Results of the International Forestry Forum and Exhibition "Russian Forest"

From December 4 to 6, the International Forestry Forum and Exhibition "Russian Forest" is taking place in Vologda - one of the main expert platforms in the country for forestry specialists. Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Yuri Vorobyov and Head of the Federal Forestry Agency Ivan Sovetnikov took part in the grand opening.

On the first day of the forum, a plenary session was held to discuss key issues related to forest restoration, environmental protection, as well as the development of logging and wood processing.

Georgy Filimonov, Governor of the Vologda Region, noted at the opening of the forum that over the past year the region has strengthened its leading position in the industry, taking first place in the intensity of timber harvesting, second in the effectiveness of forest powers, and third in harvesting volumes. He also emphasized that every fourth wooden house in Russia is produced in the Vologda region.

On the second day of the forum, the topic of digitalization of the forestry industry was discussed. Petr Mikka, head of the information systems department of the Federal Forestry Agency, noted that 100% of forestry boundaries and 75% of data on forest allotments for all forests in the country have already been entered into the FGIS LK.

The exhibition presents modern technologies, equipment and products of the forest industry complex. Round tables and seminars are held in parallel, where special attention is paid to digitalization, the development of unmanned aviation and forest management.