Latvia Forest resources Area, volume of forest Forests are one of the most important natural resources in Latvia.
Timber is the leading export product of Latvia.
The role of forests in maintenance of biodiversity is immense. With respect to forested area, Latvia has a top rank in Europe. The total standing timber stock is estimated at 490 million cubic m, which is 2.8 times more than in 1935. Artificial reforestation is carried out in sites where natural reforestation does not succeed. In 1996, a total of 6,121 ha of new forest plantations were introduced.