Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Estonia among the most heavily forested countries in the EU

Over fifty percent of Estonia is covered in forest. These forests are a defining feature of the Estonian landscape, characterised by an abundance of pine, birch, and spruce trees. In addition to this Estonia has extensive swamps, bogs and wetlands that provide habitats for a wide variety of wildlife, including bears, wolves, lynx, and deer. Historically, forests are deeply ingrained in Estonian culture as a place of refuge, tradition, and heritage.