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14.10.2019
One of the Pskov Bears Has Been Caught
14 th of August 2019 one of the circulating Pskov bears was finally caught in the Valga region. One and a half weeks of surveillance were both arduous and adventurous, and the bear was finally recovered from the farmyard in Kulli village.
"The animal has recovered after being caught, the...
07.08.2019
Estonian and Finnish environment authorities sign nuclear safety memorandum
Estonia's Environmental Board signed a memorandum of understanding with Finland's Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority on Friday, aimed at building further on the two agencies' cooperation, especially in the exchange of information and emergency response concerning nuclear and radiation-related...
15.02.2019
Alutaguse national park was established as Estonian 6th national park
Did you know that now we have 6 national parks in Estonia? The newest is Alutaguse in East of Estonia.
Alutaguse National Park´s natural landscapes are home for many rare species in Estonia, for example Flying Squirrel and Black Stork, but also for the Great Grey Owl and Brown Bear....
07.11.2018
Living conditions of fish are improving in Northwestern Estonian rivers
Directed by the Environmental Board, construction works will begin in Veskijõe, Nõva and Riguldi rivers as well as the Leidisoo main ditch in order to improve passage through the rivers and restore spawning areas for many salmon species.
The rivers in Northwestern Estonia have few fish, but...
07.11.2018
Latvian sheep farmers are coming to Estonia to learn prevention of predator damage
This upcoming weekend, the representatives of the Environmental Board and the Estonian Sheep and Goat Breeders Association will share their knowledge and experience on preventing, decreasing and compensating predator damage with Latvian sheep breeders.
On their study trip to Estonia, the...
07.11.2018
Estonia has done a lot of work to prevent the spreading of African swine fever
African swine fever (ASF) has been fought since 2014 in Estonia. Strict biosafety measures have been applied to keep ASF from farms and the spread of ASF has come to a halt in our forests thanks to decreasing the wild boar population.
A lot of work has been done in four years, resulting in...
07.11.2018
Lawbreakers of Pärnu to weed Himalayan balsam
In scope of a cooperation agreement between the Environmental Board and the Pärnu probation department of the Tallinn Prison, the dangerous invasive species, Himalayan balsam, will be weeded as community service in Pärnu.
Himalayan balsam is a decorative flowering plant from the Himalayan...
07.11.2018
The Environmental Board starts to inspect the compliance of biofuels to sustainability criteria
As of 1 May 2018, the engine fuel sold in Estonia must contain at least 3.1% biofuel, the use of which helps decrease air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
“People have become increasingly mobile over the past decades. Using a private car is a daily activity for many Estonians as well....
07.11.2018
Most Estonian forest owners renew forests as required
Field work carried out by the forestry department of the Environmental Board in 2017 revealed that the majority of areas that need reforestation are growing a new generation of forest.
Last year, forest specialists carried out 3,450 expert's assessments for reforestation over 4,777 hectares....
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