Analysis of prospects non-clear cutting and natural reproduction of forests in Belarus

Abstract

Cutting of and forest renewal are considered from the standpoint of modern forestry paradigm. The ecosystem approach to felling focuses on the rejection of clear cuttings. The ecosystem approach to renewal of forests involves natural self-renewal to cut down stand. The analysis of the progress of natural regeneration of forests in Belarus. Recommended methodi-cal approaches to the creation of the district bank stands forest fund. 9 groups of stands are marked on the suitability of the methods for felling and forest regeneration methods. Justified ways cutting and forest renewal on the basis of e nvironmental and economic approaches. Discusses the strategic plan between natural and artificial (forest plantations) recovery techniques main cuttings. Forest cultures have the advantage of growing stock (up to 10–15%). Natural stands have higher stability and preservation of biodiversity. Non-use of non-clear cutting during the development of forest fund leads to a revenue loss of forest industry in significant volumes. Renunciation of the use of natural regeneration in favor of planting leads to environmental risks. Possible loss of the natural gene pool ≈20% of mature stands of natural origin.