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First cultivated semi-natural grassland seeds delivered to farmers
Scientific contribution to the restoration of Latvian nature This autumn, the Latvian Fund for Nature (LDF), within the framework of the GrassLIFE2 project, launched a historic restoration of Latvian grasslands. The first scientifically cultivated seeds of Latvian semi-natural grasslands, provided by the Institute for Environmental Solutions (IES),…
Discover the roadside!
The habitat nominated by the Latvian Fund for Nature as the habitat of the year 2025 reveals a vibrant world of life when seen up close. This year, we turn our attention to and celebrate the edge – the transition zone between two or more ecosystems. Edges are characterised…
Latvian Fund for Nature launches interactive tool “Grassland matchmaker”
The Latvian Fund for Nature has launched an interactive tool, “Grassland matchmaker”, designed to promote cooperation among farmers in the management of semi-natural grasslands.The tool is intended for landowners and managers who own semi-natural grasslands – biologically valuable grasslands – but face obstacles in managing them that could be…
Latvian Fund for Nature strengthens its commitment to the conservation and restoration of semi-natural grasslands – launches GrassLIFE2
Natural grasslands in Latvia are disappearing habitats – today they cover only 0,9% of the country’s territory. For this reason, the Latvian Fund for Nature (LFN) has identified the restoration of natural grasslands as one of its key priorities. To advance this goal, the GrassLIFE2 project was launched this…