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A heavy blow to the Latvian forest industry – the European Emissions Trading System reform
What is the US Forest Service 'Roadless Rule' and why does President Trump want to repeal it?
Kuri ir Latvijas pievilcīgākie darba devēji un kāds ir pievilcīga darba devēja portrets?
Scots pine supports European electricity grids – the green transition boosts demand for wooden utility poles

Poll

Following the storm and thunderstorms on 22 August, the question of whether or not regulations exist for similar situations has become topical. What does this indicate?
If it is not written down, there is no action
Without an order, many do not know what to do
An excellent opportunity to limit bureaucracy, which will once again not be utilised
The inability to assess a situation is being replaced by descriptions, documents, etc.

A lighter note

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

VIDEO

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

We explain

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

Risk of collisions with young storks rises at the end of summer

State forest land as compensation in the implementation of projects of public importance

Share of organically farmed land reaches 40% in two Latvian municipalities for the first time in history

The Baltics and Climate Neutrality: Where Do We Stand?

Depozīta punkts explains: where does the 10 cents go if deposit packaging is not returned to the system?

IKEA tightens wood-origin checks across Europe and beyond

The Vidzeme Planning Region seeks a balance between solar energy and biodiversity in degraded peat extraction areas

Wood resources must be conserved through reuse

EY: geopolitics and security factors have the greatest impact on Baltic investment attractiveness

Hunting in Northern Europe and its decisive role in the development of society

What Should Kuldīga Residents, Kuldīga and Neighbouring Municipalities Expect from the Law on the Preservation and Protection of Kuldīga Old Town?

A mysterious “cold onslaught” from more than ten thousand years ago

Survey: real estate, gold and the third pension pillar – what Latvia’s residents consider the most worthwhile investments

Amid growing uncertainty, company leaders choose disciplined growth and investment in artificial intelligence

Almost half of small business owners report: customers have become far more price-sensitive

Ecosystem service credits, natural capital and climate funds – purposeful development under way

A lifeline for Europe's chemical industry – green materials, carbon capture and green hydrogen

The Nordic countries join forces to speed up the green and digital transition through standards

The policy and specifics of the FSC and PEFC forest certification systems, their philosophy and how they work in practice

Over ten years inflation in Latvia has “eaten” more than half the purchasing power of money

In three years Latvia has reached the highest number of jobs created by foreign investment in the Baltics

