Potential reserves and development of non-wood forest resources

Abstract

Abstract In the face of the global economy, the issue of the rational and cost-effective use of the available natural resources is growing more and more relevant. The international community has every reason to be worried. In particular, there is the threat of a significant degradation of the world’s forests, alongside a loss of unique biological systems, biodiversity and ecological situations. Amid the existing economic crisis, much less attention is being paid to this issue due to the lack of financial opportunities for particular states. However, Russia should pay special attention to these issues, as the country’s forests occupy vast areas. Given this situation, there are unlimited possibilities for the industrial harvesting of non-timber forest products (NTFPs), which can additionally bring an additional and significant amount of money to the state budget. These funds can then be allocated for addressing the economic and environmental problems of our modern society.