RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2019 RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2019 2 RMK AASTARAAMAT 2019 | PEATÜKI NIMI 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 Photos: 37 Protected areas Jarek Jõepera (p. 5) 4 10 facts about RMK Xenia Shabanova (on all other pages) 38 Nature protection works 5 Aigar Kallas: Big picture 41 Põlula Fish Farm Design and layout: Dada AD www.dada.ee 6–13 About the organisation 42–49 Visiting nature 8 All over Estonia and nature awareness Typography: Geogrotesque 9 Structure 44 Visiting nature News Gothic BT 10 Staff 46 Nature awareness 11 Contribution to the economy 46 Elistvere Animal Park Paper: cover Constellation Snow Lime 280 g 12 Reflection of society 47 Sagadi Forest Centre content Munken Lynx 120 g 13 Cooperation projects 48 Nature cameras 49 Christmas trees Printed by Ecoprint 14–31 Forest management 49 Heritage culture 16 Overview of forests 19 Forestry works 50–55 Research 24 Plant cultivation 52 Applied research 26 Timber marketing 56 Scholarships 29 Forest improvement 57 Conference 29 Forest fires 30 Waste collection 58–62 Financial summary 31 Hunting 60 Balance sheet 62 Income statement 32–41 Nature protection 63 Auditor’s report 34 Protected species 36 Key biotypes 64 Photo credit 6 BIG PICTURE important tasks performed by RMK 6600 1% people were employed are growing forests, preserving natural Aigar Kallas values, carrying out nature protection of RMK’s forest land in RMK’s forests during the year. works, earning a profit for the state through is clear-cut each year. Of those, 702 are full-time employees Chairman of the Management Board of RMK the management of the forest, offering All clear-cut areas at RMK, with the rest employed by partner companies or working opportunities for moving around in nature, are reforested. Similar to the photos in this year’s yearbook, which and promoting awareness of nature. as seasonal workers. show us what is happening on the ground when viewed from above, the big picture has always been important for RMK. The way in which our actions 30 affect society and the environment, today, tomorrow 47% and the day after, must always be kept in sight. offices are maintained of Estonia’s forests by RMK across Estonia. Corona spring, when this annual report is appearing, the forest helps in the fight against climate change. are maintained by RMK. 10 Its headquarters is located in Sagadi. and the topic of the climate, which left an indelible Being responsible for the management of half of mark on 2019, further amplify the need to see the the country’s forests, RMK is helping Estonia to FACTS big picture. At a time when the world has nearly mitigate the effects of climate change and become a ABOUT come to a standstill, the basic values of life come to carbon-neutral country. 0 € light. The importance of being able to cope inde- RMK pendently becomes clearer than ever before. As a RMK has two internationally recognised certifi- 29% is the cost of everyman’s right – country, a people and as an individual. cates confirming compliance with the principles of camping along RMK’s trails, of RMK’s forests sustainable forest management: FSC and PEFC. spending the night in forest are strictly protected. cabins, or sleeping in a tent The forest, which covers half of Estonia, offers Sustainable forestry includes preserving biodiversity. within recreation areas. shelter and respite, but it also offers work and food In the case of forest work, there are certain rules for tens of thousands of our countrymen. There is no that are followed; however, in addition to this, RMK reason for the various functions of the forest to come has been the largest performer of nature protection 4 into conflict with one another – by acting smartly, works in Estonia for the past ten years. Our focus certificates prove that RMK adheres the forest is able to take on many roles. is on habitat restoration, since this is what will help 22,1 to high standards in its activities. 2,6 the most in increasing biodiversity. The latter is These are the sustainable forestry million visits were made Forestry is the only sector in Estonia in which car- also important in the fight against climate change. million forest plants certificates FSC® (FSC-C022757) to RMK’s recreational were planted in RMK’s forest. bon is bound instead of being released into the air. Everything is truly connected. We keep this knowl- and PEFC, and the environmental and protected areas. and quality management certificates Which means that the sustainable management of edge in mind when doing things. ISO 14001 and ISO 9001. 