy with a chance of economic recession
Sunflowers for a united Europe together with Ukraine
Finnish state railway company dismisses CEO
“Rīgas Meži” video surveillance system records: construction waste dumped in the forest twice in one hour
Agrofirma "Tērvete" – equal conditions for all farmers in the EU!
Future of the peat industry in Latvia remains uncertain
Jānis Grasbergs joins the LPPKS ‘’Piena Loģistika’’ team
LLKC: the problems faced by farmers could allow organic farms to strengthen their market position
How "green" is Riga really?
On Russia’s rake
Greenpeace activists attempted to block ship carrying Russian coal
Approximately 2/3 of Finns are boycotting Finnish companies operating in Russia
Despite the war, the EU does not need new natural gas infrastructure
Agricultural products have become 17% more expensive, and some buyers are already starting to save on food
Estonia will be independent of Russian natural gas by autumn
Kikan and Irbe estuaries closed during bird nesting season
Warsaw accuses Paris and Berlin of being too close to Moscow
Manufacturers will have to wade through a bog
Brown bear in Gulbene municipality has been euthanised
Latvia joins the US-founded programme for nuclear security and clean energy development
The world on the eve of deglobalisation
Which countries in Europe are leaders in the field of renewable energy?
A controller for every mushroom and berry picker?
The little-known Audupe – flowing through labyrinths of reeds, floating islands and military heritage
Biological agent destroys Zika virus, coronaviruses and enteroviruses
Anodox Energy Systems plans to establish the first LFP prototype electric vehicle battery plant in Europe in Latvia
European Investment Bank support for Ukraine
Poland plans to ban coal imports from Russia
28 forest fires have already occurred this year
I want to ask them for forgiveness again and again
Don't just stand there!
An alternative – wood gasification. Shall we use it?
The mysterious region is home to only a few people - climate researchers
If other news overshadows climate issues, we could find ourselves in big trouble
Swedish skyscraper stores a large volume of C
Historians have concluded what works and what does not during energy crises
The EU wants to end fast fashion and the "take-make-dispose" culture
Why has young forest management become a significant energy supply factor?
The way we have talked about climate change is wrong
Economic activity in Latvia has not yet declined due to the war
On the world of waste. A little...
Registration is now open for the Latvijas valsts meži MTB marathon
Better our own wind turbines than an enemy in the yard
Over €30m to be invested in the development of sustainable forestry in Latvia
Importing timber and wood products, including furniture and paper, from Russia and Belarus is a breach of the law
Russia's attack on Ukraine has made forest management in Finland a very important factor for energy supply
Russian invasion puts an end to Ukraine's plans to plant a billion trees
Stepping on the Russian rake
Brown bears are cautious – they do not attack humans without cause
The lost British Empire
Some secrets revealed beneath Yellowstone National Park in the USA
Does clear-cutting in US forests benefit nature?
Once this nightmare is over…
From somewhere to nowhere. "...I don't know much about the Gulag. I know it existed..."
In Defence of Banalities. "More than anything in the world, the current power in Russia is interested in power"
Why are there no polar bears in Antarctica?
Gift
Good people in 2007
How is it that a plan to protect 30% of the planet's territory by 2030 is bad news for indigenous people?
Living in a fantasy world
A jewel of European architecture – Lviv – is shaken by Russian army bombs
Expert says: "The climate crisis and the invasion of Ukraine share the same roots"
Guardian of the Białowieża Forest* wins European Tree of the Year 2022 vote. Aģe Oak in 9th place
Where is water stress expected by 2040?
Environmental issues are being put on hold, as the EU concerns itself with food security
With war raging, a desire to slow down green management is being felt
State Forest Service implements changes gradually
Theory of war: why Putin chose a destructive war
"Mega Moon" rocket is ready for launch
Project titles found in the Latvian scientific activity database
The liquidation of the fifth column. Why are you crying like that, we are glad that you are finally leaving.
Do not boil a kid in its mother's milk (Deuteronomy 14:21) "The ethics of the climatists is a comprehensive system..."
Will a step back towards coal still mean moving towards the use of renewable resources?
Which countries, such as Angola or the USA, will discourage or wean Europe off Russian natural gas?
Sanctions will halt carbon emission reduction opportunities, according to Russia. Was such a plan ever real?
150,000 hunters and farmers take to the streets in Madrid to protest against hunting bans
How Russia's ultra-wealthy overshadow the national economy
21 March – International Day of Forests
Questions not yet asked
Potential shortage of certain food products due to the war
Russian timber oligarchs
Departure of technology companies to impact millions of people in Russia
We won't give up Latgale! Don't hold your breath!
Sustainable Investment Awards 2022
Forest Industry Trade Union of Latvia: "Who are we, what do we do?"
Experts comment on bear attack near Žīguri
Forest product exports rose by almost 38% in January
More Americans support sanctions, fewer support military intervention and accepting refugees
Statement on large carnivores in Europe
Measuring (determining) biodiversity
How will the war in Ukraine end?
Belgium decides to postpone phasing out nuclear energy
On the understanding of words in the so-called Russian and Russian-language information space
Almost a third of Ukraine's grain fields could be abandoned or inaccessible
Ministry of Economics evaluates two proposals to reduce fuel prices
EU must find solutions for changes in agricultural policy
Full tank, empty wallet
Eastern Europe and Asia are spending more for military purposes
Forestry and related neologisms and terminology
Latvian products are here to stay!
A large number of people in the West have been receiving salaries for doing nothing for a long time
Why does Putin's "restaurant of lies" have so few takers in America?
On fan culture and patriotism. Sometimes we can even fray the nerves of the world's great powers
Bear attacks and injures a person in Žīguri
Research to study newcomers in rural Latvia and their integration into local communities
Support programme for replacing fossil fuels in households
Never again! Really?
Latvijas valsts meži Zemgale regional customer centre takes first place in the Timber Construction category
Latvian food producers are fully capable of meeting the food product demand of the Latvian population
“Rīgas Meži” condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, offers practical support: jobs...
Due to sanctions, the timber industry will lose cheap raw materials from Russia and Belarus
The way we talk about the changing climate is flawed
Argus. Weekly biomass market review and analysis
The war (crisis) in Ukraine and Cyprus
What are the alternatives for energy production in Europe as Russian gas disappears?
Hunting is like another language
Does biodiversity in good condition mitigate climate change?
Is it a myth that Latvians live in trees?
Could the Baltic states become like West Berlin?
UN advises staff not to use the words "war" or "invasion" when referring to Ukraine
Are we set to become a superpower in wood fuel exports?
Vegetables in Latvia to become an exclusive luxury for the wealthy
Three levels of war. When will it "dawn" on Putin that things are not going well, and when will the war end?
How will the war in Ukraine affect forest property prices? Industry experts' opinions differ
The new reality is still shrouded in fog
NATO must prepare to defend its weakest point - the Suwalki Gap
We warned you! How Western countries failed to listen to those who understand Russia
UPM suspends wood procurement in Russia and ceases operations at its Chudovo plywood mill
BillerudKorsnäs and Viken Skog to explore possibilities to join forces in pulp production
On nuclear power plants in Ukraine
“Rīgas Meži” to begin creating scenically valuable areas in the Gauja forestry district
Support for solar panels
An ill-considered approach to the Green Deal could result in an unbelievable food price thriller
Russian oil and its main importers
Ukrainians wish to highlight a lesser-known tragedy of the Second World War
New board begins work at Rīgas meži
Major environmental activist organisations and groups are ignoring or pretending not to notice the war in Ukraine. Why?
Australian scientists have received a €3.4m grant to resurrect the Tasmanian tiger
Ukraine: A timeline
"Collective Putin" and two Russias
War is not waged with weapons alone
To whom and how does Ukraine supply agricultural produce?
A letter from a representative of the Ukrainian forestry sector
Climate Council of Australia wonders: elections are approaching, yet politicians are saying little about the climate
Environmental requirements must be integrated into the production of any product
The Ukraine issue
President V. Zelensky’s role of a lifetime
European hunters are united in their support for Ukraine
Disconnecting Russia from SWIFT: what do citizens and businesses need to know?
Money received for Russian natural gas turns green
Coexistence is inevitable
A bear has awoken in Vidzeme
Latvian Construction of the Year Award 2021
On the VMD reform: listening to staff, we are implementing changes more gradually
The fight for democracy is more important than concerns over high energy prices
Facts. Who decides on the use of nuclear weapons in Russia and how
Graphene. What is it?
The forest industry is capable of ensuring heating supply independence from Russian gas
Ukraine and NATO
Putin and the threat of a nuclear strike
Latvians around the world protest against Putin's aggression in Ukraine
Russia's most important trading partners
Russian oil is not subject to sanctions, but no one wants it
Italy looks to Algerian gas
Dogs' keen sense of smell will help prevent €50 million in losses
On the FSC management's reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Support Ukraine! Do not use wood from Russia and Belarus!
From Munich to Moscow
Last year saw the largest area of grain crops sown in Latvian agricultural history
Gas supplies can be organised via the Klaipėda terminal
The looming energy crisis: not a cause for panic, but a powerful weapon in the fight against the aggressor
How did the brand ZAZA TIMBER come about?
Latvia marks National Armed Resistance Remembrance Day for the first time
On the remembrance day of the armed resistance of the national partisans
Russia-Ukraine conflict 2021-2022. Statistics and facts
War in Ukraine - Latvijas Finieris condemns Russian and Belarusian aggression
The war in Ukraine as a turning point for European gas dependency
Statement by researchers of the Second World War, Nazism and genocide on the war in Ukraine
Where African oil flows freely....
Bank analysts' forecasts on the impact of war and sanctions on the Latvian economy
"Gaujas koks" has donated one million euros to support Ukraine
Yesterday in the fields, today – helping Ukrainians! A conversation with farmer Gundars Kalve
Saeima unanimously votes to allow Latvian citizens to serve in Ukraine
Voting for European Tree of the Year ends at midnight
A question (and appeal) to Latvia's environmental activists or “green” organisations
An appeal to hunters to donate communication devices to Ukrainian territorial defence units
“Latvijas valsts meži” concluded 2021 with excellent results
The Ministry of Economics invites...
Western nations have long ignored warnings from Eastern European countries
FACE begins partnership with Härkila
Falconry gains wider international recognition
Journalism is not idle chatter. "It is not important to me whether journalists are like-minded people, because I do not seek emotional comfort in newspaper pages"
Mayor of Sigulda calls for an end to funding for events with Russian participation
“Rīgas Meži” to carry out sanitary felling in Ogres Zilie kalni
Russian military could target satellites
Fossil energy sources: polluting, but necessary
What exactly lies behind Putin's invasion of Ukraine?
Aģe Great Oak takes part in the vote for the European Tree of the Year title
Peat extraction, processing and forestry sectors agree on cooperation
Finland prepares for a disruption in Russian natural gas supplies
Improvements to water quality planned at nine sites in Latvia
Labour shortage in forests. All hope pinned on technology
Škoda promises to deliver new electric train sets by the end of 2023
UN warns: wildfires are becoming more dangerous, authorities are ill-prepared
Forestry specialists raise the alarm: bark beetles could seriously threaten spruce stands this year
Significant step taken to strengthen energy independence and achieve the goals of the NECP 2030
"Silava" begins research on greenhouse gas emissions from tree trunk surfaces in deciduous forests
US cities lose ~36 million trees every year. Why? How can we stop it?
Number of climate-related lawsuits on the rise
Russia's friends and enemies
Last-minute calls to postpone EU deforestation regulation
US banks strongly object to climate stress tests
On English language skills worldwide
African Union seeks transition period for climate issues
Ticks in Pennsylvania (USA) are carrying a potentially dangerous neurological virus
If necessary, Belarus may stop timber supplies to Lithuania
The desire to extract mineral resources from the ocean floor could destroy rare organisms
I didn't know he was such a fool!
It is and will be about Latvia's freedom. An interview with Edvards Smiltēns, Deputy Chairman of the Riga City Council
We are a European great tree superpower. What responsibility does this entail?
European Green Bond Standard
Remembrance Day for the National Partisan Armed Resistance in Balvi Municipality
Four-storey high rogue wave spotted in the Pacific Ocean
Free service reveals a range of good ideas useful for professionals
Unknown plant discovered in Brazil. Researchers fear for its threatened existence
Timber harvesting targets in Ireland will meet <50% of demand
Forests are being planted by drone in Australia
Three knives and the culture of arrogance in Europe
Communal woes in the capital of the eurocrats. "The European Union is, in this respect, not so very different from the Soviet Union."
Sled dog race in the Czech Republic
The most valuable companies in the agricultural sector
Universal sustainability (ESG) standards are needed
Finnish forestry sector representatives reject EC plans
Modern video surveillance system installed in “Rīgas Meži”
Latvia's economic development threatened by several significant risks
Lightning bolt nearly 500 miles long crosses three US states
Invitation to participate in the Central Baltic Programme 2021-2027 project call
10 great discoveries about human ancestors in 2021
If the current approach continues, land reform will not conclude for another 20 years
Residents of the Northern Hemisphere will be responsible for the 6th mass extinction of species
Jūrmala City Council ignores residents' objections and plans the destruction of 202,000 m2 of forest
Will wine soon be equated to tobacco in Europe? How reasonable is that?
Criticism of zero-emission standard setting methodology is unfounded
An LTRK study: communication between the public and private sectors is insufficient and fragmented
Tremors after the empire. "Russians have nicknamed the British capital 'Moscow on the Thames'."
The gas crisis of post-Soviet pragmatism. “The myth of the fight with the dragon from Ukraine’s side, and the Orthodox myth from Russia’s side.”
Why has Western diplomacy in its relations with Russia been unsuccessful?
Managing Russia from the "outside"
The primary goal of agriculture must be food production
How will Europe fare if Russia cuts off gas?
How to compare countries?
A little on Soviet architecture in Riga. "In a sense, every building has a meaning..."
How to assess the gas crisis in Europe – as a benefit or a detriment to planned climate policy
Cedars are being planted in Lebanon during a time of crisis
Establishing sustainable cocoa plantations in Ghana
How Spanish ecologists defended the rights of birds, or the demolition of an elite village
Nurture, educate, teach. "Education is what young people who are not working and have no intention of doing so occupy themselves with..."
Was the bridge intended for the elegant Ogre resort once accidentally built in Mazozoli? A historical detective story
Thanks to Gundars Kalve!
The most convenient and cheapest way to prove climate change – phenological data
Polar bear. Kolyuchin Island, Chukotka
The return of the tribes. "European borders have turned out to be poorly drawn..."
My favourite expressions
Germany's climate envoy to be former head of Greenpeace
...which could be translated as
Chaff worth its weight in gold
European Union enters semiconductor production race with €43 billion
Safeguarding biodiversity. EU action prevents the introduction of invasive alien species harmful to European nature
Most business-friendly cities in 2022
When work becomes an inseparable life mission
Reliance on Russian gas supplies must end, says German minister
Public invited to share their views on the potential new section of the Tallinn highway from Vangaži to Skulte
European Commission seeks to limit the use of wood for energy production
The forestry sector is the only one that essentially ensures the sequestration of greenhouse gases
“Rīgas Meži” profit reached 2.5 million euros in 2021. The company is working on strategic development
US Army develops climate strategy aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050
After reading wonders about fast-growing trees, dozens of buyers spend hundreds on bits of root
Why are the British not concerned about the decline in biodiversity?
South American lithium fields reveal the dark side of our "electronic future"
Which European countries are dependent on Russian gas supplies?
Latvians love Latvians. Hallelujah!
For the first time, a tree growing in Latvia – the Aģe Great Oak – has been included in the vote for European Tree of the Year
We have identified what is valuable. What next?
Astronomers have identified a cosmic object unlike anything seen before
Jānis Vitenbergs has received a mandate from entrepreneurs to push for the lifting of restrictions
As long as I am Minister, state forests will not be privatised!
Value of German green bond “Greenium” increased in 2021
EU Platform on Sustainable Finance requires clarity
Why are green parties fighting each other in Scandinavia, a region so conscientious about climate issues?
Targeted efforts to conserve a rare lizard population yield excellent results
The Nature Conservation Agency invites reports on toad migration sites
Will the Green Deal strengthen EU-Africa relations and economic cooperation?
Will a long-abandoned plot of land provide a solution to a 66-year-old conflict?
Nordic youth want and demand to tackle biodiversity issues
Well, well... Frontex boss takes a €8,500 private jet to Brussels
Once again on the Green Deal and taxonomy
In 2021, sustainable bond issuance exceeded the value of 1 trillion USD
Hunting in the city. What does this mean for hunters and the rest of society?
Winners of the Forest Industry Annual Award “Zelta čiekurs 2021” determined
The issue of compensation is clear and understandable, and I am committed to resolving it. An interview with Artūrs Toms Plešs, Minister of Environmental Protection and Regional Development
Ministry of Agriculture rated highest for the accessibility and convenience of digital services
Restrictions have also reduced pollution, saving about 800 people in 47 major European cities
A glimpse into China's first vertical forest. It is home to 500 people and 5,000 trees
An extraordinary step towards the state. "The popularity of reporting in the new Republic of Latvia..."
