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Nature reserves and protected territories

Nature reserves, micro-reserves, nature parks, protection zones and heritage trees on one map. Find out whether a specific plot is affected by nature-protection restrictions — before you buy land or plan felling.

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What is this

Latvia has several types of protected territories: nature reserves, nature parks, national parks, strict nature reserves and protected landscape areas. Each has its own use restrictions. There are also micro-reserves — small areas created to protect a specific species or habitat, and they can also sit in a private forest.

If a property is affected by a protected territory, it can restrict construction, logging and land use. These restrictions are not always visible in the Land Register, so it is worth checking them on the map before a deal. The map also shows heritage trees and protected geological objects, which have their own protection zone.

📊 Source: Nature Conservation Agency (nature data management system OZOLS)

What you will learn

Whether the property is affected by a nature reserve or park
Micro-reserves and their boundaries
Heritage trees, boulders and geological objects
Protection zones around natural objects
The protected territory's category and name
How it restricts construction and logging

How to use

Open the map with the nature layer — the protected territories are coloured in.
Find your property by address or cadastre number.
See whether it falls into a coloured zone or near a heritage tree.
Click a territory → see its category and name.

Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ

How do I find out whether my land is affected by a nature reserve?

Open the nature layer on the map and find the property by address or cadastre number. If it falls into a coloured territory, click it — you will see the category and name.

What is a micro-reserve?

A micro-reserve is a small protected area created to protect a specific rare species or habitat. It can also sit in a private forest or on private land and substantially restrict logging.

What does it mean if a property is in a protected territory?

Depending on the category and zone, construction, logging, drainage or land transformation may be restricted. The exact requirements are set by the individual protection rules of the specific territory.

What is a heritage tree?

A heritage tree is a specially protected tree that has reached a certain girth or height. It has a protection zone around it in which activities that could damage it are prohibited — even if the tree grows on your own land.

Where does the nature-protection data come from?

From the Nature Conservation Agency's nature data management system OZOLS — the official register of protected territories and objects.

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