Training seminars in Vidzeme stress the growing importance of climate aspects in municipal projects
Only a fifth of Latvia’s residents view the use of artificial intelligence in communication positively
State forest management in the Baltics and the Nordics – what unites and what differs?
For a large share of Latvia’s residents utility bills exceed a third of monthly income
In a crisis, Europe’s resilience is built by its cities and regions
Rapeseed areas are shrinking: how can seed treatment improve the yield?
Europe’s path to the future: developing greener technologies and clean energy solutions
Maintaining hunting infrastructure in Latvia’s state forests
Robots – a revolution in agriculture
Not only woodworking and construction: doctors and cleaners suffer workplace injuries too
Use of woody biomass will drive the development of sustainable aviation fuel projects
The European Union is moving towards standardised packaging labelling – what does that mean in practice?
On the badger's trail in Latvia's forests
A proposal regarding the amendments put forward by the Ministry of Agriculture on lowering the felling age of trees
Latvijas Pilsoniskā alianse: 62% of residents recognise the importance of civil society organisations
In Latvia, campaigns against wind energy are often based on pseudoscience
About the European Grove in Talsi Municipality
Support for Europe's energy transition
The amount of waste sent for recycling by “Eco Baltia vide” in Riga has grown by 52% over the past five years
Almost a fifth of farmers ready to invest in quality seed
FSC certification alone will not be enough to meet the requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation
Revitalisation of historical peat extraction sites is needed in a third of municipal areas and around a quarter of privately owned areas
For Employers, Lithuania Is the Better Deal in the Baltics
Damage caused to a car by an elk exceeds 83 thousand euros
Study reveals a troubling fact: in Latvia, exports are celebrated in words, not deeds
Cautious optimism prevails among small and medium-sized businesses, with taxes and energy prices holding them back
Latvian food producers have the potential to win over export markets with their products
The Latvian Orienteering Federation objects to plans to charge for holding competitions in the countryside
On the environmental impact assessment report for the construction of the 330 kV Ventspils – Brocēni – Varduva/Telši power transmission line
Restoring bogs can deliver both climate change mitigation and economic opportunities. New research challenges earlier estimates
Birch plywood for safety and defence
In the jungle of terminology – old forest, old stands, ancient forest, historical forest…
Are winter crops safe under a thick blanket of snow?
The international climate policy framework is under close scrutiny – the forest sector is the key to the solution
Agnis Graudulis's lectures and webinars on and around forests and trees
Sustainable debt? It sounds complicated, but you can understand it!
New study shows that US national debt per head of population is currently 7.5 times higher than China's
The main cause of emissions in tropical forests is small clearings
Timber as a resource in a time of change: balancing nature, the economy and security
Local authorities will have to hear residents' views even before drafting a local plan
Survey: people in Latvia keep cash at home more often than in neighbouring countries
Latvia's sustainable energy technology development plan through to 2035
Over the last 35 years, Latvia has been one of the world's leaders in reducing emissions!
What lies ahead for Latvia's economy in 2026?
One in three residents supports the development of wind farms in Latvia next year – especially those with higher incomes
The pygmy owl chosen as Bird of the Year 2026
The Ministry of Agriculture's most significant achievements in 2025
Removing veteran trees damaged by storms must also be approved
Ending the year with ESG – from climate targets to simpler rules
Europe and the United States are becoming ever more dependent on China and the global South
Latvia strengthens its position in the European open data maturity assessment
2025 in Latvian grain farming – the sector is in a zone of transition and risk
The reins of export growth are in the hands of re-exports
In digitalisation we are a step ahead of others. To keep it that way, we must work!
Price levels fell slightly in November
CapMan Natural Capital sells forest assets in Latvia and Lithuania to Inter IKEA Group
Sowing and planting: more than 14.7 thousand hectares of state forest regenerated this year
Insights from forest sector bioeconomy experts – a major talking point in Brussels
The use of lead in ammunition. An overview of the issue and the latest developments
Survey: in Latvia it is mainly young people who think “green”
The Tropical Forest Forever Facility has been established. Protecting and restoring forests will require more than 66.7 billion US dollars a year
European timber producers join forces to halt the trade in Russian “blood timber” in Europe
Carbon capture and utilisation, or how to turn carbon emissions into valuable resources
The forest sector's contribution to the climate. Europe
EU countries reach agreement on 2040 target, Latvia's interests taken into account
Latvia's forest sector – a backbone of export capacity with high added value
The 2026 budget: with fewer funds, the European Union cannot achieve more
State Audit Office findings on state forest management expected in spring
On the state's circulation, which must not "hang"
Municipal capacity – the key to building a climate-resilient future
Sustainable land use is a complex issue that requires cooperation across different levels and sectors
The forest of the future: European trade union leaders gather at an international seminar in Riga
Starting a timber sales business is easy; keeping it successful is hard
Are certified seeds a safety cushion for farmers in a changing climate?
Heavy penalties imposed for destroying veteran trees
The climate target has become a political “battlefield”
Austria, Luxembourg and Germany criticise the European Union's Deforestation Regulation: “it is unworkable”
Turning pulp mill emissions into renewable value
No, carbon markets are not a moral failure! Abolishing them would be
Fighting forest fires in an age of climate change – innovations in Finland
Yield volume and the final grain price are currently the great unknown
FSC Europe: Latvia is becoming a pioneer in certifying forest ecosystem services
About the Council of Europe Landscape Award
Latgale's largest environmental education event, "Zaļā klase 2025", brings together 2000 schoolchildren
Sharp growth in mortgage lending – in Latvia's property market, the regions are closing in on Riga's pace
The Enterprise Europe Network in Latvia begins a new phase running to 2028
US loggers on the European Union's Deforestation Regulation: "The music has stopped, the dancing is over."
Technology for Latvia's defence and security
Cutting emissions in timber haulage
Lodging, fusarium and flooded fields – what is this summer teaching us about the future of farming?
A domino effect in agriculture – the delayed harvest season threatens the next one too
The Ombudsman's Office insists on a comprehensive review of the system of property encumbrances and compensation, and turns to the government once again
The working person is the state's most valuable asset
EU Deforestation Regulation requirements do not apply to wooden pallets and packaging
Real estate in a specially protected nature territory
No farmer was prepared for weather like this – valuable crops end up as animal feed
Estonian Business School summer school explores the future of artificial intelligence and the Green Deal
Summary. The European Union wants to achieve net zero emissions through legislation
Why are global supply chains still not ready for the introduction of the European Deforestation Regulation?
Study shows renewable energy is cheaper than fossil fuels
Food waste volumes in Latvia remain high – households generate the most
Income growth is outpacing housing prices, but not for long
Businesses expect speed, flexibility and less bureaucracy from banks
Biology. The entire mechanism is based on tiny vesicles... Arnis Rītups in conversation with Seppo Vainio
The weather is testing farmers – how can they adapt?
Spruces grown over 54 years with diameters exceeding 50 centimetres
Expert: the Germans believe in our agriculture, but we ourselves do not
Reality is forcing decisions to change. What is happening to the European Union's 2040 emissions reduction target?
What should we call a fly's husband? A fly's partner?
