19 • 06 • 2015

Environmental specialists from JSC "Latvia's State Forests" save a drowning deer

During a recent biotope training course in Taurene County, environmental specialists of JSC "Latvia's State Forests" (LVM) spotted a deer stuck in a muddy pit of peat outside the territory of state...

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18 • 06 • 2015

EU ambassadors explore the treasures of Latvian forests

As part of the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), JSC "Latvian State Forests" welcomed 28 EU ambassadors, posted in Brussels and elsewhere, who were part of the outing to...

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17 • 06 • 2015

Humans cause forest fires

The dry weather has increased the fire hazard in forests in all of Latvia, those managed by JSC "Latvia's State Forests" included (60 registered), with 66.8 ha of the total area affected, including...

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15 • 05 • 2015

Night of Museums also features forests and hunting trophies

As part of the Night of Museums, a number of interesting and exciting events took place in all of Latvia on May 16. Various surprises greeted visitors at Jaunmoku Castle and Tervete Nature Park, both...

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12 • 05 • 2015

LVM forest maps available on cellphones and tablet PCs

JSC "Latvian State Forests" has developed forest map application software "LVM meža kartes" (LVM Forest Maps) for all Android devices. The application is available on Google Play store. Thanks to...

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08 • 05 • 2015

The inspiring parade of seedlings

On the first weekend in May, seedling cultivators and enthusiasts converged on Sigulda for the Latvian Seedling Parade. Participating in the event to present its product, was also "LVM Seeds and...

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30 • 04 • 2015

Angling Season Begins

Angling season opened May 1, and will last until the first ice begins to form on lakes and rivers in Latvia. JSC "Latvian State Forests" expert Kristaps Didže recommends several excellent fishing...

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30 • 04 • 2015

Team work prevails in Forest Competition

In the spirit of sportsmanship, with laughter and songs from children and teenagers, the annual Forest Competition Finale took place on April 24, gathering students from six Latvian schools. Tervete...

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27 • 04 • 2015

Thieves caught in Vidzeme and Zemgale forests

On April 8 in Vidzeme Province, State Police officers arrested a log transporter attempting to smuggle out felled logs of various size, owned by the JSC "Latvian State Forests" (LVM). The police...

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21 • 04 • 2015

May it Grow Green!

It may seem that spring has not been very welcoming this year, however, more than 6 million young, high quality forest plantations in area of about 2.2 thousand hectares, are very fond of the...

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14 • 04 • 2015

The History of “Latvia’s State Forests”

Establishment of the Joint Stock Company “Latvia’s State Forests” (LVM) was determined by an order of the Cabinet of the Republic of Latvia issued in October 1999. Staff recruitment was...

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