Peat Extraction

Peat exploration and extraction procedures according to legislation you can see  here 

Peat extraction and processing cycle

Peat extraction site is a complex structure, which includes drainage and fire-fighting water supply system, technological roads, peat fields appropriate to the extraction technology, access roads, power lines and other facilities. Peat extraction sites are constructed in the accordance with the procedure approved in the construction project in the order stipulated by existing laws and regulations in Latvia.

In order to start peat extraction, it is necessary to perform a geological survey, environmental impact assessment (if required by regulatory acts). This is followed by the development of the extraction project and the preparation of the infrastructure for peat extraction. The types, volumes and terms of peat field drainage and preparation work depend on the area of the peat extraction site, the type of peat deposit and humidity, vegetation, structure and other conditions. It is also important whether a new peat extraction site is being prepared or an existing one is being expanded.
Once the mining site is prepared, peat extraction takes place. The peat can be sold raw, but can be fractionated or produced into substrates. Peat and peat products are delivered to consumers who use them for growing plants in greenhouses, nurseries, gardens, and landscaping. Growing quality tree seedlings is impossible without peat. The used peat can then be reclaimed for soil improvement. 
P eat Extraction sites you can see  HERE.

Peat extraction companies mainly operate in the regions of Latvia, thus providing jobs for the people of outermost regions. Currently, 62 companies within 100 peat bogs with total licenece area 25 740 ha are working in Latvian. Peat industry during the season employ up to 2,500 employees.

For information about companies, look in the section  Members. 

European Union obtains 68 million m3 of peat, out of which 28% of the extracted peat is used in professional horticulture. In Latvia, in 2021 the amount of extracted peat was 1.25 million tons of peat, which is a third or 31% of the horticultural peat used in the EU.