This year
forestries have already sold 2 million cubic meters of firewood, while the total
the country's total demand for firewood is 4 million cubic meters. This was announced on the air of the telethon
Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine Ruslan Strilets said during a telethon,
according to a correspondent of UNN .
Foresters have
enough wood in their warehouses to cover the entire country. We have the experience
last year, which gives us the understanding to say that the needs of the population and
and the needs of foresters are balanced. This year, the official demand is at 4 million cubic meters.
cubic meters, and the real needs are 3.6-3.7 million, as many still have
left over from last year. At the same time, foresters have already sold more than 2
million cubic meters of timber this year,
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He noted that people
who need financial support from the state to purchase forests will receive it
in the near future. Mr. Strelets reminded that the Cabinet of Ministers had decided to allocate
additional funds for people to purchase fuel wood or coal. According to him.
he said, about 16 thousand hryvnias are allocated per person.
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He also added that firewood harvesting does not mean
uncontrolled deforestation. Those areas that are intended for harvesting
are being restored according to plans. For example, in 2021, forest restoration
was 128% of what was cut down, and in 2022 - 134%.