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Improvement of silviculture practices in birch 2024–2029

Technology for the early detection of sharp-dentated bark beetle (Ips acuminatus Gyllenhal.) infestation in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) stands

LIFE IS SALACA – Adaptation of Water Framework Directive and Habitats Directive harmonization and integrated actions for freshwater quality improvement in Salaca river sub catchment

BIOservicES – Linking soil biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services in different land uses: from the identification of drivers, pressures and climate change resilience to their economic valuation

A solution for reducing wind damage risk in uneven-aged management of Scots pine stands in the Eastern Baltic region

Assessment of structural dynamics and biodiversity composition of hemiboreal old-growth forests to advance closer-to-nature management

Development of a prototype system for detecting and characterizing deformations in gravel forest roads

Carbon market-based mechanisms as climate neutrality system tool to promote the development of the bioeconomy sector in Latvia

Elaboration of tools for assessment of biodiversity and carbon turnover in long-term fast-growing woody crop (Populus spp., Salix psp., Alnus incana) plantations under different land use and climate scenarios

Ensuring the ecological functions of the harvested grey wolf population in managed forests

LIFE GoodWater IP – Implementation of River Basin Management Plans of Latvia towards good surface water status

ForestBand – Climate smart solutions for enhanced biodiversity through increased presence of broadleaved trees in landscape

FORWARDS – The ForestWard Observatory to Secure Resilience of European Forests

CoCo – Co-creating coexistence: Advancing policies, practices, and stakeholder engagement for integrating wildlife and livestock into sustainable multi-functional landscapes in Europe

Application of geospatial data processing algorithms for predicting the health status and carbon sequestration of plantation forests

LIFE PeatCarbon – Peatland restoration for greenhouse gas emission reduction and carbon sequestration in the Baltic Sea region

Sustainable management of degraded organic soils: impact of legume and digestate use on carbon cycling and ecosystem in a long term tree plantating

RiForMa – Riparian forest management based on assessment of ecosystem services

HprForMan – Development of forest management decision support and reporting tools based on harvester production data

Impact on the environment and management challenges in forest areas important for recreation in Latvia

Forest roads as multifunctional ecosystems: biodiversity, ecosystem services and non-services

InBestSoil – Monetary valuation of soil ecosystem services and creation of initiatives to invest in soil health: setting a framework for the inclusion of soil health in business and in the policy making

Implementation of the operation and development strategy of LSFRI "Silava"

Forest fertilization impact monitoring

ALFAwetlands – Wetland restoration for the future

Brown bear monitoring 2023–2025

Forest4LV – Innovation in Forest Management and Value Chain for Latvia's Growth: New Forest Services, Products and Technologies

Evaluation of Moipu 300 F2 felling head in pre-commercial, commercial and regenerative felling in conifer stand

Role of mycorrhizal fungi in inter-plant signalling and pest tolerance of hybrid aspen

Forest tree breeding research for the creation of genetically high-quality sources of forest reproductive material

Study of the future phytopathological risks

Working methods and technologies for restoration, planting, care and protection of forest stands

The impact of forest management on forest and related ecosystem services

Effect of climate change on forestry and associated risks

Reducing the risks of root rot damage and the study of its effects

National forest inventory

Development of algorithms for forestry planning

Research to support the seed production of forest tree species

Technologies of the forest management process for increasing efficiency

Growth trends of individual trees and their groups interaction monitoring and evaluation

Identification, characterization and conservation of Latvian in situ plant genetic resources (2025)

Carbon turnover in forest ecosystem

RuralBioUp – Empowering EU Rural Regions to scale-Up and adopt small-scale Bio-based solutions: the transition towards a sustainable, regenerative, inclusive and just circular bioeconomy

Implementation of the full life cycle for the innovative use of forest resources in the bio-economy

Developing of mechanical protection means for young forest stands from sheep wool

Full-cycle processing of coniferous green biomass for the extraction of high-value raw materials for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry

Development and testing of a natural and human-friendly repellent for the protection of coniferous seedlings against damages caused by dendrophagous insects

Measures to reduce CO2 sequestration and GHG emissions in forest management and impact assessment system

Innovative organic fertilizer containing microorganisms