Latvia has really nice forests.

One of the real fears people have when the Post Soviet States entered into a free market system was exploitation of natural resources. But, the forestry experts have good skills and the forests increase in growth.

Frequently, countries will site their forests as part of their carbon sinks; Latvia is no different. 

This chart is from 2011. If this level of protection is still exerted, then they are doing well. At about this time more than 49 percent of the forest is exploited for lumber and wood products. Protecting over 50% of Latvian forests is a fantastic value for the country.

"Latvia's Forest After 20 Years of Independence" (click here)