So, as of 08.06.2018, visiting forests is prohibited in all southern regions of the country - Brest, Gomel, Grodno. In addition, partially closed to visit the forests of Minsk, Vitebsk and Mogilev regions. Thus, forest visits are currently prohibited in 72 regions of the country.& nbsp;

We remind You that the introduction of a ban on visiting forests implies a complete refusal to visit the forest Fund by citizens (including for walks, outdoor recreation, etc.), as well as the entry of transport, except for official.  

This is a solutions  local administrative and Executive bodies in order to ensure the safety of citizens, the safety of their property, as well as the forest Fund. In case of violation of the ban on visiting forests in the fire-dangerous period, citizens can be subject to penalties. 

You can find up-to-date information about the bans on forest visits at INTERACTIVE MAP< / a > of the Ministry of forestry of the Republic of Belarus. 

reference. Since the beginning of the year, more than 250 forest fires have occurred in the forest Fund of Belarus. As statistics show, in 9 out of 10 cases of fires, the person becomes the culprit.

Press service of the Ministry of forestry