EU Ecolabel

Forest land covers 51.5% of Estonia's land area and is thus an important factor in shaping the environment. A forest is a habitat for many plants and animals as well as a place for rest and relaxation. However, the forest is also the most important renewable natural resource and raw material base for the energy sector and other industries, providing work and livelihood for tens of thousands of...

Overview of the state of Estonia’s ecosystems, pressure factors, and mitigation measures.

The long growing periods and droughts of recent years have caused an exceptionally large spread of bark beetles and damage in Estonia. No slowdown in the spread is expected in the coming years. Therefore, special attention must be given to the health of spruce and mixed spruce stands. If bark beetle damage is detected early, before the wood has dried, it can be used for the production of durable...

Surface water is all inland waters standing or flowing on the surface of the land and coastal waters, including the territorial sea. Surface water bodies are divided into flowing (rivers, streams, ditches, canals), stagnant (lakes, ponds) and coastal water bodies. To manage surface water bodies, they are divided into parts, i.e. clearly distinct water bodies, and their records are kept.

The goal of river basin management plans is to achieve at least good status for surface and groundwater, to ensure the sustainable use of water, and to guarantee high-quality drinking water.

The publication of open data on the Environmental Portal is a step towards ensuring high-quality and up-to-date data for all environmental stakeholders, researchers, officials, public sector institutions, companies, startups, educational institutions, data scientists, and others.