Protecting Estonia's
Ancient Forests

Donkdeptrai Forest Foundation safeguards, restores, and sustainably manages Estonia's precious woodlands — certified under PEFC standards — for generations to come.

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1 240+Hectares Protected
86 000+Trees Planted
PEFCCertified
2025Active in Estonia
Estonian forest

"Growing Forests, Growing Futures — Estonia"

PEFC Cert. NCS-PEFC-
FM-001009
Who We Are

PEFC-Certified Forest Management Since 2025

Donkdeptrai Forest Foundation operates out of Kuuse talu, Risti küla, Lääne-Nigula vald — managing one of Estonia's most biodiverse woodland areas. Our certification under PEFC EST 1003:2022 ensures every action meets the highest international standards.

We work in close partnership with NCS Estonia OÜ (Peterburi tee 81, 13816 Tallinn) and the Riigimetsa Majandamise Keskus to guarantee full ecological accountability.

  • 🌲 PEFC Certified – Certificate No. NCS-PEFC-FM-001009
  • 🔬 PEFC EST 1003:2022 Sustainable Forest Management Standard
  • 📋 PEFC ST 2001:2020 Trademark Rules compliant
  • 🤝 Partnered with Riigimetsa Majandamise Keskus
Certificate No.NCS-PEFC-FM-001009
StandardPEFC EST 1003:2022
Issue Date29 December 2025
Valid Until28 December 2030
Our Purpose

Mission & Values

Three guiding pillars shape every decision we make in the forest.

Conservation
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Conservation

We actively protect old-growth forests and rare habitats in Lääne-Nigula, ensuring biodiversity is preserved for future generations.

Sustainable Management
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Sustainable Management

Every timber harvest is planned and monitored to PEFC standards — balancing ecological health with responsible economic use.

Reforestation
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Reforestation

We plant native Estonian species — kuusk, mänd, kask — restoring logged areas and building climate-resilient woodland corridors.

What We Do

Our Forest Programs

From seedling to canopy, our initiatives protect every layer of Estonia's woodland ecosystem.

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Native Tree Planting

Community planting events in Lääne-Nigula vald, restoring clearcut zones with native spruce, pine, and birch.

86 000+ trees planted
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Biodiversity Monitoring

Year-round wildlife surveys tracking bird, mammal, and lichen populations to guide management decisions.

120 species monitored
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Sustainable Timber

PEFC-certified selective harvesting that funds conservation while keeping the forest ecologically intact.

PEFC EST 1003:2022
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Wetland & Bog Protection

Restoring drained peatlands in the Lääne-Nigula area — critical carbon sinks and habitats for rare species.

340 ha wetland restored
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Forest Education Trails

Guided nature walks, school programs, and signage connecting communities with their local forests.

3 200 visitors / year
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Carbon Offset Program

Verified carbon sequestration credits offered to businesses — making our forests financially self-sustaining.

4 800 t CO₂ / year
Get in Touch

Contact Us

Reach out for donations, volunteering, forest partnerships, or certification queries.

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Forest Owner & Director

Mati Tamm

Kuuse talu, Risti küla
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Phone

+372 5847 2193

Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 EET
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Forest Location

Kuuse talu, Risti küla

Lääne-Nigula vald, 90801, Estonia

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Certification Body

NCS Estonia OÜ

Peterburi tee 81, 13816 Tallinn

info@ncsgroup.eu

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Certificate No. NCS-PEFC-FM-001009
Standard PEFC EST 1003:2022
Issued 29 December 2025
Valid Until 28 December 2030
Signed by Kerli Vislapuu, NCS Estonia OÜ