How Belarus will eliminate the consequences of the storm: figures, blanks and plans for recovery
Belarus has developed more than 65% of forest areas affected by windbreaks in 2026, which is more than 13 thousand hectares. 1.4 million cubic meters of brownwood were harvested.
The Ministry of Forestry reported that more than 13,000 hectares of forest plantations affected in 2026 due to strong winds have been cleared in Belarus. The volume of harvested brownwood reached 1.4 million cubic meters.
In 2026, strong winds damaged 20,000 hectares of forest plantations in Belarus. On 6.9 thousand hectares of this area, it is necessary to carry out continuous sanitary felling - we are talking about areas available for processing. All the affected territories were timely registered, and the harvesting of brownwood is carried out continuously.
At the moment, more than 13 thousand hectares of brown plantations have been cleared - this is more than 65% of the total area of the damaged areas recorded. During the work, 1.4 million cubic meters of wood were harvested.
At the same time, foresters are working to restore the affected areas. In the autumn period of 2026, it is planned to create forest crops on the area of 1960 hectares in the forest fund of the organizations of the Ministry of Forestry. At the same time, 370 hectares of this volume are areas affected by wind this year.
Also, the restoration of forests damaged by bad weather in 2025 continues: on favorable days, specialists are engaged in harvesting and exporting timber, as well as preparing soil for future plantings. Full restoration of sites affected by the storms in 2026, intend to complete in 2027.
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