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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

Poll

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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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 even mention that upbringing and education 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 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 “New European Bauhaus goes to the forest” event

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 to 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 to be able to sell generated carbon credits 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 a major transformation path

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”

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

There are various ways to solve inflation problems

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

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 elected as Chairman of the Board of the Cooperation Council 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 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. “A history that contradicts facts can still be written honestly 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

Research. 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, entrepreneur

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. "...Rīgas Melnais balzams mixed into Rīgas šampanietis will also do..."

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 beaver teeth are the gold standard 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

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 the Russian 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 been talking 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 mist

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

The war is not fought 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

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'."

Post-Soviet pragmatism gas crisis. "The myth of fighting the dragon – on the Ukrainian side, and the Orthodox myth from the Russian 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 integral 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"

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?

Do not seek happiness in foreign lands, but in your native home

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?

Recent storms have raged through Riga's forests and parks as well

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