Published on: 2026-11-09
Source: Ecology Foundation – Ecology Foundation –
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For the Future of Siberia: Over 40 Thousand Pine Seedlings, 113 Thousand Sturgeon Fingerlings, and About 2 Tons of Garbage
In 2026, large-scale environmental campaigns were carried out in several regions of Siberia aimed at ecosystem restoration. In Novosibirsk, Kyzyl, Khakassia, Kemerovo, and in the neighboring region to Irkutsk – Buryatia – work was done on reforestation and fish stocking. On the eve of the celebration of Siberia Day on November 8, the Ecology Fund of Rosselkhozbank summed up the results of the past year.
One of the main environmental priorities in Siberia is reforestation. Forest tracts play a key role in maintaining the climate, so one of the Fund’s goals is the rapid restoration of areas affected by fires and logging.
“This year, with the support of specialists from regional forestry departments, it was possible to carry out two large tree planting projects. In the Balgazyn Forestry Department in the Republic of Tuva, more than 23 thousand pine seedlings were planted on an area of 7 hectares. In the Novosibirsk region, near the village of Povarenka, a shelterbelt of 18 thousand pines was created to protect against wind and to prevent soil erosion,” said Elmira Morozova, Director of the RSXH Ecology Fund.
The second direction, which was also quite large in scale and affected the district, was fish stocking. This is a systematic effort involving many organizations aimed at replenishing aquatic biological resources. Since 2023, the Fund has been implementing the “Release the Fry” project. In September 2026, the release reached a record – 113 thousand individuals. Over 4 years, thanks to environmental campaigns, more than 276 thousand fry of the endemic species have been introduced into the lake.
Also, this year in Siberia, the “Ecology” Fund of RSHB, together with Rosprirodnadzor and the Center for Laboratory Analysis and Technical Measurements, implemented a comprehensive riverbank cleanup project in several regions. In addition to volunteer litter collection, water sampling was organized and durable benches and trash bins made from recycled plastic were installed. The project affected the banks of the Yenisei in Krasnoyarsk and Kyzyl, the Abakan in the Republic of Khakassia, and the Tom in Kemerovo. In total, nearly 2 tons of various waste were collected.
“The Foundation’s projects clearly demonstrate that the true strength of Siberia lies in the balance between development and careful care for its natural heritage, which we are obliged to preserve for future generations,” noted Elmira Morozova, Director of the ‘Ecology’ Fund of the Russian Agricultural Bank.
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