The nature values market – a risk or an opportunity for forestry in Finland and the European Union?
Timber mobilisation. Can we do it?
Winter cereal harvests are rising – how can the trend be sustained in future?
The cybercrime market has become the world's third-largest economy
Survey: Older employees feel the least valued
Animal-friendly homes are becoming the new norm – Riga too is getting its first residential project of this kind
Extreme weather in Europe – how much did it cost homeowners and insurers last year?
Latvia wins international arbitration proceedings in the field of renewable energy
Refurbished recreation site and the latest goings-on in the forest – the most-read nature news in easy-to-read language
The country's resilience to extreme weather needs substantial strengthening
More forest in Latvia, fewer people
On the need for sanitary felling on the outskirts of Ogre
Inter-institutional discussion held on the future of green procurement in Latvia
Latvia – a forestry superpower
Positive trends emerged in the economy in Q1 – investment is rising and activity is increasing in the construction sector
Carbon capture and storage: a “fashionable trend” or an opportunity? Part II
Carbon capture and storage: a “passing fashion” or an opportunity? Part I
Wood use solutions for the bioeconomy presented in Brussels
Given the new government's plans, Germany risks missing its emissions reduction targets
The forestry sector still has reserves of untapped potential
Carbon Farming in the European Forestry Sector
The competitiveness and strategic autonomy advantages of the forest bioeconomy for Europe
Climate-driven problems in agriculture – why is the quality of seed material decisive?
Revised EU Deforestation Regulation rules will cut compliance costs by 30%
Fifty years on, the war's effects are still felt in Vietnam. A bleak future is in store for Ukraine and Gaza
A wooden house is a better carbon store than a forest
Local authorities to be given powers to improve air quality, not to ban firewood or wood chip heating
New study suggests that roundwood export bans have failed to halt deforestation worldwide
The potential for CO₂ removal in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea is limited
Which European countries are the best at recycling waste?
Smart weather stations rolled out in Latvia to help farmers make data-driven decisions
The new face of fossil resources
Geopolitical uncertainty continues to affect Latvia's export opportunities
Manufacturing output up 0.8% in the first two months of 2025
Corruption and bribery – how illegal timber “feeds” Europe and America
The way is clear for fish in the Vildoga river
Can climate policy strengthen European security?
US builders' association forecast – millions of households will not be able to afford to buy new homes
Reciprocal tariffs would reduce German exports to the US only slightly
The US Army and Navy want to use “blast-resistant” timber
Ķikans, Irbe and Lūžņa river mouths closed during the coastal bird nesting season in Kurzeme
Changes ahead – the "Clean Industrial Deal"
Energy Efficiency Quarter – a place to talk with the experts
A reminder. On restrictions to forest harvesting in spring
The share-transfer riddle
Will clothing containing wood fibre be defined as environmentally friendly?
European Commission proposes lowering the wolf's protection status
Latvia's opportunity – strengthening carbon management
US import tariff chaos: is the global economy heading for a recession?
Climate-friendly, or perhaps not?
Finnish economist: the impact of US tariffs on Latvian exports will be small, with uncertainty posing the greater challenge
The Nordic Council of Ministers' political priorities for 2025-2030
How the protection of biological values works in private forests in Sweden
Occupational and environmental safety for logging companies
Illegal plywood imports in Europe: threats, consequences and solutions
More durable and more ecological acoustic timber panels
Slack persisted in the labour market in 2024
Climate change is causing more problems in forestry; new forest management models are being sought
An agreement on forestry and game animals – German foresters, landowners and hunters "around one table"
The future of firewood in Europe: resource or problem?
Green policy and Europe. A brief summary of European policy-making matters
The bioeconomy – a chance to make the most of Latvia's potential
Sweden, Finland or the Netherlands – which European countries have the greenest transport?
Can Latvia's forest owners and farmers adapt to climate change?
Restoring peatlands will drive climate warming for at least another hundred years
Let us not abandon the automotive industry!
A shortage of qualified workers is creating problems in delivering the energy transition. Europe is falling behind in adapting homes and cities to climate change. Part II
A shortage of skilled workers is causing problems in delivering the energy transition. Europe is falling behind in adapting its homes and cities to climate change. Part I
The Latvian Hunters' Association withdraws from the “Latvijas valsts meži” memorandum “On mutual cooperation in reducing damage caused by game animals”
The Ministry of Agriculture's most significant achievements in 2024
Sawnwood and plywood production will fall as European regulation “diverts” logging to other parts of the world
Data on soil condition
The most widespread myths about peat extraction in Latvia
On the situation in Ukraine's ecology caused by the war
The timber market situation in Europe remains uncertain
Latvia introduces alternative forestry to help meet EU climate targets
What are carbon offset projects?
Global land and ocean temperature anomalies, 1880-2023
To decarbonise transport, the European Union must urgently turn its attention to “green” hydrogen
Report finds that the planned use of new gas power plants conflicts with Europe's climate target
Sustainability is taking root in companies' day-to-day business, with implementing the new regulation the most pressing task
The state needs wealth creators. Latvia requires a thorough audit of all bureaucratic procedures
Investing in nature will determine our future
CFLA invites local authorities to apply for EU fund financing to draw up nature protection plans
Carbon farming in the European forestry sector
September saw the price changes typical of the month
“Latvijas Meža dēkainis” reveals: the most popular spots are bog trails and lakeside picnic areas
“Fairtrade” – a partner in implementing sustainability legislation in the EU
FACE General Assembly confirms new president of the organisation
Economy. Latvia to introduce a wealth tax – it may also be relevant to forest owners
Partner meeting of the “Sustainable Development Reporting Tool” project in Helsinki
Researchers claim that two thirds of global methane emissions are caused by human activity
In 2023, solar and wind power stations generated 92% more electricity than in 2022
“Coface”: a rise in the number of insolvencies in Germany will be a major test for Latvia's exporting companies this year
The importance of forests and trees in our lives. In the world and in Latvia
Profit is a source of investment and the foundation of growth
State long-term research programme “Innovation Fund – Long-Term Research Programme”
How peat is extracted in the bogs managed by Latvijas valsts meži
The Deforestation Regulation. "The hard road through the dunes…"
Through the forest to climate neutrality
European Investment Bank Group allocates 36.2 billion euro to cohesion
The importance of forests in preserving our planet. A brief look at the 26th IUFRO Congress in Stockholm
World Bank warns: Europe is not ready for serious climate problems
Treatment costs for tourists in Turkey have risen by 53%
Midsummer without worries – how to celebrate safely?
“Green energy”. How safe is it and what are the possible fire safety risks?
Energy independence is one of the greatest benefits of state forest management
Swiss scientists have found a way to make chocolate more sustainable
Priority – the wealth creators
Fall in export and import values partly attributable to falling prices
More rare species found in state forests last year than the year before
A shallow lake in Canada could explain the origin of life on Earth
Is there a middle ground between the Green Deal and forest owners' demands?
Bill Gates-funded company turns water and carbon dioxide into fuel
Corporate climate activity. April 2024
German timber trade association calls for the application of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to be postponed
Can nature fight the climate crisis on its own?
