Forests of Russia are infinitely beautiful. The role of forests in human life cannot be exaggerated. However, often we ourselves violate entire systems of the environment. We neglect nature, rapidly worsen it, and then for decades have been struggling with the consequences of our own mistakes. Currently, the forest is given sufficient attention in the field of its protection. Various forestry operations are being carried out, which we will talk about now.
What and why?
Forestry works are forest conservation work related to aviation. They are carried out using aircraft. It is from their side that they monitor the state of the forest, protect it from various negative influences, and provide prevention.
Profession and its tasks
Forest aviation work is the most important component of all measures to protect and protect the forest. In the forestry regulations, these activities are clearly described. Using this resource that does not comply with the regulation entails quite serious consequences.
The classification of forestry operations is quite extensive. It includes patrolling, patrolling with a special service on board, landing rescue paratroopers, discharging cargo, finding hazardous areas in forests, detecting fires and eliminating them, inspecting the rafting and much more.
Rules of conduct on board
Forestry operations can take place with the participation of various aircraft and helicopters. The most commonly used are Mi-8, Ka-32, AN-3T or AN-2, popularly known as "corncob". Rescuers often have to descend from heaven directly to the earth. As, for example, in case of fire.
Jumping can be either single or group. Only those systems that have been approved for use in this area are allowed to such events. Parachuting for the purpose of exploring the area or eliminating any undesirable consequences is performed by professional parachutists.
How many firefighters parachute in one go is determined by the experienced pilot as well as the releasing one. It was at his command that any serious decisions were allowed. They release with a parachute not only people, but also various cargoes. The opening of all parachutes is closely monitored by the issuer. It is worth saying that different devices are used to discharge the cargo and drop the command. In the first case, they are special and freight.
About Skydiving
Skydiving is not always salvage. They are divided into the following types: production, training, testing. Firefighter paratroopers are trained and often already have experience in parachuting behind their backs. There are two types of jumps - simple and complex. With simple jumps, rescuers land on an already prepared site. Difficult jumps, as a rule, are carried out in conditions where there is no such platform.
Rescue paratroopers have landing skills:
- in a forest, on water, on ice;
- during strong winds, at night with poor visibility;
- with special equipment;
- in the highlands;
- from a height of 500 to 4000 m.
It is impossible not to note that the profession is rather complicated and requires special physical training.
The most important tasks and goals
During the flights of the aviation guard and for the inspection of forests:
- patrol;
- extinguishing fires;
- prevention of new fires;
- tracking territory;
- delivery of workers to the place of fire;
- monitoring the fire and environmental conditions of the forest;
- control of the fire, finding the centers of its spread, the fight against it.
Forestry operations are truly one of the most important forest protection measures. They are necessary rather than desirable. All actions related to forestry operations are prescribed by law.