Questions about Forestry in Russia

Short answers, pulled from the story.

What percentage of the world's forests does Russia hold?

Russia holds more than a fifth of the world's forests, making it the largest forest country on Earth. By 2015, the total forest area had exceeded 814 million hectares, representing 45% of the country's entire territory.

When did the Russian government raise export duties on roundwood to reduce raw timber exports?

The Russian government raised the export duty on roundwood by 20% in July 2007 and then by 25% in April 2008. This decision resulted in a decrease in competitiveness for Russian companies as exporters in world markets.

Which countries received the largest share of Russian timber exports during the first quarter of 2010?

China took the largest share in exports during the first quarter of 2010, accounting for 19% of total volume. Other major destinations included Egypt, Uzbekistan, Japan, and Iran.

How much biomass does the Russian forest industry harvest annually according to recent data?

Annually, the forest industry harvests about 0.5 billion tons of biomass. Only 25% of this material is put towards actual production.

What year did academics complain that not enough information had been published about Russia's forest resources?

Academics complained in 2023 that not enough information had been published about the resource. As of 2022, Russia ranked as the second largest producer of industrial roundwood globally.

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