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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

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?

We disagree

Court rules in the state's favour in dispute over compensation for forest owners

Ogre city residents call on “Rīgas meži” to halt logging in the city's outlying forests during the bird nesting season

Trees at the stadium mutilated in the name of beauty. “OC Liepāja” to be penalised for unprofessional topping of lime trees

Despite loud promises to give up Russian gas by 2027, imports into the EU rose by 18% last year

New nature reserves to be created to protect valuable grasslands

New specially protected nature territory established to protect a rare bat – the western barbastelle

Green activists' antics: Finland's parliament building sprayed with red paint in a "protest action" against peat extraction

The forest sector says: “NO to a clear-felling tax!”

Rule on felling smaller-diameter trees ruled incompatible with the Constitution

Five new nature reserves established in South Kurzeme

Latvian nature park pays fine to the state for not complying with absurd, animal-traumatising requirements

After the imposition of sanctions, Russian timber reaches Estonia via third countries

Dear European Union, the science is clear: burning wood for energy is harmful!

Constitutional Court initiates case regarding norms that reduce the diameter for final felling

Why are fruit growers in the Liège region of Belgium cutting down their orchards?

To comply with EU regulations, the Netherlands will close approximately 3,000 farms

Waste container dumped into lake at popular recreation site

Fuel shortages could be a “blessing” for the climate, says Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Ignoring industry representatives: government light-heartedly decides to phase out peat use in energy

Renewable resources can also be environmentally unfriendly. How to transition to them carefully

Climate activists hope that stricter EU legislation will protect member state forests if governments fail to do so

Chimpanzee rights. "...the recognition of rights would mean radical changes in human-animal relationships..."

Virginijus Sinkevičius: "We must change the way..."
Architectural monument vandalised – Remte hunting tower
Cēsis municipality also under the VARAM magnifying glass...
Entering the era of 'stinky' books
Jūrmala City Council ignores residents' objections and plans the destruction of 202,000 m2 of forest
...which could be translated as
European Commission seeks to limit the use of wood for energy production
EC proposes strengthening environmental protection through criminal law
Methodological guidelines produced on how to speak correctly from now on
In the new season, it is planned to allow the hunting of only frail lynx or those dangerous to the public
Why is the historic chestnut avenue on Vienības gatve being destroyed?
Andris Vilks' vision: Latvia as a landfill Eldorado???
Hunting ban quietly being prepared for lynx
European draft regulation threatens to disqualify peat
VVD: Boat houses on Kolka beach could have been placed legally
Over 30 years, several success stories have evaporated in Latvia
Environmental Advisory Council wants to restrict the control of invasive species
Can municipal land be turned into a desert?
Ventspils-Liepāja railway section to be closed
Greenwashing? Step by step. A guide for entrepreneurs
Amendments to the Protection Zone Law have left landowners in Dundaga Municipality in the role of hostages
VARAM: The objectives of the European Climate Law have already been implemented in Latvia
Without a crystal-clear reputation, there is a threat of forced divestment
Plans to demolish the oldest wooden manor house in the Baltics in Zemgale
Is there a lack of money promised to someone in the budget? No there is not! More than 600 thousand euros will have to be allocated to birdwatching!
Wolves and the dog
Latest hemp scandal in Dekšāre parish: farmer banned from selling tea
Moral terrorists are gaining momentum
Why we could be losers in the long run
Who would benefit from this?
On things beyond comprehension
False propaganda - what is its true purpose?
On the Slandering of the Latvian Forestry Sector
New restrictions received despite promises