Can I order firewood online when tree planting campaigns are being held and how do they deal with those who litter in the forest — on these and other issues, Deputy Director for Ideological Work of Zhlobinsky Forest Reserve Inna DUDOREA responded from the press center "ND".

– There is a spring that lies outside the village of Lesany, which residents of Zhlobin and nearby settlements often visit for water. However, the territory around it needs to be put in order. Mikhail Ivanovich.

– To assess the situation, a trip by specialists has been planned to the location. After the inspection, you will receive a response regarding planned measures to restore order.

– Could you explain how one can purchase a permit for conducting a hunt in the enterprises of Zhlobinsky forest reserve? Vladimir Dmitrievich.

– The method of obtaining a permit for hunting in the forest economic activity of Zhlobinsky forest reserve depends on the species of game. For non-normative species, it can be arranged through the specialized system iHunt.by or directly at the forest reserve. For normative species, one must contact the engineer in charge of hunting economy at the following address: Revolutsionnaya Street, number 12. You should have your state hunting certificate, weapon permit, and confirmation of payment of state taxes with you.

– Where and when are tree planting volunteer campaigns held in which anyone willing to participate can take part? Tatyana Petrovna.

– Republican voluntary tree planting campaigns are organized by the Ministry of Forestry twice a year. The spring stage usually takes place from the second half of March to late April, while the autumn one is in October and early November. Specific dates depend on weather conditions and are announced in advance. Anyone willing to participate may join. To take part, one must contact the administration of the nearest forest reserve or forest office – volunteers will provide workers with equipment and saplings.

• Is it possible to issue pre-cut firewood or does the forest reserve sell only round logs? Nadezhda Valentynovna.

– The forest reserve sells firewood in various forms. The most economical option is to purchase products in round form – logs measuring 1, 3, or 4 meters long, however, in such cases you would still need to saw and drill them yourself. If you need ready-to-use cut firewood, you can also purchase it. For this, you must go to the official trading platform "Lesnoy Dom" at the address: Zhlobin city, Shossayna street, number 65a or to the administration of the nearest forest office.

– Can an order for firewood be placed online and are there discounted prices for multi-child families and pensioners? Alexandra Alekseevna.

Yes, starting October 1st this can be done remotely: simply visit the website of the Zhlobinsky Forest District and submit an order through the "Wood Order" tab. Regarding pricing, internal discounts for pensioners or large families are not provided, since products are sold at uniform fixed tariffs from the Gomel Oblistroymskaya Administration. Nevertheless, owners of fuel books have the legal right once per year to issue up to 5 cubic meters of firewood at a discounted price.

Can one come to the forest district's nursery and buy decorative plants for the garden cheaper than in private garden centers? Yes, prices at the forest district are indeed significantly lower than at commercial locations. For the convenience of city and district residents, decorative planting material from the Krasnoberezhsky

– To combat spontaneous litter on the borders of the forest fund with villages and summer cottage cooperatives, the forestry office installs photo and video recording equipment. They operate automatically around the clock and instantly send pictures of violators to forestry office staff. The recording quality makes it easy to identify vehicle license plates and people’s faces. We remind you that under Article 16.22 of the RB Code of Administrative Offenses (pollution of forests and other woody‑shrub vegetation), violators face a substantial fine: up to 10 base amounts for individuals, up to 25 base amounts for individual entrepreneurs, and up to 50 base amounts for legal entities.

– Does the forestry office issue school graduates a targeted referral to a university or college with a guaranteed job at home? Galina Petrovna.

– Certainly, Zhlobin Forestry Office actively participates in targeted personnel training. School graduates from the district can sign a contract with us for admission to specialized colleges or universities in the country, for example, BGTA or GGU named after F. Skorina. This guarantees free education and 100% employment at home after obtaining a diploma.