Nearly half of Estonia's land is covered by forests. The climate here is temperate - the winters are very cold and the summers are warm. Estonia is committed to environmental sustability and green development. This means Estonia wants to take care of the earth by only using what we need and building new things in a way that helps keep the planet healthy for the future.
Estonia is home to over 2,000 islands, wetlands, and has many coastlines along the Baltic Sea. Because Estonia has many natural parks and nature reserves, it is home to many wild animals including bears, wolves, lynxes, moose, beavers, boars, seals, and the only flying squirrel species in Europe!
Estonia's forests provide timber and other resources to be used in construction. The fertile soil supports agriculture. Estonia is known for growing oats, rye, potatoes, and legumes. The Estonian climate is perfect for beekeeping - even the Estonian President has his own bees for making honey!
