RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2018 RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2018 State Forest Management Centre (RMK) Sagadi Village, Haljala Municipality, 45403 Lääne-Viru County, Estonia Tel +372 676 7500 www.rmk.ee
Text: Katre Ratassepp Translation: TABLE OF CONTENTS Interlex
Design and layout: Dada AD 4 Aigar Kallas: Forever forested land www.dada.ee 36 Key biotypes 5 10 facts about RMK 37 Nature protection works Typography: Geogrotesque 40 Põlula fish farm News Gothic BT 6–13 About the organisation 8 All over Estonia 42–49 Visiting nature Paper: cover Constellation Snow Country 280 g 9 Structure and nature awareness content Munken Lynx 120 g 10 Staff 44 Visiting nature 11 Contribution to the economy 46 Nature awareness Printed by Ecoprint 12 Cooperation projects 46 Elistvere Animal Park 13 Recognition 47 Sagadi Forest Centre 48 Nature camera 14–31 Forest management 49 Christmas trees 16 Overview of the RMK forest 49 Heritage culture 19 RMK’s forestry works 24 Plant cultivation 50–55 Research 25 Timber marketing 52 Applied research 28 Forest improvement 55 Scholarships 29 Waste collection 30 Forest fires 56–60 Financial summary 31 Hunting 58 Balance sheet 60 Income statement 32–41 Nature protection 61 Auditor’s report 34 Protected areas 35 Protected species 63 Register of photographs FOREVER FORESTED LAND 5 6300 important tasks performed by RMK 1% people were employed in the state Aigar Kallas are growing forests, preserving natural forest during the course of the year. values, earning a profit for the state of RMK’s forest land Of those, approximately 700 Chairman of the Management Board of RMK through the management of the forest, is clear-cut each year. are employed full-time at RMK, offering opportunities for moving All clear-cut areas with the rest employed by partner Similarly to our Republic, Estonian state forestry around in nature and promoting are reforested. companies or working as awareness of nature. seasonal workers. is also celebrating its 100th anniversary. At no time during that century has our country been as rich as in the direction of Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi, was it is now – in terms of the size of its forested area, opened with a ceremonial great group hike – is also timber surplus and, in many ways because of the meant for everyone in Estonia. Based on my expe- 31 above, natural diversity. rience, I can assure you that the Northern Estonian 47% offices are maintained Klint is truly unique and at the same time so inher- of Estonia’s forests by RMK across Estonia. While RMK already became a millionaire a year ago ently Estonian and homelike, a place where you can are maintained by RMK. Its headquarters are in terms of the area of the forestland owned by it, dangle your feet, gaze far out across the sea, and 10 located in Sagadi. then in 2018 the area of forestland under RMK’s dream of reaching your Ultima Thule. management increased by 17,000 hectares. An area FACTS of that size is nearly the equivalent of two Vormsi In addition to being admired, nature also needs to ABOUT sized islands. RMK’s forest reserves recovered by 3 be protected. More nature conservation works took 0 € million cubic meters over the year, reaching a total of place than in previous years, with the focus conti 28.6% 190 million cubic meters. Forests are something we nuing to remain on restoring habitats. A large-scale RMK is the cost of every man’s right – of RMK’s forests camping along RMK’s trails, have plenty of, more are coming, and the work we inventory of key biotypes was carried out in man- are strictly protected. spending the night in forest cabins, are doing helps to ensure that future generations also aged forests, resulting in a 3000 hectare increase The area has increased by 11% or sleeping in a tent have enough forest of every age at their disposal. in the key biotype areas under strict protection. over the last five years. within recreation areas. Forest management and nature conservation are not Prices on the timber markets were high, which made mutually exclusive, the state forest is in good hands. it possible to earn a decent profit even when selling 4 100,000 cubic metres less than before. A total of And to all those who still don’t believe it, I recommend certificates prove that RMK adheres EUR 41.6 million from the profit earned in 2018 is that you read the newly released book Sada Aastat 21.3 to high standards in its activities. 2.7 being directed to the state budget, and through that Metsa Lugu (100 Years of Forest History) and visit million forest plants These are the sustainable forestry million visits were made certificates FSC® (FSC-C022757) to all of the people of Estonia. the exhibition 100 Sammu Metsateel (100 Steps in were planted to RMK’s recreational in RMK’s forest. and PEFC, and the environmental and protected areas. the Forest), which can be seen at the Sagadi Forest and quality management certificates Our anniversary gift – a network of hiking trails Museum by anyone that is interested. RMK’s Sagadi ISO 14001 and ISO 9001. covering the entire country, the last branch of which, headquarters awaits you!
