Forestry

The total forest area, under the authority of Vitebsk State Forestry Production Association is 1661.300 ha, including wooded land - 1453.050ha.

The total stock of standing wood within the association is 298.74 mln. m³.

The total area of wooded land, middle-aged stands dominate - 36,3%. Ripe and over-planting tree species in the forest area from which depends of cut-over land and timber income is 20%.

Large areas of forest of the association (52.5%) is presented by softwood tree species (alder, birch, aspen) growing in typical for their growing conditions - at lower locations with excessive moisture.