This document summarizes information about forests globally and in Latvia. Globally, forests cover about one third of the land area, with the largest areas in tropical forests. Forests play important roles in oxygen circulation, the water cycle, and providing habitat. In Latvia, forests cover 44% of the land, and the country has many protected areas like national parks and nature reserves. The largest forest types in Latvia are pine, spruce, and birch. Latvian forests provide habitat for diverse wildlife like moose, deer, boar, and lynx. Deforestation threatens some animal species. Several national parks and reserves in Latvia are also described.