Storm damage to state forest proves heavier than initially thought 30.08

Compared to the preliminary assessment provided on 10 August, the extent of the damage caused by the storm that ravaged Estonia’s state forest has proven to be about three times greater. Approximately 670 hectares of forest requires clear cutting due to its condition – an estimated volume of 150 000 cubic metres of timber – and heavy-duty sanitary cuttingwill have to be carried out on 1500 hectares (35 000 cubic metres). Due to the situation, RMK will raise the sanitary cutting allowance afforded to private persons.