Ukraine temporarily banned the export of unprocessed timber
Kyiv • UNN
The Ukrainian government has temporarily banned the export of unprocessed timber, introducing a zero quota until the end of the year. This decision is aimed at meeting the needs of the population and businesses in winter, as well as supporting the environment.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has temporarily banned the export of unprocessed timber. This was announced by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, UNN reports.
The government has made an important decision — to temporarily ban the export of unprocessed timber. This is a necessary step to take care of people in winter, preserve the work of our enterprises and reduce the burden on the environment
According to her, the volume of logging in Ukraine has significantly decreased during the full-scale invasion. Enterprises that could work are idle or operating at minimal capacity due to a lack of timber. The military needs timber for its needs. The life in rural communities, where firewood is a key resource for heating in winter, depends on the availability of timber.
The decision provides for export licensing — a zero quota until the end of the year. We continue to develop further steps for a systemic solution to the timber deficit