"In General, we have created new forests on the area of 38 hectares. Of these, 47% are forests created through planting material based on breeding," said Mikhail Amelyanovich.

He also noted that the creation of new forests need to increase forest seed base. "Secured supply of seeds of pine and spruce for three years," added the Minister.

the Industry is working on modernization of forest nurseries. All in all, Belarus - 74 nursery on the area of 1.1 thousand hectares. "They fully meet the needs in planting material for establishing new forests", - said Mikhail Amelyanovich.