State Forest Service explains logging permits issued near Rucava

Latvia's State Forest Service (VMD) has issued an explanation regarding logging permits granted for an area managed by the "Forest Research Station" (MPS) in the vicinity of Rucava. The agency stated that, when reviewing the case prior to issuing the permits, it did not identify any restrictions that would have prevented their approval.

VMD is the state body responsible for overseeing forest management and issuing permits for tree felling. Before granting such a permit, the service must confirm that no obstacles exist in the relevant area that would prohibit cutting from taking place.

In this particular case, concerning the territory near Rucava managed by the Forest Research Station, VMD's review concluded that no such restrictions were present, and the permits were therefore issued in accordance with standard procedure.

The agency made this information public in response to questions about the justification for the permits it had granted. VMD's clarification is presented as the service's official position, aimed at ensuring transparency around decisions concerning the use of forest resources in the area in question.

No further details about the specific case were provided in the original statement.