Country: Estonia

Natura 2000 logging, Estonia

Estonia is failing to do environmental assessments that are required under EU legislation that governs management of the Natura 2000 conservation network. We are supporting an Estonian NGO who seeks a nationwide injunction to prohibit logging within Natura 2000 sites unless an appropriate environmental impact assessment has been conducted.

Sustainable forest management, Estonia

Despite relatively progressive laws concerning sustainable use of natural resources, Estonia’s proposed 2030 Forestry Development Plan sets a course for continued forest degradation and liquidation of the forest carbon sink. We are helping NGOs prepare a legal challenge if the Plan is not revised by the government.

Community forest destruction, Estonia

Estonia’s Environmental Board was going to allow Finnish forestry giant Stora Enso to log a community forest in Märjamaa, ignoring a legally required environmental review. We supported an Estonian NGO in bringing a case against the government.