Forest sector – the cornerstone of Latvia’s (BIO) economy

With forests covering more than half of the country’s territory, Latvia is one of the most forested EU member states, and it is so natural, that forest sector is very important in Latvian economy. Apart of being the most common natural resource, forest and forestry has a huge impact to all Latvian population, especially to those in rural areas, giving work and business opportunities to communities living outside of the central cities and towns.

Keywords: forestrywood, processing

Authors

Klauss K.
Latvian Forest Industry Federation

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