Initially, reforestation measures were applied to some 4,500 ha each year, and the seedling survival rate varied from 72 per cent in the period 1960-1982 to 68 per cent in the period 1982-1994. Since 2013, reforestation activities are annually applied to some 2,100 ha, and the seedling survival rate is estimated to be between 60 and 70 per cent. Such a low seedling survival rate results not only from the unfavourable soil and climatic conditions but also improper species selection and lack of plantation maintenance. The majority of seedlings planted are of non-native species, fast growing (e.g. sequoia) and/or yielding fruit, but not necessarily best adapted to the local conditions. Simultaneously, according to official statistics, activities aimed at enhancing the natural forest regeneration have been completely abandoned in recent years. This might not yet allow' a significant increase in the forest coverage of the country, but could probably offset the current deforestation trend.