Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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New rules in the field of forest seed production will come into force on September 1. The Forest Code has a separate chapter devoted to this area. Previously, this issue was not reflected in the legislation. The chapter defines the concepts and categories of seeds, seedlings and saplings of forest plants, and establishes rules for their use in forest reproduction. These changes will allow for more systematic and high-quality reforestation and afforestation work.
"Improving forest legislation plays a major role in forming an effective system of forest management and management, and the new rules are an important step towards fulfilling the President's instructions to preserve and increase forests. Now, forest seed production issues are regulated at the legislative level. In particular, the procedure for certification of forest plant seeds is determined for the first time. This will facilitate the creation and development of forest seed production facilities, as well as improving the quality of forest reproduction," emphasized Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev.
The legislation notes that forest plant seeds must meet sowing qualities, the indicators are determined by the method of sample analysis. It is unacceptable to use seeds, as well as seedlings and saplings, the sowing qualities of which have not been confirmed. At the same time, for reforestation and afforestation, they must be grown in forest nurseries. This guarantees the use of only high-quality planting material for forest reproduction.
In addition, it is now possible to use a new method – molecular genetic analysis – to conduct state monitoring of forest reproduction and state forest pathology monitoring.
The federal project "Forest Preservation" is aimed at achieving the national goal "Environmental Well-Being" defined by the decree of the President of Russia. Among its target indicators and tasks are the preservation of forests and biological diversity, sustainable development of specially protected natural areas and the creation of conditions for ecological tourism in all national parks.
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