In Khakassia, illegal Christmas trees will be searched in the trunks of cars and markets

The authorities of the republic discussed how to stop illegal logging and restore order with Christmas trees. Since the beginning of the year, forest inspectors have conducted more than 11.5 thousand patrols, including with drones, which flew 220 hours. In total, 24 cases of black logging with a volume of 461 cubic meters were found.

This is 17% less than a year ago, and damage to forests has more than halved – by 51%. In 11 cases, the perpetrators have already been found, the department said.

Special attention was paid to the preparation for the annual operation “Christmas”. The auction for the harvesting of New Year’s beauties has already passed – the plots were allocated in all forestries of the republic: 13 of the 15 lots were sold.

On November 9, Minles Khakassia published an order to conduct a large-scale operation “Christmas”. From this date until December 31 inclusive, forest inspectors will work in an enhanced mode. Together with the police, they patrol the forests and check cars on the roads - dates have already been agreed. After the start of sales of New Year trees, inspections will also take place at Christmas tree bazaars.