The Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava" is thrilled to announce the 4th upcoming International Conference Old-Growth Forests: Policy and Practice.
This hybrid event will take place on October 10–11, 2024, in Mežmāja, Latvia.
The Conference will be held outside our capital, Riga city (Mežmāja, Šķēde, Talsu district). Format of the Conference:
- October 10 (Day 1): Indoor conference, hybrid (in-person/online),
- October 11 (Day 2): Field visit to the old-growth forest site, in-person.
For virtual participants the online link for the conference will be sent shortly before the event.
The last Conference brought together more than 80 researchers, policymakers and conservationists from over 10 countries, discussing old-growth forests and their role in climate policy.
For more information and to register, please visit here.
In case of any questions for clarification related to the Conference, please contact Laura Ķēniņa (e-mail: