Haris Koljić, director of the ŠPD “Unsko-sanska šume” said that the new law on forests would improve the performance of forest management companies in forest management and enable larger investments and a greater volume of afforestation.
The Minister of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kemal Hrnjić, said today in Bihać that the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina suffered damages exceeding one billion KM due to the absence of the Law on Forests.
World Forest Day
During his visit to the Una-Sana Canton, on the occasion of March 21, the World Day of Forests, Hrnjić pointed out that on that day it is especially important to draw the public’s attention to how important it is for the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to obtain the Law on Forests, which has not existed for more than 14 years.
He stated that the money that was lost during that period should have been invested in companies responsible for managing forests, because they do not have their own funds for investments in modern equipment.
“Today, we simply cannot keep up with contemporary world trends when it comes to this area,” said Minister Hrnjić, adding that it is being decided what is left to future generations.
Hrnjić appealed to all relevant factors in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to make efforts to have the Law on Forests adopted this year, especially for the sake of the generations to come.
Bigger investments
Haris Koljić, director of the ŠPD “Unsko-sanska šume” said that the new law would improve the performance of forest management companies in forest management and enable larger investments and a greater volume of afforestation.
Director of JP National Park “Una” Amarildo Mulić pointed out the importance of connecting all levels of government for the preservation of forests as one of our most important resources that should be managed responsibly.
As part of the celebration of the World Day of Forests, an afforestation campaign was organized in the Lipe locality in Bihać, as well as a visit to the Una National Park.
Public hearing
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry prepared and on February 20 of the current year put the Law on Forests in the Federation of BiH for public discussion, and invited all interested parties to submit their remarks, proposals and suggestions on the text of the Law on Forests in the FBiH by March 20. .
“The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry is bringing to an end today the public debate on the proposed text of the Law on Forests in FBiH and the Law on Reproductive Material of Forest and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs in FBiH. We have received a significant number of proposals, suggestions and comments. The representatives of the ministry will process the above-mentioned proposals as soon as possible, all with the aim of implementing the necessary procedures as soon as possible and initiating the adoption of the law on forests in the FBiH and thereby protecting our natural wealth”, said Minister Hrnjić during his address.
Source: blesak.info
