Rules of Forest Management

The Rules of Forest Management (hereinafter the Rules) specify the basic requirements for forest cutting, reforestation and forest protection and the procedure for ordering and performing reforestation and forest protection expert assessments in order to ensure the sustainability of forest management and adherence to good forest management practice.

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The Environmental Board is the person authorised by the Minister of the Environment upon extending the term for the implementation of reforestation methods and forest regeneration based on subsections 25 (5) and (6) of the Forest Act.

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(1) Clear cutting is permitted in a stand, where the average age of the upper layer weighed on the basis of the composition of the stand is equal to or exceeds the rotation age of the upper layer weighed on the basis of the composition of the stand.

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(1¹) Average age of the upper layer and average rotation age of the stand is calculated with the following formulae

A = (koefPl1 2 *APl1+koefPl 2 *APl2+…) / (koefPl1 2 + koefPl2 2 +…), where

A Age weighed on the basis of the composition of the stand

koefPl Composition coefficient of stand component in percentages

APl Age of stand component

AK = (koefPl1 2 *AkPl1+koefPl 2 *AkPl2+…) / (koefPl1 2 + koefPl2 2 +…), where

AK Rotation age weighed on the basis of the composition of the stand

AkPl Maturity age of stand component (tree species)

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(1²) Rotation ages per tree species and quality classes are the following

Tree species Quality class 1A 1 2 3 4 5; 5A Scots pine 90 90 90 100 110 120 Norway spruce 60 70 80 90 90 90 Silver and downy birch 60 60 70 70 70 70 Aspen 30 40 40 50 50 - Black alder 60 60 60 60 60 60 Hard broadleaved trees 90 90 100 110 120 130

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(2) If dominant tree species of a stand is a tree species not mentioned in section 12, clear cutting is permitted in any age. If a tree species not mentioned in section 12 is a stand component, but not a dominant tree species, a conventional rotation age of 30 years is used for finding the relevant weighed rotation age.

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(3) Clear cutting of a stand consisting dominantly of younger pine, spruce, birch, black alder and aspen is permitted, if the average breast height diameter of the dominant tree species of such a stand has achieved at least the following maturity diameter

Dominant tree species Quality class 1A 1 2 3 4 5; 5A Scots pine 28 28 28 28 28 28 Norway spruce 26 26 26 26 26 26 Silver and downy birch 26 26 24 22 18 16 Black alder 24 24 22 22 18 16 Aspen 20 20 18 18 18 18

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(3¹) If the dominant tree species of the upper layer of a stand has been specified as more than one component in the inventory data, the average breast height diameter of the dominant tree species is calculated with the formula

