In Khakassia, a “hunt” for Christmas tree loggers began

In the forests of Khakassia in the midst of a large-scale operation “Christmas”. From November 9 to December 31, inspectors will work in an enhanced mode to protect coniferous young animals from illegal logging in the run-up to the New Year holidays.

Specialists go on routes every day, including on weekends. In the most "hot" places, where Christmas trees are most often cut, forest inspectors, together with policemen, establish mobile posts.

“The scale of the problem and the performance of the inspectors illustrate the results of last season well. During Operation Yelochka in 2025, 900 on-site inspections were organized. Revealed five facts of illegal harvesting of Christmas trees and fir — violators cut down 136 coniferous trees in three forestries. The damage caused exceeded 100 thousand rubles. Two criminal cases were initiated, three violators were fined, the Minles of Khakassia said.