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Background Peatland drainage was carried out in Latvia throughout the Soviet era, up to the 1990s. This contributed to the degradation of natural ecosystems and resulted in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from areas that previously stored large amounts of carbon (carbon sinks). According to unofficial studies, in 1991, there were about 55 000 ha of peat ex ...
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The Baltic Sea Region Bioenergy Promotion Project (Bioenergy Promotion)

Start date: Dec 31, 2008, End date: Jan 23, 2012,

The project aimed to: Raise awareness that there is a significant potential of employment and business possibilities within bioenergy in the Baltic Sea Region, facilitate conditions for the reduction of emissions by sustainable use of bioenergy, develop regional management plans and tools for planning within bioenergy, exchange experiences through up-t-date conferences, seminars and workshops in b ...
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Background Forests cover about 30% of Europe, providing high value concerning: biodiversity; carbon sequestration; soil and water protection; and the economic contribution of goods and services. However, climate change, air pollution and changes in land use are threatening the health, stability and sustainability of forests and their values. On top of th ...
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Implementation of mire habitat management plan for Latvia (MIRES)

Start date: Sep 1, 2004, End date: Dec 1, 2008,

Background A habitat management plan for Latvia drawn up in 2003 outlines the priority areas for urgent management activities: Cena, Stikli, Klani and Veseta Mires. The sites are nationally and internationally important as include habitats and species of both Latvian and European concern. Cena Mire and Stikli Mires are included in the EU list of Importan ...
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Monitor damages and evaluate stress factors potentially causing damages to the spruce stands in several countries of the Baltic region, and to elaborate international network of experts for exchange of knowledge on cross - border distribution of forest pests. Achievements: ...
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