International Scientific Conference “Dendrobiont Invertebral Animals and Mushrooms and their Role in Forest Ecosystems: 100th Anniversary of O.A. Kataev (XIII Kataev Readings)” was held form October 28 to November 01, 2024 in Saint-Petersburg.
The conference was attended by a delegation from Belarusian State Technological University who eagerly shared their best practices with colleagues from Russia and Belarus and contributed to the conference with their reports on forest protection.
The BSTU representatives also had a chance to visit:
- Museum of Entomology and Arboretum of Saint-Petersburg State Forest Engineering University where they examined a rich collection of insects and plants and learnt about the history and modern techniques of silviculture;
- Museum of Zoology under the Institute of Zoology of the Russian Academy of Sciences which gave them a deep insight into the animal world and some unique samples on display.
The conference was attended by over 100 participants from Russia and Belarus who were provided a valuable opportunity to share best practices and ideas in the field of forest protection.