Forest Owners’ Cooperative “Mežsaimnieks”
“Cooperative “Mežsaimnieks” is the largest, and oldest cooperative of forest owners in Latvia. By merging more than 1000 members from all regions of Latvia, we ensure that each member can receive the same opportunities as large forest owners. As the oldest, we were established in 2011 by 15 forest owners in the Western part of the country. Currently, we operate throughout Latvia and are available at regional offices in Kuldīga, Valmiera, and Rēzekne.
For its members, the cooperative organises:
- soil preparation
- seedling procurement
- planting
- pre-commercial thinning
- plant protection with repellents, etc.
- preparation of European Union projects
In addition to forestry services, the cooperative also offers logging services:
- felling preparation
- logging organization
- timber selling
By selling timber together, we ensure that members receive equivalent prices and conditions as large enterprises.
The cooperative is currently providing free forest consultations within the framework of a European Union project, which are available to both members of the cooperative and other forest owners.
To apply for consultation, please click here!
Cooperative in numbers
Number of forest owners (members) as of April 15, 2024 – 1048
Total forest area owned by our members as of April 15, 2024 – 19 307 hectares
Cubic meters of roundwood sold:
2015 – 19 726
2016 – 32 286
2017 – 62 491
2018 – 106 680
2019 – 141 126
2020 – 99 120
2021 – 113 626
2022 – 111 901
2023 – 140 386
Value of roundwood sales in millions of EUR:
2015 – 0.9
2016 – 1.3
2017 – 2.7
2018 – 6.2
2019 – 6.7
2020 – 4.5
2021 – 8.1
2022 – 10.2
2023 – 9.9
For further contacts:
Māris Dreija, Chairman of the Board
Phone: +371 20042629
E-mail: valde@mezsaimnieks.lv