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The issue of massive deforestation in Ukraine, particularly in the Kharkiv region, has gained significant attention. Bare areas where oaks, pines, and spruces once grew deeply concern local residents, environmentalists, politicians, and concerned citizens. The public is worried that large-scale deforestation is being conducted illegally, leading to environmental problems in the regions, climate change, and…

June… July… August… The season of summer vacations and relaxation. Our company employees take turns resting while ensuring that our work continues uninterrupted. Currently, our specialists are observing the development of the ant beetle in the laboratory. Leading forest pathologist engineer Natalia Ilchenko monitors the feeding process and biological development stages of the ant beetle…

During a forest pathology survey of pine stands in the Bir area of Zavhorodnie Forestry, Izium Forest Enterprise of Kharkiv Regional Forestry and Hunting Management, conducted jointly with the enterprise’s forest protection service, the death of red pine sawfly larvae due to a viral infection was observed. The last treatment of the stands using aerosol…

Forest pathologists from the Supervision and Forecasting Department conducted a survey of deciduous plantations in Babai Forestry of the “Zhovtneve LG” State Enterprise under the Kharkiv Regional Forestry and Hunting Administration to identify early spring leaf-eating pest outbreaks. The survey was productive—caterpillars of the green oak tortrix and various geometrid moths were found. Typical damages…

Mother Nature is gradually awakening. Looking out the window, we enjoy the fresh green colors of trees and the vibrant hues of flowers. Everything is coming to life… Insects are also becoming active. Our forest protection work requires constant monitoring of harmful insect species that may damage forest plantations. It is much easier to do…

On April 8, specialists from the “Kharkivlisozakhyst” once again conducted an introductory lecture for students. This time, they introduced the specifics of the forest protection service’s work to junior students of the Chuhuiv-Babchan Forestry College. During the lecture, photo materials of the main harmful needle-eating insect species were presented. These photos were taken by our…

On a sunny and fairly warm spring day, employees of the State Specialized Enterprise “Kharkivlisozakhyst” took part in the annual nationwide campaign of the State Forest Resources Agency, “The Future of the Forest in Your Hands.” As part of this initiative, they worked on improving the company’s premises by cleaning and greening the surrounding area.…

As part of the annual public campaign of the State Forestry Resources Agency of Ukraine, “The Future of the Forest in Your Hands,” which this year is held under the general slogan “Forests and Education,” on March 21, 2019, specialists from the Kharkiv Forest Protection Service conducted a lesson on forest knowledge and its inhabitants…

It is crucial to restore forests in the steppe zone, including the plantations of Luhansk region. The Stanychno-Luhanske experimental forestry enterprise is well aware of the abiotic factors that negatively impact young pine trees. Heat, strong winds, and insufficient rainfall—these are all challenges that pines must overcome to survive, take root, and grow for the…

Specialists of the State Specialized Forest Protection Enterprise “Kharkivlisozakhyst” regularly create thematic collections of forest pests and diseases at the request of forest enterprises and interested parties. These collections serve as visual aids in forest protection corners. In the past year alone, approximately 40 such collections were produced. As the saying goes, “It is better…