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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.

Every year, ambient air experts prepare annual reviews of pollutant emissions and their trends from local and diffuse emission sources in the country. This page provides an overview of air pollutant emissions in Estonia.

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.

According to the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), the global average temperature has increased by 1,1°C compared to pre-industrial levels, and the rise continues at a rate of 0,2°C every 10 years.

Overview data on waste types and disposal, including national statistics and references to legislation, as well as reference materials for local governments.

EU Ecolabel