18 • 03 • 2013

The super powers of forest animals– hibernation

Winter gradually succumbs to spring, which means that “winter sleepers” will soon become active again. Many invertebrates, some fish, nearly all amphibians, all reptiles and several mammals spend...

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12 • 03 • 2013

LVM to continue purchase of forestland

JSC “Latvia’s State Forests” (LVM) spent more than LVL 1.5 million on purchasing 1,455 hectares of forestland from 99 private individuals in 2012.

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12 • 03 • 2013

Learn about forests in exciting new board game

JSC “Latvia’s State Forests”, in cooperation with the National Centre for Education, is urging everyone to become familiar with a new and exciting board game for schools - “Let’s Grow...

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27 • 02 • 2013

Pupils participate in Forest Career Days to become familiar with “Latvia’s State Forests” work

To inform young people about career opportunities in the forestry sector and change perceptions about working in forests, JSC “Latvia’s State Forests” (LVM) organised Forest Career Days at nine...

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06 • 02 • 2013

Open invitation to take part in birdwatching competition “LVM Bird Rally 2013”

JSC “Latvia’s State Forests” (LVM) extends an invitation for all birdwatchers from Latvia and abroad to participate in the competition “LVM Bird Rally 2013” that will take place May 25-26...

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01 • 02 • 2013

Forest tending and planting

JSC “Latvia’s State Forests” invites individuals and companies to apply for forest tending and planting work.

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30 • 01 • 2013

“Latvia’s State Forests” to cooperate with hunters

JSC “Latvia’s State Forests” has signed a memorandum “on mutual cooperation on reducing damage caused by game animals”, with public organisations representing hunters.

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28 • 01 • 2013

Forest biathlon “Mailes 2013”

The Vidusdaugava Forestry of the state-owned joint-stock company "Latvia’s State Forests” in cooperation with the Plaviņas Regional Council, the public organization “Meža sports” and PSK...

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24 • 01 • 2013

Work in progress to clean up snow and ice damage in state forests

At the moment, work is in progress in forests managed by JSC “Latvia’s State Forests” to deal with year-end snow and ice damage.

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17 • 01 • 2013

Tranquil and dark December

December, one of the most inactive months in Latvia’s forests and nature, has passed. Silent emptiness has set in all around. Plants are overwintering; most terrestrial animals have already gone to...

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14 • 01 • 2013

Teachers commence new school year with environmental education courses

What is happening in the forest industry? Almost 100 teachers from the vicinity of Liepāja and Ventspils, where JSC “Latvia’s State Forests” in conjunction with the Latvian State Forest...

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