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R0lGODdhLgAsAHcAACH+GlNvZnR3YXJlOiBNaWNyb3NvZnQgT2ZmaWNlACwAAAAALgAsAIf////m 1t7mpa3v1q3vWlpSaxkQrd7vWhlSa94Q794Q71pSKd4QrVrvEBnvWpwQrZwQ75wQ7xlSKZwQrRm1 Wt61EFq1EN61EJxzSpxzSlpzCFrOWloQjN7OWhlSSt4Qzt4QzlpSCN4QjFrOEBnOWpwQjJwQzpwQ zhlSCJwQjBmUWt6UEFqUEN6UEJycWkoICBm1pWPvrXucWoy15jqleym1rTrF77W15hC1rRClWmul ECmlWq3mWu/mEGvmEO/mEK215mOUrWOU5jqlewiUrTqU5hCUrRClEAjmWs7mEErmEM7mEIyU5mOc nObFnObW5jrWrTqc1rXW5hDWrRDW5mNKKRlzrd4pCBkpSlopKVpKa5wIKVopSpwpCFrOe1pSrd4I a5xSjN4ISpxzShkISlopKRlKKVpKSpxzjJxKSlpSjJxzrZwpa5wpKZxKCBlzjN5zzt4xjN7Oexlz jFpz795za95z71rve1opa1ox794pa94x71pzKd4xrd4xrVrvexnvMRnve5wpKd5zrVpzaxkxrZwx 75wx7xlzKZwxrRkpaxlz75xzrRlz7xm1e961MVq1Md61MZxKa1oIKRkIa1pSrZxS795SrVoIKZxS 71oIa94IKd4IaxlS75xSrRlS7xkICFpKCFopCJxzSt5zzloxzt4pSt4xzlpzCN4xjFrOMRnOe5wp CN4xjJwxzpwxzhlzCJwxjBkpShlzzpxzjBlzzhmUe96UMVqUMd6UMZxSzt5SjFoICJxSzloISt4I CN4IShlSzpxSjBlSzhnF1uac7+acta3FnK2cUinvpdale0q1pYTv9+acMQice4yce2ucMSmUpYTW pVrme+/mMWvmMe/mMa215oSle62lUgjme87mMUrmMc7mMYyU5oTW5oTv97XWrXuUtd69vd7F1rX3 5jr3rTqc97X35hD3rRD35mPF9+acnK2UzubFva3vpffvpVr33oRrKSlrKQhra4xrCAhKSilza2tz KWtza61zCClSSghza0pzKUrm9///7/8I/wABCBxIsKDBgwgTKlzIsKHDhxAjSpxIsSLDAceiGWPH bhm7aOLG+bO4kJmXeS9SqnyxRctIkjBjypxJUMAyZ9HavaSZkJmyfSnDEONZMtyYF1bWEV04ABmm YjuXGmRmVIxSqQipygMTFSvBeMquhPH3z6vJeVdekHmWJgucrjSZDVBmht7HZW2zFPMKDkYVLuJG gpN3pc06uDOlyXuhUyA4aFm4IJbZNAsYgo+ztPIKRV6WL1+rYLFSENwyGaRJ+utQhsvegfD+wimN zEwcmMyQdTlzFQAzOV20vB44wEWa2SRzZ1FzlRm4esF7EwVXm7fAAV6qkEktMIAXe1zQTIOOiOzv 3gDLnu0TY4WZgMPMpIkeG1OOmdGmn61BhgXN3MbMZKOFODKBo0wVLIWh1AZlvCBGYI7Vk087MzET ADn+ZOhbAMT4w0xZzMDTRVJeHRRiFiSWWBB2DzIz3lIDZCOGMe6ooSJBAcjxQn8vEmVhNON0eOOQ RBZp5JFIJqnkkhAFBAA7 – average breast height diameter of stand component of the dominant tree species.

[RT I, 30.08.2017, 17- entry into force 02.09.2017]

(4) [Repealed - RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

(5) Clear cutting is permitted in a stand with any age or average breast height diameter, if crop density of its upper layer is 40% or lower.

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

[Repealed - RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.07.2014]

(1) Shelterwood cutting may be carried out in a stand, where the average age of the upper layer weighed on the basis of the composition of the stand is equal to or exceeds the rotation age of the upper layer weighed on the basis of the composition of the stand specified in subsection 3 (12) of the Rules, or which has achieved the average breast height diameter specified in subsection 3 (3).

[RT I, 30.08.2017, 17 - entry into force 02.09.2017]

(2) In the event of shelterwood compartment cutting, the crop density of the upper layer of the stand after the first cutting stage may not be lower than 30%.

[RT I, 30.08.2017, 17 - entry into force 02.09.2017]

(3) In the event of group selective cutting, up to five groups may be cut per hectare. In the first cutting stage, the diameter of a group may be up to 40 m; in the second cutting stage; it can be extended to up to 30 m; and in the third cutting stage, all trees can be cut in the area between groups. The area of cut gaps after the first cutting stage may not exceed 25% of the area of the stand.

(4) In the event of shelterwood strip cutting, trees may be cut from the edges of the cutting area by way of clear cutting at a width that does not exceed the average height of the forest. Single trees or groups may be cut at the width corresponding to the height of the stand next to a clearcut strip, ensuring that crop density does not fall below 50%.

(5) In the event of shelterwood cutting, the next cutting stage may be commenced when the cutting area includes at least 0.3 m tall trees of viable undergrowth of the species declared suitable based on § 15 of the Rules in amount of at least 1000 trees per hectare.

(6) In the event of shelterwood cutting, the last cutting stage may be commenced when the cutting area includes at least 0.5 m tall trees of viable undergrowth of the species declared suitable based on § 15 of the Rules in amount of at least 1500 trees per hectare.

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.07.2014]

(1) Cleaning is permitted in all stands with the average breast height diameter of up to eight centimetres, where light conditions of the main tree species require adjustment.

(2) Thinning is permitted in all stands with the average breast height diameter of more than eight centimetres, the basal area of which is larger than specified in Appendix 1 to the Rules.

