Thus, the timber stock volume should be compared with the annual demand for firewood. Taking into account the local climatic conditions (in particular in mountain regions), the quality of thermal insulation of houses, and the efficiency of heating and cooking techniques currently in use in Tajikistan, some sources estimate the average annual demand for firew'ood to be between 3 and 4 m3 per person. Therefore, the total timber standing stock of all forests in Tajikistan would not be enough to meet the national demand for firewood throughout a single year.