The event was attended by officials of the Forestry Agency, employees of the district emergency department, specialists from the Plant Quarantine and Protection Agency, as well as representatives of mass media outlets.

It is well known that in recent years, due to climate change and increasing drought worldwide, the risk of forest fires, as well as tree diseases and pests, has significantly increased. Therefore, in 2025, in order to prevent emergency fires in forest fund lands, forestry enterprises created more than 160 kilometers of firebreak zones, over 270 kilometers of special roads for fire-fighting vehicles, more than 190 kilometers of fire protection lines, nearly 80 kilometers of ditches, and special water reservoirs with a total capacity of almost 14 thousand cubic meters. In addition, more than 10,000 units of primary fire-fighting equipment were brought into operational readiness.

Furthermore, in 2025, surveys covering more than 100 thousand hectares were conducted to ensure the early detection of tree diseases and pests. In particular, chemical treatment measures against diseases and pests were carried out on more than 80 thousand hectares of land.

In 2025, the material and technical base of regional state forestry enterprises was further strengthened. Specifically, forestry enterprises received 12 new excavators, 15 tractors, 15 cultivators, and 10 water tanker vehicles. In addition, forestry enterprises were supplied with equipment essential for timely fire response, including 250 motor pumps, 200 motorized sprayers, and 250 mechanical sprayers.

During the event, practical demonstrations were conducted on extinguishing forest fires, protecting trees and shrubs from diseases and pests, and organizing оперативе information exchange and management systems.

It should be emphasized that the measures being implemented in this area contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change in the republic, preventing desertification, effectively combating tree diseases and pests, and reducing the risk of forest fires.