Ooni Koda
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Newsfeed
  4. /
  5. The forest fund registered an increase of approximately...

The forest fund registered an increase of approximately 1.1% in almost ten years

October 8, 2024

The area of the forest fund at the end of last year registered an increase of approximately 0.1% compared to December 31, 2022, while compared to 2014 it recorded an increase of approximately 1.1% mainly due to redevelopment of wooded pastures and the introduction of forest fund of degraded lands, according to Law no.46/2008 - Forestry Code with subsequent amendments and additions.   According to statistical data, the national forest fund occupied, at the end of 2023, an area of 6.616 million hectares, which represented 27.8%of the country's area. Thus, ten years ago, namely, compared to the end of 2014, the national forest fund occupied an area of 6,545 million hectares, respectively 27.5% of the country's area.Practically, according to the data of the National Institute for Statistics, in the period 2014 - 2023, the forest fund registered a constant increase, and during the entire analysed period (2014 - 2023) the trend of the forest area is slightly increasing year in year out. In 2023, compared to 2022, the area of forests increased by 3,000 ha, (+0.05%), decidous species registered an increase of 9,000 ha, while coniferous species had a decrease of 6,000ha, changes mainly due to re-introductions in the forestry facilities.    On December 31, 2023, public property represented 64.3% of the total area of the national forest fund, being mainly administered by the National Forestry Authority  - Romsilva and private property represented 35.7%, being mostly administered by the structures private forests. In 2014, publlic ownership represented 35%, since then having the same majority administration in the case of both categories.' 'The area in forest fund in private ownership has an increasing trend, to the disadvantage of the area in public ownership, due to the continuation of the process of retrocession of forests' states the INS report. According to the quoted source, the distribution of the national forest fund by development regions and counties is uneven, depending on the physical- geographical conditions and the economic-social  development of the area.   At the end of 2023, the forest fund was concentrated in a significant proportion in the development regions of the Center (19.2% of the total forest fund), and North-East (18.2%), followed by the West development regions (16.2%), North-West (15.3%), South-West Oltenia (12.3%), South-Muntenia (10.0%), South-East (8.4%)and Bucharest -Ilfov (0.4%).   At the end of 2023, larger forest areas were recorded in the counties of: Suceava (438,000 ha) Caras-Severin (435,000 ha), Hunedoara (316,000 ha), Arges (277,000 ha), Valcea (274,000 ha), Bacau (273,000 ha), Harghita (264,000 ha), Neamt (263,000 ha) and Maramures (260,000 ha).  

Read in full - click here
Wrocław Baroque Ensemble presents rarely performed works by Polish composers at concerts in Romania

The Wrocław Baroque Ensemble, a resident ensemble of the National Forum of Music (Narodowe Forum Muzyki – NFM) in Poland, will present a series of concerts in Romania exploring rarely performed works from Polish composers. Since its establishment in 2012, the group has specialized in historically-informed performance of Polish Renaissance and Baroque music under the […]

Survey shows only a third of Romanians strongly support democracy, in line with European trend

Fewer and fewer Europeans strongly support democracy, according to a new poll by European Movement International and Savanta. Romania is among the countries with the lowest support for democracy, the same study showed. Published on Monday, July 28, the report highlights that people are disillusioned with democracy across Europe. Overall, only 36% are consistent supporters...

Romania wins nine medals at the Balkan Athletics Championships 2025 in Greece

The Romanian delegation concluded its participation in the Balkan Senior Championships in Volos, Greece, with a total of 9 medals, out of which 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze. The gold medals were won by athletes Rareş Toader in shot put (20.74 meters), Alin Firfirică in discus throw (63.15 meters), Alina Rotaru-Kottmann in long […]

Romania’s Softronic to deliver locomotives to RS Lease Slovakia

Romanian locomotive manufacturer Softronic Craiova has signed a contract with RS Lease Slovakia for the delivery of two Transmontana locomotives, which will be produced in the Craiova plant and delivered in the first half of 2026. The six-axle electric locomotives are designed for the demands of heavy freight transport, but are also adaptable to other […]

Trooper announces concert in Bucharest in February 2026

The Romanian heavy metal band Trooper returns to Sala Palatului on February 28, 2026, with the show “Regeneza,” a journey through its entire discography, along with special guest Blaze Bayley, Iron Maiden’s vocalist from 1994–1999. The concert is a transformation and a return to the spiritual roots of the band, according to lead singer Alin […]

Romania events: Festival dedicated to horror, fantasy film to hold tenth edition in Biertan next month

Full Moon, the festival showcasing horror and fantasy films, will hold its tenth edition next month in Biertan, a village in Sibiu county known for its UNESCO-listed fortified church. The festival will present this year a program of 16 films, six of which are national premieres. The edition's headliner is Radu Jude's Dracula, an international […]