On vertical farming and the consequences. "They are proposing blatantly foolish actions with predictably harmful consequences"
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality says mountain lions do not make good pets. The internet disagrees
Cherry tree forests: are they the future for Latvia?
New “Mednis” application for collecting data on wild animal populations
European Tree of the Year 2022. Voting continues until midnight on 28 February
The council of "Latvijas valsts meži" has approved the 2022 budget
Polish bison also feeling the consequences of the Belarusian hybrid attack
By the end of 2023, more than 40 protected habitats will be managed in Latvia
164 million years old is the oldest flowering plant discovered on Earth to date
Tonga volcanic eruption equivalent to "hundreds" of Hiroshima atomic bombs, NASA concludes
Large rose-shaped coral reef discovered off the coast of Tahiti
Atrocities against fellow human beings under the auspices of Chekists and Nazis. What drove Latvians to do it?
Language experts conclude that "nēģeris" is a neutral word
Sock exhibitions are not enough for the development of cultural space
Ministry of Economics proposes easing restrictions from March
Nature Conservation Agency announces competition for names of specially protected marine areas
The end of fossil fuel sources: Germany and the Netherlands disagree on the path "away from natural gas"
The Latvian debt to pleasure
Following the EU Court ruling, the Senate will continue to examine two cases regarding compensation payments
The European Parliament and the European Commission have published the results of a joint Eurobarometer survey on the future of Europe
USA plans to divert gas to Europe if Russia reduces supply
Sawmills are the cornerstone of the Finnish timber industry. They have increased production during the pandemic
International Monetary Fund lowers growth forecasts for 2022
Aigars Rostovskis: I call on the Prime Minister to publicly apologise to all Latvian entrepreneurs
Purchase of nine battery trains could cost 75-76 million euros
The Green Deal will make goods more expensive
To achieve climate goals on time, 9.2 trillion dollars must be invested annually
7,700 km of forest roads have been built over 20 years
In which continent or part of the world should we expect wage growth this year?
State plans to subsidise the purchase of "green" energy production equipment for residents
The Ministry of Agriculture announces a competition for five LLU council member positions
Three bidders for Rail Baltica regional station design in Latvia
Specialists plan the future of Nepalese rhinoceroses
Russia thrown off the train
The clock on Europe's ticking inflation time bomb is ticking...
Germany's G7 presidency as a stepping stone for the 2022 climate agenda
Wolf hunting season has ended
European Parliament advocates for the use of renewable hydrogen and energy system integration
The European Green Deal – where is the business opportunity for us?
Not to look for happiness abroad, but in one’s native region
Serbia revokes licence of Australian mining giant Rio Tinto
Reflections of a new hunter on the corrupted ideology of hunting, or that which is not fully understood
On humanitarian crises
Trust in government across different countries
Insights into climate change negotiations (1972–2022)
I have no intention of giving up!
How did the world warm in 2021?
The storms of recent days have also raged in Rīga’s forests and parks
Wood in electric vehicle batteries. Six highly topical innovations from the Finnish bioeconomy sector
The common good is more important than the inconvenience of a single individual. An interview with Andris Ramoliņš, entrepreneur and forest owner
Major storm damage in Zemgale
Rainforests in 2022: what to expect this year
"Latvijas valsts meži" plans to close the year with a turnover of €404.8 million
Animation clearly shows how the Earth breathes
How does a changing climate create or influence extreme weather events?
Valters Samariks receives the 2022 Latvian Academy of Sciences Young Scientist Award
Ziedonis Sarmulis receives the 2022 Arvīds Kalniņš Award from the Latvian Academy of Sciences
Jurģis Jansons awarded the 2022 Latvian Academy of Sciences Kaspars Bušs Prize
Roberts Zīle elected Vice-President of the European Parliament
River barrier clearance project expected in Latvia
Another periodic revolution at the State Forest Service
Norway's most beautiful nature reserve has been destroyed. That is what researchers say
Finland plans to reject EU Taxonomy regulation regarding biomass
Can technologies used to monitor the spread of Covid-19 also be used for self-serving purposes?
Followers of the “green religion” enjoy the conveniences created by technology without thinking or asking where these benefits come from
What prompts people to take unnecessary items into the forest? An interview with Edmunds Linde, Head of Silviculture Planning at Latvijas valsts meži
Gundars Kalve. The man who removed the occupier's "monument" in Jēkabpils
Non-financial objectives approved for Rīgas Meži
Sweden steps up military patrols on Gotland
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in cooperation with Finland, will help manage forests in Africa
German opposition claims Economics and Climate Minister has forgotten the economy
8 out of 10 Baltic residents are convinced that weather patterns are truly changing
December frost causes maple sap to flow as early as the beginning of January
We each leave a carbon footprint. Do you know yours?
In Europe's greenest city, public transport is free and bees are thriving
What to do if pests appear on your property?
Why, in your opinion, is it wrong to label harsh and unpredictable climatic conditions as natural disasters?
There are still very large biomass stocks – branches, brushwood, and low-value trees that are not being used for heat energy production
Bringing life back to abandoned rural properties. How are things going in Kārķi?
Using timber for telecommunications towers is a good and more environmentally friendly choice as Europe's 5G network develops
“DG Termināls” plans to recycle old car tyres and plastic
Foresters call for a significant reduction in the number of moose and deer in Latvian forests
Nature conservation in Latvia is at a 1960s-70s level, when the focus was on species and habitats without taking people into account. An interview with Ivo Vinogradovs, Lead Researcher at the Department of Geography, Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences, University of Latvia
Fashion and the desert
"Greenflation"*, I am afraid, is real and here to stay
Three-year scientific study on acute oak decline concludes
Will lab-grown palm oil help save tropical forests?
Scientists are able to model the future of the forest
“Science for Latvia 2022” personality – Forest Faculty Associate Professor Āris Jansons
Mires – peat – mire cultivation and myths
Underground ruins of Scandinavian longhouses discovered in Norway next to a Viking ship
Which packaging can be returned in the deposit system?
England to allow protection for game bird rearing farms
German Social Democrat representative defends Nord Stream 2
Batteries for a million cars a year - Northvolt factory opened in Sweden
Will the new Facebook data centre knock the Netherlands off its climate path?
“That war did not start because of us!” A conversation with national partisan movement researcher Zigmārs Turčinskis
Japanese ceramic artist Kaori Kurihara has created magnificent fruit
Changes to the VMD are necessary for the service to become a modern and contemporary public administration institution
4.2 million euros to be allocated for integrating Rail Baltica into Riga city centre
Innovative asphalt concrete recognised as a 2021 achievement
Seeing the forest for the trees
Application for the issuance of a general administrative act regarding the lynx hunting quota for the 2021/2022 hunting season
State Forest Service employees raise the alarm over planned reforms
2021 was a successful year for Latvian industry
In 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture will invest 21 million euros in education
The work achieved in 2021 marks a new turning point in nature conservation
What does the story of the 14th-century plague tell us about the impact of Covid on policy change?
Using knowledge to combat greenhouse gases
We do not have oil, but we have a renewable raw material – wood and biomass
Globeflower – Plant of the Year 2022
I am an optimist about the future of Latvia's forests
Weasel - Animal of the Year 2022
Riga bans the use of coal for heating and mandates the registration of all heating equipment
Corporate sustainability – how far we currently are in Latvia and why companies are thinking about it
To produce or just stand still? The forestry sector has suffered more from decision-makers than from the virus
There are no friends at work – you either get it done or you don't. A conversation with Egils Helmanis, Chairman of the Ogre Municipality Council
Wolves are closing in on the Swiss...
Five threats to the global economy in 2022
The Common Swift - Bird of the Year 2022
“State forests will not change course,” a conversation with the new LVM council chairman Edmunds Beļskis
How to preserve pine forests by the seaside?
How safe a person feels alone on the street at night
There is a possibility that nuclear energy will become "green" energy in the European Union
From 1 January, France bans plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables
Organised licensed fishing to be discontinued at Lake Zebrus
China remains the largest consumer of Vietnam's agricultural produce
A frank admission
Latvian wheat export income is more than double the income of "Latvijas dzelzceļš" from the export of freight transport services
Father of three in Switzerland is prepared to die to protect his daughter from the changing climate
Will the wisdom of the crowd help change trust in social media?
Turtles return to the empty beaches of Thailand
Map. 30 years in the world's forests, as they grow and also disappear
Utilitas group wants to install 299 wind turbines in the Gulf of Riga
Microplastics do not only pollute the seas and oceans, they are also found in soil
The Green Deal has taken on the shape not of a vision, but of a hallucination
Key achievements of the Ministry of Agriculture in 2021
Scientists have found the oldest evidence that Neanderthals altered the natural landscape
The Green Deal is an absolute EU priority, which does not exclude the risk of driving people into poverty
Potato consumption in Europe
Why is Latvia swapping cheap wood chips for expensive gas?
We must develop our own position and defend it at all levels
Arnis Melnis to lead A/s "Latvijas valsts meži" moving forward
Bridge over the Gauja being rebuilt in Strenči
Timber industry: the rise in electricity costs will "eat up" part or even all of the investment funds planned for 2022
Malnava College continues its path of development and will join LLU from the new year
Solar energy sector in the US will develop more slowly than previously planned
The philosophy of waste lies in the realisation of a sustainable lifestyle
Centipede. Or millipede? Recently discovered
On vaccines: from 0 to 11 billion
Is the EU regulation helping or hindering the sustainable use of forest biomass?
Panic over logging and deforestation (which are not the same thing)
Latvijas valsts meži. Mother Nature seeks a steward
Canadian province attempts to transform forestry
Is the #Fitfor55 idea about the possibility of doubling carbon sequestration in European forests correct?
Change of course for US tankers has lowered gas prices in Europe
USA increases liquefied natural gas exports to Europe to mitigate crisis
Farmers and industry divided over Australian federal government veto on forest regeneration plans
Sami reindeer herders face climate issues
Volume of taxes paid increased in 43% of sectors
Lynx hunting will not be permitted this hunting season
Christmas trees that grow in a nearby forest have a small carbon footprint
In the labyrinths of public procurement
Wood increment in Latvian forests exceeds the volume harvested. Are we managing them in an environmentally friendly way?
Three important events in the forestry and agricultural sectors
At Christmas and New Year
On the objective necessity to review state fee amounts in the field of hunting
Draft hunting regulations were not agreed upon with hunters!
LTRK to demand the resignation of the Minister of Health!
Six paradoxes of leadership
Ireland gives green light to unapproved tree planting on small areas
The government confirms Raivis Kronbergs as state secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture
A forest owner wants to know what is happening on their property. Artificial intelligence can help
How an entrepreneur who survived the pandemic can avoid collapsing under the European Green Deal
Roberts Strīpnieks to continue the LATRAPS success story
Iran's water reserves are gradually running dry
Raw materials for electric vehicle production will run out sooner than expected
May the forests in Central Africa grow! The urgency of sustainability issues in the Congo Basin
Long-standing Latvijas valsts meži leader Roberts Strīpnieks decides to pursue a new path in his professional career
Three billion trees by 2030
Meanwhile in Finland...
Sustainable agriculture: mobile weeders for tree nurseries
Earth's "black box" will record and compile climate change data for future generations
The view is emerging that the legacy of the past (communism) hinders forest conservation in Central Europe
Latvia is seeing one of the sharpest price increases in the last 20 years
Unveiling the tree in all its glory
EC proposes strengthening environmental protection through criminal law
Someone flew over an empty bird's nest
EU funding in the millions expected to reduce GHG emissions and transition to renewable energy sources in heat supply
Letter to the Editor: forestry workers deserve respect
Which country did "The Economist" praise in 2021?
VARAM appoints new deputy state secretaries
Protected tree avenues to be tidied up along roadsides
Ministry of Agriculture: Latvijas valsts meži will not be privatised
Restless times arrive for state forests
The forestry sector - an engine for Latvia's economic development
Saulkrasti Municipality and LVM representatives agree on future cooperation
In Wales, 700 residents of a seaside village may lose their homes due to climate change
Why are Americans starting to rethink their choice of residence?
Green investments won't appear overnight!
Forestry sector and car usage in Finland under OECD scrutiny
Two wind farms in Norway lose their licence. The reason – indigenous rights
It is important to clarify, express and defend one's point of view at the EU level. An interview with Evita Goša, board member of SCHWENK Latvija and Director of Environment and Legal Affairs
Businesses need solutions, politicians need a show
Norway to subsidise households due to rising electricity prices
From 1 January, France will ban the destruction of unsold goods
Farmers' protests in France
RTU vacates historic building in Old Riga
It appears the Covid-19 pandemic cannot be linked to deforestation
A detailed account of an electric car test drive – a pointless journey to Latvia's eco-city for electricity!
Fragile democracy
State forests being prepared for sale
Rising profit figures for Rīgas Meži
Survey of stakeholders involved in the development of nature conservation plans has concluded
In today's world, where the thirst for public attention is becoming increasingly pathological, we must try to find a balance
The world's largest organism is being slowly, slowly devoured by deer
Europe's largest marine protected area established in the Portuguese islands
Renewed Faculty of Forest Sciences to be unveiled
Study concludes: tropical forests can recover sufficiently quickly
The government must keep forest policy in Latvia under its own charge
Farmers see logistics as the solution to transport emission problems
Trains, trams, cycle paths – what the 295 million euros from the Recovery Fund will mean for Riga
Number of high earners has increased significantly during the pandemic
Ministry of Agriculture Forest Sector Conference on 9 December
EU member states disagree with plan to ban hunting and fishing in 10% of protected areas
How Riga plans to encircle itself with a health belt
Methodological guidelines produced on how to speak correctly from now on
To avoid boredom: a new municipal reform in the pipeline
Animals that changed human life forever
Corona has boosted online precious metals trading
Renewable fuel for supersonic aircraft
In Latvian industry, prices are rising faster than production volumes
How many times must you shout “Glory to the Green Deal!” from the top of a tower to make electricity cheaper?*
What will the end of deforestation by 2030 demand or deliver?
Deforested tropical forests are recovering
The 21st century and slavery. Still
Danes are moving to the countryside: young families are gradually turning away from the city lifestyle
Forestry workers in Canada oppose planned changes to logging, demanding consultation
60 million reasons to continue using peat after 2030
Wind impact and forest management in European forests
What do green financial instruments mean?
Financial investors continue to operate in Brazil
What would the Earth be like if humans did not exist?
Scientists need to be more involved in explaining the impact of climate change
Controversial railway line between Laos and China opened
Forest managers: owners are becoming wiser and thinking long-term
Memorial marker for forest rangers unveiled
"Latvijas valsts meži" Art Scholarship
Almost all of Latvia's territory (as of 2005) can now be designated as protected
Where are we to go, where are we heading?
Turbulence in the fertiliser market demands a shift
The State Forest Service will decide on further action to ensure a favourable conservation status for the lynx population
Wages will continue to rise in many sectors. Inequality will increase
Are well-known fashion brands linked to deforestation in the Amazon basin?
When emissions become very personal
Experts update information on endangered species in Latvia
Assessment of selected Latvian dairy farms indicates lower GHG emission rates than the EU average
Afforestation of unused land – a long-term investment
Latvijas valsts meži uses innovative solutions in forest road construction
What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and how will it work in the near future?
Latvian pioneers in the complex processing of birch bark
Conflicts sometimes considered inevitable are actually not
Strong headwinds for strong growth
Roe deer hunting season extended until 5 December, red deer hinds may be culled during driven hunts using calf hunting permits
The strange history of the Osage orange
SEB Group to measure the environmental impact of its investment and loan portfolio, promoting the transition to sustainability
We will produce what is needed on-site in small factories on the forester's or farmer's own property. An interview with Kaspars Liepiņš, Business Development Manager at SIA ““Ventspils nafta” termināls”
The Northern Transport Corridor – a solution to Riga's problems or a "dead horse" in infrastructure plans?
"Black" forest buyers – who are they and how to deal with them?
Questions about the Green Deal, without the publicity and the enthusiasm
Iceland's Minister of Justice plunges into a waterfall
Lithuania plans to introduce an annual tax on vehicle emissions
Bears relocated in Northern Vidzeme have gone into hibernation or left Latvia
Heroism should be celebrated every day
In the new season, it is planned to allow the hunting of only frail lynx or those dangerous to the public
LATMA categorically objects to the further progress of the draft regulations
Who shapes the financial sector policy in Latvia… if it is being shaped at all?
When a former clear-cut turns green and blooms, it holds a strong allure for various beetles
Areas affected by forest fires in Croatia are being restored with the help of drones
Large habitat of a rare European moss species discovered in Kurzeme
Forest inventory data for private individuals now easily accessible free of charge
A new forest will grow at the reclaimed mineral extraction site
A photographer's journey among the baobabs of Madagascar
Ukraine and the EU solemnly pledge to plant 3 billion trees. Will it be enough?
