Forest conservation in Russia: Problems of implementation

Abstract

In the article, the author analyses the legal and organizational problems of forest conservation in the Russian Federation. It was established that certain problems related to managerial errors, insufficient financing of the forest industry, and the imperfection of regulatory legal acts regulating these public relations impeded the effective protection of forests in Russia. Based on the analysis of statistical data and reporting materials of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation and other departments, it is concluded that the problems identified are multi-faceted and that a whole range of measures to protect forests is necessary. The author offers options to overcome these problems.