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  • Maple Drying Issue in Kharkiv Region

    Maple trees in the forests of Kharkiv region are experiencing massive drying. The cause is a fungal disease known as Verticillium wilt, caused by the imperfect fungus Verticillium dahliae Kleb., which has developed due to high humidity from frequent rains. Employees of the “Zhovtneve Forestry” state enterprise raised the alarm over the widespread drying of…

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  • Pine Sawflies: Dangerous Phytophages in Southeastern Steppe of Ukraine

    Recently, there has been a sharp increase in the areas affected by very dangerous phytophages, pine web-spinning sawflies, in the pine plantations of the Forest-Steppe and Steppe zones of Ukraine. Among the many species of sawflies damaging pine needles, the red-headed sawfly Acantholyda erythrocephala and the star sawfly Lyda nemoralis stand out. Information about the…

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  • Spread of Pine Bark Bug

    Recently, the spread of the pine bark bug (Aradus cinnamomeus Panz.) has been increasing. For a long time, this species was considered harmless, and its presence in plantations was ignored. The weakening of young pines caused by this insect was usually attributed to droughts, soil conditions, and other factors. The pine bark bug is widespread…

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  • Forest Protection – An Urgent Issue

    Spring is a busy time for forestry – planting, the beginning of the fire-hazardous period, and pest control. The forests of Left-Bank Ukraine are home to persistent pest outbreaks. The weather and climatic conditions of recent years have led to an increase in the density and area of one of the most dangerous pests of…

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  • Microbiological analysis of infectious diseases

    In recent times, the State Enterprise “Kharkivlisozakhyst” has received numerous requests from citizens and organizations to identify plant diseases. Specialists from the Forest Phytopathology Department promptly respond to these requests, conducting specialized phytopathological surveys of forest nurseries, greenhouses, forest crops, ornamental plants, and examining plantations and wood materials. They also provide methodological assistance to state…

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  • Forest Pest Control

    In recent years, sawfly larvae have caused significant damage to pine plantations in eastern Ukraine. The growth conditions of Scots pine in the Steppe region weaken the overall physiological state of pine forests, making them more susceptible to needle-eating insects. The red-headed sawfly (RHS) is considered one of the most dangerous species among them. Between…

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  • Kharkivlisozakhyst Conducts Pest Control

    The pine sawfly is considered one of the most dangerous pests of pine forests in Ukraine and Europe. This highly adaptable species thrives in both humid and dry conditions. It poses a particular threat to Scots pine plantations up to 25-30 years old. To protect forest plantations in Donetsk region, specialists from the Supervision and…

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  • Forest Drying Seminar

    On December 16, 2019, a scientific-practical seminar was held at the Sumy Forestry Enterprise of the Sumy Regional Forestry and Hunting Administration, dedicated to the issue of drying of ash and birch stands in the forests of the Sumy region. The seminar was attended by more than 20 specialists, including representatives of scientific institutions, forestry…

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  • Youth Education

    As part of the action “The Future of the Forest in Your Hands” by the State Forestry Agency of Ukraine, specialists from Kharkivlisozakhyst conducted knowledge lessons about the forests of Ukraine, particularly in the Kharkiv region. Students were introduced to typical representatives of the region’s flora and fauna, as well as the main tasks and…

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  • Forest Workers’ Day

    The tradition of celebrating Forest Workers’ Day was officially established in the USSR in the 1980s, and over time, it has become a national holiday for many countries, including Ukraine. By Presidential Decree No. 356/93 of August 28, 1993, Ukraine designated the celebration of Forest Workers’ Day on the third Sunday of September. This year,…

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