Avoiding the food crisis ditch as well
Humanity is disrupting changes that have occurred naturally over millions of years in just a few centuries
A romantic idea for grape growing turns into a business
Climate litigation as a tool for emission reduction
Remote fire detection and monitoring system
Forest Faculty building renovated
Every cubic metre that comes from the forest generates both wages and taxes
Important. Regarding property
When will we feel the effects of the decisions made at COP26 in Glasgow?
Urbanisation does not always have a negative impact on land use and food diversity
Europe is running short of natural gas. Is Russia to blame?
The Green Deal: from obsession to a pragmatic approach
Africa’s "Green Wall" project has stalled
Number of house sparrows in Europe has fallen by 247 million
Deforestation in the Amazon basin over the last 15 years...
With the story of the Aģe Great Oak, we will take part in the European Tree of the Year competition
To reduce deforestation, the EU plans to ban the import of coffee and beef
Volume of car tyres dumped in forests has increased
6th International Conference 'Sustainable Management of Natural Resources – A Fundamental Condition for Successful Socio-economic Development during the Implementation Period of the European Union's New Environmental Policy'
The European Commission has proposed a new regulation to curb deforestation and forest degradation driven by the demand of EU citizens
Children eat meat "without suspicion". An opportunity to address climate issues
Textile recycling as a new and undiscovered business niche in Latvia
New tower reveals where the Laflora wind farm will be built
Why are the Nordic countries so strong in forestry? The foundations were laid back in the Ice Age
Vikings and mice were the first to arrive in the Azores
New EC proposals to halt deforestation, for innovative and sustainable waste management and to improve soil health
On Latvia's Birthday
Guidelines prepared for including species in the Latvian list of invasive species
LVM mission: economy, environment and social factor
It is not always possible to draw a firm line
Glasgow bla-bla-bla
Towards a greener and more sustainable economy. What is the European Union taxonomy?
Exhibition: “Oar, Moses and Radio: Wood in Latvia’s History”
"Volvo" explains: electric vehicle production causes 70% more pollution
CO2 emissions in 2020 (per capita)
What is the point of COP26?
I would be happy if, on the 150th anniversary of Latvia, the principles of a national state, democracy and national identity were still a stable goal and foundation. An interview with Ritvars Jansons, a member of the 13th Saeima
Five reasons why climate change affects and impacts women more
White-tailed eagle breeding success in 2021
Regarding the organisation of hunting after 14 November 2021
Government representatives approve the Glasgow Climate Pact, but...
Lost natural and architectural gems in Latvia
The first public wooden buildings are appearing, but...
When did dogs and cats become inhabitants of Latvian territory?
Experts advise preparing for an expensive winter
Local resources must be used more efficiently
LTRK takes a bold step
Book published on the national partisan "Independence Unit" of Northern Latgale
Tourism sector pressures Tasmanian government to end logging
Forestry crisis costs Irish farmers nearly €1 million per month
Global sea-level rise began 30 years earlier than previously estimated
Gardens of Eden. Forests as churches in Ethiopia
"Good heavens, what groups of forest brothers there were in Zemgale and what pranks they got up to!" An interview with historian Inese Dreimane and historian and farmer Zigmārs Turčinskis
On Lāčplēsis Day
European Council approves 2020 climate finance figure*
The Green Deal is built on the idea of absolute capitalism. It is not about fraternity and equality, but international competition
Desert soul. How the Arabian oryx was saved from extinction
Latvian start-up makes a successful entry into a new gardening niche
Russia's cool attitude towards climate issues is changing
Will the issue of emission-free aviation fuel be solved?
Climate change is dangerous for the inhabitants of island nations. It is time to listen to them!
Fossil fuels must be abandoned. What will happen to the people whose incomes depend on them?
Wooden structures installed in a section of the Mergupe to improve river flow and hydromorphological condition
We could make much greater use of solar energy in Latvia
Experts and activists from the Southern Hemisphere also blame the UN for climate change
We need to talk about the implementation of environmental protection measures. An interview with Sandra Bērziņa, Advisor on Environmental Protection for the Latvian Association of Local and Regional Governments
Eižens Ostvalds (Eugen Ostwald)
How does a changing climate affect the Baltic Sea?
The first sighting of the rosy fan crust in Latvia was 30 years ago
Last year, the total contribution of the agricultural sector to the economy was 3.43 billion euros
Climate Geopolitics and Markets of Hypocrisy
Wood – a traditional material with a changing, yet enduring, relevance
Calls to preserve or transplant the oak tree growing by the Riga bus terminal during the development of "Rail Baltica"
Why does Poland have few alternatives to coal?
Why green energy is not, and never will be, 100% green?
170th anniversary of Eižens Ostvalds, founder of forest science and forest drainage in Latvia
Price drop observed in the timber market
Poland plans to continue using coal even after 2030
Climate goals. Planned and potentially achieved in countries
Open Letter to the FSC International Board
Construction of nature tourism centre begins in Ķemeri. Costs €15.63 million
Deforestation. In which countries is it happening?
Authentic Gauja tail-raft and "Gauja Rafters' Story" exhibition created in Sigulda
Historians survey Stompaki Marsh and the site of the Latvian national partisan camp
Gloomy start to the Glasgow meeting becomes more hopeful
On the 100th anniversary of Daugavpils University
What is a "carbon budget" and what role will it play in climate change?
Desert expanding in the south of Kalmykia
Landowners demand a “major overhaul” of the system for identifying natural values
COP26 promises to end deforestation* by 2030. Is it a significant agreement, or a repeat of past mistakes?
Europe's "environmentally friendly nations" aren't always what they seem. How so?
The Green Deal – "scrapped ships" or modern production facilities?
Latvian forests are not going anywhere!
In a bid to prevent deforestation, Gabon will prioritise sustainable logging
Without corruption, the land will be greener
USA predicts a grim outcome for the Green Deal in agriculture
Stop the bans!
Truth in a hybrid state
Around 1000 tonnes of radioactive waste to be sent to Russia from France
Land and building acquisition deal in Dagda valued at over €1 million
"Historic" agreement on private forest management in the US state of Oregon
Australia has eradicated rats on its own island. Unsuccessfully
Counting on an anxious old age
Train services to Indra to be restored
Why is the forestry sector in the north of Europe watching the development of the taxonomy and its proposed conditions with concern?
What are the potential consequences of the European Green Deal?
The voluntary emissions reduction market is growing. The need for common regulation has long been discussed, and the talks continue
How to capture carbon dioxide and turn it into fuel
Eight-toothed spruce bark beetle destroys spruce stand near Viļāni secondary school
Does the peat railway volunteer work day require a Covid certificate? Reflections as we close the 2021 season
A changing climate has also altered the autumn leaf colours. What is happening in US forests?
Aģe Great Oak: European Tree of the Year in Latvia 2021
Wind power plant park to be built in Jelgava Municipality
"Laflora", together with the city of Jelgava and the Jelgava municipality, becomes a flagship for the European Green Deal in Latvia!
Why is the historic chestnut avenue on Vienības gatve being destroyed?
New Cabinet regulations developed for the preservation of natural values in the Garkalnes meži nature reserve
Italian government offers to cover 110% of building costs for homeowners to make properties more eco-friendly
Proposed changes to Canadian forestry policy are only the beginning
Forestry must be given a place in climate discussions
Strange letters visible on satellite imagery above Ādaži
Hungarian PM: EU climate policy is a "utopian fantasy"
On the Latvian wolf and lynx population over the last 20 years
"Silava researchers"
”There is no such thing as renewable energy!” Why?
Saffron harvest underway in Priekuļi...
How to grow birch trees from A to Z?
How do "green" politicians intend to reshape Europe?
Old pancakes (or ancient charcoal burning sites)
Months lost due to the coronavirus pandemic
To succeed in the fight against climate change, cohesion policy must be modernised in the poorest EU countries
Parliament supports local referendum bill in second reading
In cooperation with Hesburger, Neste will produce renewable diesel from used cooking oil
"Dobeles dzirnavnieks" intends to buy the owner of "Rīgas dzirnavnieks" – Lithuania's "Baltic Mill"
How long will politicians keep spitting in the face of science? The "Green Deal" facade
Russia makes a mockery of EU climate goals
Nature loss can be just as catastrophic as a changing climate. What can be done?
Aviation fuel synthesised from Ethiopian mustard. Is it possible?
Seeking the Baltic region's most successful achievements in sustainability and green innovation
Latvenergo plans to build wind farms in Latvian regions and at sea
Ships sunk during World War II have surfaced off the coast of Japan following an earthquake
Climate change and the forest
It is best to do what you are best at. An interview with Ingūna Gulbe, Dr. oec., head of the Agricultural Market Promotion Centre at AREI*
Could Latvia’s land and forests be used to offset another country’s negative eco-footprint?
Is Europe’s ambitious course supported in all member states?
From now on, it will be possible to take the hunter's examination and purchase a seasonal hunter's card electronically
Sledgehammering mosquitoes
Where and how are the most nature-friendly engineers trained in Latvia?
Campaign: “The Most Senseless Barrier to Competition – 2021”
Attention drivers: in autumn wild animals are more frequently found near roads
...soon the bears will realise that in Latvia, unlike in Estonia, they are not hunted
Fastest electric vehicle charger: battery full in 15 minutes
Entrepreneurs face much uncertainty regarding the move towards the Green Deal
The majority of global forest loss is driven by the clearing of land for six commodities
European Red List of Birds. 2021
There are undoubtedly serious changes in consumption ahead. An interview with Gatis Zamurs, parliamentary secretary of VARAM, deputy of the 13th Saeima
First students enrolled in sustainable agriculture and forestry study programmes
Grasbergs brand expands
New bird species spotted in Latvia – the Siberian stonechat
LVM environmental expert has managed to find a beetle species rare in Latvia
European Commission "concerned" about potential cartel among Finnish forestry companies
European Commission Working Group on Forests and Nature project "Primary and Old-Growth Forests"
Is an "energy winter" expected in Europe?
We need to think about active forestry. An interview with Arnis Muižnieks, Chairman of the Board of the Forest Owners Association of Latvia
Logging resumed in Białowieża Forest. Activists unhappy
Bear incursions continue
100 days of administrative-territorial reform
Better fishing opportunities achieved for several fish species in the Baltic Sea
Declaration by European Forest Owners in Vienna on the EU Forest Strategy for 2030
227 environmental defenders killed in 2020
What has made Tallinn the greenest major city in Europe?
What to expect in Glasgow on 31 October?
How former railways in Ireland were transformed into "greenways"
"Seafood (aquatic foods)": an opportunity for a revolution and to feed the Earth's population
Initiative: "Correction of Errors"
Prosperity in a country is secured by production. An interview with Indulis Jansons, chair of the board of the agricultural cooperative VAKS
Highest number of occupied osprey nests in 15 years
Google and YouTube will no longer allow profit from content that denies climate change
Look at that! Finns are actively lobbying for the sustainability of nuclear energy
Will science-based decisions halt the social and environmental crisis?
Path to wind through 85-year-old forest in Iceland
Porsche is building a synthetic fuel plant in Chile; a litre could cost around €2
The harvest is disappointing; time to evaluate more nature-friendly farming
Seven more new hillforts discovered in Latvia – five in Kurzeme, two in Latgale!
European energy crisis is gradually becoming global, warns "Forbes"
The future of green litigation in Latvia
Following increased awareness about Covid-19 among “Stiga RM” employees, vaccination coverage at the company has risen
Lynx moving to a better larder
European Court of Auditors: European Union funding for biodiversity and climate change in EU forests
Business Profile: 'Laflora' Chairman of the Board Uldis Ameriks
Searching for new owners for abandoned properties in Kārķi parish
Invasive species kept as pets threaten biodiversity
Andris Vilks' vision: Latvia as a landfill Eldorado???
Hunting ban quietly being prepared for lynx
Land users to join forces to defend common interests
10 great nature projects in cities
27% of international aviation emissions generated at the top 20 airports
To achieve climate targets, Ireland is planning even 'harsh' measures
The European Commission’s forest protection policy has failed
Why is the forestry sector in Northern Europe watching the development of the taxonomy and its proposed conditions with concern?
Small Australian marsupial saved from extinction
Changes at Tērvete Reservoir
BIOR: Public have reported over 100 barriers in Latvian rivers; unregistered hydroelectric power plant discovered
Uldis Biķis: funding allows us to move ahead of competitors faster
Timber construction in Europe is on a roll, and Latvia could follow suit
Who are the largest deer farmers in Latvia?
Estonia needs a pulp mill
We must work and we must earn. An interview with Anita Skudra, Board Member of “Rīgas meži”
Latvian public procurement: entry for foreigners only
Between the need to earn and the need to protect
Latvia continues state-owned enterprise reform
Grim, but California's forests are very "popular" with arsonists
Europe moves to save the Baltic Sea
Five bears living in Vijciems
In times past, trees were planted around homesteads
Trees in Riga: here today, gone tomorrow
The elephant in the room regarding the 'unexpectedly rapid' rise in gas and electricity prices
Foresters today are like one-man bands
Concerns remain unabated in peat extraction and processing companies regarding the industry's future
Freer rein for forest owners!
Heavy rain expected in Norway to prevent further rises in electricity costs
Dobele Apple Festival
Will artificial intelligence replace farmers and make farming more sustainable?
Importing peat from Latvia has sparked a major storm of outrage in Ireland
The coefficients included and used in reports are not scientifically justified for Latvian conditions. An interview with Professor, Dr.sc.ing. Ainis Lagzdiņš, Head of the Scientific Laboratory of Forest and Water Resources at LLU
Informative report on the importance of forests in Latvia
ZAZA TIMBER has built an electric charging station in Copenhagen made from glulam
Habitat restoration to begin in Latvia at the end of the year
Additional investments for municipalities in the development of waste management systems and Natura 2000 areas
In agriculture: research and environmentally friendly management
On sustainability
Poles do not stop coal mining in Turów
Forests must be cared for: it is important to know what is happening in your forest
Biodiversity and climate are two fronts of the same war
Latvian company installs one of the largest wind farms in Norway
European requirements are clear, but their consequences are cause for concern
Monitoring data shows that the dormouse population in Latvia is declining
A large proportion of the most prominent office buildings are now being built from wood
How insects, Covid, protests and private consumption 'skyrocketed' timber prices
The largest capital city forest in the Baltic states has been certified
Everything is exactly as we do not want it
Where there's a will, there's a way! An interview with Jurģis Miezainis, Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Economics from 2018–2021
Latvian Soldiers' Memorial Association "Lestene" founded
Farmers keep livestock indoors due to wolf raids
Rīgas meži plans to reduce logging volumes and improve environmental education
Timber building village in Garupe
Forests' biggest scourge – slate and tyres
Asphalt concrete containing recycled vehicle tyres laid on road section
In Great Britain, women are "marrying" trees to protect them
Illegal logging in the Amazon basin has reached previously untouched areas
Claes Anders Rickson has successfully chaired the board of SIA VMF Latvia since 2006
Katrīna Zariņa re-elected to LTRK Board
Rundāle Palace French Garden has won the European Garden Award
Swimming in sewage. Which rivers in Europe smell bad?
A test for greening the credit portfolio
Nature is stronger than politics
Sluggish lending hinders Latvia's path to prosperity
9 million trees have "returned" to English forests
Seeing this, Russia and Belarus are rubbing their hands. An interview with Andrejs Vītoliņš, chair of the board of the Latvian Plant Growers Association
Conifer needles could generate billions of euros
Invented, patented, yet in the eyes of officials "there is nothing innovative"
Organic food revolution in Sri Lanka threatens the country's tea growers
The New Zealand kakapo parrot has almost perfect genetics...
Global aluminium price reaches 13-year high
The most magnificent and impressive urban forests in the world
I want to see prosperity in Latvia. An interview with Kristaps Klauss, Executive Director of the Latvian Forest Industry Federation
EC-proposed fishing restrictions in the Baltic Sea for 2022 are stricter than recommended by scientists
The European spruce bark beetle is not the biggest headache for the Latvian timber industry
Austrian company permitted to acquire 2018 hectares of agricultural land for forestry purposes
Western Australia decides to halt native forest logging from 2024. The industry is furious
Estonian entrepreneur has become the largest landowner after the state
Estonia could be fined €100,000 a day for logging in protected areas
Climate change does not mean only bad news for us
Forestry: the problems and tasks are political, not economic
Politicians should not interfere in the work of professionals
Highest number of occupied osprey nests in the last 15 years
VARAM begins consultations on merging state cities with their surrounding municipalities
On walnuts
Buy wooden tables and chairs!
Unused forest land should be planted with tree species characteristic of local conditions
A view from New Zealand. The carbon price is high enough to trigger a change in land use
Taking forests out of economic circulation frightens the sector and people
Will we have to go without fresh vegetables again in winter?
