National Association of
Timber Industry
«Russian Forest»

Association’s goals

The «Russian Forest» National Association of Timber Industry is an association of logging, processing, logistics and distribution companies of the forest industry of the Russian Federation, which employs more than 5000 employees.

Consulting, informational and legal support of a small forest business in the field of forest management.

Representation and protection of the interests of the Association members in state authorities.

Preparation of opinions on draft resolutions, orders and other legal documents in the field of forest management.

Assistance in attracting Russian and foreign investors for the development of timber industry enterprises.

Support the development of technological industrial and sales links between enterprises to increase efficiency.

Organization and presentation of the forestry prize «Responsible Forest User».

Conducting the «National Forest Forum» with the State Duma Committee on Natural Resources, Property and Land Relations.

Management

Alexey Zhelneyev

PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION

He headed the National Association of Timber Industry «Russian Forest» in 2018.
«After going through all the stages of work in the forest industry, I clearly see the main problems and challenges that the industry faces today. This experience has already allowed to formulate the position of the professional community and find a connection between it and the legislature. And in the next few years, it will also help to find new directions in the development of the association and the entire industry».

Timofey Kurgin

Honorary President of the Association

The Association was created to protect the interests of large timber industrialists across the regions and the state, as well as to coordinate activities in the industry as a whole and to create effective interaction with authorities. During the existence of the organization, various investment projects in the field of forest development were successfully implemented, new factories for the production of the latest high-tech forest products were built, and the companies that are part of the Association took the leading positions in the industry. The Association also provides support to regions, municipalities and non-profit organizations.

Andrey Goncharov

Vice President of the Association for Strategic Development

Right now it is very important to ensure the consolidation of timber industry to participate in the formation of favorable economic, legal and other conditions for the development of the industry, ensuring effective economic growth, social and environmental security of the country. It is planned to implement this using the cluster mechanism.

Margarita Lee

Vice President of the Association for the Support of Investment Projects

«Today, one of the urgent tasks of the «Russian Forest» is the independent disposal of waste from the wood processing industry. In order to solve it, we developed the project «Mini Pulp and Paper Mill». Its implementation within two years at each timber processing plant will allow not only to avoid waste accumulation, but also to produce products - cardboard and cellulose. The production capacity of the Mini PPM allows you to capture all the smelly gases and apply a closed water supply system. Mini PPM is an ecologically and economically efficient project».

Council

Alexander Onuchin

Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, Director of the Forest Institute of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

«Participation in the board of the association of timber industrialists will make it possible to put into practice the enormous amount of information that the V.N. Sukachev Forest Institute has. Our cooperation will serve as a good step for the development of the industry.».

Vladimir Arkhipov

Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Honored Arborist of the Russian Federation.

«The forest industry is becoming more and more technological every year, therefore, for the development of the industry, quality restoration and respect for nature, a scientific approach is needed. I am sure that my experience and knowledge will benefit the Russian «Forest Association»».

Nikolay Nikolayev

Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Natural Resources, Ownership and Land Tenure.

«The association provides an opportunity to build a dialogue with forest industry on a qualitatively new level. And this allows us to develop law projects, taking into account both — the interests of the state and the opinion of industry representatives».

Ruslan Provodnikov

Public figure. Curator of the Association’s social initiatives.

«Being a person who linked his life with sports, I experienced first-hand the colossal role of professional associations in helping athletes. In the forest industry, the association serves as a liaison for all market players, and its effectiveness is key to the development of the entire industry».