{"id":596,"date":"2025-02-05T13:01:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T11:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bioregions.lv\/?page_id=596"},"modified":"2025-05-14T07:32:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T04:32:46","slug":"biezak-uzdotie-jautajumi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bioregions.lv\/en\/bioregions\/biezak-uzdotie-jautajumi\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0004cf41 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bioregion grows through cooperation!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When something new is being developed, there are many unknowns.  Here we've summarised the most common questions about the Bioregion we've heard so far. If you are also interested in the Bioregion concept and its implementation, feel free to ask your own question!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ffe369c6 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d00badc3 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d09cdd02 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d09cdd02\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>What's the Bioregion and how it differs from other regions?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-04c62f41\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-04c62f41\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The definition of a bioregion is: \u201cA bioregion is a geographical area where farmers, the public, tourism operators, associations and public authorities agree on the sustainable management of local resources based on organic principles and practices.\u201d But an easier way to put it would be that the Bioregion is an area in which those involved - citizens, businesses, governments and non-government organisations - agree to manage resources in a nature-friendly way and to live sustainably, thus ensuring the conservation of the area's natural values, availability and fair distribution of resources and self-sufficiency!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e94e5848 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-15bddab9 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-15bddab9\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Is organic farming the only farming system allowed in the Bioregion?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7d40e80d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7d40e80d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The Bioregion does not aim to ban conventional farming. It <strong>aims to encourage different practices for maximum protection of the natural environment and wildlife,<\/strong>including organic farming. The Gauja National Park is characterized by a higher share of organic farms than the region's average. We hope that the Bioregion initiative will help growing this share even more!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-036bd751 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2fc5234a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-2fc5234a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>How does the Bioregion support organic farming and sustainable food production?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c7bb6f7a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c7bb6f7a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several municipalities in the Bioregion (e.g. C\u0113sis and Sigulda municipalities) grant property tax discounts to owners of organically certified land. One of the Bioregion's actions is to promote the consumption of organic food, including green procurements in schools, social care and other institutions in the Bioregion's municipalities. Where demand grows, supply follows!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b4bb5b8e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-4e976f1b gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-4e976f1b\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Who can take park in developing the Bioregion?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-24b82cdd\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-24b82cdd\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone can help developing the Bioregion \u2013 both natural and legal persons!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fdb7babb gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f8379935 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f8379935\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>How can I take part in the Bioregion initiative?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-61a37bfd\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-61a37bfd\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First step: read and sign the Bioregion's Memorandum on Good will! Follow the Bioregion newsletter and attend our events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f54de5a2 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3f3b3513 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-3f3b3513\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>How can I support the initiative?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-99bb20cb\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-99bb20cb\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once again, a great start is to sign the Bioregion Memorandum on Good Will, to follow and share Bioregion news to help Bioregion's work reach more people. But as the Bioregion is driven by the initiatives of our partners, you will soon be able to find important work that you can contribute to in the \u201cSupport the Bioregion\u201d section of this page!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-674299b8 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-d34f6cc9\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d34f6cc9\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dignissim laoreet quis; eu nisl cubilia laoreet augue. Dapibus scelerisque montes bibendum nullam ridiculus. Elementum bibendum ultrices ipsum cras primis. Sem vestibulum habitant hac lectus nec litora, fames iaculis. Nec varius eleifend per tempus adipiscing. Ullamcorper suscipit dolor dictum dolor lacus scelerisque commodo. Venenatis penatibus habitant vel dui libero quisque. Rhoncus scelerisque duis velit taciti ultricies interdum donec consequat.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Biore\u0123ions aug mijiedarb\u012bb\u0101! Kad top kas jauns, ir daudz nezin\u0101mo. \u0160eit esam apkopoju\u0161i l\u012bdz \u0161im bie\u017e\u0101k dzird\u0113tos jaut\u0101jumus. Ja ar\u012b Tevi interes\u0113 Biore\u0123iona koncepts un t\u0101 iedz\u012bvin\u0101\u0161ana, dro\u0161i uzdod ar\u012b savu jaut\u0101jumu! 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