Attracting 500 investors from over 60 countries, Latvians to create a new forest fund
LIAA: Exporting companies must seek opportunities to combine traditional exports with digital tools
Wolves attack livestock
Researchers encounter very rare fish species in the Baltic Sea: the butterfish, the sea scorpion and the twaite shad
The Jordanian architect who has grown a centenary forest in ten years
Latvian forests have burned over a larger area this year than last
Between bollards in Riga and the country’s future vision
Rising raw material prices in the timber industry do not affect every wood product
Previously unknown cave discovered in the Mazsalaca region
Research conducted in Latvia: how forest stand age affects climate change
Toms Auškāps elected as Chairman of the Board of "Rīgas meži"
"Pikšas" welcomes three Kārlis Ulmanis scholarship recipients
Vote: European Tree of the Year in Latvia
Food prices have risen by a third overall
What does it mean to manage forests in Latvia?
Information session on planned maintenance of Jugla Forest
Hurricane Ida prompts US Senate to consider climate issues
Is the Lithuanian economy pulling Latvia into its orbit?
Reports claim Italian companies are purchasing timber from Myanmar
North American paper manufacturer merger causes concern. Why?
State Audit Office concerned about public water management in municipalities. Praise for Carnikava
We don’t need to 'grow a mountain', but think about how to recycle. An interview with Gints Kukainis, Chairman of the Board of the municipal waste management company (ZAAO)
Students invited to apply for the Latvijas valsts meži forestry scholarship
Russia to pay €1.1bn per year to the European Union in carbon tax
Wood is increasingly used in food and cosmetics production
The peat coffee brewer
Lake Usma lakebed survey results better than expected
Regarding amendments to the “Regulations on state fees for forestry and hunting activities”
Uncertainty grows regarding the epidemiological situation in autumn
European draft regulation threatens to disqualify peat
First research studies conducted at carbon polygon in Russia
How Dubai's plans fell apart: instead of a million trees - a damp squib
Kaliningrad Region plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030
An open letter to those who are concerned about the future of forestry and biodiversity
Cohesion is not just about money, it fosters solidarity in every corner of the EU
Forest price – high or low?
Giving faces and names back to those who were murdered
The economy will grow. So will the labour shortage
We invite teachers to explore the new teaching resource 'Forest Knowledge Backpack' in nature
The Finns have started demolishing small hydroelectric power plants, so what about us?
Propaganda and agriculture
(Is) "Rail Baltica" becoming increasingly troubled and unwanted (?)
Allotment users in Riga need security, order, and clear rules
Promises to green the transport sector, yet electricity and hydrogen are not yet up to the task
Professor Ella Muižarāja turned 100 on 27 August!
VMD acquires five quad bikes to ensure forest fire protection
VVD: Boat houses on Kolka beach could have been placed legally
Fewer businesses, but more institutions – the big spenders
Hydrogen-powered train trial in Sweden
Researchers create a map of Latvian soils
Estonian Minister of the Environment believes there is no reasonable alternative to oil shale fuel
Riga Aviation Museum exhibits moved to a new home
A letter from former and current employees of "Rīgas Meži"*
Scientists surprised by the amount of microplastics in the Baltic Sea
Logging Laboratory established at the Faculty of Forest Sciences
Old railways transform into green cycle routes
Latvian company has become one of the largest pasta producers in Northern Europe
Wood and timber will change the world
Think again!
On sustainable rainwater management solutions
"Frau Ribbentrop", natural gas and right-wing politics. Russia's choice in German politics
ZAZA Timber brand created
From 2025, expect intensive roadworks in the Riga region
A new stretch of the Tallinn highway could be built from Vangaži to Skulte
Why might civilisation be older than previously thought?
New "Rīgas Meži" board elected
Iļģuciems residents want to expand the area of Nordeķi Park. Riga City Council does not support the plan
Saving the world or market protection?
Rising forest property prices increase the risk of grey-market schemes
Unprecedented human migration predicted
Latvijas valsts meži half-year profit - 61.7 million euros
Māris Zanders. What is past is past? No!
Will Latvia manage to achieve its set climate neutrality goals in 30 years' time?
Will we be able to mitigate climate change and live in a more nature-friendly way?
Hogweed control begins in Teiči Nature Reserve
Seeking the views of private forest and grassland owners
The Taliban controls resources worth trillions of dollars that are vital to the world – or what will happen to Afghanistan's as-yet-undiscovered wealth of rare minerals?
The value in my forest is what I define it to be! A conversation with Andis Malējs, Head of Business System Solutions and Marketing at the forest owners' cooperative “Mežsaimnieks”
How precision farming technologies influence environmental conservation
How to balance hunger with overeating?
Forestry is one of the most stable and significant sectors of the national economy!
After reviewing the UN climate report, the President of the European Investment Bank calls for more vigorous action
Assessing the suitability of Gauja National Park rivers for sea trout and brown trout spawning and development
Misunderstood objectivity
9 things that could be made from wood
First two contracts for Rail Baltica route crossings in 2021 signed in Estonia
Pollution in the Baltic Sea is widespread and remains unchecked
Imports of forest products increased by 41.4% in the first half of the year
Unlawful practices in allotment gardens
"Tree crisis" in Riga: leaves on many trees already withering and yellowing in August
Businessmen to destroy the environment in Ogres Zilie kalni
State Police and State Forest Service plan extensive raids on 14 and 15 August
"Rīgas Meži". First half of the year
Jackal shot in Otaņķi while protecting a farm
Which industries will benefit from the $1.2 trillion, and which will not?
Of course, a Latvian entrepreneur can! A conversation with Māris Danieks, co-owner and Chairman of the Board of the garden furniture manufacturing company EKJU
"Latvijas valsts meži" begins implementation of the "SilvaTech" acceleration programme
Well-preserved hideouts related to national partisans found by chance
Burgundy truffle found in Latvia for the first time
Clear language requires clear thought
Peat industry once again on a knife-edge due to European regulations
Support for the design of a combined road and rail bridge over the Daugava
Come along with your families, classes and teachers! A forest partisan bunker is now open for viewing
One should not expect a shower of gold to fall upon municipalities
What awaits landowners after the “romantic” nature census?
Leyen in an interview with "Delfi": We are taking the importance of Latvia's forest sector into account
Growing interest in long-term forest management
Gas prices in Europe continue to rise. Gazprom reduces transit through Poland
Such a large volume has not been seen in one place before!
A changing climate is not the cause of all misfortunes
World's largest used tyre dump catches fire in Kuwait
Public service media should work in the interests of the “majority”, not some sort of “oddities”, right?
Still topical: How much wood can forest-rich Latvia afford to let rot in the woods?
Dare. Overgrown fields transformed beyond recognition
The stag beetle in Latvia
The invisible side of tree planting pledges and grand plans
To ensure the protection of eagle-owls, 37 nesting platforms will be installed in Latvian forests
Green Deal for transport will cost 12 billion euros
Restored Pēteris Čeveris National Partisan bunker to be opened in Vandzene by Latvijas valsts meži
HedeDanmark: our work is fully digitised
The European Commission must fundamentally revise the draft EU Forest Strategy!
Pe-2. The Kremlin's project
Peat industry once again on a knife-edge due to European regulations
Fair compensation for losses caused by micro-reserves
Economy has recovered sooner than forecast
A discovery in Tilža. A strangely indifferent attitude towards recent, highly significant history
Ignoring forestry professionals, the document proposed by the European Commission is based on grounds of questionable reliability
We are still living in an ice age. A conversation with researcher Kristaps Lamsters
Forest property prices in Latvia are among the lowest in the Baltic Sea region
Promises to plant trees may hinder the achievement of climate goals
Invitation to apply for the positions of board members at a/s Latvijas valsts meži
By choosing products with the "spoon", we support local producers
The feature on “EHR” radio was not an accident, but a long-standing and systemic problem!
Farmers point to problem with used packaging
Oil to be replaced by wood-based products
30 sheep killed since autumn. Hunters manage to catch a wolf
First outbreak of African swine fever in domestic pigs this year in Vārve parish
Wind in the toils of components and ignorance
Rapid growth observed in the Latvian economy in the second quarter of the year
Decisions.city raises public awareness of sustainable urban environments
Over 30 years, several success stories have evaporated in Latvia
11 nominees contend for the Latvian Architecture Award
47 forest fires extinguished in 'Rīgas Meži' this summer
New mineral extraction site "Lapsukalns"
Despite the sceptics, forests in Latvia will grow. A conversation with Jānis Zvejnieks, manager of the Strenči nursery
Idea to merge five major cities with municipalities to be evaluated
Development is to be found in the bioeconomy
Disc trenchers produced in Latvia are in demand in Canada and Iceland
Canadian sawmill company Canfor reports production cuts due to forest fires
Despite climate goals – record coal burning ahead
Funding of 6.05 million euros will be available for forest stand regeneration
Cooperation for achieving the 2050 climate goals
Hunters must provide information on culled wolves
Cycling along the old railway line to Gulbene
A find of historical significance for Latvia in Tilža
Valdis Dombrovskis urges Latvia to "work on changing its economic model"
Motorway built by Chinese company may cause problems for Montenegro's economy
A truffle garden with a dog in the Jelgava region
Industrial policy goals set in the past have not been achieved
European Guarantee Fund funding has already well exceeded half of the annual provision
Giant hogweed continues to spread. What does this mean?
Iceland's forest area to double in the next 20 years
100 days until the Climate Conference. Will we make it in time?
Growth in timber stock in Estonia exceeds harvest volumes
Study: How to protect old-growth forests in Europe
Applications open for the Advisory Board of the Environmental Protection Fund of Latvia
The European Union's ambitious goal for organic farming
Estonia would benefit from a clearer and more truthful view of the Nordic countries
How large an area of protected land can we afford? An interview with Mārtiņš Trons, board member of Zemnieku Saeima
The political value of flawed ideas
How a changing climate and forest fires will alter forests
The dogmas of macroeconomic priests
For the third year running, Latvia is the world's largest peat exporter
"Bior" study: the highest number of ticks are in mixed forests and animal trails
Malnava College to be integrated into LLU. What will change?
In search of the European roller near Riga
Greenland government halts oil exploration due to climate change
Agreement signed on the implementation of the Ķekava bypass project
Funding approved to achieve European Green Deal objectives
Environmental Advisory Council wants to restrict the control of invasive species
Manufacturers predict further export growth
Forest product exports have increased by 24.1%
"Pata Saldus" plans a turnover of approximately 56 million euros this year
Most of the Recovery and Resilience Facility support instruments managed by the Ministry of Economics will be available in early 2022
Six Latvian products in the EU Protected Product Name registers
Could protected nature areas be hotspots for African swine fever infection?
How Latvians are trying to save stations where the train no longer stops
Drones are being used ever more widely in forest management
The beginning of the Interdisciplinary Scientific Laboratory building for the Faculty of Forestry. Photo
Time capsule with a message for future generations sealed into the foundations of the Forest Faculty's Interdisciplinary Scientific Laboratory building
Will Latvia "save" the world, Europe and its neighbours? An interview with Arnis Muižnieks, Chairman of the Board of the Forest Owners' Association of Latvia
Riga residents are lazy about sorting organic waste
17 new investment projects attracted with a total investment volume of €313 million
Data obtained on goose migration in spring 2021
Wolf hunting season begins
A time capsule with a message for future generations to be laid in the foundations of the Forest Faculty's Interdisciplinary Scientific Laboratory building
This year, potato harvests will have to be shared with Colorado beetles
The pride of Dobele - the "Barons" bicycle
On road construction in a nature reserve
100 largest taxpayers in 2020
When will bears wander into a Riga courtyard?
Can municipal land be turned into a desert?
A Latvian – Explorer of the Venezuelan Jungle
Support programme for two years
Orkla Latvija begins transition to using responsibly sourced cocoa
French winemakers angered by Russia’s attempts to appropriate the name 'Champagne'
On wolf attacks and the lack of state support
Are the goals of nature conservation organisations actually nature conservation?
How drinking water curbs violence
The Silent Colleague - the little lake Mežzinis
Ventspils-Liepāja railway section to be closed
95% of European turtle dove habitat restoration projects are funded by hunters
Malnava College will ensure the continuity of agricultural education programmes
Towards bee-friendly management in the Latvian countryside
Extensive habitat of rare plants found in border region
Support conditions for the transition period
Study concludes: cloudberries are the sweetest wild berries in Latvia
On Latvian forests and RailBaltica. A conversation with Vilmārs Katkovskis, Head of Forest Management Planning for the West Vidzeme region
Agricultural packaging not accounted for in Latvia
Seven items made from wood
Plans in Latvia to build over 1000 kilometres of high-speed roads
Public attitude and understanding of nature conservation in Latvia to be investigated
Poor state and network of forest roads hinder forest fire suppression
How competitive is Latvia in the Baltic region
State Forest Service continues to collect information on the distribution of large carnivores
Farmers gear up against injustice
Reduction of Land Register fees will promote the competitiveness of the real estate market and new housing construction in Latvia
Beavers affect more than half of Latvia's rivers
Sustainable management: living and working naturally. An interview with Ivars Šmits, founder of the Spēkozols movement
There is an undeniable link between hunting and nature conservation in Europe
There must be dialogue!
Director elections held at LVMI "Silava"
Why has "green" Denmark agreed to build new motorways?
Agricultural associations to submit demand for dialogue to VARAM minister
We are the most expensive in the Baltics, the tax burden is at the Swedish level. An interview with Agnese Pastare, entrepreneur
FACE Biodiversity Manifesto
On the emissions trading system in New Zealand
European Council approves Climate Law
Municipalities' goal of achieving regional autonomy has not been reached
Did you know that by the end of the 19th century, many Latvian farmsteads had running water?
On attracting forest animals. Supplementary feeding to hunt them?
On hunting in Otaņķi, where the animals live in the lake
On the wider use of timber in construction
Where there is a new forest, there is the red-backed shrike
The youngest strawberry grower in Aloja continues family traditions
Healthy mussel beds discovered during Baltic Sea reef mapping expeditions
Sabile Art, Culture and Tourism Centre ceremonially opened
Why have big cities fallen in love with tiny forests?
Palm oil
Hunting passions: on lynx, swans and hunting in the city
Explaining the difference between carbon neutrality and net zero is not simple
Answers regarding ecosystem restoration
International forestry industry events planned for 2021
How much do we know about the situation in Europe's forests?
Three domed timber structures completed at Taiyuan Botanical Garden in China
Wooden hostel for pilgrims in the Basque Country
Both small and young farmers will be able to apply for support
European Tree of the Year in Latvia
Tērvete Brewery. Focused on local consumers
During the Solstice and Midsummer
Kristaps Makovskis defends his doctoral thesis
Keep an eye on oak trees! Acute oak decline
For the future of our Latvia. An interview with Jānis Švirksts: Jānis the father and Jānis the third generation
Two new species of woolly flying squirrel discovered in the Himalayas
Using forests for carbon sequestration is akin to the sale of indulgences in the Middle Ages
On the preparation and issuance of mobilisation requests
The age of forest stands affects climate change
Waste recycling has proven hazardous to the planet
With an agronomist's sense of responsibility towards the land and people
Are "friends" actually friends?
Sock manufacturer installs the largest solar panel park in Zemgale
More forestry cargo in the Port of Riga
Stora Enso to reduce staff at Veitsiluoto paper mill
On reducing damage by game animals. Insights
Total number of forestry offences fell last year
Solutions for achieving Latvia's climate goals must be sought in cooperation with industries
Does misinformation in large doses improve international freedom of speech ratings?
Latvia risks failing to reach climate-neutral economy targets
Tālis Gaitnieks awarded the Eižens Ostvalds Prize
Timber prices in the USA are falling
A project like a large ship with tickets worth 20 million euros
Nature is increasingly entering the urban environment – into courtyards and even offices
More than 100-year-old Līgatne culvert restored
Kaspars Gerhards: EU goals in the fields of agriculture, food, innovation and nature management require appropriate funding
Greenwashing? Step by step. A guide for entrepreneurs
Scientific Council of "Silava" elected
Seedlings for next year are growing in the Mežvidi nursery
Breaking up "Rīgas Meži". An interview with Aivars Tauriņš, the former Chairman of the Board of "Rīgas Meži"
Swiss reject law on reducing CO2 emissions
The endless war in nature: invasive species in Latvia
Is the Riga City Council collaborating with "Chekist-style" informants?
Minister irritates Zemnieku Saeima representatives
Why are farmers and forest owners preparing to protest?
Nine hillforts discovered in Latgale in May
8 important methods for maintaining forest biodiversity
Farmers sharply criticise Plešs and refuse to back down from their demands
"Thank you" to the Environmental Advisory Council!
Is life without pesticides possible?
The bark beetle has not gone anywhere! Forest owners urged to inspect spruce stands
A tree that prefers to be closer to the equator
Businesses in the UK must pledge emission reductions
Study: peatland emissions in Latvia are on average half of what was previously calculated
Green Britain: approx. £8m for "biodiversity hotspots"
The end of the world. 30 years left to prevent a climate catastrophe
Hopes for success in the fight against hogweed in the Daugavpils area
There is no climate crisis
In Latvia there will never be a desert where the forest was. An interview with the ornithologist Jānis Ķuze
FACE press release: positive European Parliament vote on the trade in wild animals and plants
Coastal fishing: opportunities to diversify operations must be seized
Daiga Zute nominated as the new European Climate Pact Ambassador in Latvia
Five bears in one photo. Fact or fake?
