In 1986, more than 100,000 hectares of Russia’s Bryansk forests were affected by the Chornobyl accident. Roslesozashshita specialists have now conducted a new study showing that the effects have been mitigated.
The first forest surveys were carried out four years after the accident, as a result of which more than 300,000 hectares were contaminated with radiation which everywhere exceeded the permissible norms. After more than 30 years, this has decreased to acceptable standards, according to the State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company.
Currently, the pollution area has decreased by almost 100,000 hectares. Economic activity is now permitted, in particular, cutting down trees, reforestation, collection of berries and mushrooms and even cultivating some areas. However, a complete return to normality will take about 300 more years.
