Ukrainian Journal of Forest and Wood Science

The article provides the results of analysis of the registry of permanent forest seed base of the state enterprise “Tsumanskoe forestry”, based on which there are proven facts of enlistment of the same areas to different selection sites. This demonstrates the need for re-ordering the areas’ registry of permanent forest seed base company. The comparison of intended use and characteristics of forestry management in the permanent forest seed areas and forest genetic reserves allowed to claim about the erroneous enlisting of the same areas for both selection sites simultaneously. Based on the survey of 7 genetic forest reserves of ordinary pine (Scots) one could conclude about their accordance with intended use and status, as well as the urgent need for reforestation activities. Results of the examination of 12 permanent forest seed areas and forest genetic reserves of English oak (quercus robur) testify to the feasibility of re-certification of oak seed farms sites in order to clarify their intended use and status. Areas that deserve the status of genetic reserves require urgent reforestation activities.

сgenetic reserve, English oak (quercus robur), permanent forest seed area, ordinary pine (Scots)