Forest and fruit tree pests dangerous to human health have multiplied in Zemgale
Abavas Winery wins gold medals at Cider World 2021 competition
Spanish slug on Moricsala
Four ways to reduce the impact of forestry on climate change
Green will be the focus of the financial world
New notable trees discovered and registered in Latgale
An important role will be played by lawyers specialising in environmental management
What is your climate change risk?
The same old angry song
Refining the distribution of peat soils in Latvia
Tasmanian devils born in Australia
Eight landscapes included in the Latvian Cultural Canon
Overgrown areas and thickets are daunting. A conversation with forester Juris Buškevics
Be a responsible forest owner!
A plan for a zero-pollution life: how to ensure it
Waste sorting to be suspended in Babīte Municipality due to irresponsible public behaviour
Kurdistan provincial and Iraqi leadership call on Turkey to stop logging
Nanocellulose wound dressing
Accusations are very hurtful to farmers
We will receive 90.5 million euros from "Latvijas valsts meži"
Infamous poacher captured in Bangladesh
One of the largest solar panel parks in Latvia
Chocolate-coloured frog species previously unknown to science discovered in New Guinea
Saiga population in Kazakhstan has increased 2.5 times in two years
Farmers and foresters prepare for widespread protests in mid-June
“Latvijas Finieris” to build a synthetic resin plant in Riga
In the European country of Latvia, those hungry for power offer to “free the city from CO2 emissions”
No to slandering farmers!
Extensive modernisation works at the Faculty of Forest Sciences
Nature park to be established in Zeltiņi bog, Salaspils municipality
On our farm, bees and oilseed rape have coexisted for 30 years
In the view of the Russian environmental service, the waste situation is tragic
Rainforests continue to disappear. Even in 2020
A wave of demand arrives, timber prices rise
European bee-eaters spotted in Daugavpils municipality
Forest owners invited to apply for management demonstrations
A potato is no competitor for a pine
It is not wise to object to nonsense published on Twitter...
How experts educate environmental activists, or "I regretted applying for a micro-reserve"
There are around 50 bears in Latvia; most stay in Northern Vidzeme
There is no shortage of timber. There is a shortage of cheap timber
What does "green thinking" mean, and who is behind it – politicians and banks?
What is happening?
Only owners of growing forests will be allowed to breathe
Diversity of materials used can become a stumbling block in waste recycling
Hundreds of abandoned electric cars in France. How do they affect the environment?
A controversial forestry experiment in the USA
Agricultural organisations demand apology from Plešs for radio advert, threatening widespread protests
How forest stand age affects climate change
There is a bubble in the timber market that will burst sooner or later
Regarding the public defamation of farmers using taxpayer money
Trees with an interesting history in Russia
Ventspils Seaside Open-Air Museum boat shed. An excellent wooden construction project
Ministry of Agriculture condemns public statements pitting Latvian farmers against society
Forest researchers reject study published last year by the EU regarding the increase in logging volumes
Prolonged rainfall hinders peat extraction in Latgale
LVM Council has approved the company's 2020 sustainability report
The EU's new Forest Strategy views forests in isolation from the rest of the value chain
What to do? To be or not to be... Entrepreneurs Uldis Ameriks and Māris Liopa discuss national economic problems.
Scientists research the impact of small HPPs and other dams on fish species
Our desired future: the forests we need
17 "extinct" plant species have been found
Typical European bird species
Forest composition and distribution
Politically motivated takeover of Rīgas meži is underway
Migratory songbirds reach remarkable altitudes during flight
Think much further ahead! An interview with Rimants Brālis, a certification specialist at Sodra Latvija
Blue blowfly on a Helena assassin snail
Strict conditions in the AML sector are making the Baltic financial system slightly less efficient
Where to put old cars?
Sustainability is here to stay
CMC – one of the lesser-known forest products*
New opportunities in land use!
Tips for creating a bee-friendly garden
Rain will not help. Where are forest fires predicted in Russia in 2021?
Latvian export volumes to rise over the coming year
Streamlined process for the disposal of trees felled in the Rail Baltica project
Clear conditions and scientific justification for the Lēdurga dendrological plantings
A bumblebee colony for the garden
If we do not produce, but only consume, resources will flow out of Latvia. An interview with Jānis Eglīts, Head of the Office of the Minister of Agriculture
Inventory of several protected avenues to begin
Forest owners and developers may face a headache due to another prohibition
A mysterious tree pest. No, it's a croissant!
Tesla suspends cryptocurrency payments due to environmental concerns
There are not and will not be enough trees in the world to offset CO₂ emissions generated by society
Is there a conflict being fostered between farmers in Latvia?
Forests in Europe. What are they like and what do we want them to be?
Are logging volumes in Europe increasing?
10 good things that happened in nature in 2020
Which so-called "green" actions will reduce CO2 emissions? Will humans and nature be able to coexist?
Nothing is more controversial than drawing borders. An interview with Professor Henrihs Soms, historian
Kūku parish farmer invests more than 200,000 euros in fish farming
New habitat for eastern pasqueflower
Latvian hydrobiologist awarded for his work in Baltic Sea research
Inčukalns sulphuric acid tar ponds cleared of pollution
State Environmental Service participates in Interpol operation, uncovering illegal scrap metal shipment
For Latvians, the war did not end on 8 May 1945
In Latvia, houses are also being built from hemp
...on standard European gauge tracks. An interview with entrepreneur Andrejs Faibuševičs
Climate discord
This will be the most expensive project in the history of nature management
Do old forests really sequester more carbon? The latest global and Latvian insights
Large boulder discovered in the Northern Latgale region
Website for observations on the spread of invasive species in Latvia
Amendments to the Protection Zone Law have left landowners in Dundaga Municipality in the role of hostages
Wooden electric car built at Liepaja University rolls through the city
Wild optimism in the timber industry
How Iceland is restoring forests depleted by the Vikings
On 4 May
Latvia has room for improvement in timber building construction
With trees in one's blood
An oasis for free-thinkers and artists on the shores of Ķīšezers
Wooden tableware is an asset
When the time comes to choose – do we want to be human beings or pigs?
Black-winged kite spotted in Latvia for the first time
Dispelling the image of the victim
VARAM: The objectives of the European Climate Law have already been implemented in Latvia
VARAM: Equating wood to coal was a mistake
Forestry as part of the "green recovery" in Scotland
Peat producers strongly oppose the Finnish government's energy policy
A merry-go-round to nowhere
Mature trees are becoming a symbol of wealth
Global demand for paper and cardboard is rising
Five new hillforts discovered in Latvia
Green organisations stage a demarche in the European Commission's Sustainability platform
European Researchers' Night 2021
The forest fire danger season begins on 26 April
Development! Undoubtedly – more rapid development. A conversation with the Mayor of Tukums, Normunds Rečs
Latvia can only defend its position with data from scientific research
Morels. All about them
"Rich" nations are living "beyond their means"
Forest owners and developers will likely face another headache this year due to yet more restrictions
The state is actively suppressing the desire of entrepreneurs to work
Research on the use of DNA samples for monitoring the status of the lynx population
Americans would think we are millionaires with our land
What is the Woozle (Bubuļa) effect and why should you be concerned about it?
Losses caused by government-imposed restrictions must be compensated!
Taking action and getting involved. A conversation with Agris Smelteris, owner of "Līvas grupa"
When the forest enters the city
Latvia has one of the lowest volumes of plant protection product usage in the EU
Optimisation of governance and management of Natura 2000 protected areas. LatViaNature
Golden jackal population on the rise in Latvia
For cleaner forests!
A deadly legacy: burned waste
Will municipalities specialise intelligently?
Memorandum to promote the use of wood in construction
Picking, cutting or digging up wild ramsons is forbidden!
Current information on the state of forests and forest resources in Latvia
"Silava" begins publishing research-based information in the format of online map services
The Green Deal is ripening bitter berries
...EU institutions agree to reduce harmful emissions by 55% by 2030
Support for businesses in Portugal
Finland builds the country's largest school. Its primary material is wood
Construction of the LLU Faculty of Forest Engineering Wood Processing Department laboratory has begun
21 terrifying-looking creatures that live in the depths of the sea or ocean
Sustainable finance and the EU taxonomy
Long-distance grain growers
Wooden houses are being built more and more often
Investment in research and development – at the "tail end" of the EU
Stora Enso closes pulp and paper mill in Lapland
EU audit in Ireland reveals manipulation of fish catch weights
A desire to "blow off" all our problems! A conversation with Balvi Municipality entrepreneurs Aija Mežale and Līga Pennere
Historical evidence in the forest
Tree planting is the cheapest and most effective method of CO2 absorption in cities
Individual protection and use regulations for the “Augšzeme” protected landscape area will come into force
Spring floods remain in “Straumēni”
The majority of old-growth forests in Europe are protected. Disagreements over logging highlight discrepancies in statistics
France considers cancelling short-haul domestic flights
What should foresters look out for in spring?
Invitation to a seminar on the opportunities and risks of the European Green Deal
Spanish laboratory tests toxicity of substances on animals
If you live in the city, consider whether you really need an SUV
Kazakhstan plans to protect tigers, leopards and wild horses
Why are lockdowns "secretly" harming the Amazon rainforest?
A third-generation hunter
EU chief advisor considers "green finance" rules risky
Study clarifies key issues regarding forests in the European Union
Are we prepared for lynx in our backyards tearing apart our dogs, cats and chickens?
Exports riding the wave of price increases
Tree felling ban to come into force in Riga
People in the region want proper management. A conversation with barrister Gaidis Bērziņš
Around 1200 m3 of waste removed from Riga's forests every year
Hunting and hiking. Who has priority in the forest?
In Alūksne Municipality, landowners to receive a 50% property tax discount for successfully combating hogweed
Daugavpils University enters international ranking
LLU graduates have one of the highest employment rates in the country
Saeima to evaluate expanding areas available for hunting and the range of hunting tools
Government approves priority action directions for land drainage policy for 2021-2027
The land drainage and hydraulic engineering sector is currently an open niche
For various reasons, global timber prices have increased by 20-30%
No more asphalt near trees
By 2050, the proportion of alien species is set to increase by 36%
On the impact of the upcoming new European Union policy on forest management
Sleds in the sand
EC Action Plan for the Development of Organic Production
Latvia feeds itself and the inhabitants of other countries too
Who is turning science into a "bespoke service"?
Quo vadis, Rīgas meži?
Volcano and northern lights in Iceland
Public broadcaster reports on wind farms
A new type of terror? A new wave?
Finnish researchers conclude: humans have no significant impact on climate change
Searching for the oldest wooden buildings in Latvia
The Suez Canal is not the only shipping route to worry about
How coffee helps forests grow faster
8 claims about Nordic forestry. Everything is in order in forestry regarding biodiversity and climate change mitigation
When the hidden is revealed. In anticipation of Easter
Forestry sector announces 10-year strategy
How to balance management, biodiversity, and address emission issues?
At Easter...
Latvijas valsts meži begins forest regeneration season
Latvia ranks sixth in Europe for certified organic land area
Debt is no friend; nothing comes for free, you have to pay for everything!
Opening seminar of the LIFE project LatViaNature
This year, compensation for farmers for crop damage caused by geese will be closer to actual losses
When the borders open...
Possible shortages of pulp, toilet paper and...
The great, still unknown part of biodiversity. Research
Latvijas valsts meži to improve and restore habitats in 14 protected nature areas
During spring migration, we must help toads cross the road
Timber construction needs the driving force of state policy
Treatment of the Jaunjelgava lynx
Memorandum aiming to increase the share of renewable resources and the bioeconomy in the Latvian economy
We work for Latvia's hunters!
The importance of forest breeding is growing
Varde’s List. The lift is our friend!
Researcher warns: dogs are not environmentally friendly
Will the Latvian economy experience a “great seven-year period”?
EU member states must decide on their own agricultural development, rather than the European Commission centrally
A new environmental project worth 3.5 million
Guyana and Norway discuss carbon strategy
Forest restoration. Why do we need it?
Guidelines for captive breeding of the natterjack toad
Ensuring people receive both information and services
LLU is a strong national university with high international development potential
The year gives us much to reflect on. Especially regarding safety
Changing climate has affected North America's largest rainforest, harming salmon
More biofuel
More than 10 ha of forest allocated as compensation. It must not be used
Understorey
Nearly 1,000 new monumental trees registered in the nature data system over the year
Do not let communists near power! They will destroy business
Greetings on International Day of Forests!
100 years of land reform in Latvia!
Listing climate on the stock exchange
35 kg of wool shorn from a sheep living in the wild
Cooperation between foresters and hunters is crucial for reducing ungulate damage in young forest stands
A historic event in Latvia and for the State Forest Service
Otto's reply to Oskars: "What can you do for the planet"
LVM environmental researchers discover new golden eagle nest
Latvian archaeologist investigates the origins of slavery on the Caribbean coast
"Red lines" threaten the forestry sector in Ireland, expert claims
"Wood-based" foam materials could replace existing ones
European Year of Rail. Is it for us and happening here too?
On current, proper and nice-sounding papers
Forest Science Complex finally completed in Oregon
Wind and sun "provided" more than half of electricity for the Danes
Ecological "Gulag" in Russia.
Around 200 trees to be planted along Riga streets this year. Attempts to be made to flush salt from the soil
Natural gas or diesel: In Europe, the scales are tipping in favour of the environment
Mexico and Finland step up cooperation in the forestry sector
Metsä Group takes action to combat the shadow economy at its new Kemi bioproduct mill
Recovery and Resilience Facility regulation adopted
New white-tailed eagle nest discovered
Production and use of renewable energy for the development of Latvian agriculture and achieving European environmental goals
Terror towards hunters and hunting sabotage – conduct punishable by law
Forest cameras capture a lynx hunting a roe deer
Visually unkempt, but safe
EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. Position Paper
Valmiera Old Pharmacy - the oldest wooden building in Latvian towns
Ecological apocalypse
Time to start growing!
20 protected habitats and habitats for several species to be restored in over 40 natural areas
Pillars of the economy – construction and industry, as well as rural areas and forests
Will planting trees help the planet?
Has bird migration been decoded?
A serious competitor emerges for the “Rail Baltica” project in European behind-the-scenes power struggles
Overview of agrochemical soil testing
How can green bonds stimulate investment in biodiversity and sustainable land-use projects?
Volcanic activity increases
Saeima has stalled the creation of a consortium of three regional universities
VMD views public initiative to ban lynx hunting in Latvia with criticism
Last year, the largest amount of waste to date was removed from forests
Active work is underway on the nature conservation project "LIFE IP LatViaNature"
From forest to building
Floating nest for red-throated diver in Iceland
There is hope! Royal turtles in Cambodia have laid eggs in captivity for the first time
Rapid progress in Baltic forestry
Visitors to Riga Zoo are asked to let the kangaroo Kingaroo sleep how he likes, rather than how visitors want him to
Are we forgetting about the individuals of our own “species” too often?
Carbon value in Dasos Capital forests exceeds €1bn
There will be no deserts. Forests and the changing climate
Russia's State Duma plans to increase fines for causing forest fires tenfold
Oskars' letter to Otto "On the future of the planet"
World's first large-scale 'green steel' plant to be built in Sweden
RegioStars 2021
Ensuring European funding remains in Latvia
Riding the wave of building renovation
Bee thought to have been extinct for 100 years 'rediscovered' in Australia
Maps. Tree species in European forests
We must allow society and entrepreneurs to breathe!
Someone has managed to start the first grass fire of the year in Ainaži
Estonia to increase agricultural support by at least 30%
The hillfort explosion
European Union approves Irish forestry support plan for 2021
As deer numbers in Killarney (Ireland) rise, locals urge for supplementary feeding
How to scientifically shoo away vultures?
Nature will help in strengthening peace
Estonia considers a pulp mill
JSC "Latvijas valsts meži" 2020 results exceed forecasts
We must stick together! There will be a result!
Wood-based panels are also being produced from hemp
New snake species found in Myanmar
Who owns the forests in Sweden?
On the European Union Strategy on Climate Adaptation
A fit-for-purpose solution "supports" biodiversity in European forestry
Sign now!!!! Let’s protect the rights of landowners!
Environmental protection will benefit commercial forests
Adapting ginseng and Chinese angelica for cultivation in Latvia
Our mission: change public and government opinion in favour of the industry that sustains the country!
On the campaign against the Swedish forestry sector. A commentary
There will be more and more wood in construction
New opportunities for Latvian timber exports to the USA
The Disappearance of Springs in the Sonoran Desert (USA): A Study of Hydrological Regime Changes Using Google Earth
First of America's endangered animals cloned
The Black Forest in Germany. Schwarzwald
What is the European “Green Deal”? (In brief and general terms)
Pressure on the environment persists, but not from hunting. Fallacies in the EU State of Nature report
On history, myths, and their politically added value
The known and unknown about water
Applications for the Latvian Construction of the Year Award 2020 – nearly 140 entries
Nature symbols of 2021 – grey partridge, tree of Viking heritage, caraway...
