Research on enhancing forest stand quality, productivity and also vitality by using the methods of forest tree breeding. Theoretical justification of seed plantations’ development with the aim to obtain genetically improved reproductive material. Plant microclonal propagation research in the Plant Physiology laboratory. Forest importance and adaptation to climate change.

Active projects

Technology for the early detection of sharp-dentated bark beetle (Ips acuminatus Gyllenhal.) infestation in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) stands
LIFE IS SALACA – Adaptation of Water Framework Directive and Habitats Directive harmonization and integrated actions for freshwater quality improvement in Salaca river sub catchment
A solution for reducing wind damage risk in uneven-aged management of Scots pine stands in the Eastern Baltic region
Assessment of structural dynamics and biodiversity composition of hemiboreal old-growth forests to advance closer-to-nature management
ForestBand – Climate smart solutions for enhanced biodiversity through increased presence of broadleaved trees in landscape
FORWARDS – The ForestWard Observatory to Secure Resilience of European Forests
RiForMa – Riparian forest management based on assessment of ecosystem services
Forest4LV – Innovation in Forest Management and Value Chain for Latvia's Growth: New Forest Services, Products and Technologies
Role of mycorrhizal fungi in inter-plant signalling and pest tolerance of hybrid aspen
Forest tree breeding research for the creation of genetically high-quality sources of forest reproductive material
Effect of climate change on forestry and associated risks
Research to support the seed production of forest tree species
All research

Latest publications

Liepiņa A.A., Matisons R., Bičkovskis K., Brūmelis G., Jansons Ā. 2025. Ecological Modelling, 506, 111161
Radial growth models for Pedunculate Oak in the Baltics, Latvia
DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2025.111161
Jansone D., Liepiņa A.A., Elferts D., Jansons Ā. 2025. Sustainability, 17(7), 2849
Vegetation Species Diversity and Dominance After Large-Scale Clear-Cutting: Case Study from Latvia
DOI: 10.3390/su17072849
Jansons Ā., Ķēniņa L., Jaunslaviete I., Bičkovskis K. 2025. European Journal of Forest Research
Trade-off between forest carbon sink in hemiboreal old-growth stands and wood-based solutions
DOI: 10.1007/s10342-025-01766-5
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Employees

Kristiina Aun
Endijs Bāders
Anita Baumane
Beate Bērziņa
Kārlis Bičkovskis
Iveta Desaine
Didzis Elferts
Arnis Gailis
Sabīne Ieviņa
Diāna Jansone
Līga Jansone
Āris Jansons
Ieva Jaunslaviete
Juris Katrevičs
Laura Ķēniņa
Māra Kitenberga
Toms Kondratovičs
Oskars Krišāns
Edijs Leoke
Agnese Anta Liepiņa
Roberts Matisons
Una Neimane
Kristaps Ozoliņš
Raitis Rieksts-Riekstiņš
Linda Robalte
Mārcis Saklaurs
Valters Samariks
Ineta Samsone
Andris Seipulis
Valts Vīndedzis
Inga Zariņa
Pauls Zeltiņš
Mārtiņš Zeps
Daiga Zute

Services & Products

Monograph, Šēnhofa S., Lazdiņa D., Jansons Ā. 2019.
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