New in the regulation of the obligations of subsoil users for "compensatory" reforestation (afforestation)

The author explores the influence of climate on the choice of reforestation method. Considers the problems of legal regulation of subsoil use. Analyzes the changes made to the Forest Code of the Russian Federation (LC RF) in terms of the fulfillment by subsoil users and other persons of the obligation to reforest. Proposes to take into account the division of forests into climatic zones when carrying out reforestation work and supplement the RF LC with a separate chapter regulating the obligations of subsoil users and their status.