Take care in Scotland's forests
Industry trade fair in Sweden postponed to 2022
We all want to live "green". But...
Scientifically “diving deep”
When discussing the use of wood biomass for energy, the important things often get "lost"
Tapes on trees
Historical heritage in Latvian forests
Dam removal in the USA
Denmark to build the world's first "energy island" in the North Sea
Berlin's new timber tower: serious ambitions
Tiny chameleon discovered in Madagascar
Waffling, while offering nothing. Children, people, forest, young growth, clear-felled, felled...?!
Results of roundwood market price monitoring in Latvian regions. February 2021
Swedish forestry company SCA to invest 460 million kronor in Tunadal port
EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030
EU encourages building with wood, while the Nordic countries focus on limiting the "carbon footprint" of construction
A cat's tale of discovering Europe. The naivety of hope...
Viral times
When the state begins to support only large companies, the small ones start to die out. This undermines the Latvian economy
New hillforts in Latvia are being researched and identified
US "climate envoy" shows how difficult and complex emission reductions will be
Perhaps she will return!*
Amur leopard habitat has tripled in size
Spruce bark beetles and spruce stand harvesting
The mistake is not providing long-term guarantees to households
Ecological renaissance has begun on an island near Australia. To make it happen, 300,000 rodents were eradicated
We must be able to react flexibly to both good and bad changes
Ķemeri National Park in its new status
Laureates of the Forest Industry Annual Award 'Zelta čiekurs'
Backroom talks on the development of the Latvian forestry sector raise concerns about the emergence of a new OIK
"Latvijas valsts meži" participates in the development of the nature conservation system
In the footsteps of a trillion-tonne iceberg
Bridges to be built in Sweden so reindeer can cross highways in search of food
2021 Latvian Archaeological Monument - Aizkraukle Hillfort and Ancient Town
The EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy is not on the right track
Rules must be followed, recommendations – no, because they are not mandatory!
Fake "animal inspectors"...
Call to resume furniture sales on weekdays
Wolves have become bolder; promise to count them more carefully
"Green Transformation": a 50 trillion USD investment opportunity
LVM Bioeconomy School
Sustainable forest management project successfully implemented in Mongolia
Stepping over stereotypes and reputational risks
Stalin and the underground operative, Comrade Green
Scientists cautious regarding “green Europe” requirements
PTAC: A large proportion of "green claims" are misleading
The European Recovery and Resilience Facility – myths, reality and opportunities
What we don't know about European forests
Gazprom money and interests are visible behind the activities of nature conservationists in Estonia
Commemorating the significant Kabile partisan battle 75 years ago
Environmental and climate requirements must not hinder the development of farmers and rural areas
One of the sectors keeping us afloat
Communicating vessels – individual, company, society
Obsessed with success (still relevant)
133 avalanches in ten days. Iceland
The European roller and other rare species in the Riga region. A view from nature conservation specialists
IKEA acquires thousands of hectares of forest for its protection
A green idea mishap: environmental umbrella organisation publishes objections with fabricated figures
Without a crystal-clear reputation, there is a threat of forced divestment
LOSP: Latvia risks turning into an EU nature reserve
Plans to demolish the oldest wooden manor house in the Baltics in Zemgale
Bug from America found in Kolka forest
Norwegian government plans to triple carbon tax
Danish government to compensate mink farm owners for billions in losses
Student finds way to produce cardboard from fallen leaves
Scientists attempt to expand the use of deciduous trees in construction
Necessary? Necessary! ...as long as others take care of it
Results of roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia's regions. January 2021
Gauja-Daugava canal renovated
Fungus of the Year 2021 - the conical wax cap
Insects carry disease to North America
How can whales cool the Earth?
Plans to invest 120 million euros in wind farm
Substances that destroy viruses can be found in the forest
The rebirth of the "Trans-Europe Express": a step towards carbon neutrality
Let's head to the forest!
Researchers have discovered a new bat species
Lynx to be reintroduced to the Scottish Highlands
Thirteen steps (laws) to restore order in Russia's forests
This winter is important for Latvia's nature
2021 Insect of the Year - the earwig
On science and ignorance (Kristaps Jaudzems*)
A struggle will decide the future
Terra Carta
"Green Deal" will change the industry more than Covid-19
Europe's biggest "monsters" are returning
10 EU countries object. Brussels postpones "green finance" rules
Conference “Knowledge-Based Forest Sector”
...so that there is more of both nature and money!
Staldzene bluff named Latvia's 2021 Geosite
Not every board has to end up on a bonfire
Previously unknown plant discovered in Hawaii. Rare. Only one specimen currently known
The Pioneer's Zeal
Forests in Europe. Various maps
Funding for nature reserves exists, but compensation – none now and none in the future?
Fighting African Swine Fever
“Trust science!” “Latvijas Finieris” urges everyone to act responsibly during the pandemic
European Forest Institute (EFI) supports the activities of Forest Europe
Is the timber industry the same as Latvian football?
Kangar Oak Trees
Previously unseen large boulder found in the Latgale region
We have outpaced the rest of Europe by 20 years
Between two Kaucmindes
How a wooden house was resurrected in Jelgava
Growing wooden designer furniture in Cīrava parish
The volume of waste dumped in forests is not decreasing...
The path to the summit must be walked together
Caraway chosen as the plant of the year 2021
Lahti (Finland) - European Green Capital 2021
On the decision-makers and their "greenness"
Government ban on driven hunts could affect the forestry sector
Reason for emigration – the European roller?
After surviving the pandemic, we will have to survive its end
Grey partridge chosen as the bird of the year 2021
Climate change is affecting winters
...about a company that manufactures its products from recycled timber
End the ostrich policy
Scandinavians have a preference for wooden buildings constructed by Latvians
Modern policy cannot be shaped by a fear of voters
What to do after harvesting a lynx?
Heat in Siberia may "mask" warming
The impact of Brexit on Latvia's forestry, agriculture, fisheries and food production sectors
E-V. Foreign terms for nature lovers
Why is there confusion among building material manufacturers?
How beavers are taking over the Vilce river
The world's tallest hybrid timber tower
A-D. A foreigner to the friend of nature
Changes in Norway spruce wind resistance under the influence of root rot and stem bark damage
A walk around Purezers
For Latvians, the forest is an emotional matter
An injustice that state authorities pretend not to see!
A real Christmas tree for "Covid-19 era" Christmas
From timber processing to winemaking
Over-nourished rivers and lakes
The radicalisation of society could also affect forests!
Defying Arctic warming, bowhead whale populations are increasing, delighting scientists
Among the plants discovered in 2020 is a "very ugly orchid"
European management errors
New study clears up confusion over an integrated approach to landscape management
Bears receive the most EU funding
At Christmas and New Year
How to become a "green superpower" – or the prospect of an oxygen trading post
Previously unknown fungus discovered in the Tyumen region
Financial "allocation" for lynx, wolves and bears contradicts the EU Biodiversity Strategy
The future belongs to biomaterials!
Loggers being driven out of the forests
Osprey nesting success very good this year
We must constantly go deeper
Hemp is coming for a green economy, a healthy environment and people
Three Latvian companies to build glued-timber electric vehicle charging stations in Denmark
“Rīgas meži”, together with Riga City Council, offers a digital map (mdps.rigasmezi.lv) for forest walks
Evaluation of Latvijas valsts meži's round timber assortment sales process confirms its economic validity and compliance with legislation
Improved identification and calculation of damages to forests
Latvian scientists ready to help the fish processing industry
A forest is a forest...
Record year for Laflora and 170 million euro investment plans
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvian regions in November 2020
...a state service for destroying value?
Right now, it is a story about money, about opportunities to profit from nature conservation projects
The history of Latvia's forests
Learning about cheetah habits has helped reduce livestock losses by 86%
About wood ash
The forestry industry is unthinkable without IT. Latvia's "Nokia" – the LVM GEO platform
A conversation on sustainable forest management post-Covid-19
Three new penguin species. Science is at the crest of a new wave of biodiversity discoveries
By imposing bans, we appear to be acting, but there is no real policy!
Restored building of the Riga wooden architecture collection
Master of the Himalayas: The Snow Leopard
LVMI "Silava" research awarded "LIFE Award 2020" for significant contribution to tackling climate change
New emissions requirements could "bury" traditional internal combustion engine cars
This has been a good year for the peat industry
Flower thought to be extinct found in Myanmar
Conference “Development problems and prospects of the forest and related sectors in the era of climate change in Latvia and Europe”
How to understand the forest and manage it wisely
Sustainable water availability as average temperatures rise
New company established for forest owner and farmer lending
Programme in Russia: "Gift a forest to a friend!"
Wood-burning stoves can be used more efficiently
Support mechanism for the German forestry sector is already up and running! Money is available
Forestry sector's appeal heard by ministries
Altai mountain goats counted in Sailugem National Park
Spider thought to be extinct "cleverly hidden" at a military base in the UK
An industry from which Estonia could potentially gain at least €8 billion over 20 years
Overview of the Latvian timber industry export sector and a summary of softwood sawn timber export statistics for the Baltic Sea region for the first 9 months of 2020
Potentially harmful substances are accumulating in European city centres
Coronavirus does not like wood surfaces: hygiene in hospitals can be improved by using more wood
2020 phase of the study on the status of large carnivore populations under the influence of hunting has concluded
Graduates receive job offers alongside their diplomas
After reports of human rights violations the World Wide Fund for Nature promises to “do more”
Using timber in construction could offset nearly half of Europe's cement production carbon emissions
...I have had such a fiery year
The afforestation of degraded areas can play a significant role
A new species. Immediately protected
Two new mammals discovered in Australia: biodiversity is increasing
Is this the end of the cod fishing era? Green light given for scrapping vessels
Causes and consequences: why the forest industry needs the OZOLS database
An end to the absurd battle against the Lielie Kangari road
Honey is being spread on our ears, but… be careful with the implementation!
How to trade the unhealthy rhythm of Riga for the peace of the forest
Latvenergo recognised as Latvia's most valuable company and the most valuable energy company in the Baltics
The European Green Deal – where is it leading us?
Latvijas valsts meži has succeeded in exceeding planned revenue and reducing costs
On predators, prey, natural meat and ecology
In the high seat with a rifle and a laptop
A forester must know how to communicate not only with trees, but also with people
What fuel will we use in a climate-neutral future?
Otter monitoring has begun
Canadians urged not to let moose lick their cars
Bangladesh's floating gardens
How best to extract a stump...
Commercial fishing in Lake Burtnieks to be discontinued from 2022
The impact of Covid-19 on forestry is very varied
The potential negative impact of the European Union Biodiversity Strategy on forests and forestry.
Plans to create the largest protected area in the Atlantic Ocean between Africa and South America
What the future of Mežaparks looks like
Dill. About them
China's rise could create a "climate monster"
Forest scientists want to be independent
For a Latvian “a corner of one’s own” has always been important!
Results of roundwood market price monitoring in Latvian regions for November 2020
A path to excellence. Latvian inventors in the world
18 November
Mandatory use of timber building materials must be stipulated in public building procurement
Industry ready to increase the share of wood products in construction
Disasters like the California wildfires are impossible in the forest land of Finland
Why are so many bird species included in the Red List?
Voting fraud in New Zealand's Bird of the Year contest
Lake discovered beneath Greenland could be millions of years old
The European spruce bark beetle – the most dangerous enemy of forests?
Animal World Part 2. The nutcracker bites, gentlemen!
We must work diligently until Riga becomes ours!
Why must forests be harvested, and why can’t we just let them grow?
Times of change have begun
Recommendation to grow common beech in Latvia
Prohibiting economic activity in the forest is not a smart strategy
On Lāčplēsis Day
Work for a certification specialist
Forest soil is like human skin!
Two new species of gliding possum discovered in Australia
Indian tigers must be saved
An explosion in cadastral values could change the landscape
Don't track mud into the city
What do lemonade making and gravel roads have in common? Both are linked to wood!
Comprehensive eradication of bark beetles using chemicals is impossible
How to save Romania's 65-million-year-old surviving fish?
Concerns set the tone in debate over waste co-incineration
Rare European polypore species discovered in Eastern Vidzeme
Favourable or unsatisfactory forest conservation status
“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
The unified Kuldīga municipality will be a winner: in terms of both people and resources
There are no conditions in Latvia for any species to disappear entirely
National interests – what will they be?
Animal World Part 1. The Sour-bellied Whale.
Students have become much more motivated
The desire to avoid reality is very shortsighted
The Ogre Blue Hills. Beavers help with the work too...
List of invasive alien species developed and assessment of their prevalence underway
The wolf would turn green with envy
Under the guise of pond-digging permits, unscrupulous operators have illegally established a sand and gravel quarry
On the organisation of hunting during the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions
Latvijas valsts meži: major changes expected in the company's development
Natron – one of the saltiest and warmest lakes on Earth
Peat is a renewable resource. That’s good!
Three aspects that will directly impact the future of Latvian farmers
Oak forests require patience and care
We are needed by our country!
Latvian forests will soon be home to many bears
How many trees must be planted to offset your CO2 emissions?
An almost indestructible beetle
Forest owners get an upgraded and more powerful register
Natural forest regeneration as an opportunity for carbon sequestration
Rebuild, shade, grow. Three tactical steps to preserve the Great Barrier Reef
Paper recycling must be linked to renewable energy
Compromise in agricultural policy in the European Parliament
The bear has returned!
Two new mouse species discovered in Africa
Trees have been counted in and around the Sahara. There are many of them
Wind farms will now also be in our forests and bogs
The "redivision" of the Arctic and Greenland as a security black hole
The new and fanatical religion - the "worship" of the environment.
Old-growth forests must be specially protected. The "devil is in the detail" with the definition!
Exporting with streamline parquet
Why does “Gazprom” want to protect Estonia’s forests?
Government permits deforestation for wind farm development
A book about LLU professor and academician Baiba Rivža
The paradise taken from the rats
Every restriction reduces competitiveness
Tribal map shows Americans whose land they are currently living on
There are places in Latvia where human impact is less noticeable
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia's regions in October 2020
...to reduce the bureaucratic burden for forest owners?
How to reconcile the interests of private forest owners and the state?
When the beautiful pine forests along the seashore become unsightly years from now, we will be looking for someone to blame!
Political culture and rational ignorance
How animals have helped shape the modern world
The forest as a miraculous cornucopia
Why is the Rēzekne River being dammed up?
Beatings, death, rape: daily life on a Kenyan avocado farm. Including for the British market
Reserves of protected areas to be found in peatlands
Where has the Lilaste river disappeared to?
The return of the Tasmanian devil to Australia
Devastating toxic chemical leaks on the Pacific coast in Russia
Lavender sales see a boom during the pandemic
If you only want species and do not want an economy, or vice versa, that is a dead end!
Three innovations in the forestry sector that will soon become commonplace
Ghostly giant spider web found in Missouri forests
Plastic-free, technologically advanced paperboard
State Forest Service urges caution regarding in-person visits to forestry offices
European Commission launches public consultation to evaluate EU Timber and FLEGT Regulations
There will be snow this winter. There will also be more whirlwinds and insects. How could changes in weather conditions affect forestry?
Balance in planning remains a relevant topic
Warning regarding potential seed shipments from third countries
Experience from Chinese researchers
So that the audience can see, feel and understand the balance!
Exhibition “Nordic Sustainable Cities” at the Museum of Architecture
Mismanagement is running rampant. A neighbouring country's plan to save Russia's forests
Saeima divides forests between birds and humans
The forest has 'joined in'. There is more forest!
Forest owners' attitudes towards forests are gradually changing
8 Melnie by the Venta – a farmstead in modern technology and aesthetics
Dead water. The ten most polluted rivers
Future trends in logging are primarily linked to the implementation of sustainability
The best of times for the Latvian economy...
An obstacle to conquering foreign markets - a qualified workforce
Unique study course on national defence begins at the LLU Faculty of Forestry
Last year, ICT sector companies generated a turnover of more than 2 billion euros
Forest owners in Finland: logging and forest management methods are determined by natural conditions
Rechargeable batteries to become more environmentally friendly thanks to the use of wood components
To achieve a symmetrical reflection of wildlife, a Scottish photographer digs a pond in the forest
Sustainability is becoming mundane
Siberian landscape in climate change
Trees can increase property value
Investing in forest fire protection
China, the world's largest emitter, plans to become carbon neutral by 2060
Results of the monitoring of the Latvian roundwood resource market. August 2020
From 2021, a very large proportion of the population will be unable to afford to buy a private car
Minister of Finance: The forestry sector is Latvia's most important export industry!
If climate "activists" turned to terrorism...
The Netherlands' "islands of the future"
On experts and what matters (Sandra Veinberga*)
The forest comes to town
A magnificent three-hectare birch nature clock is taking shape at Zābakkalns
Director General of the State Forest Service: "We must evaluate the benefit to the environment, the local municipality, and the owner!"
