The Latvian State Forests (LVM) company has recently seen significant changes in its leadership, with several board members being dismissed and subsequently appointed to high-paying director positions without a competition. This move has sparked criticism, particularly from lower-level employees who have reported a deteriorating internal environment over recent years. The Ministry of Agriculture has acknowledged the impressive results achieved by LVM in the past year, yet the manner in which the leadership restructuring has occurred raises concerns regarding transparency and fairness in the organization's practices.

The internal dynamics at LVM have become contentious, especially with the formation of two labor organizations within the company—one driven by employees and the other linked to management. The conflict around interest and rationale for rehiring dismissed board members as directors is being addressed cautiously by the management of LVM. The board and shareholders maintain that they were not involved in forming the labor union 'LVM Cilvēkiem un Mežam', indicating a rift in communication and trust between the company leadership and its workforce.