In Tatarstan, within the framework of the national project “Ecology”, reforestation and afforestation were carried out on an area of 2865 hectares
The implementation of the regional project “Preservation of forests in the Republic of Tatarstan” of the federal project “Preservation of forests” of the national project “Ecology” continues in the republic. Within its framework, as of August 8 this year, reforestation and afforestation on an area of 2865.1 hectares were carried out in Tatarstan. Including planting forest crops - on 1412.5 hectares, afforestation - on 104.6 hectares, combined reforestation - on 4 hectares, natural reforestation - on 1344 hectares.
“According to the plan, it remains to carry out activities for natural reforestation on an area of 754 hectares,” said Ilgizar Zaripov, First Deputy Minister of Forestry of the Republic of Tatarstan. “This method of reforestation involves the creation of conditions for the natural regeneration of undergrowth of valuable species by mineralization of the soil surface, natural overgrowth and preservation of undergrowth when trees are felled.”
“The estimated completion date is the first ten days of September this year,” added Ilgizar Zaripov. “Also, according to the regional project, specialists of subordinate institutions - forestry enterprises carry out activities to care for crops in basic forest nurseries and harvest seeds of forest plants. At present, the collection of birch seeds is in full swing.”
For reference. The regional project “Preservation of forests in the Republic of Tatarstan” within the framework of the federal project “Preservation of forests” of the national project “Ecology” began to be implemented in 2019. Its main goal is to ensure a balance between the disposal and reproduction of forests in the ratio of 100% by 2024.