(3) Sanitary cutting is permitted in a stand of any age. During sanitary cutting, the crop density of the stand may not fall below 30%.

[RT I, 30.08.2017, 17 - entry into force 02.09.2017]

(4) After thinning, the basal area of upper layer of the stand may not be lower than specified in Appendix 1 to the Rules.

(5) In Vaccinium myrtillus, Oxalis-Vaccinium myrtillus, Oxalis-Vaccinium vitis-idaea, Hepatica, Filipendula, Oxalis and Oxalis drained peatland site types of pine, birch, aspen or black alder forests, the basal area of upper layer of the stand after thinning may be 3 m²/ha lower than specified in Appendix 1 to the Rules, if after thinning there is a viable lower layer of spruce in the stand with a crop density at least 40%, or viable undergrowth of spruce in an amount of at least 1500 trees per hectare. [RT I, 30.08.2017, 17 - entry into force 02.09.2017]

The following trees may be cut by sanitary cutting

1) dead trees;

2) trees with externally visible stem rot and carpophores of stem rot pathogens;

3) trees with excessive flow of resin due to Heterobasidion damage;

4) trees inhabited by stem pests;

5) trees, in which more than half of the crown is irreversibly damaged, and trees with dead top;

6) trees with burned root collar area and surrounding forest mould;

7) spruces, in which the bark is damaged up to the wood in the extent of at least 10% of stem circumference, and trees of other species, in which the bark is damaged in the extent of at least 30% of stem circumference;

8) wind-thrown, storm-mangled trees, snow-breakage and snow-mangled trees;

[RT I, 30.08.2017, 17 - entry into force 02.09.2017]

9) seed trees that have fulfilled their function, which are not old crop trees. The function of seed trees is considered fulfilled, when the clear cut area has regenerated;

[RT I, 30.08.2017, 17- entry into force 02.09.2017]

10) other trees of the layer of single trees located in forest land without forest or in young growth area, which are not old crop trees.

[RTL 2009, 11, 130 - entry into force 01.02.2009]

(1) Selective cutting may be carried out in a stand, where the average age of the upper layer weighed on the basis of the composition of the stand is equal to or exceeds the rotation age of the upper layer weighed on the basis of the composition of the stand specified in subsection 3 (12) of the Rules. The requirements specified in this article are valid for selective cutting outside the special management zone of a protected area.

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.07.2014]

(2) [Repealed - RT I, 30.08.2017, 17 - entry into force 02.09.2017]

(3) [Repealed - RT I, 30.08.2017, 17 - entry into force 02.09.2017]

(4) After selective cutting, the basal area of the stand (m²/ha) may not be lower than

Stand Quality class 1A 1 2 3 4 5 5A Conifer and hard broadleaved tree stands 19.0 18.0 17.0 16.0 14.0 12.0 9.5 Soft broadleaved tree stands 16.0 15.0 13.0 11.5 10.0 8.0 6.5

[RT I, 30.08.2017, 17 - entry into force 02.09.2017]

(1) Drag roads with a width of up to 4 m can be established for the dragging of timber.

(2) Drag roads may not form more than 20% of the area of the cutting area.

(3) For dragging timber from the cutting area, a forest owner may establish one drag road on their registered immovable, on the forest land bordering with the cutting area.

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

(1) The owner of a forest road is entitled to establish a timber landing with a width up to 10 m from the edge of the forest road based on a technological plan, in order to prevent damages to the forest road.

(2) The technological plan shall include at least the following data

1) location of the timber landing on a map;

2) the number of the registered immovable and the number of the cadastral unit;

3) the number of the quarter and the stand compartment;

4) area of the timber landing.

(3) The following requirements apply to the storage of timber

1) upon storage of timber, visibility shall be ensured on the forest road from the storage site at least 50 m in both directions;

2) the height of a stack, except slash stack, may not exceed double length of timber;

3) the stack or any part of the stack may not extend above the forest road;

4) the stack may not be inclined towards the forest road;

5) angle of inclination of the side of the stack may not exceed 35°;

6) in the event of storage of timber above a ditch, it shall not obstruct run-off of water.

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

(1) Regeneration cutting areas shall be cleaned of slash not later than in one year from the expiration of the forest notification, if it is necessary for ensuring forest regeneration.

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

(2) Slash includes branches, tree tops, stem wood remaining in the cutting area, cut undergrowth and cut underwood.

