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The text, tables and graphs of the informative leaflet cover the key statistics on forest areas, forest stand structure areas by main tree species, tree species in forest stands of Latvia, total standing timber, average timber volume and forest area in breakdown by forest growing condition type, damaged forest stands and those with lost vegetative vigour, nature protection forest areas, afforestation, felling and standing timber areas in breakdown by type of felling, forest regeneration, forest regeneration and tending costs, average forestry costs, purchase prices of coniferous and deciduous saw logs, forest fires, and game animals.
In 2019, rise in forest regeneration and tending costs observed
In 2019, the average forest regeneration costs in Latvia comprised 705–860 EUR/ha, depending on the forest land quality group.
The brochure contains tables and graphs depicting information on the social and economic situation in Latvia. The data are based on the provisional statistical information and covers the year 2019 in comparison with the previous years.
In the 2nd half of 2019 purchase prices of round timber fell significantly
In the 2nd half of 2019, compared to the 1st half of 2019, the average purchase prices both of coniferous round timber and of deciduous trees fell. The largest drop was recorded in the prices of black alder sawlogs in diameter 18–24 cm, while the smallest decline was observed in the prices of asp sawlogs in diameter 18–24 cm.
The collection of statistics contains climate change statistics – greenhouse gas emissions, consumption of energy resources, natural resources and consumption thereof (material flows, resource productivity, forestry, fishing, hunting, and waste management), and environmental protection expenditure as well as environmental quality (air pollution and quality).
The text, tables and graphs of the informative leaflet cover the key statistics on forest areas, forest areas by form of ownership, age structure of forest stands, forest areas by main tree species, forest cover of Latvia and statistical regions, total standing timber, damaged forest stands and those with lost vegetative vigour, afforestation, nature protection forest areas, felling and standing timber areas in breakdown by type of felling, violation of forest management laws, forest regeneration, forest regeneration and tending costs, average forestry costs, purchase prices of coniferous and deciduous sawlogs , forest fires , and game animals.
In 2018, rise in forest regeneration and tending costs observed
In 2018, the average forest regeneration costs in Latvia comprised 509–669 EUR/ha, depending on the forest land quality group.
The brochure contains tables and graphs depicting information on the social and economic situation in Latvia. The data are based on the provisional statistical information and covers the year 2018 in comparison with the previous years.
Prices of coniferous round timber rose and of deciduous fell
In the 2nd half of 2018, compared to the 1st half of 2018, the average purchase prices of coniferous round timber increased, while that of deciduous trees fell.
The Statistical Yearbook of Latvia is the most exhaustive annual publication of statistical information on the national economy and socio-economic processes in the country. The publication reflects data on 2017 compared to previous years.