Innovative Approaches to Forest Management in the Context of Forestry and Civil Legislation

Abstract

The article analyzes the principal issues of forest management. First, we analyze the statutory framework which requires improvement. We also focus on the management targets and principles applicable to the use of forest resources, which also require modification. The author describes the key innovative approaches to forest management based on the improvement of economic, technical, legal, organizational, managerial and other activities required for their implementation. The article quotes the opinions of various scientists engaged in the development projects in forest management and reforestation, and analyzes the problems arising in the process of implementing the right for forest management within the framework of the current civil and forestry legislation of the Russian Federation. With the development of the state and society today, the forest industry remains an important source of economic resources. In Russia, woods are an irreplaceable natural resource with unique ecosystems which should be used wisely. Forest resources are a direct source of income for federal, regional and local budgets. Russia ranks world’s second in forest exploitation, and the distribution of forest resources within the country varies from region to region. Siberia and the Far East have the largest volume of forest resources in the country.