Red deer from “Rīgas meži” relocated to a deer park in Vidzeme
EU postpones stricter rules on imports from deforested areas
Ecological roulette: will Latvia gamble with sewage sludge, risking public health and environmental stability?
How will the new EU regulation change the carbon market?
Report finds that cohesion policy fails to reduce inequality between European Union cities and rural areas
Sustainable forestry – a benefit for both landowners and the planet
State Environmental Service provided around 2,400 consultations last year
An explanation of the use of the terms “aprobežojumi” (restrictions) and “apgrūtinājumi” (encumbrances)
Waiting lists are bad for health
A 5500 km hike is planned for this spring to draw public attention to the critical state of the Baltic Sea
From sawmill to high added value: what will the story of the Latvian timber industry be?
Over the past century, Latvia's forest area has doubled
Reducing the shadow economy is vital for the development of the national economy and business environment
Growing more than can be processed
What will the future of peat be?
Long-term growth must move beyond the framework of EU funds
A revolution in the Ivy League
Arrogant German pacifism. Russian aggression has revealed the worst character traits in some Germans...
Red pigment detected in Jūrmala coastal waters – washed-up red algae
On depots, firefighters and historical town centres
Pellet production capacity to increase in North America and Europe
Why do wild animals spend more time near human homes in winter?
By implementing ambitious measures to attract investment and boost exports, Latvia's economic growth could accelerate this year
Mineral extraction will prevent climate goals from being met
What can be done to avoid throwing away food after the holidays?
Forget about your carbon footprint! What matters is the climate shadow you cast...
Faculty of Forest students explore the daily routine of timber truck drivers
Why one should not* say “animals and birds”, or the confusion of zoological terms
eAgronom partners with local farms, combining efforts in profitability and sustainability
Combating African swine fever in Sweden: cooperation between hunters and authorities
What is the future of effective conservation measures in the context of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030?
What opportunities science offers Latvian foresters
Life through grey-tinted glasses: how people in Latvia react to the destructive stories about Latvia's failures by “Sputnik Latvija”
FACE Baltic States Forum. Issues, current trends and solutions
Creating value from carbon dioxide, or the CO₂ bioeconomy
Significant agreement reached in the EU on the Nature Restoration Law
Boreal forest areas may shrink. Climate is “pushing” them northwards
There is no “Green Deal” without social justice…
Forest management requirements should not be applied identically to all European Union member states
Eurofound report: European rural regions lag behind in terms of income and future prospects
Ants can reduce damage caused by bark beetles to forests
Which EU country wins the economic pentathlon?
Who should provide waste management in Latvia?
The European Green Deal – a small carrot, a big stick
Changing approaches to nature conservation methods: carbon pricing solutions
Eight well-known uses for cellulose. Could we get by without them in our daily lives?
Unmanned aerial vehicles now part of daily operations at Latvijas valsts meži
On the economics and trends of climate change mitigation
How to ensure the conservation of ecosystems in your immediate vicinity? Advice for residents in Western countries
This is a favourable moment to restore justice
Why must the new head of the European Investment Bank (EIB) prioritise basic human needs?
Five tips for successful afforestation
Who is 'Mednis' for? Hunters or VMD inspectors?
Insectageddon, the eruption of civilisation. “...At the same time, it should be pointed out that insects exhibit much greater plasticity than mammal or bird populations...”
Western shadows from the East. “...Chinese communism was initially a response to the colonialism of European empires...”
EU to review wolf protection status. Ursula von der Leyen warns of real danger
Biased damage to business
Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra sparks surprise as new European Union climate commissioner
Nature-based carbon offsets are vital on the path to net-zero emissions
Growth in products replacing meat and milk
Why is it important to become sustainable in business?
Cleaning up or removing storm-damaged notable trees must be authorised
How are carbon credits issued?
Inflation rate in Europe in June 2023
Vitiforestry. How do trees protect vineyards from heatwaves and frost?
Citizens of only one EU country believe their government is doing enough to tackle the climate crisis
How quickly do countries around the world use up natural resources?
And then many remember the hunters...
Will the return of gradual felling to forestry thinking and practice help make it closer to nature?
What is Vision Zero?
Study reveals that a luxury goods carbon tax is a fairer and more effective way to reduce emissions
For the first time in nearly 40 years, a nesting pair of little owls has been recorded in Latvia
Rollercoaster shifts the playing field in forestry
Why is there no requirement to report greenhouse gas emissions generated by the military sector?
Latvian agricultural NGOs call on MEPs not to support hasty and unrealistic proposals for the Nature Restoration Regulation
On pigs, monkeys and humans. "Human-animal chimeras have been used in various biomedical studies for several years."
Global forest loss continued to rise in 2022
The number and intensity of forest fires are increasing worldwide
Heatwaves: European capitals with the highest risk for the elderly
Using forest roads for easier traffic flow
Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact. EU contribution to climate action
Despite international commitments to end deforestation, it increased in the tropics in 2022
Central and Eastern European countries are veering off course from meeting 2030 climate targets, says report
Swedish journalists' investigation into H&M's used clothing recycling
Timber from Belarus and Russia is not appearing on the market. Wood pellet prices in Europe are falling
Timber market and forest industry may face 'surprises' in the near future
Effective action against wildlife trafficking. Debate in the European Parliament
What next? The timeline of European climate and energy policy
In EP Environment Committee, MEPs do not support the Nature Restoration Law. What next?
Fruit and berry growers in Latvia on the brink
It is going to happen! The best and worst-case scenarios
Five facts about bilberries. Both delicious and a biodiversity indicator
Time for a final push to reach an EU-Mercosur* deal. Risk – deforestation in South America
The CO₂ footprint of lab-grown meat could be larger than that of beef bought in shops
The EU will regret making farmers the scapegoats for climate change
By fertilising, we are making plants lazy. A conversation with researcher Ieviņa Stūrīte
What exactly is included in the EU migration deal?
Share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption by sector (2021)
AI and IoT* can modernise forestry. The "Forest 4.0" initiative
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has a long-term and significant impact on the Nordic timber market region
Research concludes that the EU should not follow the US policy of green subsidy support.
The area of protected marine territories is growing
Where the most plastic pollution in the world's oceans comes from
Promoting zero-waste production, “Stiga RM” invests €0.9 million in more efficient wood residue processing
Foreign investors interested in Latvian forests
Approximately 2.45 billion euros planned to be attracted with the help of “missionLatvia”
Undergrowth. “My friend was a forester. His life and thoughts belonged to the trees”
Why is creating a new legal category of “climate refugees” a bad idea?
What is biochar? Why is its impact on the climate in farms and forests so positive?
Sustainable investment remains the key to growth
Is the end really nigh for “old Europe”?
The climate crisis in our consciousness. “CO2 is plant food, therefore its increase is actually desirable, the authors of the letter state”
Latvian-origin food free from pesticide residues. Latvia – among EU leaders in food safety
African swine fever continues to spread in European countries
Putting a price on nature? Experts consider it unjustifiable
Survey on climate change mitigation. Results
Fewer applications for forest felling permits this year