4 RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2019 RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2019 5 RMK manages 1,427,494 ha of state land, of which 1,029,671 ha is forest land Full-time employees 702 Turnover ABOUT THE ORGANISATION EUR 218.7 million Operating profit EUR 75.6 million Dividends and income tax paid into state budget EUR 51.4 million Land tax EUR 4.9 million ALL OVER ESTONIA STRUCTURE Oandu Sagadi SUPERVISORY BOARD Viimsi Ojaäärse Lahemaa Tallinn IDA- Loobu Internal Audit Division HARJU COUNTY Sonda Ahtme MANAGEMENT BOARD Ussimäe IDA-VIRU COUNTY Aegviidu Osmussaare LÄÄNE- Põlula HARJU COUNTY Kullenga Nõva Iisaku Rava Triigi ALUTAGUSE Purila Simisalu LÄÄNE- FOREST FOREST NATURE PLANT TIMBER LAND USE VIRU COUNTY ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT AND SEED MARKETING Piirsalu Rapla Avinurme Kauksi ACTIVITY ADMINISTRATION Kärdla ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY RAPLA COUNTY JÄRVA COUNTY AREA Ristna HIIU COUNTY AREA AREA AREA ACTIVITY AREA AREA LÄÄNE COUNTY Märjamaa Laiuse Käru A C Forest Forest Forest Manage- Information Tech- Timber Marketing Matsalu Hunting Division Pland and Seed Administration Department ment Department nology Department Department Elistvere Management Pikknurme Department (18 forest districts) Department VÄNDRA Management Forest management Visitation Manage- (8 nurseries) Accounts SAARE COUNTY Taali Soomaa regions (3) ment Department Varbla Tartu Department Kihelkonna Paikuse Reiu VILJNADI COUNTY TARTU COUNTY Vilsandi Silviculture Real Estate Sagadi Forest Surju Division Department Centre Mändjala Õisu Kiidjärve Räpina Marana PA C Laiksaare Ristipalo Forest Improve- Communications Nature Protection Rulli PÄRNU COUNTY ment Department Department Department Kabli VALGA COUNTY Erastvere Forest Improve- Personnel Põlula Fish Antsla Võru ment Division Department Rearing Centre Valga Karula R C 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 Climate Change Office Põlula Fish Farm Department 8 RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | ABOUT THE ORGANISATION RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | ABOUT THE ORGANISATION 9 STAFF CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMY The forestry and RMK’s economic indicators (EUR million) 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Considering indirect the timber industry and incidental impact, Turnover 165.2 178.5 178.4 209.1 218.7 A total of the forest pays the bills of provide jobs for Operating profit 36.6 50.3 48.9 88.9 75.6 6600 59,000 29,000 people people are people in Estonia. Dividends and income tax paid into state budget 18.3 24.5 28.1 26.9 51.4 employed in the in Estonia. Land tax 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.9 state forest of them are employed Labour taxes 6 6.1 6.9 6.6 7.1 702 full-time by RMK HARJU COUNTY 15% 10% 7% 47 people HIIU COUNTY LÄÄNE- IDA-VIRU 23 people VIRU COUNTY COUNTY RMK’s turnover and operating profit Turnover Operating profit 105 people 69 people 3% 2% 4% RAPLA LÄÄNE 36.6 165.2 COUNTY 5% COUNTY JÄRVA COUNTY 16 people 38 people 25 people GEVA 5% COUNTY 2015 34 people 50.3 178.5 PÄRNU COUNTY 14% 2016 100 people 4% TARTU SAARE COUNTY 4% 9% COUNTY 48.9 27 people 65 people 178.4 VILJANDI COUNTY 2017 26 people PLVA 88.9 209.1 9% COUNTY 65 people 2018 VRU 75.6 218.7 VALGA COUNTY 5% COUNTY 4% 27 people 35 people 2019 The forest is especially important as an employer in rural areas 0 50 100 150 200 10 RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | ABOUT THE ORGANISATION RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | ABOUT THE ORGANISATION 11 REFLECTION OF SOCIETY COOPERATION PROJECTS Faktum-Ariko examined the attitude of the Estonian The study revealed the following about RMK. Forestry and timber use of which was supported by RMK with timber. people towards forest management. Even though • Recognition among Estonians is 96% and among • In Viljandi County the wooden construction of • The foundation SA Valga Isamaalise Kasvatuse statistics fail to confirm it, 2/3 of the respondents Russian-speaking people 86%. Lalsi Church was restored by MTÜ Vanaajamaja Püsiekspositsioon organised demonstration bat- believe that over the last 50 years, Estonia’s forests • RMK is most often associated with renewing, in cooperation with the local community and tles within the framework of the XI Valga Military have continued to shrink and more forest is cut than planting and maintaining a new forest and build- the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church. RMK History Festival. RMK provided timber. added. ing recreational areas and forest trails. provided the timber for the corner towers, main • It was less commonly known that RMK is dome roof and ceiling structure. Healthy living and visiting nature In terms of forest management, the views were engaged in nature protection works and promotes • The non-profit association Estonian Woodhouse • Across Estonia 316 RMK orienteering days took divided as follows. nature awareness. Association held a professional contest for the place, in which more than 7484 enthusiasts • 61% thought that if the forest is cut in the per- • The role of RMK as an important employer builders of handicraft log houses, with RMK participated more than 55,004 times.