Silava - Active projects

Active projects

Developing and testing a multifunctional prototype machine for stubbing and mounding on cutovers
Methods for establishing and managing birchwood plantations
Developing innovative methods and the related software for estimating and assessing forest resources using as the basis the data of Latvian forest statistic inventory
Technologies for recovering volatile oils from conifer needles using mobile equipment
Interdependence between mineral nutrient availability for plants, qualitative and quantitative indices of wood biomass, and the pests and diseases
Developing environment-friendly vegetable origin plant protection agents using conifer needle extractive substances as the base
CAR-ES Centre of advanced research on environmental services from Nordic forest ecosystems
OSCAR2 - Operation systems centre of advanced research (2nd phase)
Leaching of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus from forest land in the Nordic and Baltic countries
Consolidating research capacity in fruit gardening and forestry by using IT support in search for environment-friendly cultivation and product development methods
Developing forecast models for sustainable and economically feasible utilization of Latvia’s forest resources
Importance of Genetic Factors on Formation of Forest Stands with High Adaptability and Qualitative Wood Properties
Research on forest ecosystem components and water resources
Support to international cooperation, recognition and competitiveness of LSFRI Silava
Adapting forest management to climate changes
Research in forest tree breeding for selecting genetically superior forest reproductive material
Estimating the forest growth and yield using the re-inventoried data of forest statistical inventory
Assessing the methods for protecting individual tree stems in young stands
Analysing forest management efficiency in a system of selection cuttings
Effect of forestry practices on hothouse gas emissions and the sequesteration of CO2
Working out methodological support for mitigating the environmental impact of forest management practices and developing the related forest environment monitoring system
Developing novel biological preparations to control the tree root rot caused by Heterobasidion spp.
Keeping up and enhancing the resistance, genetic diversity, and propagation ability of coniferous against the background of global climate change
Innovative poultry products obtained by using specific–purpose fodder components derived from logging residue
Developing models for establishing and managing multifunctional plantations of broadleaves and energy crops