Use of Forest Resources and the Organization of Forestry in Northern Ural Mountains in the Second Half of the 19th and Early 20th Centuries

Historical archival documents reveal that the Northern Ural Mountains, now part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Virgin Forests of the Komi,' experienced selective logging and forest resource use from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Despite plans for large-scale logging in the Pechora River basin by a Swedish company, operations were hindered by logistical challenges. Forest governance evolved through administrative divisions, with timber primarily used for local boat-building and fuel for salt production on the Kama River. Annual logging volumes remained modest, with selective harvesting focusing on specific landscape units rather than clear-cutting. The study underscores the importance of integrating historical land-use records into ecological research to understand past impacts on these intact forests.

Aleinikov, A. A.,. (2024). USE OF FOREST RESOURCES AND THE ORGANIZATION OF FORESTRY IN NORTHERN URAL MOUNTAINS IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURIES. Вестник Пермского Университета. История, (2), 108–122. https://doi.org/10.17072/2219-3111-2024-2-108-122