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

(3) The following cleaning methods of cutting areas are permitted, if these do not cause damage to growing trees (including undergrowth)

1) rotting or burning of slash collected into piles or heaps;

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

2) burning slash in the whole area;

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

3) strengthening drag roads with slash;

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

4) chopping and spreading of slash;

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

5) removal of slash from the cutting area.

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

(4) Removal of slash from the cutting area is not permitted in alvar forests and boreal heath forests. [RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

(5) Burning of slash is prohibited during a period of fire hazard.

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

(6) Burning slash in the whole area is permitted outside a period of fire hazard, provided that the alarm centre of the rescue service has been notified.

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

(7) Slash left rotting in piles or heaps may not cover more than 20% of the cutting area.

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

(1) Trees with a good stem form, narrow and long live crown, fast growth and good health condition are preserved as seed trees.

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

(2) Seed trees, which are not trees, can be removed by sanitary cutting after they have fulfilled their function.

[RT I, 30.08.2017, 17 - entry into force 02.09.2017]

If observation of certain trees does not prove the earlier start of fruit-bearing, the trees having achieved at least the following ages shall be considered having reached the seed-bearing age

Tree species Age in years Scots pine 30 Silver birch 25 Black alder 40 Common oak 50 European ash 35 Wych elm 40 Fluttering elm 40

[Repealed - RTL 2009, 11, 130 - entry into force 01.02.2009]

(1) Growing old crop trees or the preserved standing parts of such trees shall be preserved in a clear cutting area with the total volume of stem wood of at least five solid cubic metres per hectare or, in the case of a clear cutting area of over five hectares, at least ten solid cubic metres per hectare.

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

(2) Old crop trees are selected from the trees of the upper layer of various tree species with the largest diameter, preferring hard broadleaved trees, pines and aspen, as well as trees with special characteristics, such as burning marks, cavities, or large branches.

(3) In larger clear cut areas, old crop trees are preserved in groups.

(4) Old crop trees are not subject to removal and shall remain in the forest forever.

[RTL 2009, 11, 130 - entry into force 01.02.2009]

(1) [Repealed - RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

(1¹) In the event of reforestation in Vaccinium vitis-idaea, Oxalis-Vaccinium vitis-idaea, Vaccinium myrtillus, Oxalis-Vaccinium myrtillus, Oxalis and Hepatica forest site types, or during the preparation of ground, it is permitted to uproot spruce stumps in the entire area of reforestation. During uprooting of stumps, it is permitted to damage forest soil deeper than 30 cm.

[RTL 2009, 11, 130 - entry into force 01.02.2009]

(12) In the event of preparation of ground in overly moist site types as water furrows and humps, it is permitted to dig water furrows with the depth of up to 40 cm.

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

(2) Clear cut areas and perished parts of the forest in stands of Arctostaphylos, Cladina and Calluna site types shall be reforested by pine sowing or planting.

(3) Minimum original density of places of sowing and planting shall be

1) in the case of sowing of Scots pine at least 3500 places of sowing per hectare;

2) in the case of planting of Scots pine at least 3000 plants per hectare;

3) in the case of planting of Norway spruce at least 1500 plants per hectare;

4) in the case of sowing of silver and downy birch at least 2500 places of sowing per hectare;

5) in the case of planting of silver and downy birch at least 1500 plants per hectare.

(4) In the case of lower original density, sowing or planting of forest shall be considered the fostering of natural regeneration.

(5) [Repealed - RTL 2009, 11, 130 - entry into force 01.02.2009]

(1) Hard broadleaved trees and tree species listed in Appendix 2 to the regulation and alien tree species permitted for use with a regulation of the Minister of the Environment are permitted for use in reforestation and are taken into account in deeming the forest as regenerated.

(2) Grey alder is permitted for use in reforestation and is taken into account in deeming the forest as regenerated only in perished or cut grey alder stands.

(1) A forest is deemed as regenerated, if at least 1500 Scots pine trees with the height 0.5 m or higher, or at least 1000 Norway spruce trees with the height 0.5 m or higher, or at least 1500 common oak trees with the height 0.5 m or higher, or at least 1500 trees of other tree species taken into account in deeming the forest as regenerated with the height 1.0 m or higher are growing in an area of one hectare.

(2) Trees shall be viable and shall be located evenly throughout the entire area of reforestation. The existence of trees is not required in natural kettle holes located in clear cut areas or in perished parts of forest, on branch piles and drag roads strengthened with slash.

