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The aim of the project is to promote the monitoring and observance of public interests in the utilization of funding from the Recovery and Resilience Fund plan, focusing on the implementation of the principle of environmental sustainability “do no significant harm”.

The farm ‘Drubazas’ is situated in the ancient Abava river valley, just before Sabile, featuring one of Kurzeme’s most outstanding and picturesque terraced slopes. Since the late 1990s, it has been developed as a destination for tourism and nature exploration, while also cultivating grapes and producing wine. ‘Drubazas’ has been…

The global decline in biodiversity has highlighted the need to focus more on urban areas. Cities increasingly serve as refuges for wild plants, as conserving species solely in protected areas is insufficient. Additionally, nature-based solutions are gaining importance for adapting to changes brought about by the climate crisis. Urban green…

In Latvia, all grassland habitats of EU importance that are specially protected are currently in an unfavourable conservation state. This decline is mainly due to improper grassland management, habitat destruction (such as through ploughing and afforestation), and overgrowth. During the implementation of the GrassLIFE project, it became evident that there…

The nature observation portal, Dabasdati.lv, invites everyone to share their encounters in nature by reporting sightings of wild plants, animals, and other organisms. Each entry is mapped accurately to locations across Latvia, allowing the data to be valuable for scientific research. Even reports of common species are valuable when…

To restore the protected habitat of wooded meadows and pastures, the WoodMeadowLIFE project was initiated in 2021. The project aims to establish a sustainable system for preserving and managing these valuable habitats.

To restore and enhance the ecosystem functions of wetlands, the “LIFE MarshMeadows: Integrated restoration of wetlands in Latvia and Lithuania” project was initiated in 2021 under project number LIFE20 NAT/LV/000273. Project duration: 01.10.2021 – 30.09.2027 Project location: Latvia, Lithuania Go to marshmeadows.eu to learn more!…

The Latvian Fund for Nature has created the “Grassland Product” brand to help preserve and expand natural meadows. This initiative is being developed as part of the LatViaNature project: LIFE Integrated Project focused on optimizing the management of Natura 2000 protected areas, project number LIFE19 IPE/LV/000010.

Latvia’s many natural grasslands often produce surplus cut grass, a valuable biomass that frequently goes unused, either because it’s unsuitable for fodder or due to excess availability in certain years. However, mowing is essential for the health of these meadows. The LIFE UpcyclingGrass project aims to find innovative solutions for…