The Baltics offer favorable climate conditions, available land, and a supportive economic and legal environment—making it an attractive location for afforestation with long-term climate benefits.
The Baltic climate is favorable for forest growth, with sufficient rainfall and relatively mild winters.
Fast-growing tree species like pine and spruce can absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide and establish long-term carbon sinks.
After the fall of the Soviet Union, large areas of farmland and pasture were abandoned and remain unused today.
Reforesting these lands gives otherwise idle areas a productive and climate-smart purpose.
The Baltics have a long history of sustainable forestry and a well-developed forest infrastructure.
There is access to expertise in forest management and reforestation, ensuring high-quality planting projects.
The Baltics face a lower risk of extreme weather compared to many other regions. Lithuania has a temperate climate with relatively mild winters and cool summers.
The country is not exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations, severe hurricanes, or prolonged droughts in the same way as some other parts of the world.
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are members of the EU, NATO, and the Eurozone, providing a stable legal and economic framework for long-term climate investments and forestry.