Green advice if you're in a restricted or Natura 2000 teritorry

Be gentle with unique objects out in nature – they’re there for everyone to enjoy.
Learn the local rules from a tourist information or visitor centre, where you can ask any questions that you might have.
Latvia’s national parks organise environmental education events – they’re interesting and informative.

Cut mushrooms with a knife, don’t yank them out of the ground. Don’t use any mechanics to harvest wild berries. Let the forest offer its goodies to future visitors, too.
Light a campfire only where allowed to do so. Watch the fire – forest fires cause incalculable damage.
Don’t use substances that are harmful to the environment or to people. You don’t want rivers and lakes to become overgrown. You don’t want to hurt plants, animals and other people.
Be gentle with natural resources even if they’re in great abundance. There are fewer and fewer renewable resources out in nature.
Make use of the services that locals offer. Shop at the local store, eat at a local eatery, and spend more than just one day in the place where you are.
Buy farm goodies from local farmers.
Rent boats, bikes, skis and horses from the local residents so as to support local businesses and gain many new emotions and skills for yourself.

When you’re at a tourism house or hostel, save water, electricity, firewood and other resources. They’re not cheap.

Respect local residents and their way of life. Demonstrate an interest in the area’s history, cultural heritage and lifestyles.