Fund | European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) |
Total project funding | 2 186 322,00 EURO |
EU funding | 1 858 373,70 EURO |
Beneficiary | Latvian State Forest Research Institute “Silava” |
Project No. | Nr. 1.1.1.2/1/25/I/011 |
GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
The Latvian State Forest Research Institute “Silava” has embarked on a new stage in the development of its research activities by implementing the project “Development of Research and Innovation Capacity at the Latvian State Forest Research Institute ‘Silava’”.
The aim of the project is to strengthen the Institute’s capacity to conduct high-quality scientific research and generate innovation, enhancing its competitiveness at both national and international levels. The project will focus on developing the Institute’s technical and material resources, improving research infrastructure, and supporting human resource development.
The project will be implemented from 29 September 2025 to 31 December 2027, making a significant contribution to the development of the Institute’s technical and material resources, the expansion of its research capacity, and the development of its human resources.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
The project will involve the acquisition and modernisation of a wide range of scientific equipment and laboratory facilities, including those used by:
Forest Management and Forest Resources Laboratory (111 Rīgas Street, Salaspils);
Forest Fauna and Game Management Laboratory (111 Rīgas Street and 6/1 Institūta Street, Salaspils);
Forest Environment Laboratory (111 Rīgas Street, Salaspils);
Climate and Plant Physiology Laboratory (2A Meža Street, Salaspils);
Forest Phytopathology and Mycology Laboratory (111 Rīgas Street, Salaspils);
Molecular Genetics Laboratory (111 Rīgas Street, Salaspils).
In addition, the project will strengthen research capacity, promote cooperation with the private sector and other scientific institutions, and introduce new technologies into research processes.
EXPECTED RESULTS
By 31 December 2027, the project will deliver:
Modernised research infrastructure enhanced with advanced technologies;
Improved laboratory capacity in forest science;
Strengthened international competitiveness and cooperation;
Support for the development of early-career scientists and specialists;
The introduction of new technologies and innovations in Latvian forestry.
Through this project, the Latvian State Forest Research Institute “Silava” will strengthen its position as a leading research institution in Latvian forest science, where science meets innovation to create long-term value for both society and the forestry sector as a whole.
PROJECT PROGRESS INFORMATION
Information about project implementation is available on the Latvian State Forest Research Institute “Silava” website.
Author: Ilze Zepa, Communications Specialist at the Latvian State Forest Research Institute “Silava”
Email: ilze.zepa@silava.lv
