Another temporary restriction on visiting forests has been introduced in Tatarstan
Due to the high class of fire hazard in the forests, in accordance with the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan dated 08.08.2022 No. 771, the Republic of Tatarstan introduced restrictions on the stay of citizens in the forests and the entry of vehicles into them from August 9 to 21 calendar days. Restrictions are set for forests located on the lands of the forest fund of the republic.
Specialists of the forest industry of the Republic of Tatarstan carried out work on the installation of warning notices about the introduction of the relevant restriction, the period of its validity and the blocking of forest roads with barriers.
In order to ensure fire safety in the forests in the subordinate institutions of the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Tatarstan, round-the-clock duty has been organized, patrolling in forest areas has been strengthened, and temporary posts will also be formed in places of mass visits to forests on weekends. In general, the full readiness of fire extinguishing forces and equipment, including reserve ones, was ensured for prompt response to reports of forest fires.
For additional information, you can contact the regional dispatch service of the State Budgetary Institution of the Republic of Tatarstan “Forest Fire Center” by phone: 8 (843) 221-37-95.