4 RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2018 RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2018 5 RMK manages 1,425,427 ha of state land, of which 1,023,620 ha is forest land
Full-time ABOUT THE employees 693 ORGANISATION Turnover EUR 209.1 million
Operating profit EUR 88.9 million
Dividends and income tax paid into state budget EUR 26.9 million
Land tax EUR 4.9 million ALL OVER ESTONIA STRUCTURE
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Sagadi SUPERVISORY BOARD Viimsi Ojaäärse Lahemaa Tallinn DA- Loobu Internal Audit Division HARJ CO NTY Sonda Ahtme MANAGEMENT BOARD Ussimäe DA- R CO NTY Osmussaare Aegviidu L NE- Põlula Kullenga HARJ CO NTY Nõva Iisaku Rava Triigi AL TA SE Purila Simisalu L NE- FOREST FOREST NATURE PLANT TIMBER LAND USE R CO NTY ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT AND SEED MARKETING Piirsalu Rapla Avinurme Kauksi ACTIVITY ADMINISTRATION Kärdla ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY L NE RAPLA CO NTY J R A CO NTY AREA Ristna H CO NTY AREA AREA AREA ACTIVITY AREA AREA CO NTY Märjamaa Laiuse Käru J E A CO NTY Forest Forest Forest Manage- Information Tech- Timber Marketing Matsalu Hunting Division Pland and Seed Administration Department ment Department nology Department Department Pikknurme Elistvere Management Department (18 forest districts) Department NDRA Management Forest management Visitation Manage- (8 nurseries) Accounts SAARE CO NTY Taali Soomaa regions (3) ment Department Varbla Tartu Department Kihelkonna Paikuse Reiu LJNAD CO NTY Vilsandi TART CO NTY Silviculture Real Estate Sagadi Forest Surju Division Department Centre Mändjala Õisu Kiidjärve Räpina Marana P L A CO NTY Laiksaare Ristipalo Forest Improve- Communications Nature Protection Rulli P RN Mäe Erastvere ment Department Department Department Kabli CO NTY AL A CO NTY
Forest Improve- Personnel Põlula Fish Antsla Võru ment Division Department Rearing Centre Valga R Karula CO NTY Timber Energy Accounting Pähni Division Department
Public Procure- ment Department
Information Area managed by RMK Forest district border Forestry region border Management Department Visitor centre Information point Sagadi Forest Centre Legal Department Nature house Nursery Elistvere Animal Park Office Põlula Fish Farm
8 RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2018 | ABOUT THE ORGANISATION RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2018 | ABOUT THE ORGANISATION 9 STAFF CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMY
RMK’s economic indicators (EUR million) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Turnover 163.5 165.2 178.5 178.4 209.1 A total of 6300 Operating profit 44.6 36.6 50.3 48.9 88.9 people are Dividends and income tax paid into state budget 18.5 18.3 24.5 28.1 26.9 employed in the 71 29 the forest is especially important as Land tax 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 state forest of them an employer i r ral ar as are employed Labour taxes 5.7 6 6.1 6.9 693 full-time by RMK 6.6
HAR U COUNTY 13% 10% 9% 62 HIIU COUNTY L NE IDA VIRU 23 VIRU COUNTY COUNTY K s r r a ra i g r i T O 87 71 3% 2% 3% L NE RAPLA 209.1 COUNTY 5% COUNTY RVA COUNTY 14 32 23 GEVA 5% COUNTY 178.5 178.4 34 163.5 165.2
P RNU COUNTY 14% 95 4% TARTU SAARE COUNTY 4% 10% COUNTY 28 70 VIL ANDI 88.9 COUNTY 26 One P LVA in 17 Estonian 50.3 9% COUNTY 44.6 48.9 households 64 36.6 has someone involved V RU with forestry VALGA COUNTY 5% COUNTY 4% 28 36 The forestry and the timber industry 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 provide jobs for 36,000 people in Estonia.
