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
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Sagadi SUPERVISORY BOARD Viimsi Ojaäärse Lahemaa Tallinn A- Loobu Internal Audit Division HAR C Sonda Ahtme MANAGEMENT BOARD Ussimäe A- R C Aegviidu Osmussaare - Põlula HAR C Kullenga Nõva Iisaku Rava Triigi A A Purila Simisalu - FOREST FOREST NATURE PLANT TIMBER LAND USE R C ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT AND SEED MARKETING Piirsalu Rapla Avinurme Kauksi ACTIVITY ADMINISTRATION Kärdla ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY RAP A C R A C AREA Ristna H C AREA AREA AREA ACTIVITY AREA AREA C 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 RA Management Forest management Visitation Manage- (8 nurseries) Accounts AAR C Taali Soomaa regions (3) ment Department Varbla Tartu Department Kihelkonna Paikuse Reiu A C AR C Vilsandi Silviculture Real Estate Sagadi Forest Surju Division Department Centre Mändjala Õisu Kiidjärve Räpina Marana P A C Laiksaare Ristipalo Forest Improve- Communications Nature Protection Rulli P R C ment Department Department Department Kabli A A C 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 02 full-time by RMK
HAR U COUNTY 15% 10% 7% HIIU COUNTY L NE IDA VIRU 2 VIRU COUNTY COUNTY RMK’s turnover and operating profit T O 10 9 3% 2% 4% RAPLA L NE 36.6 1 2 COUNTY 5% COUNTY RVA COUNTY 1 2 GEVA 5% COUNTY 2015 50.3 1
P RNU COUNTY 14% 2016 100 4% TARTU SAARE COUNTY 4% 9% COUNTY 48.9 2 1 VIL ANDI COUNTY 2017 2 P LVA 88.9 209 1 9% COUNTY 2018
V RU 75.6 21 VALGA COUNTY 5% COUNTY 4% 2 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. mitted area and volume, it is a normal part of the and contributor to state budget revenues has providing the necessary materials. life cycle of a forest. increased. • RMK supported the logger sports series xCUT Environmental and nature protection • 30% considered that the forest should be used • Young people between the ages of 15 and 24 Cup competitions: Spring Cup at the time of Tartu • The Forest House had an exhibition of Xenia even more and more wisely. find the work of RMK to be more satisfactory. Maamess, TOP 10 at the Türi Flower Fair, and the Shabanova’s aerial photos ‘Magic Estonia’, an exhi- • 8% found that the forest is sacred and it should Estonian Logging Championship, in Rakvere. bition of the popular woodwork competition ‘Pitsud not be touched. • RMK supported the contests for harvester driv- pealinnas’, a model exhibition of the EKA students • 1% of the respondents remained indifferent to ers during the Tartu Maamess. ‘16 nests’, the best photos of Bloodless Hunt and the problem. • On the initiative of the foundation SA Rannarootsi an exhibition of the animal of the year, the beaver. Muuseum, the Ruhnu jaala (seal fishing boat) • Nearly 40 photographers participated in the Vikan was renovated; RMK provided the timber. Bloodless Hunt. The photo contest was won by Position in rankings • Forestalia, the joint choir of foresters, continued Ingmar Muusikus, who captured a beaver show- its series of joint singing events with support from ing his orange teeth. RMK. • RMK offered prizes for the photography contests 9 • A total of 60 substitute homes throughout Esto- of Looduse Aasta Foto and Animal of the Year. E E nia received a Christmas tree from RMK. • RMK supplied firewood to the non-profit associ- 5. 9. • RMK built a Christmas forest, in front of the Office ation Estonian Union for Child Welfare camps of the president of the Republic, at Kadriorg. at Remniku and organised nature study pro- K E K E • With the help of RMK, the Estonian History grammes for campers. Museum erected an avenue of Christmas trees • RMK cooperated with the civic education pro- in the Old Town of Tallinn. gramme Minu Riik (My Country), which organised • The foundation SA Vene Teater staged ‘Estonian an essay competition. Funeral’ and ‘Charon’s Choir’, the stage design
12 RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | ABOUT THE ORGANISATION RMK ANNUAL REPORT 2019 | ABOUT THE ORGANISATION 13 State forest surplus 192 million m3
Renewed forest area 12,100 ha
New forest plants 22.1 million
Cleaning 43,100 ha
FOREST MANAGEMENT Thinning 8800 ha
Regeneration cutting 11,400 ha
Timber sold 3.9 million m3
Revenue from the sale of timber EUR 207.7 million
14 RMK AASTARAAMAT 2019 | PEATÜKI NIMI RMK AASTARAAMAT 2019 | PEATÜKI NIMI 15 OVERVIEW OF FORESTS RMK forest area by main tree species RMK forest surplus (million m3) Others 0.5% 5,361 ha 2015 174 Division of the RMK forests (%) 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Grey Alder stands 1.8% Strictly protected forests 18.8 19 25.3 28.6 29.1 18,519 ha 2016 180 Black Alder stands Forests with economic limitations 20.6 19.8 11 7.6 7.1 21,965 ha 2.1% Managed forests 60.6 61.2 63.7 63.8 63.8 2017 187 Aspen stands 3.8% 39,469 ha 2018 190 29 1 S 2019 192 M RMK Spruce stands 213,576 ha 20.8% E N RMK forest surplus by main tree species N 2000 S 45.5% 26.7% 19.2% Birch stands 308,478 ha 30% Pine stands Birch stands Spruce stands 87.3 million m3 51.2 million m3 36.8 million m3 207 m3/ha 166 m3/ha 172 m3/ha
4.2% 2.3% 1.6%