The Forests of Belarus

TYPE OF FORESTS IN BELARUS TREES OF BELARUS Pine 50.4% Primary 74% THE FORESTS of Regenerated 5% Birch 23.1% BELARUS Planted 21% Spruce 9.2% Source: FAO 2011, Global Forest Watch Black Alder 8.5% ECONOMIC VALUE OF FORESTRY Aspen 2.1% In 2013, the forestry sector contributed to 2.1% of GDP and exports amounted to US$1.2 billion. 3.3% Other THE WORLD BANK IBRD - IDA I WORLD BANK GROUP www.worldbank.org/belarus