Representatives of the Ministry of Climate and Energy visit Jelgava
Journalistic investigation points to problems with rainforest carbon offsets
Refill points and deposit schemes. UN goal – to reduce plastic pollution by 80% by 2040
European Parliament supports new rules for sustainable, durable products and a ban on 'green' advertising
Timber industry associations from seven European countries demand changes to the EU’s new forest policy
Harmonising forest data in the EU – a better knowledge base for nature restoration legislation
Satellite data helps to remotely monitor mineral extraction sites
Biochar “wins” the wood innovation competition in Finland
Europe can cut fossil gas consumption by 50% by 2030 without compromising security of supply
Forest, ground, stone, worker and other species of bumblebee. What is worth knowing?
We won't catch up with Estonia and Lithuania in the next 12 years, but perhaps in the next 25?
To promote acceptance of the energy transition, the German Renewable Energy Federation will stimulate energy sharing
How much CO2 does a tree absorb?
Recent report praises Latvia while warning that only 9 EU countries will meet climate targets under fiscal rules
Which countries are best prepared for the transition to green technologies?
Ending deforestation by 2030 will cost 130 billion US dollars annually, claims the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC*)
Average arable land price in Latvia – the lowest in the Baltics
Promoting an animal on social media can cause it serious problems
How does the EU fund the transition to climate neutrality?
I want to dispel some myths that cultivate a skewed perception of banks
How will the bark beetle affect felling prices?
EU adaptation to climate change. Europe is not well prepared for the impact of rising temperatures
Lack of coordination and oversight slows down climate change adaptation in Poland
Bioeconomy: Cross-sectoral coalition established in the EU to promote it
Largest share of tropical timber in EU market observed in at least 15 years
Riga should also respect the interests of people from Jelgava
Pension reform in France: Which European countries have the lowest and highest retirement ages?
Plant intelligence. On researchers' efforts to understand flora.
In the second half of the year, “Rīgas meži” will commence forestry work in Tīreļi Forest District near Jaunmārupe
New annual average salary indicator in the EU
Nuclear energy versus renewable energy. Two irreconcilable opponents in Brussels
Weekly facts. Carbon emissions
Latvian entrepreneur also appears in scheme to legalise sanctioned timber
Research suggests that by the end of the century, the world's population could fall to 6 billion.
How to maintain population numbers in Latvian municipalities?
As the battle against spruce bark beetles begins, the industry remains uncertain about changes in timber prices
Forestry products were the largest cargo group at the Port of Riga last year
“Rīgas meži” plans forest management work in Stopiņi parish, Ropaži municipality, near Dzidriņas
The happiest countries in the world – report published on 20 March
Air pollution: a global health threat
The ecological footprints of corpses. “...There is something challenging about the idea of composting corpses, although it is not at all easy to say exactly what...”
Finland's local resources could easily replace Russian timber
Tropical timber imports are increasing in Europe
EU lawmakers support large fines and prison sentences for environmental crimes
7 myths hindering Ukraine's victory
Native language as a threat. A Finnish expert on how projects for preserving Finno-Ugric languages were liquidated under Putin
What to expect from the new climate change report?
Is there an ethical issue here – continuing trade with an aggressor state?
EU agrees to push for a global phase-out of fossil fuels during COP28 talks
“Rīgas meži” is planning forest maintenance work near Langstiņi, Ropaži municipality
Residents praise greenery maintained by Rīgas meži
Infographics on economic indicators and their forecasts for countries worldwide in 2022
The most profitable investments in luxury goods
Humanising animals too much leads to a loss of understanding of their needs
Wood-burning stove emissions on the rise in the UK
We need to speak clearly!
Missing cats, mauled chickens and a lynx in the yard
Regarding the internal review of long-term logging contracts at a/s “Latvijas valsts meži”
Survey of business leaders in the Baltics: caution has replaced optimism, companies are adapting to new conditions
Latvians and historical Latvians
Fact check: should we be worried about birds on the streets and birds falling from the sky?
Natural enemies can help prevent damage from the spruce bark beetle. Here is how it works
How Europe reduced its natural gas consumption
In 2022, there was a sharp increase in the export of coniferous sawn timber from Europe to the USA
Pine cone harvesting is nearing its end. How they are grown and collected
FACE and “Jagd Österreich” actively promote hunters' support campaign at the Salzburg exhibition
The European Green Deal in Latvian forestry – doom or an opportunity to adapt?
EU leaders attempt to agree on a response to US “green” subsidies
Nation and nation-building. “It is more interesting to ask what it means to be ‘worthy of independence’...”
We are a decade behind Estonia and Lithuania in development! Why?
Tesla and other electric vehicle manufacturers need batteries. This raises concerns about child exploitation
Fact check: Is the European Union really going to force us to eat insects, and without our knowledge?
Forest management company “JP Morgan” buys forest land for 500 million USD
2022. Roundwood price trends in Latvia
Nature conservation plan for Lubāns Wetland being drafted. Residents concerned
New EFI report on wood-based textiles and modern timber buildings
Mercury helps provide a more detailed understanding of Earth's most severe extinction event
Peat soil research refutes previous notions about the thickness of the peat layer in Latvia’s agricultural land
Documentary film "The Heritage of the Bog"
Forestry measures to be carried out in Pokaiņu mežs to limit the spread of the European spruce bark beetle
Forest supervisors must not be kept starving
EU funding in the period up to 2027
Why a Tesla owner would no longer buy a car from Elon Musk
Public generally supports planned forest maintenance work in Mežaparks
Restricting forestry cannot be considered sustainable forest management
Brussels will not ban the use of firewood
Sanctions on Russia force an increase in sawn timber exports to Africa and the Middle East
Six ways to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in forestry and related industries
Beware of Greta Thunberg's new role in the eco-theatre
Latvia does not need to be a European pioneer
What does the new Deforestation Regulation mean for timber industry companies?
A fatter and nastier inner reptile. “Success is not a ready-laid breakfast on the table.”
Earth on Mars. “Mask himself makes no secret of his ambition as a colonist...”
Community conflicts and vague projections: Five essential reasons why carbon offsetting schemes are not working
Kemi (Finland) bioproduct mill project
Representing the interests of Latvian businesses in the European Union needs strong and knowledgeable people
In 2023 Germany’s energy transition to new energy sources is full of determination
The Jēkabpils floods are an unprecedented phenomenon in Latvia
How to determine a company's net-zero target in 7 steps
“Dabā gājējs” podcast: winter hiking and sleeping in the forest
Why do flocks of birds hover and swirl in the sky? A biologist explains the scientific reasoning
FAO: Wood-based product consumption expected to rise by 37% by 2050
What is the most economical way to heat a country house?
Priority – local roads
2023 Insect of the Year - the harlequin ladybird
Plans to invest in six municipalities stall Latvijas valsts meži donations to culture, sport and charity
Profitable geopolitics. “...It is no secret that state-controlled companies are more convenient...”
Hybrid hope. “Eurobarometer survey shows the highest support for the EU in the last 35 years.”
The rises and falls of wood pellet prices in 2022
“Latvijas valsts meži” restores 61 ha of Kreiči bog
What is climate change? An explanation
The value of ignorance. “...The majority of public servants do not have a single publication in any scientific field, nor a single opinion piece on the national economy...”
Latvijas valsts meži has the capacity to carry out an IPO, but no need for it
Forecasting the future of our forests
Experts have identified and analysed potential scenarios for Rīgas meži to exit the roundwood processing business