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

(3) In the event of reforestation with several tree species, the number of plants exceeding minimum height of every tree species shall be counted and the ratio of the number of trees to the required minimum number of trees shall be calculated for each tree species. If the sum of such ratios is equal to or higher than 1, the area shall be deemed regenerated. The following formula is used

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where Npl – the number of plants exceeding minimum height of regeneration of the tree species;

Npl, min – required minimum number of trees of the tree species for forest regeneration.

(1) Dominant tree species of the cut stand may not be used for reforestation of stands cut due to root rot, except for pine stands of Cladina and Vaccinium vitis-idaea site types.

(2) Based on the forest protection expert assessment, reforestation of a stand cut due to root rot with dominant tree species of the cut stand may be permitted, if required by the conditions of the site type.

(1) If the implementation of reforestation methods is unjustified in the first two years after regeneration cutting or perishing of the forest due to the specific natural conditions or the reasons for the perishing of the forest which are independent of the forest owner, as well as due to teaching and scientific research, the forest owner shall submit to the Environmental Board an application for extending the term for the implementation of reforestation methods on the form provided in Appendix 3 to these Rules.

[RTL 2009, 11, 130 - entry into force 01.02.2009]

(2) I f forest regeneration is impossible within the term specified in subsection 24 (3) of the Forest Act due to the extension of the term for implementation of reforestation methods, the specific natural conditions or the reasons for the perishing of the forest which are independent of the forest owner, the forest owner shall submit to the Environmental Board an application for extending the term for forest regeneration on the form provided in Appendix 3 to these Rules.

[RT I, 30.08.2017, 17 - entry into force 02.09.2017]

(3) The application for extending the term for the implementation of reforestation methods is considered delivered, if

1) the applicant has delivered it to the Environmental Board against a signature;

2) the postal company has delivered the application sent by registered mail to the Environmental Board against a signature;

3) the applicant has transmitted the application through an electronic channel enabling unambiguous identification of the person or with a digital signature.

[RTL 2009, 11, 130 - entry into force 01.02.2009]

(4) The Environmental Board shall verify the data submitted in the application and shall assess the reasons for not applying or extending the term for the implementation of reforestation methods or extending the term for forest regeneration.

[RTL 2009, 11, 130 - entry into force 01.02.2009]

(5) The Environmental Board shall make a decision to satisfy or to reject the application in one month from the submission of the application. The decision shall specify the new term for the implementation of reforestation methods or forest regeneration, if the application is satisfied, or reasons for rejection, if the application is rejected.

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(6) The Environmental Board shall keep the accounting of applications for extending the term for the implementation of reforestation methods or extending the term for forest regeneration.

[RT I, 26.02.2014, 13 - entry into force 01.03.2014]

(1) The following is prohibited for the protection of the trees that are left growing, for natural regeneration, for the soil of the cutting area, and for the surrounding forest and forest soil

1) damaging in the event of forest management the stem, crown or top of the trees not subject to cutting in the extent, which would provide basis for sanitary cutting of these trees pursuant to § 7 of the Rules;

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2) endangering or causing major damage to the forest as an ecosystem or the gene pool of the forest, water regime of the forest or forest soil deeper than 30 cm, except in cases specified in subsections 14 (11) and (12) of the Rules, or to the conditions for forest regeneration and reforestation, or allowing wind damages or the spread of fungus diseases or pests;

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3) [Repealed - RTL 2009, 11, 130 - entry into force 01.02.2009]

(2) Upon reforestation, the upper layer of soil may not be damaged in more than 50% of the reforestation area, and upon cutting in more than 25% of the cutting area.

(3) Roads, rides, ditches, bridges and culverts damaged in the course of cutting shall be returned at least to the condition before cutting in one year from the expiration of the forest notification.

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(4) It is not permitted to cause permanent water damages as a result of damages to ditches and culverts, which have a negative impact on the health of the stand.

[RTL 2009, 11, 130 - entry into force 01.02.2009]

(5) Maintenance shall ensure movement possibilities for means of transport of the rescue service on forest rides.

[RTL 2009, 11, 130 - entry into force 01.02.2009]

(6) When performing forest management activities, damages to the objects of cultural heritage shall be avoided, if possible.

[RTL 2009, 11, 130 - entry into force 01.02.2009]

(7) To prevent the spread of root rot, conifer stumps may be treated with biological plant protection products or carbamide.

