A recent storm has caused significant damage to parks and green spaces in Riga, Latvia, with over 250 trees uprooted or broken. Riga Forests Ltd. estimates the cleanup process across all of Riga’s forested areas will likely exceed one month. The extent of the damage was assessed on August 24th, revealing widespread disruption to the city’s natural environments. Crews are preparing for a substantial undertaking to remove debris and restore affected areas. This prolonged cleanup period suggests the storm was particularly severe, impacting a large portion of Riga’s urban forestry. Residents can expect continued work in parks and forests throughout the coming weeks as the city recovers.