Back to the people. “Let us not speak of the fact that raising and educating would require at least minimal competence...”
Which Christmas to remember? 2021... What to say
On timber and sanctions*
Are hunting activities dangerous to the environment?
Various invertebrates overwinter in different ways
Volkswagen management warns that Europe is beginning to lose competitiveness
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...”
Consequences for the economy could be devastating
European Parliament position on the future of European rural areas
“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
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
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?
What does a debt-for-nature swap actually mean?
European hypocrisy in the energy sector attracts increasing attention
European spruce bark beetle has destroyed pine stand in Gauja National Park
How climate change is undermining the global food chain
A textile sorting system is at our door. Who will pay for it?
Daugavgrīva Fortress – a “hot potato” in the hands of state and municipal authorities
Using wood in a low-carbon life
Nine criminal cases initiated regarding the felling of noble trees over the last two years
Austerity measures since 2008 have left EU citizens ~€3,000 per year worse off
Law firm PwC Legal secures a favourable court ruling in a business dispute with the VID
Giant blobs in the Earth's mantle may form a 'diamond factory' near our planet's core
“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?
We can no longer take our brilliance for granted, we must focus
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?
What should you know about timber measurement and accounting?
The shadow economy in the logging and timber processing sector can be eradicated quickly
RTU scientists prove that the use of peat substrate in horticulture has a lower environmental impact compared to its substitutes
Which green energy solutions should we subsidise?
A forest is a living, changing organism
Former IT specialist Juris Šleiners has returned to his native Dundaga to farm, experiment and do things "his own way"
Latvian farmers will be able to sell the carbon credits they generate worldwide
Climate change: Global aviation agrees on an “ambitious” plan to reach “net zero” emissions
As Europe battles an energy crisis, some scientists are looking to space
High prices and range anxiety hinder the spread of electric vehicles
Forest Research Station. A sandbox for scientists to play in
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”
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'?
FAO: Consumption of primary wood products could increase by 37% by 2050
How European pension funds are joining the food price game
Will it get warmer or colder? Scientists forecast future climate scenarios for Latvia
Latvia's nature is being taken over by foreign "aggressors"
Security of supply is more important than climate goals. Timber imports must avoid greenwashing
Too many reasons for bad news
Champions of the labour tax burden
European Union debates national energy plans, calling for improved coordination
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
Agriculture at the start of the road to a great transformation
30 largest taxpayers in the non-governmental sector
Implementing the Nature Restoration Law for stakeholders and biodiversity in rural areas
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?
European Parliament's stance on forest energy could further increase domestic heating bills
Tropical deforestation for agricultural purposes. Numerical indicators
“The Forest Management Plan” is like a painting!
“DOJUS agro” and “eAgronom” join forces to introduce more environmentally friendly agricultural practices
Carbon footprint globally. Country metrics
“Green organisations” take legal action over EU nuclear and gas sector rules
Europeans are worried about what is expected this winter
The problems of inflation can be tackled in different ways
Inflation 2.39 times higher than the Eurozone average
Abandoning peat would not be a sensible move
Key trends in the housing market in August
New hybrid building material combines concrete and wood
Bio-based wood protective coating is better than synthetic solutions
What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Energy crisis: Ursula von der Leyen calls for an “emergency intervention” in the electricity market
We asked five experts: Should we bring back the thylacine*?
Dismantling of Soviet-era war memorial in Latvia angers ethnic Russians*
Party manifestos must include targets for increasing exports and productivity
Studying Latvian lakes where no human has set foot
There will be enough grain for both processing and export
European inflation hits a 25-year high. Driven by rapid energy consumption
Who really owns the EU's fishing fleets?
Current in 2022 as well: The clear skies of national ideology
From roots to the crown
How much money does your government allocate to research and development?
What are Europe's alternatives to Russian gas?
Is Europe ready to receive liquefied natural gas?
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
Future challenges for the forestry sector
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"
Is Riga a well-funded city?
Is Latvijas Banka becoming an unreliable source of information?
Record-breaking heat in Europe
Green nuclear energy and gas are in Latvia’s interests
Large state revenues from forests
Volume of cargo handled in Latvian ports fell slightly in June
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?
Concerns in Europe over potential timber shortages
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
There will be enough food, but its prices will certainly be high
An expert on the writings of the uninitiated. Woodchip production and a sudden interest in the national economy
A half-step towards trust, or what are the bird lovers protesting against?
European Parliament recognises investments in gas and nuclear energy sectors as "green"
Controlled forest burning surprises Central Europeans
Foxes hunt cats to feed their cubs
Giant tortoise thought to be extinct for a century found safe and sound on the Galapagos Islands
In future, a concrete, weighed and well-founded plan will be required
Without reducing pesticide use, Europe will experience a food crisis
Tips on choosing a log cabin
Europe must ensure that the Kremlin's war in Ukraine fails, otherwise even worse events are to be expected
Poisonous plants in Latvia's forests and meadows
Protection and management regulations set for the ''Garkalnes meži'' nature reserve
In 100 or 200 years, the life of Lake Pape will come to an end
Competition Council sees no "logging cartel"
Competition Council finds no 'logging cartel'
How are the great nature reserves – our bogs – faring?
Bunkers cleaned up, to be featured in a new special tourism route
EU firearms policy. A conversation with Members of the European Parliament
Due to air pollution, the world's population will lose 17 billion years of life, according to a study
On grey and common seals in Ireland
The EC proposes making continuous cover forestry the dominant method. This would be a return to a primitive economy
Could the presence of the lynx be restored in the Scottish Highlands?
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
Is the Sea of Azov dying and could it cause an ecological catastrophe?
An energy boost for a difficult year
One way or another. “History that contradicts the facts can also be written in good faith and adequately...”
Everything about liquefied gas: comparison and advantages
Bioregions Facility selected for regional innovation partnership pilot
Latvijas Finieris: This is a renaissance period for timber
Bullying in agriculture – regarding the honouring, support, and denigration of farmers
Bauska to correct a terrible mistake
Scientists explain that it is possible to capture solar energy radiating from the Earth at night
Can the EU approach to ammunition restrictions be fair?
Export income growth data should be treated with caution
War and sanctions cause chaos in the availability and supply of goods
Inside Putin’s propaganda machinery
Putin sends Mariupol survivors to remote corners of Russia. Investigation reveals 66 camps
Only 8% of rivers in Zemgale are of good ecological quality
Number of Latvian residents who feel completely free is shrinking
Latvia's past in the countryside. “...the Latvian in the countryside is, as it were, returning home...”
Dairy processing company “Elpa” has halted production
The volume of timber accumulated in forests is growing three times faster than forest areas
