- Bellesrad
Bellesrad (Беллесрад) is short name for the State Institution for Radiation Monitoring and Radiation Safety (Государственное учреждение радиационного контроля и радиационной безопасности «Беллесрад») of the
Republic of Belarus . It is subordinated to the State Forestry Committee of the Council of Ministers of Republic of Belarus. It was created to address the impact of theChernobyl disaster on Belarus.The institution monitors and investigates
radioactive contamination , usage and rehabilitation ofvegetation resources. It also controls radioactive contamination of food products.In particular, Bellesrad posts warning signs and gives safety recommendations about wild plants and animals, e.g., about mushroom picking.
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Chernobyl disaster effects
*List of Chernobyl-related articles External links
* [http://www.minpriroda.by/ref_doc_mat/Bellesrad.htm Bellesrad webpage] ru icon
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