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(1) Pesticides can be used in the forest based on the results of forest protection expert assessment.

[RTL 2010, 18, 316 - entry into force 12.04.2010]

(2) Forest protection expert assessment is not required for using pesticides for protecting plants and seedlings against diseases and pests in forest nurseries and during reforestation activities.

(3) Pesticides shall be used pursuant to the procedure for using plant protection products specified in the Plant Protection Act and relevant legal acts adopted on the basis thereof.

Undried and unbarked coniferous timber, except slash, shall be transported out of the forest as follows, if the volume of such timber exceeds ten solid cubic metres per hectare

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1) the wood cut from 1 September to 30 April – by 1 June;

2) the wood cut from 1 May to 31 August – in one month from cutting.

(1) Reforestation expert assessment shall be conducted by the Environmental Board.

[RTL 2009, 11, 130 - entry into force 01.02.2009]

(2) To commission a reforestation expert assessment, the forest owner shall submit the relevant application to the Environmental Board on the form provided in Appendix 4 to these Rules

[RTL 2009, 11, 130- entry into force 01.02.2009]

1) for exemption from the obligation to implement reforestation methods, if there is a natural regeneration with suitable species composition and sufficient number of plants in the whole area of a perished part of a forest or a clear cutting;

2) [Repealed - RTL 2009, 11, 130 - entry into force 01.02.2009]

(3) Forest protection expert assessments shall be conducted by the Environmental Board.

[RTL 2010, 18, 316 - entry into force 12.04.2010]

(4) [Repealed - RTL 2010, 18, 316 - entry into force 12.04.2010]

(5) The Environmental Board shall initiate forest protection expert assessment based on the information received in forest notification or otherwise

1) for issuing a precept to avoid forest damages and to prevent the spread thereof;

2) for establishing restrictions to avoid forest damages related to recreational use with the consent of the owners.

[RTL 2009, 11, 130 - entry into force 01.02.2009]

(6) To commission a forest protection expert assessment, the forest owner shall submit to the Environmental Board a forest notification of forest damages for reforestation of a forest perished due to major damages caused by storm, flood, extensive forest fire or any other force of nature (hereinafter the natural disaster) or forest with a poor state of health due to natural factors, as well as of a stand with a poor phenotype or a stand with a small basal area and crop density due to a reason independent of the forest owner.

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(7) Application for conducting reforestation or forest protection expert assessment shall be considered delivered, if

1) the applicant has delivered it to the Environmental Board against a signature;

2) the postal company has delivered the application sent by registered mail to the Environmental Board against a signature;

3) the applicant has transmitted the application through an electronic channel enabling unambiguous identification of the person or with a digital signature.

[RTL 2009, 11, 130 - entry into force 01.02.2009]

(8) Reforestation expert assessment and forest protection expert assessment shall be conducted in 20 working days from the receipt of forest notification of forest damage, application of the forest owner or any other information covering the forest damage.

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(9) The expert conducting reforestation expert assessment or forest protection expert assessment may extend the term of expert assessment in the period from 15 November to 15 March, if the expert assessment cannot be conducted due to weather conditions. The decision to extend the term of expert assessment shall be sent to the forest owner by the term specified in section 8 of this article, specifying the reasons for extending the term of expert assessment and the expected time of expert assessment.

(10) If possible, the forest protection expert assessment shall be conducted for the entire damaged area.

(11) A legal instrument shall be prepared for reforestation expert assessment or forest protection expert assessment, which shall include

1) the reasons for conducting the expert assessment;

2) assessment of the condition of the forest;

3) expert opinion;

4) in the case of forest protection expert assessment, the list of forest protection activities for avoiding forest damages and preventing the spread thereof.

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(12) Records of reforestation expert assessments and forest protection expert assessments are maintained in the state register for accounting of forest resource.

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Cutting shall be performed to ensure visibility in target areas and shooting fields of the training areas of the Defence Forces and the National Defence League, proceeding from the requirements set to the training areas of the Defence Forces and the National Defence League and safety requirements established in the procedure for use of the training areas of the Defence Forces and the National Defence League, after which the implementation of reforestation methods and forest regeneration is not obligatory in these areas. If such cutting is performed in stands, including in the stands where the average age of the dominant tree species is higher than specified in subsection 3 (1) of the Rules, the basal area of the upper layer of the stand after cutting may be lower than specified in Appendix 1 to the regulation.

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