At the republican seminar-session in Shklov, the Head of State directly emphasized that wood processing and agriculture remain fundamental drivers of the Belarusian economy, and their efficiency must be maximized on the ground.

Vladimir Anatolievich Sosnovsky, head of the forest industry and reforestation department of GSLHU 'Vetovsky Special Forestry Enterprise', commented on the decisions of the seminar and outlined practical steps for their implementation.

"The President's words that land and forests must work with maximum efficiency and bring benefit to the country are a call to action for every forest dweller. Vetovsky Special Forestry Enterprise operates under special conditions caused by the consequences of the Chernobyl NPP accident, which places enormous responsibility on us. We are required to implement deep processing technologies of raw materials and simultaneously ensure continuous, precise radiological control, guaranteeing absolute safety and high quality of our products at every stage — from harvesting to the consumer," emphasized Vladimir Sosnovsky.

Today, the activities of the forest industry and reforestation services of the special forestry enterprise are built around several priority directions:

• First — the creation of sustainable forest cultures. The special forestry enterprise places particular emphasis on growing mixed stands that are resilient to climate challenges, droughts, and diseases. The breeding stock is grown in the institution's own nurseries.
• Second — total radiological monitoring. Continuous radiological control allows for clear zoning of the forest inventory. Harvesting and forestry activities are carried out strictly within permitted regulatory limits, excluding unsafe timber from circulation.
• Third — protection of unique natural territories. It ensures a balance between timber harvesting and ecological safety, protecting the biogenic reserve of republican significance 'Vetovsky' and the 'Soz River

The president strongly reminded of the need for a business-like approach to every meter of land. For our department, order in the forest begins with a timely planted tree, a properly cleared forest plot, and reliable protection of the forest fund from fires. Our team will do everything so that the forest resources of Vetkovshchina are used efficiently and preserved for future generations, — summed up the head of the forestry department.