We risk becoming raw material suppliers to China
SCA (Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget) to acquire 13,000 ha of forest land in Latvia
Forest Science Afternoon on 25 September
“Laflora” unveils Latvia’s first peat amphitheatre – a natural concert hall in the bog
400-year-old Bārta wooden church restored
The Forest comes to Jelgava 2020!
On the quality of silviculture in private forests
I have survived, and that is good!
Threats to investment and Latvian exports
Newcomer
Billions of euros left to rot in the forests... Can we afford this in a "wealthy country"?
Abavas Winery celebrates its tenth anniversary
Comrades! Who would benefit from this?
Latvia will reduce competitiveness by introducing a G component for wind energy producers
How Ilga takes care of the property inherited from her ancestors
Forest fire danger period lifted in Latvia
Lower Saxony has already spent 3.4 million euros on wolf protection
In their view, the ocean coast is a place to dump rubbish, because everything just floats away!
Oil industry giants could lose €350 billion in plastics industry investments
Let’s reach an agreement! Everyone would win!
A Green Deal towards… local produce
We must not allow the reimposition of a bankrupt timber trading model
Years go by – there's still no clarity!
If the State Audit Office believed what it has written, it would be the same as believing the Earth is flat
Issue I of the international forestry journal "Baltic Forestry" for 2020 has been published
The potential in the woodworking sector is far from exhausted
What to do if you encounter a bear?
10 most significant environmental issues. Solutions must be found by 2030
Finnish construction sector reduces its carbon footprint
Joint Forest Landscape Exhibition “STOPkadri”
Why the European Commission's 4th proposal on lead ammunition restrictions is nonsensical and will not work
50 years on: elephant shrew, once considered extinct, spotted in Africa again
Research into tree leaf fossils reveals high atmospheric carbon levels
Can trees live forever?
Will a forest owner ever be able to choose for themselves—do I want this nature reserve or not? A conversation with the head of the VMD
Red List mushroom found in the Moscow region: coral tooth fungus
Finland's largest timber-built school
Laflora unveils plans for a green industrial zone in Jelgava Municipality
Concerns over the preparation for creeping privatisation
Waiting for the bear in a hide
Plant thought to be extinct found after 84 years
Green growth and sustainable development
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvian regions for 08/2020
Potential wave of bankruptcies in the Latvian timber industry
Pretending not to see – not a smart strategy
Scientists to model mass animal extinction
Study* shows: in the next 50 years about a billion people will live in unbearable heat
Land Fund has leased properties to farmers for a total of 50.32 million euros
Persistent misconceptions about woodworking
History of Central European forests. German forests. Conclusion*
Interpretations of the Green Deal threaten the peat industry in Latvia
Connecting protected areas with "green infrastructure" could strengthen European ecosystems
Fake news about a bear in Ipiķi
Sinabung volcano eruption in Indonesia. Ash column around 3 miles high
History of Central European forests. German forests. Continuation*
I was felling, clearing ditches, marking tracks, measuring timber, learning...
Woodworking companies urge against turning Latvia into a mere exporter of roundwood to China
Top-quality agricultural land in Latvia now costs 10,000 euros/ha
Unique hemp variety developed in Latvia; researchers and farmers hope for industry growth
The idea of making almost all agriculture organic is not realistic
The cost of moving towards a "greener" Latvia has been revealed
History of Central European forests. German forests. Beginning*
The society, desires, and fates of tadpoles, frogs, and toads.
The virus exposes the chronic ailments of the economy
Partisan bunker discovered in the forest near Renda
None of the potential Covid-19 scenarios are favourable for the forest industry
Estonian government may allow Estonian-Latvian offshore company to build a wind farm
Newly acquired data shows a slight decrease in air pollution
Plans to fell 330 trees in Gauja National Park
Population dynamics of grey wolves and Eurasian lynx in Latvia and the identification of conflict risks in the livestock sector
The future of energy, environment and climate in Latvia is green
On bees, fields and chemicals
Simplification will begin in a year (Reminder VI)
Representatives from China offered to buy all of Latvia's peat bogs
Ban on lead ammunition postponed indefinitely
As conflicts in nature conservation continue, everyone loses
Implementation of sweet cherry research continues
Baltic and Nordic sawn timber export report. January-May 2020
Two problems: regional inequality and the loss of human resources
Speech by President of Latvia Egils Levits at the Latvian State Forest Research Institute “Silava”
This is a barefaced lie and a deliberate deception of the public
Results of the Latvian roundwood resource market monitoring. July 2020
Sweden and environmental protection data
Indonesia to receive 56 million USD from Norway for reducing deforestation
Latvia's green paradise
Appeal by Swedish “green” organisations to the Swedish government: time to act to avert a crisis in the country’s forests
2020 Agricultural Census
Support programmes approved to promote employment for exporting and tourism companies
The world is changing and forestry must change along with it
Increased funding required for forest fire safety
The patience of Mazjūra fishermen has run out, they are joining forces
Regulations on the registration of trees and round timber. Discussion of amendments
Is there a future in Latvia for scientists, hunters, anglers, wild animals, birds and fish?
...there are people who think that money appears in cash machines
In Skrīveri municipality, a German citizen fells an oak grove...
The missing lynx: how Britain could restore its lost balance in nature
Rosewood smuggling in The Gambia. Shipping firm halts timber exports
Producing the world's largest birch plywood using only birch grown in Latvia
Forests in Latvia are managed sustainably
Seeking Justice. What Has Changed? (Reminder V)
On Wasps
The devil is in the details! The OECD has no single model for the management of state-owned enterprises
Strange and incomprehensible: The State Audit Office wants to ban wolf and lynx hunting
Officials cannot be the leaders, as most often they have never been entrepreneurs
Hunters and sports shooters stand against unfounded bans
Avoiding traps when buying property. What has changed? (Reminder IV)
Still looking! Still wanting to find out!
The hunting sector's attitude towards the ban on lead ammunition in the EU
"Pavasaris" wins the Stora Enso head office building design competition*
Peat extraction and processing company “Laflora” celebrates its 25th anniversary
Data collection will take nine years. What has changed? (Reminder III)
Fruit harvest in Latvia could be better this year than last
Arctic in a fever: heatwave in Siberia alarms scientists
The peatland simulator helps to limit the environmental impact of forest drainage
Illegal logging globally, high-risk countries, imports of timber and wood products and the EU. Timber Regulation
The word “sustainability” has a deep and powerful meaning!
500 million cubic metres of damaged timber "expected" in Central Europe over the next five years
At the Summer Solstice
The European spruce bark beetle did not like spring: active swarming has not been observed in Latvia
German government to invest €700 million in forests to support the industry
How is the Latvian timber industry coping with the crisis?
New industry professionals join the forestry family
“Insiders” brought in for nature conservation plan discussions. Hunters are uninvited guests
European spruce bark beetle activity in the summer of 2020
Results of roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia's regions. June
An increase in the bear population expected in Latvia in the future
25 years of AEWA*. The path to successful waterbird conservation
The starting positions of Latvia’s new municipalities differ sharply
It is too warm for the ptarmigan here!
The "correct" rhetoric
Professional snowboarder plans his future in forestry
"Technique Road" opened in Saldus
Beekeeper concerned about the increase in the bear population in Latvia...
On rapeseed, bees, and inspections. VAAD news
Five previously unregistered caves discovered during Latvia's "nature census"
The shadow economy in Latvia: Trends and concerning forecasts
The mood is very varied!
Thanks to the national resistance movement, the national will remained alive and Latvia regained its independence
Lilac flower jam no longer sold due to European regulations
Forest restoration. Opportunities and potential
For Latvia's fish-filled waters to become a source of national pride, the sector requires state support
Encumbrances will be revealed... What has changed? (Reminder II)
Latvian Land – Long-term Development Perspectives. Summary
237,927 euros in state support will be available for the development of the forestry sector this year
Is the time for wooden skyscrapers here?
There has always been the opportunity to ban or disallow things
New micro-reserve established in the middle of Jūrmala
Is there really a 50,000 euro fine for squashing a wasp in Germany?
The EU Biodiversity Strategy is "on track". Will the situation improve?
An investment tsunami is approaching the Latvian economy
Give us money, and we will stay silent!
Environment and the changing climate. Norway
European forest biodiversity and ecosystem services. What to expect from the "Green Deal"?
Latvijas valsts meži has sold 16.2 million forest tree seedlings this year
Our greatest asset is our people and nature
Will there be wooden skyscrapers in the future?
Whatever is harvested in Latvia, is also replanted!
We do not learn from mistakes
Does collecting dead beetles carry a 40-year prison sentence?
Simple raw materials and global ambitions. Cewood maintains the mark of Latvia's 'green gold'
Remained only in plans: coronavirus erases grandiose wooden city ambitions
Cannot take, cannot return
Wood is being used ever more widely: trends in wood usage in construction (Top 5)
Ornithologists are nationalising private forests
Results of roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia's regions 05/2020
Virus has led to a food industry crisis in Europe
The forestry industry "reimagined": Producing masks and more in Canada...
The trend of "forgetting the person" is very dangerous!
Burnt land, ash and smouldering peat. Misunderstood nature conservation
Leopard thought to be extinct spotted in Taiwan
Even if the climate were not changing, there is no need to mourn the end of coal as a resource!
The future of the forest bioeconomy. Catalogue
Negligence at work... Has anything changed in 15 years? (A reminder)
We are renewing forests ever more...
Ocean warming increases the risk of hurricanes and forest fires
The forest must not become a dumping ground!
Conceptual absurdities
"Fake news" and half-truths about Latvian forests and forestry – can we set things right?
State independence is impossible without the use of forest resources!
Are forest regeneration areas increasing in Latvia?
A brief history of fake climate news in the media
Climate-friendly forestry: the missing link
Micro-reserves. Current updates
Micro-reserves increase land areas blocked from management
Greenpeace included alongside neo-Nazis on UK counter-terrorism list
Forests to burn...
Snow leopard photographed in the Altai for the first time. In close-up
4 May
Times and customs
On the lesser spotted eagle in Latvia
Uncertainty for forest owners regarding sales opportunities. Private owners are not carrying out felling work in forests
Forest owners to seek state protection
For those who work, this is not a cry for help…
Volcanic eruptions 200 million years ago serve as a warning to us today...
"Laflora" plans to build a peat factory in Daugavpils district
State Plant Protection Service involved in international project to eradicate Sosnowsky's hogweed
The European Union. Decisions, money, tomorrow
(Forest2Market) COVID-19 Analysis and Information
Sign against disproportionate restrictions on managing your own land!
In the current crisis situation, the Latvian timber processing industry can certainly see quite a few opportunities
Coronavirus 'empties' Florida beaches. Sea turtles rejoice!
Forest product exports fell by 5.1% in two months
Melting glaciers reveal hidden mountain passes (trails) and Viking-era objects
In the Roman Empire, timber for construction was transported over long distances
LZP organises a series of FLPP seminars from 28 April to 2 June
LLU enters International University Impact Rankings for the first time
A lichen is not just some ordinary organism
Protesting against the Council's decision, "Stiga RM" leaves Tukums
Everyone drives on the roads! We need to laugh at the extremes!
Institute of Horticulture launches research into growing sweet cherries for timber and fruit production
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvian regions 04/2020
Imports of forest products decreased by 9.9% in the first two months
Forests are burning in the vicinity of Chernobyl
2019's Best Buildings in Latvia
Positive progress in Polish hunting legislation
Bioeconomy: the missing and unifying link in the European Union's "Green Deal"
Let’s not blame the climate for raging wildfires. Let’s blame poor management
What will be the result of the “nature census*”?
Action plan for the protection of spruce stands against the European spruce bark beetle
Once and for all!?
"The Independent" calls for tighter restrictions on the wildlife trade
My demands are only fair!
Coronavirus outbreak gnaws at EU unity
How do we count nature, and what happens next?
About work and people in (our) Latvian forests!
Nature changes every day
At Easter and in spring
Helping export-capable businesses "hibernate"
European Union Forest Strategy - new opportunities for employment and biodiversity
The "Forest Indicator" measures almost 40 variables in nature - promoting the multifunctional use of forests
The Forest as an Endless Cycle
Latvian peat industry perplexed by exclusion from Covid-19 rental fee reductions
And "nature" couldn't care less. The ideology of misanthropes
Baltic and Nordic sawn timber export review. January 2020
Overview of Baltic and Nordic sawn timber exports. 2019
Some very uncomfortable questions raised by the pandemic
Farmers Parliament has sent a demand to the Saeima and the government
Studying forestry in Finland. What is it like?
Spring. Keep an eye out for smoke
ESAF student Intars Bušinskis would like to create the largest ostrich farm in Latvia
Scientist retires, criticising the silliness of "climate science"
Five facts about toilet paper. No, there won't be a shortage!
Should these now be added to the list of banned books?
Forest breeding for a healthy future forest
Brazil relaxes stricter requirements and environmental controls due to virus spread
8 March 1940. Riga residents must move to the countryside and peat bogs
"Support local" is not an empty slogan!
Latvians go global: Latvian-built timber structures popular in Scandinavia
Forestry as property. Legislative changes over twenty years. An analysis from the perspective of property rights
All is well with the forest areas in Latvia! (Response from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Environment)
Landowners and another "type" of virus
Why are Europe's forests struggling and what should be done?
Introducing curved wooden flooring
The threat of the European spruce bark beetle to Latvia's forests
"Inoculating" tree seedlings with mycelium stimulates their growth. By sequestering carbon in the soil, we mitigate climate change
Coronavirus: The Hammer and the Dance
A plan: half the planet as a nature reserve. Is it feasible?
Remote sensing technology used in orchard research
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvian regions 03/2020
Forest management should be addressed by scientists, not bloggers and politicians
Biodiversity is defined by humans! ...on “greens”, hazel flutes and the “rat race”
A decision must not be the non-taking of a decision (open letter)
The Nature Conservation Agency has issued permits for limited goose hunting
PROGRESS project. An explanation
Rosewood trade volumes reach millions (USD)
Misunderstanding regarding Green Deal guidelines causes tension for the peat industry
Drive 40–50 km and it’s forest, forest, forest...
Not losing sight of people behind the trees and birds
Finnish youth and the forest
An outbreak of bark beetles would be the worst...
Will budget deficits be patched up at the expense of hunters? On where hunters' money goes
What is a Latvian garden without lilacs?
Emissions from peat extraction likely to be offset by tree planting
The National Development Plan needs to be clarified and supplemented with the Ministry of Agriculture's proposals
The European spruce bark beetle in Latvia's forests
It is important to know what we are talking about!
“We must plant more forests!” How not to lose common sense in discussions about tree felling
Data availability in many climate-related areas is a problem
Āraiši Lake Fortress: human activity and environmental change
What will we have to give up to save our planet?
The world's most poisonous tree. Where does it grow?
VARAM prepares reform of nature conservation institutions
Green annexation or environmental protection as a weapon
Manufacturing for the global market in the name of Staļģene
Plywood manufacturer “Stiga RM” to modernise for nearly two million euros
Volume of various waste increasing in state forests
Speaking of jobs – I don't think finding one in the countryside is a problem!
I see it: the countryside is developing!
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia's regions 02/2020
Funding cuts for rural development. Unacceptable!!!!
Cold periods - the gloomiest times in European history
Times of the Land Surveyors: passions in Rūjiena municipality
It makes no difference to the forest. It is a matter of national economy
In Rēzekne municipality more than a hundred witches’ cauldron fungi are found
Ministry of Agriculture's response to the accusations made in a “re:baltica” article
Everyone is ready to fight for flowers right now, but who will fight for bread?
Demography – the hidden obstacle in European decision-making
Climate change panic has crossed all possible boundaries
Forecasts, uncertainties and opportunities
Latvia has Latvian resources, there are no others!
Forestry researchers' study on even-aged spruce forests – among the top 10 most outstanding scientific achievements in Latvia!
It is no longer the nineties, when no one knew how to manage the forest correctly
The forest we like does not happen by itself
Nature lovers – cultists
Beetles must survive, let the pensioners and doctors fend for themselves, I suppose (?)
We will clear 2,000 hectares, we will regenerate 6,000 hectares of forest!
Regulatory shackles on foresters loosened
With birds on the brain, or birds more important than people
Impacted by weather conditions and price drop
31 January meeting at "Silava". What does an uncritical approach to the so-called "green truth" mean?
Ķerus did not arrive at the forest with high-society ladies
Latvian forests in the grip of populism
University reform will sweep the intelligentsia out of Latvia's regions
Climate-neutral Latvia. Habits have been "broken"
Green bog to be cleared of trees - 333 ha clear-fell planned in Nature Conservation Agency forests
European Commission criticises...
Four days "immersed" in Latvian forests
Latvijas valsts meži looks back at 2019 in Tērvete Nature Park. What does this year promise to be?
Age or girth? New changes to tree-felling regulations have caused public confusion
Bark beetle
A Decade of Cheer
Social anthropologist Kārlis Lakševics calls for a rational reaction to global cataclysms
Micro-reserve. 9 years later and... the forest has already collapsed!
