Kristaps Klauss is a prominent figure in Latvia’s forestry and wood industry, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Latvian Federation of Forest Industries. He plays a significant role in shaping the country’s forestry policies and advocating for sustainable forest management. Klauss is known for his efforts in ensuring a balance between the commercial exploitation of forests and their regeneration, emphasizing the importance of reforestation alongside logging. He has been vocal about modernizing Latvia’s forestry regulations to align with those in other countries like Estonia, aiming to increase efficiency and sustainability in the industry.
Under his leadership, the federation has actively participated in policy discussions concerning forest management, including the introduction of stricter reforestation rules for those logging trees based on diameter. Klauss highlights that while logging is necessary, replanting high-quality trees is essential for the future of Latvian forests
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7, 8, & 9 March 2025
Latvian Academy for Sciences, Academy Square 1, Riga, Latvia
the Portrait Hall, 3rd Floor
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