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From March 21, 2018, on the International Day of Forests, the annual campaign of the State Forestry Agency of Ukraine, “The Future of the Forest is in Your Hands,” begins. It will last for a month—until Environment Day, which will be celebrated on April 21 this year in Ukraine. The International Day of Forests was…

Foliage-eating insects have always existed in forests, and they periodically experience population surges every few years. Damage to leaves and needles by these pests leads to a reduction in tree growth. By destroying foliage, insects disrupt normal water exchange and photosynthesis, weakening the trees and reducing their productivity. If defoliation occurs repeatedly, some coniferous species…

The condition of forests is deteriorating, they are getting sick and dying. This issue concerns not only scientists and forest owners but also the public. The condition of forests is deteriorating, they are getting sick and dying, and this is a concern not only for scientists and forest owners, but also for the public. Against…

In October last year, the State Forest Resources Agency of Ukraine, together with the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Belarus, appealed to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for assistance in implementing a project aimed at preventing and mitigating the consequences of forest dieback. In 2017, an FAO mission…

According to European colleagues, forest sector reform will be successful only if at least 80% of workers support it. This was emphasized by Deputy Head of the State Forestry Agency, Volodymyr Bondar, during the Congress of the Society of Foresters of Ukraine at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences. During the event, Volodymyr…

The official website of the State Forest Resources Agency of Ukraine has updated and expanded the “Open Data” section. Visitors can now access registers of logging tickets issued for forest harvesting. Additionally, the section provides information on forest certification, ensuring compliance with international forest management standards. Citizens can also find afforestation plans for each forest…

On November 15, 2017, the State Specialized Forest Protection Enterprise “Kharkivlisozakhyst,” together with the Luhansk Regional Forestry and Hunting Administration, held a methodological seminar on forest protection at the base of the Sievierodonetsk Forestry and Hunting Enterprise. All forestry and hunting enterprises of the Luhansk Regional Forestry Administration participated in the seminar. The main topics…

Forest is an invaluable wealth, a habitat for animals, birds, and other living beings. However, like any living organism, it is not protected from factors such as diseases and forest pests that can cause significant damage. Trees may die as a result of damage caused by forest pests and diseases. Due to the conditions that…

The storm caused damage to forest plantations in Hlynsk, Nedryhailiv, and Tomashiv forestry of the Romny forestry enterprise of Sumy OULMG. The most damage was recorded in the “Velyki Budky” and “Pai” tracts in Nedryhailiv region, as well as the “Vilne” tract in Romny region. According to preliminary data, the total area of damaged forest…

The common pine sawfly (Diprion pini L.) is one of the main defoliating pests of Scots pine. It causes significant damage to pine stands, especially in plantations, and has two generations per growing season. It often forms local outbreaks that sometimes spread over large areas. To prevent further damage, forestry officials are advised to intensify…