Only until March 6, Latvian forest owners have the opportunity to take advantage of European Union (EU) support to improve the sustainability and ecological value of their forests.
Based on the measures described in the Rural Support Service (LAD) catalogue under the program “LA 7. Investments in Sustainable Forestry,” we provide information on the available support options.
Program “LA 7. Investments in Sustainable Forestry”
Objective: The goal of this program is to promote sustainable forest management to ensure the preservation and improvement of the forest’s ecological, economic, and social functions.
Eligible Activities:
- Forest establishment and agro-technical maintenance
- Forest stand replacement and agro-technical maintenance
- Restoration and agro-technical maintenance of forest stands destroyed by fires and natural disasters
- Thinning of young stands
Application and Support Process
To qualify for EU support, forest owners must prepare and apply to the Rural Support Service (LAD). Applications will be reviewed, and funding will be allocated according to the established criteria and procedures.
Important to Note!
- Application deadline: March 6, 2025.
- Who can apply? Any natural or legal person who owns forest land in Latvia.
- Support amount: 60% of the total cost of the works, with specific cost limits for each type of work.
- Funding is limited!
For more information, please visit the Rural Support Service (Lauku atbalsts dienests) website
These support measures provide Latvian forest owners with an excellent opportunity not only to enhance the quality and sustainability of their forests but also to contribute to nature conservation and biodiversity protection.
Need Help Applying? If you are a forest owner and wish to apply for EU support but are unsure about document preparation or forest management procedures, we are here to help!
BALTU KOKS offers free consultations on EU support opportunities and, after signing a contract, provides full documentation preparation.
Contact us using the contact information below to receive a personalized consultation on how to utilize the opportunities provided by EU funding!
Phone: +371 26589958
Or fill out an application form, and we will contact you within one business day.