Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences / Forest Resources of Asian Russia: Wealth or Scarcity?

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Issue
Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences. 2022 15 (12)
Authors
Pyzhev, Anton I.; Syrtsova, Ekaterina A.; Zander, Evgeniya V.
Contact information
Pyzhev, Anton I.: Siberian Federal University Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation; Institute of Economics and Industrial Engineering, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences Novosibirsk, Russian Federation; ; Syrtsova, Ekaterina A.: Siberian Federal University Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation; Zander, Evgeniya V.: Siberian Federal University Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation
Keywords
Asian Russia; forest economics; forest resources; resource scarcity; forest degradation factors; forest ecosystem services
Abstract

Traditionally, Russia in general and especially its Asian part are considered to be the world’s treasure trove of natural resources. This statement is certainly true when it comes to subsoil resources, but the situation with forest resources is different. From the point of view of gross characteristics, the Asian Russia is the actual world leader in terms of forest area and reserves, but if we assess their economic potential within the framework of the current extensive model of forest use, a paradoxical conclusion can be made that there are a number of factors leading to forest scarcity: from the well-known forest fires and the much less discussed problem of outbreaks of pest insects to exhaustion of transport-accessible leased areas. The article characterizes the state of forest resources of Asian Russia, as well as the main natural and anthropogenic factors affecting their dynamics. In contrast to other works, which consider the forest complex solely as a branch of industry, our analysis is based on an expanded understanding of the functions of forests as a provider of important ecosystem services. Considering the importance of significantly increasing the quality and efficiency of forest resources, we formulate the goals of a major pilot project in the field of forest management as one of the components of a new impetus for the socio-economic development of Asian Russia

Pages
1841–1853
DOI
10.17516/1997-1370-0956
Paper at repository of SibFU
https://elib.sfu-kras.ru/handle/2311/149634

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