News http://www.lasy.gov.pl/en/information/news http://www.lasy.gov.pl/logo.png News There will be no desert. Forests and climate change Which tree species are likely to disappear from the forest landscape and which scenarios are considered by experts – the answers to these questions can be found in the latest 'Echa Leśne', a quarterly published by the State Forests. Easier to stay overnight in the wilderness in the State Forests The State Forests has designated special forest areas of over 65, 000 ha in total, where bushcraft and survival enthusiasts will be able to do their hobby without fear of violating the Forest Act. The pilot program will start in several regions of Poland on 21 November. More and more water reservoirs in forests First small-scale water retention objects, constructed in the area of the State Forests within the framework of two projects involving forest adaptation to climate changes, have been successfully accepted. Small-scale water retention reservoirs, which serve to improve water management in forest, are to prepare forests for more frequent weather anomalies caused by climate change. COP24. POLISH PAVILION IN FIGURES During climate summit in Katowice, each day almost 2,500 guests visited the Polish Pavilion. Within two weeks over 400 speakers from several dozen countries took part in the key panels, conferences, debates and meetings. COP24. Poland and UNECE raise awareness about the benefits of wood as a low-emission construction material at COP24 The 24th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP24), taking place in Katowice, Poland, from 2 to 14 December 2018, is discussing global action to reduce emissions and keep global warming within the temperature limits of the Paris Agreement. While negotiations take place, a number of events focus on practical solutions to help humanity face the challenge. COP24. FOREST DAY DURING CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE The fifth day of the international climate summit in Katowice was devoted to forests and its role in fighting against climate change. Participants of discussion panels appealed for managing forests in a sustainable manner. The State Forests consistently invest in fire protection system The heatwave that is sweeping through Europe was also the cause for great fires in Sweden and Greece; the fire also destroyed forests in Germany. Every few days, more forest fires in Europe and the United States are being reported. Unfortunately, the heatwave continues and high temperatures also threaten our forests. For many years, the State Forests have been extending their system to help fight the fire. „Poland saves the bison" Forum ‘Poland played a key role in the restoration of bison. Today, we are proud that almost one third of bison’s worldwide population lives in our country.’ said Małgorzata Golińska, Secretary of State in Ministry of Environment, in her opening speech on 13 June 2018, at forum held in Warsaw. The heart of the Carpathians in good hands! Forests, which by WWF Poland are called ‘the Carpathian Forest’, are located in the Bircza Forest District (Regional Directorate of the State Forests in Krosno). International Day of Forests 2018 The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns. The theme for each International Day of Forests is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests. The theme for 2018 is Forests and Sustainable Cities. MINISTER OF THE ENVIRONMENT ON THE OPINION OF THE ADVOCATE GENERAL OF CJEU ‘Poland is a state governed by the rule of law, therefore respecting the opinion of the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice’ comments the Minister of the Environment Henryk Kowalczyk upon the Advocate General’s opinion on the Białowieża Forest, issued on 20 February. LOCAL CITIZENS ABOUT THE BIAŁOWIEŻA FOREST Nearly 96 % of the surveyed citizens of the municipalities located in the Białowieża Forest is all for removing dead trees standing along roads and tourist trails in the Białowieża Forest – except the area of national park and reserves – shows the opinion poll taken by PBS (Social Research Department) at the turn of November and December 2017. 1 2 3 4 Next
There will be no desert. Forests and climate change Which tree species are likely to disappear from the forest landscape and which scenarios are considered by experts – the answers to these questions can be found in the latest 'Echa Leśne', a quarterly published by the State Forests.
Easier to stay overnight in the wilderness in the State Forests The State Forests has designated special forest areas of over 65, 000 ha in total, where bushcraft and survival enthusiasts will be able to do their hobby without fear of violating the Forest Act. The pilot program will start in several regions of Poland on 21 November.
More and more water reservoirs in forests First small-scale water retention objects, constructed in the area of the State Forests within the framework of two projects involving forest adaptation to climate changes, have been successfully accepted. Small-scale water retention reservoirs, which serve to improve water management in forest, are to prepare forests for more frequent weather anomalies caused by climate change.
COP24. POLISH PAVILION IN FIGURES During climate summit in Katowice, each day almost 2,500 guests visited the Polish Pavilion. Within two weeks over 400 speakers from several dozen countries took part in the key panels, conferences, debates and meetings.
COP24. Poland and UNECE raise awareness about the benefits of wood as a low-emission construction material at COP24 The 24th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP24), taking place in Katowice, Poland, from 2 to 14 December 2018, is discussing global action to reduce emissions and keep global warming within the temperature limits of the Paris Agreement. While negotiations take place, a number of events focus on practical solutions to help humanity face the challenge.
COP24. FOREST DAY DURING CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE The fifth day of the international climate summit in Katowice was devoted to forests and its role in fighting against climate change. Participants of discussion panels appealed for managing forests in a sustainable manner.
The State Forests consistently invest in fire protection system The heatwave that is sweeping through Europe was also the cause for great fires in Sweden and Greece; the fire also destroyed forests in Germany. Every few days, more forest fires in Europe and the United States are being reported. Unfortunately, the heatwave continues and high temperatures also threaten our forests. For many years, the State Forests have been extending their system to help fight the fire.
„Poland saves the bison" Forum ‘Poland played a key role in the restoration of bison. Today, we are proud that almost one third of bison’s worldwide population lives in our country.’ said Małgorzata Golińska, Secretary of State in Ministry of Environment, in her opening speech on 13 June 2018, at forum held in Warsaw.
The heart of the Carpathians in good hands! Forests, which by WWF Poland are called ‘the Carpathian Forest’, are located in the Bircza Forest District (Regional Directorate of the State Forests in Krosno).
International Day of Forests 2018 The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns. The theme for each International Day of Forests is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests. The theme for 2018 is Forests and Sustainable Cities.
MINISTER OF THE ENVIRONMENT ON THE OPINION OF THE ADVOCATE GENERAL OF CJEU ‘Poland is a state governed by the rule of law, therefore respecting the opinion of the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice’ comments the Minister of the Environment Henryk Kowalczyk upon the Advocate General’s opinion on the Białowieża Forest, issued on 20 February.
LOCAL CITIZENS ABOUT THE BIAŁOWIEŻA FOREST Nearly 96 % of the surveyed citizens of the municipalities located in the Białowieża Forest is all for removing dead trees standing along roads and tourist trails in the Białowieża Forest – except the area of national park and reserves – shows the opinion poll taken by PBS (Social Research Department) at the turn of November and December 2017.
