What can you do to save the forest

All that is left to do in the situation with wildfires in Siberia, - wait for the rains, in any case, so the expert said yesterday, "Greenpeace Russia" Gregory Kuksin "Kommersant". Prevent the tragedy, we are no longer able, but to prevent its recurrence in such a large scale is still a chance there. The head of the Natural Resources Ministry has instructed to review the existing procedure for fire-fighting - in the future, officials and agencies were guided not only economic benefits but also environmental interests.

The story of the Siberian fires embroil governors and other officials with the deputies, but united civil society, called for a disaster mode and save the forest. I want to believe that the only words neither the state nor we - the ordinary people of the country - is not limited. Heroine decided to recall what can each of us do to save the forest in Russia.

Rest environmentally

The main cause of forest fires in Russia lawmakers called human factor. As one little carelessness can destroy hundreds of hectares, clearly demonstrated in the history of Trans-Baikal Territory, of which media reported in May this year. There the shepherd was trying to cook dinner over a campfire and accidentally burned 600 hectares of forest. When the fire broke and the man realized that he did not put out his will, he just walked away, did not tell anyone about the incident (but later the shepherd still detained by law enforcement agencies).

We all seem to ourselves giperotvetstvennymi and are sure that much of our fire will be nothing. But, as practice shows, to burn the forest, it is not necessary to walk on it with a leaking canister of gasoline and cigarettes, enough to overlook a glowing ember.

The best way to not cause a forest fire - leave wildlife alone for walks and picnics organized in special areas: recreation, camping. Of course, there are basic safety rules has not been canceled. The closer a possible fire is to people, the more likely that its time to find and extinguish.

Dying forests are not only fire, but also from the debris. It is left resting or specially dumped in the woods residents of nearby settlements, organizing dumps. Take away all your after a relaxing holiday with you and do it for less than responsible citizens - another good, but not common in our country eco-friendly habit.

Do not poach

Another huge problem for the Russian environmental - illegal felling of trees. Destruction of forests on an industrial scale one person can hardly prevent (especially when the forest are cut down by those who should protect him), even though in this case you can try to find out who is suddenly cut down trees near the park or the woods, on what grounds, and try to draw attention to this problem.

But the most important until the end of follow their beliefs and remember that one Christmas tree for New Year or pretty rare flowers, which come across while walking, too, deserve protection.

Take part in the clean

Those who live in the city, too, are not isolated from the possibility to protect nature. In terms of smog green areas are particularly important. In almost every village of the country from time to time are held Saturdays from planting trees and caring for them. Find similar action in the city and join her, ideally on a regular basis. If the place where you live, suddenly there Subbotniks or they are no more than once a year, organize their environmental action. To remove debris in the near park or on the lake, as a rule, do not need a lot of resources: to find bags and technique to take him to the dump. About what to do, if you want to plant a tree, we'll discuss in detail.

Establishments eco-friendly habits

In our daily routine is full of things that are harmful to the ecology from cigarette butts and balloons to disposable tableware.

Completely say goodbye to them is difficult, but you can do your intake consciously. Abandon paper cups, economical use of office paper and disposable wipes, take good care of packaging, coming up with a new use for it, take the trash for recycling (to find such items in our cities easier than points on reception of the same plastic).

The production of all of these things, too, used the trees. No matter where they grew up - in your region or another country, it is still part of the overall ecosystem of our planet.

plant trees

Plant a tree, you can not only as a symbol that you are not in vain live in this land, but just because it's easy. Just remember that there is also need to follow certain rules. If you plan to plant trees in your yard or on another urban area, it is necessary to consult with the relevant authorities: the management company, the district council or local Department of Natural Resources. Otherwise your tree can stop someone, for example, the light close to the windows. Or planting quickly die due to non-compliance with conditions - when a few seedlings are too close.

Outside of the trees can be safely put on the prohibited areas for cutting - is, for example, the coastal waters line. For the landing approach and land, the least suitable for agricultural activities.

Before you plant trees in the wild, too, is to consult with environmental authorities and the leadership of the next reserves - they are prompt, which place is best to choose and what kind of wood. Just plug seedling in the ground is not enough, in a few weeks worth visiting it and weed until it will get stronger.

To learn more about how to plant a tree in our country, I can dobrodela on site. Russian Federation.

Are you afraid you are not able or do not want to plant trees - to support organizations that are engaged in finance. Look for environmental or ecological associations in the city and find out about how you can help them.