Aug 13, 2004. /Lesprom Network/. Russian Zapkarelles (Karelia Republic) reported logs removal down 9% to 274.6 thousand cub m within 7 months in 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003, Karellesprom spokesperson told Lesprom.ru. Timber skidding declined 19% to 245 thousand cub m, cross-cutting – down 11% to 264.8 thousand cub m, commercial timber production – down 11% to 271.7 thousand cub m, round timber – down 12% to 240.1 thousand cub m, sawn timber – down 1% to 41.6 thousand cub m. Logs removal in July 2004 was 43.7 thousand cub m, cross-cutting – 40 thousand cub m, cross cutting – 44.6 thousand cub m, commercial timber – 41.9 thousand cub m, round timber – 38 thousand cub m, sawn timber – 5.5 thousand cub m.