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18.12.2017
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22.11.2017
Environmental Board opened new website for protected areas of Estonia
Website www.natparks.ee intruduces ten best known protected areas in Estonia.
For preserving biological diversity and for ensuring the favorable status of threatened species and habitats, 18 percent of Estonia's land area and 26 percent of the water area has been taken under protection. There...
16.11.2017
Nature conservation in Estonia
For preserving biological diversity and for ensuring the favorable status of threatened species and habitats, 18% of Estonia's land area and 26% of the water area has been taken under protection.
As of December 31, 2016, Estonia had a total of 3,864 protected natural objects including...
16.11.2017
The Environmental Board confirmed the activity plan of Kehra paper mill for decreasing hydrogen sulphide
Proper compliance with the activity plan for decreasing hydrogen sulphide decreases the concentration of pollutant in the ambient air and therefore the unpleasant odour in the Kehra region.
In the second half-year of 2015, the Estonian Environmental Research Centre conducted control measurements...
16.11.2017
Fish may be introduced to a body of water only with the permission of the Environmental Board
In connection with fish introduced to the Maardu Lake, we remind that a permission of the Environmental Board is needed to introduce the fish to a body of water. Carp, like other non-native species, may not be introduced to the bodies of water of Estonia, because these species may be hazardous to...
16.11.2017
Right heating ensures cleaner air
In connection with the beginning of the heating period, the Environmental Board reminds that the burning of domestic waste produced in the household has to be avoided. Dry wood, untreated wood, cardboard and paper without plastic and other untreated natural materials may be burnt in the home...
16.11.2017
Natural values of Matsalu have been protected for already 60 years
The 60th anniversary of protecting the nature of Matsalu will be celebrated on 21 September 2017 in Penijõe Manor with a jubilee event "Traces of Matsalu in Cinema”.
This year, 60 years passes from the time when Matsalu State Nature Reserve, a forerunner of Matsalu National Park, was established...
16.11.2017
A new forest register information system was opened today
In the new information system, it is more convenient for the forest owner to submit forest notifications and obtain an overview of the conducted forest protection and reforestation expert assessments. Also, nature conservation restrictions related to a registered immovable can be seen in the...
16.11.2017
Clips introducing the restoration of alvars can be seen on the Hiiumaa and Saaremaa ferries as of today
The Environmental Board introduces the objectives and activities of the project “LIFE to alvars” on the ferries sailing between the largest islands of Estonia from June to September to increase the awareness of people about the importance of alvars.
Alvars are semi-natural grasslands with thin...
16.11.2017
Preventive actions help to avoid damages caused by predators
Reasonable preventive actions help to significantly decrease and avoid damages caused by big predators to bee-keepers and cattle farmers. Constant attention needs to be paid to measures that prevent damages in the ongoing honey flow period and herding season.
The honey flow period and the...
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