Logging must be coordinated with socialites
Busy Mālpils. The fate of the Pierīga region...
“Silava”: Targeted forestry in Northern Europe can significantly mitigate climate change
Forest scientist Pēteris Zālītis – the first recipient of the Kaspars Bušs Award
And the forest is not a cucumber bed!
Unmasked! How campaigns against hunting are implemented
What we call an expert!
Entomologists warn: ornate meadow ticks have spread very rapidly in Latvia
Reaction speed of a bird of prey's eye (visual "acuity") measured for the first time
Not all that glitters is gold! Why does Latvia not need European millions this time?
Lynx hunting in Latvia – an example for the whole of Europe
Creative intelligence heads into the forest...
Announcement regarding the increase of hunters' fees
A thunderstorm over forestry. Is a "green storm" approaching?
Updated individual protection and usage regulations for LVM Zebrus Lake
“Don't shoot, I'm an Estonian!” Are Estonian lynx being hunted in Latvia?
About the lesser spotted eagle. Officially.
Consult or bite?
Incompetence or deliberate sabotage by the State Audit Office
A year of stark successes and failures in industry
Over-regulation of the forestry sector hinders economic growth
Bushfires in Australia. More science, less talk!
Sustainability: Its usage and “tacking on”
Will climate change take away our festive Christmas tree?
It has been a good year!
Listen: are hunts necessary nowadays?
Lynx quota – 100 animals, hunting starts 1 January
LLU doctoral students propose the establishment of the academician Baiba Rivža jubilee scholarship
Helping veteran trees thrive by clearing the undergrowth
On the scientific expert review of the Hazel Grouse conservation plan
Visualised. Protected forest areas in Finland
Forest protection is increasing. In Finland, the area of protected forests has reached the "size" of Belgium
Six examples of how hunting protects wild animals
Biodiversity and protection
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia's regions 12/2019
Number of wildfires in Europe is decreasing. 1/3 of fires have affected protected areas
Eight pieces of good news regarding developments in the forest and the forestry sector in 2019
At Christmas! At the end of the year... In the New Year!
One million trees to be planted by drone in Canada
A large-eared inhabitant of the Gobi Desert
European hypocrisy under the cover of night. Green masks are removed and flags of protectionism are hoisted
Everyone has a right to property!
LLU forest researcher: Keep your eyes open when looking for your Christmas tree
Latvian Peat Association on the State Audit Office initiative to focus on the management and accounting of mineral resources in the country
Highly contagious disease spreading through Latvia's wolf population
AS “Latvijas valsts meži” supports the recommendations developed by the State Audit Office regarding the management of mineral resources
Legal nuances in less known and less understood questions
Working by evaluating facts, not emotions
Listen up regarding weapons!
Is prosperity something we can only talk about in the Pierīga region?
In the European Parliament
Timber damaged by bark beetles is affecting the European forestry sector
Success for Ogres tehnikums loggers in Belarus
On sustainable and smart management of Latvia's forests
Golden Cone 2019
Hunting in Finland is a way to enjoy nature! This is how they introduce children to hunting
On compensation for forest owners for nature conservation. Finland
Emissions, figures and happy people
Listen up about lynx!
Three cows swept into the ocean by a hurricane have survived
When will there finally be clarity regarding nature reserves? Foresters turn to officials
Big Money in the delusions and entanglements of climate change
National development and the bird index
How I built a hemp house
Listen! Barrel break-in – how and whether to do it at all. “Shoot and miss!”
How to make use of and adapt to the situation?
Changes expected in the hemp product supply chain
How to explain, and then explain again!
Silver-backed chevrotain once thought extinct spotted in Vietnam
A tasty morsel for climate change deniers
On the gleam of sustainability documents...
Calls to "slow down" (control) population growth...
Ancient tree found with the variability of Earth's magnetic field "recorded" in its growth rings
18 November
A small town deep in the Finnish forests has developed a complete supply chain, successfully revitalising the local economy in time
Draft of the National Energy and Climate Plan (for 2030) submitted for inter-institutional coordination
State and Citizen. Property and Society
Forest owners: We want a constructive dialogue regarding the nature census
Greenery must be tended!
I really don't like to lose
Local fish on the table! Fisheries sector determined to expand the range of local fish
University dismisses professor who found that polar bear populations are thriving
Forest certification – a tool to maintain market presence
Current agricultural issues discussed in Vecauce
Latvian Forest Science Day “Forests and forestry in a changing climate”
Ojārs Āboltiņš: From the Ice Age to global warming
Is there a lack of money promised to someone in the budget? No there is not! More than 600 thousand euros will have to be allocated to birdwatching!
Ģirts Krūmiņš to lead the Rural Support Service
Latvian company “Polylabs” wins title of Europe’s best chemistry startup
Bison return to Bulgaria
A ban is definitely not the only way to protect!
Winners of the Ministry of Agriculture’s “Sējējs 2019” competition announced
Vaidere: People's standard of living must not be compromised by climate change
Why is the National Development Plan failing to serve the people?
“Latvijas Valsts meži” IT solutions could be commercialised
Conference held on challenges in plant breeding and the agronomist Jānis Lielmanis award presented
LLU among the top 5% of universities in the world in the international engineering and technology rankings
Is wiser nature conservation possible?*
“Rīgas meži”: A challenging year, we are becoming stronger
Rail Baltica study forecasts +40°C summers
About Smiltene. From the Strong Triangle of Vidzeme
Forestry scientists propose new ideas
Staying afloat and paying wages. On the timber market, a pulp mill, and firewood
Technology being trialled in Kurzeme to prevent collisions with animals
About More School, where children are not segregated
A forest pest has caused damage in Tērvete this year unseen in 20 years
Even in a self-sufficient municipality, the city pulls you in!
The Impossible Mission of Finding a Compromise
Dutch "tractor protests" flare up like in the "worst rush hour"
Bioeconomy opportunities exist, but will they be seized?
Scientists argue that banning "trophy hunting" will not protect animals
Big cats are rather cautious and do not wish to encounter humans
Opportunity to apply for a lease of subsoil usage rights in the Žagatu-Skuškavas bog
National Development Plan 2027. Opinions
Conference “Forestry – a pillar of the Latvian economy in the context of bioeconomic sector development”
Storms in Latvia – half a century since the strongest winds
To find out and understand precisely!
The Finnish state forest manager against climate change
Lithuania. The constitutional rights of hunters
The Swedish forestry model: intensifying production for sustainability?
Czech Republic, protests, climate
Green light for wolf hunting for population control purposes
1.2 billion – today, 2 billion – by 2035. In brief
Biodiversity and logging: forests at Koski Manor are both protected and harvested
A step closer to wood-based transparent film production
Needles could “bring in” billions for the Latvian economy!
Turnover record set high at €3.34 billion
Baltic and Nordic sawn timber export report 09.2019
Platypus population is declining. They have only just noticed...
Are we heading for a disaster like the one in Germany's forests?*
Development is successful when there are no artificial boundaries!
Is the significance of national development understood more directly and appropriately in Estonia? Because they understand, rather than “being guided by…”
Information from the Rural Support Service (LAD). Regarding unmaintained areas
Latvian Forest Programme seminar in Burtnieki
In brief: the situation in the timber market
"Münchhausen" gives vigour for the year!
Results of the Latvian roundwood resource market monitoring for September 2019. www.latvianwood.lv timber resource price summary
Support for "Afforestation"
Respect for the forestry profession. A dynasty profession...
Wolves and the dog
New apple variety named in honour of the distinguished statesman Jānis Čakste
Revenue has grown by 22%
Hunters. Life and Fairy Tales
“Latvijas Finieris” Green Class at Sarkaņkalns
Paludiculture* could be grown on 200,000 hectares in Latvia
Animal rights activists save 16 but kill 100 rabbits in invasion
Forests in Latvia - they are and will remain!
We waste a large part of what we extract irrationally!
Conference “Forestry – A Pillar of the Latvian National Economy in the Context of Bioeconomic Sector Development”
Achievements over twenty years
Our Latvian forests are growing and producing!
Research can be infinite!
Searching for a splinter in someone else's eye, while ignoring the log in your own!
Peat bogs and generations in Kurzeme
Visit to "Silava" by Ieva Siliņa, Advisor to the President of the Republic of Latvia on Education and Science
To watch and wonder, or to work? Let's work!
A dirty pond, a broken maple: glory to the green nature, glory!
Latest hemp scandal in Dekšāre parish: farmer banned from selling tea
The “Riga elite” does not care what happens to the rest of Latvia, to those living in rural areas and small towns
More and more rural properties are left uninhabited: Smiltene municipality devises a plan to address the issue
On the State Audit Office report. A professional opinion
Duck hunting and monitoring!
Rules and Habits. Hunting and Fishing
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvian regions 07/19
We are looking! We want to find and clarify!
"Münchhausen". The first evening
Wading through connections
Maintaining global competitiveness!
Total forest fire area in Russia exceeds 2 million hectares
Around one million hectares of forest are burning in Siberia
Doing science is great!
A little about development
Reporters, a fool and gossipmongers *
Tree seedling production to increase by a third
There must be reclaimed wood! Full stop!
Latvia and anteaters
Forestry policy can reconcile both economic and climate policy goals
Wolves attacking!
Well, if the Lady can do that, it is OK!
Due to a lack of data... ?!?
Eight-toothed spruce bark beetle risk in Latvian forests
Easy pickings
Competition "Latvia, a European Superpower of Great Trees"
On the coverage of forestry questions on public media
Butter, Līgo and quotas
Responsibility for more than 40% of Latvia's exports
Solstice. Its Power
Wood exists, and you can build with it!
Minister for Agriculture reviews opportunities for the development of the forest sector
Let us donate to Comrade Ērglis! The poor man...
50,000 birds under a cat's tail (A story about re-education. Mine and Mūdzis')
Baltic and Nordic sawn timber export review
The Ministry's ornithology in the distribution of environmental funds
In memoriam
Our President Egils Levits: “Land and state belong together and go together! They cannot be separated!”
Amendments (draft) to Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 935 of 18 December 2012 "Regulations regarding tree felling in forests"
A request from masters who work with birch bark!!!!
OECD presents unreliable environmental assessment of Latvia
Success to Egils Levits, President of the State!
If you cannot cut trees, you cannot make money
That is the consciousness of nationality!
In the forests of Kurzeme
We all pay for a "green life"!
FSC International Board approves Controlled Wood Strategy
New forestry guidelines for the bird nesting period in Finland
In memory of Imants Baumanis
"Protecting the rights of landowners by preventing the uncontrolled expansion of restricted areas"
"Nature conservation" as a conflict of values
Forestry trade union. In more detail!
Owners work. The restrictors? They come and go, and...
The environment. How to be there and how to use it?
Are we living in a free country? An entrepreneur’s perspective
Municipalities promote the idea of timber construction, primarily due to indoor air quality
Only entrepreneurs earn money for the country!
Volumes of deadwood in Finnish forests are rising. Balance is required
Science at school. Much, little, interesting?
Happy and sunny Easter!
Attention! Be careful!
The key to future success
A gun does not fire itself, a person fires it!
Winery "Abavas" wins two silver medals at Cider World 2019
Are real poachers hiding under the "umbrella" of the World Wide Fund for Nature?
Is the local government governing itself, providing services, or acting as a servant?
The "Flight Shame" movement in Sweden
An inventory for an inventory
It is bad when laws are not based on expert opinions!
Forests can be used to mitigate climate change
Hillforts and forests
Emissions from degraded peatlands in Latvia have been overestimated
Statistics. Hunting accidents versus accidents at home, on the road and elsewhere
How time has passed in the sector
Willows. Resources, plantations, opportunities
Endangered species. Finland
Intelligent people do not shout
Aspects of Finnish forest legislation. A summary
Need bread? You'll need drainage!
Yes! Or is it? What is it? How is it?
Does anyone "outside the sector" actually care?
Clearcutting sites have grown slightly in Finland – snow damage increased use of continuous-cover felling
We need spokespeople!
“Teenagers don't drink while hunting”. Narcologist Jāzeps Korsaks on youth addiction problems
Everywhere, just not in my backyard!
Real. On and by the land
Myths about young people and firearms
Conference. Hunting 2019
Provisions in the declaration please foresters
Nature conservation national peculiarities. Right here. 21st century
Hunting. ...and battles...
Wood can help solve the problems caused by plastics
An FSC representative in Latvia, or a Latvian representative to the FSC?
Let us grow forests and be proud!
A youngster out hunting? No contraindications, but with proper preparation
Space for cultural heritage and values. The Forest
Forests – shaped and reshaped by humans over the centuries
From the Government Declaration. Significant
The forest is like the Gauja
Forest owners urge a search for solutions regarding management opportunities in protected nature areas
Development of the FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard for Latvia suspended
From stovepipes to sustainability
Farsighted. Thinking of the next generations
Forest certification and Latvia's interests. An FSC representative in Latvia or a Latvian representative in the FSC?
Moral terrorists are gaining momentum
Knowing the trade inside out
Work to decrease threats towards forest habitat types...
The environment. The national economy. The state
These nine measures reveal how forests are controlled by climate
The Changing Wealth of Nations 2018
We are coming, or Green Christmas. An excerpt from a story by Pauls Bankovskis
For Finns, a cultivated spruce is the most beautiful Christmas tree – in the US, 80 per cent of Christmas trees are made of plastic
Emotional prejudice holds back the construction of timber buildings
Golden Cones fall in Sigulda
Harvesters could explode the volume of data from forests
Forests, "Rīgas meži". The situation, what is important, and current events
Continued rise in roundwood prices in Sweden
Research report: Climate Smart Forestry could reduce EU’s climate emissions by 20%
Forests – the cradle of resistance. Part III
We are greener than we are painted
Latvia’s future: the bioeconomy
Why are there relatively few attacks on livestock in Latvia?
Forestry science representatives analyse future prospects in the sector
Materials from the conference "Sustainable management of natural resources - a driver for economic development in the Baltic Sea region countries"
The state must compensate forest owners for losses incurred. The example of the sarcosoma fungus...
Elk love young seedlings – Nature management helps both game and hunters
Human rights for nature?
Criterion for determining a protected habitat – one dead tree
"The Pig and the Oak"
A recurring question: "Is society prepared to trade a Latvian family for a three-toed woodpecker or an owl?"
Forests – the cradle of resistance. Part II
What should landowners expect from the new government?
EU Commission requests Finland to organise a bioeconomy conference next summer
Ecological considerations do not require restrictions on clear-felling
Finnish forest owners and nature conservation
The forester's job is to grow forests, not to receive compensation
“Greenwashed” timber – why FSC certification happens only in developed countries
“Auči”, apple trees and the First President
Why will today’s Latvians not die out in a hundred years?
Winner of New Wood competition is a see-through wrapping material replacing fossil raw materials with coniferous pulp
“Sodra” becomes the largest private forest owner in Latvia
Continuous-cover forestry benefits neither the forest ecosystem nor the climate. Part II
Forests – the cradle of resistance. The beginning
Continuous-cover forestry benefits neither forest ecosystems nor the climate
For Latvia
Forest debate: Greenpeace does not demand a total ban on clearcutting – which is just one of the 15 logging methods in Finnish state forests
Viburnum grower Māris Šermuks: Absolutely every part of the plant can be used
Almost one billion euros in the state coffers
Presence of ibuprofen detected in Latvian mussels
Why is Latvia the greenest country in the world?
Poland is right next door. Do we manage our forests similarly?
Seminars on innovative drainage solutions
Maximum grass height set in Salaspils municipality
Let us protect life, or how much wildlife is there in Latvia?
Wood mobilisation in Europe and Latvia – obstacles and opportunities
Is Latvia a Nordic country?
Why we could be losers in the long run
Who would benefit from this?
An "eventful" summer for fire-starters
Harvesting to have a deadline
Save our private land: increasingly strict legal regulation limits land development
Finns appreciate forest industry – share of environmental critics only 25 per cent
Can Latvia become a nature reserve? It can—if we only have the will?
The contribution of forests to environmental protection is invaluable
New report offers a better way to determine the extent of wealth
An Attempt to Smear the Latvian Forestry Sector in Lithuania
Impact of FSC grows stronger in Finnish forests – leverage from risks of non-certified wood
Viesturs Ķerus grants himself funding for a “golden” magazine
On things beyond comprehension
Why we must not restrict land management opportunities
Conclusions regarding the species conservation plan for the hazel grouse
False propaganda - what is its true purpose?
Who needs to scare people with 'extensive clear-cutting' in pine forests near the coast, and why?
On the Slandering of the Latvian Forestry Sector
The next wave of extremism will be green, and we are not ready for it
Ministry of Agriculture has informed the European Commission of 359 million euro in provisional drought losses
One stray cat kills 46 birds a year
2.2 million EUR for the lesser spotted eagle, and it will have its own film too
An unprecedented environmental scandal in Sweden?
Why is counting birds more important than our children's future?
New restrictions received despite promises
How an anonymous lobby group for the protection of lynx and wolves is attempting to smear the work of scientists