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Latvijas Banka issues a symbolic collector coin, "Chestnut"
The European Innovation Act and the forest bioeconomy – what can Latvian forestry gain from it?
The “Trojan Horse” of Turkish Plywood – Growing Concerns Among European Timber Producers
Nature Conservation Agency invites donations for the restoration of nature tourism infrastructure damaged by the storm

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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?”

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Collector coin “Chestnut”
Trees on agricultural land – perennial plantations, short-rotation coppice or agroforestry?!
The Baltics in the Kremlin's sights. How serious is the threat?

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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
Government approves 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 forestry policy in Latvia under its own control
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 emission reduction market is growing. The need for common regulation has long been discussed, and negotiations 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
Undoubtedly, serious changes in consumption are coming. An interview with Gatis Zamurs, Parliamentary Secretary of the VARAM, MP 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 the country is ensured by production. An interview with Indulis Jansons, Chairman 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
Russia and Belarus are rubbing their hands at the sight of this. An interview with Andrejs Vītoliņš, Chairman of the Board of the Latvian Nurserymen's 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
Removing forests from economic use worries the industry and the public
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
There will never be a desert instead of a forest in Latvia. Interview with 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 stand together! The result will come!
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