10 RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2018 | ABOUT THE ORGANISATION RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2018 | ABOUT THE ORGANISATION 11 Environmental and nature protection • In cooperation with the Estonian Forest and Wood COOPERATION Industries Association and guidance council- • Indrek Ilometsa won the Bloodless Hunt pho- Haabersti white willow; EKA student works Dozen lors from Tartu County Rajaleidja Centre, a day tography competition with his photo of a green Journeys; the best photos from the bloodless hunt; PROJECTS of study took place at the Stora Enso Imavere sandpiper. and an exhibition about Estonian forests based on sawmill. The guidance councillors and teachers the book by Anneli Palo, landscape ecologist. Forestry and timber use learned about the forestry and timber sectors, • RMK offered a special prize for the photography • In Kolga-Jaani Rural Municipality, Viljandi the professions and workforce needs therein. contests Nature Photo of the Year and Animal of • RMK supplied firewood to the Estonian Union for County, MTÜ Vanaajamaja is working with the the Year. Child Welfare camps at Remniku and organised Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church and the local • RMK forests gave substitute homes across nature study programmes for campers. community to restore the main dome and the Estonia nearly 50 free Christmas trees. • The atrium of RMK’s Tallinn Office housed exhi- wooden roof structure of the four corner towers bitions showcasing the lynx – the animal of the • RMK was a co-organiser of the Nature Festival, of the Lalsi Church. RMK also helped with the • MTÜ Raudlaeva Maja started building two year; Kamille Saabre’s exhibition, An Apple like an which invites people to notice nature in urban wood materials. traditional Estonian coastal sailing boats. Estonian; an exhibition of student works on the spaces and promotes sustainable consumption RMK provided the necessary timber. and behaviour habits. • The Estonian Woodhouse Association held a professional contest for the builders of handicraft • MTÜ Suitsusauna Selts Suss created a smoke log houses in Räpina, and RMK provided the sauna in the centre of Seljaküla Village. RECOGNITION necessary materials. RMK helped out by providing the timber. HAPPINESS PROVIDER • xCUT Cup logger competitions took place – the • RMK provided the birch plywood blocks needed for RMK is the brand that contributes the most to the RMK also maintains a high ranking in Kantar Emor’s Spring Cup, at the time of Tartu Maamess; TOP conducting the practical portion of the international happiness of Estonians. This was the result of the surveys – RMK ranks fourth on the list of the most 10 at the Türi Flower Fair; and the Estonian doctoral school at Tallinn University of Technology. survey, Meaningful Brands, carried out by Havas preferred employers and ninth in the large company logging championship, in Valga. RMK sponsored Estonia, which asked respondents to rate their reputation survey. the competitions. subjective sense of happiness, insofar as how much Healthy living and visiting nature brands contribute to it. Many RMK employees were recognised. The Minis- • Forestalia, the joint choir of foresters, continued • More than 335 RMK Estonian orienteering days took ter of Rural Affairs, Tarmo Tamme, rewarded Toomas its series of joint singing events with support from place all over Estonia, in which more than 7700 Intensive fieldwork (7600 respondents) revealed Kivisto, Head of the Forestry Improvement Depart- RMK. enthusiasts participated more than 55,000 times. that, in addition to money, other aspects, like chil- ment, with an agriculture and rural development dren, education, the ability to prioritise learning and promoter silver award. The Stock Manager of RMK’s • With the support of RMK the Bioajastu – Puidust • To offer campers a place to rest their feet or noticing the little things, also make Estonians happy. South-West Region, Einart Kask, was awarded the Tulevik (Bioera – Wooden Future) travelling exhi- hide from the rain, students from the Estonian Brands that were rated as contributing the most to proud title of Father of the Year 2018. bition visited every county in Estonia to introduce Academy of Arts (EKA), Interior Architecture happiness were RMK, followed by Apollo and Rahva the growing importance of timber and the forest. Department, built the landmark SILD (Bridge) at Raamat. When it came to rating different aspects of the Nikerjärve recreational site. responsibility, RMK ranked highest in the categories of transparency and honesty.
12 RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2018 | ABOUT THE ORGANISATION RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2018 | ABOUT THE ORGANISATION 13 State forest surplus 190 million m3
Renewed forest area 11,500 ha
New forest plants FOREST 21.3 million
MANAGEMENT Cleaning 41,700 ha
Thinning 8,500 ha
Regeneration cutting 11,200 ha
Timber sold 3.7 million m3
Revenue from the sale of timber EUR 205 million OVERVIEW OF THE RMK FOREST K ar a r s la K r s r s r s Division of the RMK forests (%) 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 s i s r s s i s r s
Strictly protected forests 18 18.8 19 25.3 28.6 Others 0.5% Forests with economic limitations 20.5 20.6 19.8 11 7.6 5,327 ha 45 5 26 8 19 1 Managed forests 61.5 60.6 61.2 63.7 63.8 Gray alder 1.8% 17,844 ha Black alder 2.1% Pine Birch Spruce 21,470 ha 86,617,000 m3 51,011,000 m3 36,351,000 m3 3 3 3 Aspen 3.7% 205 m /ha 166 m /ha 171 m /ha 38,031 ha
28.6 S 4 2 2 3 1 6 Spruce 20.7% M 63.8 212,143 ha Aspen Black alder Gray alder 7,951,000 m3 4,321,000 m3 3,011,000 m3 209 m3/ha 201 m3/ha 169 m3/ha
Birch Others 307,137 ha 30% 0 5 951,000 m3 Total 179 m3/ha 190,213,000 m3