Employees of SBI of the RT “Kzyl-Yulduzskiy Forestry Enterprise” are harvesting coniferous seeds. “In total, from the beginning of the season, in December and January, 3.3 tons of pine cones were harvested, 2.8 tons of which were processed and 36 kg of seeds were obtained”, said Director of the forestry Albert Zakirov. “We plan to harvest at least 5 tons of cones before the end of season”.
“Cones are processed at Kapper stationary type cone dryer. Currently, it is operating at full capacity, since almost all employees are involved in harvesting of seeds. The plan for harvesting coniferous seeds will be completed on time”, added Albert Zakirov.