Kuryans from the “Kursk longevity” collected acorns for the future forest
In the Shchigrovsky district of the Kursk region, an environmental action “Save the forest” was held. Its participants were representatives of the project “Kursk longevity” from the Shchigrov interdistrict integrated center for social services of the population. The event is held within the framework of the federal project “Preservation of forests” of the national project “Environmental well-being”, initiated by President Vladimir Putin.

In the Shchigrovsky district of the Kursk region, an environmental action “Save the forest” was held. Its participants were representatives of the project “Kursk longevity” from the Shchigrov interdistrict integrated center for social services of the population. The event is held within the framework of the federal project “Preservation of forests” of the national project “Environmental well-being”, initiated by President Vladimir Putin.
About 25 people came out to collect seeds. Specialists of the Ministry of Natural Resources explained in advance which acorns are suitable for high-quality planting material. In a few hours, volunteers collected more than 100 kg.
Head of the Shchigrovsky Forestry Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kursk Region Vladimir Terekhov noted that “silver” volunteers are always happy to participate in environmental actions, and expressed hope that the collected acorns will eventually become part of the forest ecosystem of the district.
After work, the participants waited for a tea party with sandwiches and sweets.



