Latvia will host the annual Nordic Wood Industry Forum on October 9, marking the 25th anniversary of the Latvian Wood Industry Federation. The event will bring together representatives of the forest sector from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Sweden, Finland and Norway to discuss the role of the wood industry in strengthening European resilience. Within the framework of the forum, participants from six countries will sign a memorandum of understanding outlining cooperation goals for the next five years. The Latvian timber industry plays a vital role in the national economy — its annual contribution equals roughly two years of defense spending ...