The pupils of the school forestry unit of the Agryz Forestry spent all the day at one with nature. The journey began with visit to a museum of forest. The forest guard I.R.Mudarisov told the children about forest guard work; showed them the most interesting exhibits and forest nursery. The firefighting equipment was of the special interest of children. They went up to the fire tower of the Krasnoborsky Forestry. The day was ended by visiting the ecological path “In tune with nature”.
It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 on the day that United Nations Conference on the Human Environment began. Each year the celebrations are hosted in one of the world cities. Moreover, the theme and the slogan defining the focus of celebrations are developed.
Among the agencies participating in exercises were the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Chief Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan, Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Tatarstan, as well as firefighting units of the Mamadysh Municipal District – a total of about 70 people and 25 units of specialized equipment, including MI-8 helicopter of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia.
The Head of the Forestry Department of the Volga Federal District Alexander Ornatsky, the representatives of the Republic of Mari El, the Samara Region and the Nizhny Novgorod Region were presented in exercises.
According to the scenario, the dry grass caught fire and the flame spread to the timbered area and further to the forest village. As danger escalated, the more new teams and equipment were added to the exercises and battle against fire. The evacuation of villagers has been practiced.
The Minister of Forestry of the Republic of Tatarstan Almas Nazirov noted that all participating teams were successful.