These forests make up about 14 percent of the total forest area of European Russia, and the vast majority of these large forests are located in the most remote areas and often on unproductive sites. Most of these protected areas are small. The aim of these protected forest areas is to contribute to securing global biodiversity values for future generations. The extent and functionality of these protected area networks are, however, recognized as being far less than the amount needed to achieve this goal. The reduction in forests available for harvesting may, however, be significantly reduced for local timber enterprises.