Finnish Minister of Forestry concludes: Brussels decision-makers are ignorant and clueless regarding forest issues
When assessing the climate impact of air travel, CO2 emissions are just the "tip of the iceberg"
To implement the Green Deal, clarity on sectoral targets is required
Values and contributions to the horticultural sector created by Ukrainian breeders
Is the bureaucracy sabotaging the future of Latvian exports?
Forest area (% of land area) – country classification
Why is Germany always afraid? What is the reason for this, and how true is it?
100 major European Union cities commit to becoming climate-neutral by 2030
What is European agriculture, and what should it be?
Oil crisis in Indonesia, the world's largest producer of palm oil
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"
The Vidzeme river Aģe: between Livonian lands, the Enlightenment, music and biology
Value of forest properties increased significantly last year
War in Ukraine forces companies to look for sunflower oil substitutes
Scientists have created a map of underwater forests
Supporters of Russia in Latvia perceive the hanging of the Ukrainian flag as a provocation
The phase-out is approaching. How serious will it be?
Fossil fuels? No, thank you!
Nuclear energy and natural gas labelled as "greenwashing" in EU taxonomy
Train travel in Europe is not as popular as it should be. Why?
To globalise the European Green Deal, diplomacy must be subtle
Scientists conclude: "Solar energy can now be stored for up to 18 years"
“Green asphalt” does not crack, but its implementation is being delayed
Where does the story of the unicorn come from?
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on the atrocities in Ukraine
LLKC: the problems faced by farmers could allow organic farms to strengthen their market position
How "green" is Riga really?
Despite the war, the EU does not need new natural gas infrastructure
Kikan and Irbe estuaries closed during bird nesting season
Manufacturers will have to wade through a bog
Which countries in Europe are leaders in the field of renewable energy?
A controller for every mushroom and berry picker?
Poland plans to ban coal imports from Russia
I want to ask them for forgiveness again and again
Historians have concluded what works and what does not during energy crises
The way we have talked about climate change is wrong
Economic activity in Latvia has not yet declined due to the war
The lost British Empire
Does clear-cutting in US forests benefit nature?
Why are there no polar bears in Antarctica?
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
Sanctions will halt carbon emission reduction opportunities, according to Russia. Was such a plan ever real?
Potential shortage of certain food products due to the war
Russian timber oligarchs
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
Statement on large carnivores in Europe
Measuring (determining) biodiversity
How will the war in Ukraine end?
EU must find solutions for changes in agricultural policy
Full tank, empty wallet
Eastern Europe and Asia are spending more for military purposes
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?
Support programme for replacing fossil fuels in households
Never again! Really?
The way we talk about the changing climate is flawed
Argus. Weekly biomass market review and analysis
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?
Are we set to become a superpower in wood fuel exports?
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
We warned you! How Western countries failed to listen to those who understand Russia
On nuclear power plants in Ukraine
Russian oil and its main importers
Ukrainians wish to highlight a lesser-known tragedy of the Second World War
"Collective Putin" and two Russias
To whom and how does Ukraine supply agricultural produce?
The Ukraine issue
President V. Zelensky’s role of a lifetime
Disconnecting Russia from SWIFT: what do citizens and businesses need to know?
On the VMD reform: listening to staff, we are implementing changes more gradually
Facts. Who decides on the use of nuclear weapons in Russia and how
Graphene. What is it?
Ukraine and NATO
Putin and the threat of a nuclear strike
On the FSC management's reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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?
Russia-Ukraine conflict 2021-2022. Statistics and facts
Statement by researchers of the Second World War, Nazism and genocide on the war in Ukraine
Where African oil flows freely....
A question (and appeal) to Latvia's environmental activists or “green” organisations
Western nations have long ignored warnings from Eastern European countries
Fossil energy sources: polluting, but necessary
What exactly lies behind Putin's invasion of Ukraine?
UN warns: wildfires are becoming more dangerous, authorities are ill-prepared
Number of climate-related lawsuits on the rise
Russia's friends and enemies
Ticks in Pennsylvania (USA) are carrying a potentially dangerous neurological virus
The desire to extract mineral resources from the ocean floor could destroy rare organisms
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
Finnish forestry sector representatives reject EC plans
Latvia's economic development threatened by several significant risks
If the current approach continues, land reform will not conclude for another 20 years
Will wine soon be equated to tobacco in Europe? How reasonable is that?
Managing Russia from the "outside"
How to assess the gas crisis in Europe – as a benefit or a detriment to planned climate policy
Was the bridge intended for the elegant Ogre resort once accidentally built in Mazozoli? A historical detective story
The most convenient and cheapest way to prove climate change – phenological data
The return of the tribes. "European borders have turned out to be poorly drawn..."
My favourite expressions
European Union enters semiconductor production race with €43 billion
Most business-friendly cities in 2022
Public invited to share their views on the potential new section of the Tallinn highway from Vangaži to Skulte
The forestry sector is the only one that essentially ensures the sequestration of greenhouse gases
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
By the end of 2023, more than 40 protected habitats will be managed in Latvia
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
International Monetary Fund lowers growth forecasts for 2022
Purchase of nine battery trains could cost 75-76 million euros
7,700 km of forest roads have been built over 20 years
Reflections of a new hunter on the corrupted ideology of hunting, or that which is not fully understood
Insights into climate change negotiations (1972–2022)
Animation clearly shows how the Earth breathes
How does a changing climate create or influence extreme weather events?
8 out of 10 Baltic residents are convinced that weather patterns are truly changing
We each leave a carbon footprint. Do you know yours?
Why, in your opinion, is it wrong to label harsh and unpredictable climatic conditions as natural disasters?
“DG Termināls” plans to recycle old car tyres and plastic
Fashion and the desert
“That war did not start because of us!” A conversation with national partisan movement researcher Zigmārs Turčinskis
Riga bans the use of coal for heating and mandates the registration of all heating equipment
A frank admission
Utilitas group wants to install 299 wind turbines in the Gulf of Riga
Microplastics do not only pollute the seas and oceans, they are also found in soil
Key achievements of the Ministry of Agriculture in 2021
Timber industry: the rise in electricity costs will "eat up" part or even all of the investment funds planned for 2022
Volume of taxes paid increased in 43% of sectors
LTRK to demand the resignation of the Minister of Health!
Raw materials for electric vehicle production will run out sooner than expected
It appears the Covid-19 pandemic cannot be linked to deforestation
The world's largest organism is being slowly, slowly devoured by deer
Renewable fuel for supersonic aircraft
Wind impact and forest management in European forests
Forest managers: owners are becoming wiser and thinking long-term
Are well-known fashion brands linked to deforestation in the Amazon basin?
Latvijas valsts meži uses innovative solutions in forest road construction
What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and how will it work in the near future?
"Black" forest buyers – who are they and how to deal with them?
Bears relocated in Northern Vidzeme have gone into hibernation or left Latvia
LATMA categorically objects to the further progress of the draft regulations
Who shapes the financial sector policy in Latvia… if it is being shaped at all?
