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The Emelyanovsky Forest District has commenced the installation of two mini-greenhouses dedicated to cultivating seedlings with closed root systems (CRS). With a budget allocation of 14 million rubles from the regional treasury, the acquisition and installation of these greenhouses aim to support the growth of high-quality seedlings. The project is set to have a significant impact on forest restoration efforts in the region.
The specialists involved in the project are scheduled to complete the greenhouse installation by autumn. Additionally, they plan to establish a specialized hardening field where the grown seedlings will be placed for adaptation to the natural growth conditions before being planted in the forest.
The two mini-greenhouses will enable the forestry employees to cultivate one million pine and spruce seedlings with CRS. The first planting is scheduled for spring, and by autumn 2024, the saplings will be ready for transplantation in the forests of the region. This streamlined process allows specialists to grow seedlings with closed root systems in just a few months.
Last year, the construction of the first four greenhouses for cultivating seedlings with CRS took place in the Ilansky, Minusinsky, and Krasnoyarsk Forest Districts. During the spring season, foresters sowed various tree species in these greenhouses. The plan is to nurture approximately one million young firs and pines with closed root systems and plant them in the forest areas managed by the state forest fund in the region during autumn. This initiative spearheads the conservation and restoration of forests in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, aligning with the federal project “Forest Conservation” under the national “Ecology” program.
The establishment of mini-greenhouses with closed root systems presents an innovative and efficient approach to forest restoration. By fostering the growth of high-quality seedlings in controlled environments, forest authorities can ensure greater survival rates and enhanced biodiversity in reforested areas. This proactive measure contributes to the long-term sustainability of the region’s forests and aligns with global efforts to combat deforestation and mitigate climate change.