When will we feel the effects of the decisions made at COP26 in Glasgow?
Towards a greener and more sustainable economy. What is the European Union taxonomy?
"Volvo" explains: electric vehicle production causes 70% more pollution
CO2 emissions in 2020 (per capita)
White-tailed eagle breeding success in 2021
Government representatives approve the Glasgow Climate Pact, but...
Lost natural and architectural gems in Latvia
When did dogs and cats become inhabitants of Latvian territory?
Local resources must be used more efficiently
Wooden structures installed in a section of the Mergupe to improve river flow and hydromorphological condition
Eižens Ostvalds (Eugen Ostwald)
How does a changing climate affect the Baltic Sea?
The first sighting of the rosy fan crust in Latvia was 30 years ago
Why green energy is not, and never will be, 100% green?
170th anniversary of Eižens Ostvalds, founder of forest science and forest drainage in Latvia
Climate goals. Planned and potentially achieved in countries
Latvian forests are not going anywhere!
What are the potential consequences of the European Green Deal?
The voluntary emissions reduction market is growing. The need for common regulation has long been discussed, and the talks continue
Highest number of occupied osprey nests in 15 years
Invasive species kept as pets threaten biodiversity
Changes at Tērvete Reservoir
BIOR: Public have reported over 100 barriers in Latvian rivers; unregistered hydroelectric power plant discovered
In times past, trees were planted around homesteads
Foresters today are like one-man bands
Forests must be cared for: it is important to know what is happening in your forest
A large proportion of the most prominent office buildings are now being built from wood
Farmers keep livestock indoors due to wolf raids
Forests' biggest scourge – slate and tyres
Sluggish lending hinders Latvia's path to prosperity
Invented, patented, yet in the eyes of officials "there is nothing innovative"
The New Zealand kakapo parrot has almost perfect genetics...
Food prices have risen by a third overall
Giving faces and names back to those who were murdered
VMD acquires five quad bikes to ensure forest fire protection
Riga Aviation Museum exhibits moved to a new home
Assessing the suitability of Gauja National Park rivers for sea trout and brown trout spawning and development
Peat industry once again on a knife-edge due to European regulations
A changing climate is not the cause of all misfortunes
A Latvian – Explorer of the Venezuelan Jungle
Did you know that by the end of the 19th century, many Latvian farmsteads had running water?
Hopes for success in the fight against hogweed in the Daugavpils area
A third-generation hunter
Sleds in the sand
The Suez Canal is not the only shipping route to worry about
The year gives us much to reflect on. Especially regarding safety
Understorey
100 years of land reform in Latvia!
Maps. Tree species in European forests
What is the European “Green Deal”? (In brief and general terms)
Pressure on the environment persists, but not from hunting. Fallacies in the EU State of Nature report
The known and unknown about water
We must be able to react flexibly to both good and bad changes
LVM Bioeconomy School
The path to the summit must be walked together
Climate change is affecting winters
E-V. Foreign terms for nature lovers
A-D. A foreigner to the friend of nature
The history of Latvia's forests
About wood ash
In the high seat with a rifle and a laptop
A forester must know how to communicate not only with trees, but also with people
How best to extract a stump...
The new and fanatical religion - the "worship" of the environment.
There are places in Latvia where human impact is less noticeable
How to reconcile the interests of private forest owners and the state?
When the beautiful pine forests along the seashore become unsightly years from now, we will be looking for someone to blame!
The best of times for the Latvian economy...
How Ilga takes care of the property inherited from her ancestors
Waiting for the bear in a hide
Scientists to model mass animal extinction
History of Central European forests. German forests. Conclusion*
Connecting protected areas with "green infrastructure" could strengthen European ecosystems
Fake news about a bear in Ipiķi
History of Central European forests. German forests. Continuation*
History of Central European forests. German forests. Beginning*
Seeking Justice. What Has Changed? (Reminder V)
Avoiding traps when buying property. What has changed? (Reminder IV)
Data collection will take nine years. What has changed? (Reminder III)
How is the Latvian timber industry coping with the crisis?
Encumbrances will be revealed... What has changed? (Reminder II)
Wood is being used ever more widely: trends in wood usage in construction (Top 5)
A lichen is not just some ordinary organism
How do we count nature, and what happens next?
Baltic and Nordic sawn timber export review. January 2020
Overview of Baltic and Nordic sawn timber exports. 2019
8 March 1940. Riga residents must move to the countryside and peat bogs
PROGRESS project. An explanation
Green annexation or environmental protection as a weapon
Cold periods - the gloomiest times in European history
Ministry of Agriculture's response to the accusations made in a “re:baltica” article
Ķerus did not arrive at the forest with high-society ladies
Logging must be coordinated with socialites
Unmasked! How campaigns against hunting are implemented
Lynx hunting in Latvia – an example for the whole of Europe
Creative intelligence heads into the forest...
“Don't shoot, I'm an Estonian!” Are Estonian lynx being hunted in Latvia?
About the lesser spotted eagle. Officially.
Consult or bite?
Incompetence or deliberate sabotage by the State Audit Office
Over-regulation of the forestry sector hinders economic growth
Will climate change take away our festive Christmas tree?
On the scientific expert review of the Hazel Grouse conservation plan
Six examples of how hunting protects wild animals
European hypocrisy under the cover of night. Green masks are removed and flags of protectionism are hoisted
Latvian Peat Association on the State Audit Office initiative to focus on the management and accounting of mineral resources in the country
Highly contagious disease spreading through Latvia's wolf population
AS “Latvijas valsts meži” supports the recommendations developed by the State Audit Office regarding the management of mineral resources
Listen up regarding weapons!
When will there finally be clarity regarding nature reserves? Foresters turn to officials
Listen! Barrel break-in – how and whether to do it at all. “Shoot and miss!”
State and Citizen. Property and Society
Ojārs Āboltiņš: From the Ice Age to global warming
Vaidere: People's standard of living must not be compromised by climate change
Staying afloat and paying wages. On the timber market, a pulp mill, and firewood
The Impossible Mission of Finding a Compromise
Dutch "tractor protests" flare up like in the "worst rush hour"
Bioeconomy opportunities exist, but will they be seized?
Big cats are rather cautious and do not wish to encounter humans
National Development Plan 2027. Opinions
Results of the roundwood market price monitoring in Latvia's regions 10.2019
Green light for wolf hunting for population control purposes
European Forest Institute (EFI)
In brief: the situation in the timber market
Paludiculture* could be grown on 200,000 hectares in Latvia
Searching for a splinter in someone else's eye, while ignoring the log in your own!
We are looking! We want to find and clarify!
Wading through connections
Eight-toothed spruce bark beetle risk in Latvian forests
An FSC representative in Latvia, or a Latvian representative to the FSC?
Development of the FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard for Latvia suspended
Criterion for determining a protected habitat – one dead tree
Why is Latvia the greenest country in the world?
Let us protect life, or how much wildlife is there in Latvia?
An "eventful" summer for fire-starters
Harvesting to have a deadline
Can Latvia become a nature reserve? It can—if we only have the will?
The contribution of forests to environmental protection is invaluable
Why we must not restrict land management opportunities
Conclusions regarding the species conservation plan for the hazel grouse
False propaganda - what is its true purpose?
Who needs to scare people with 'extensive clear-cutting' in pine forests near the coast, and why?
The next wave of extremism will be green, and we are not ready for it
Why is counting birds more important than our children's future?
New restrictions received despite promises