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On May 28, 2025, in the “Hryhorivskyi Bor” tract in Kharkiv, a release of the ant beetle (Thanasimus formicarius) took place – a beneficial entomophage that is a natural enemy of many dangerous forest pests, particularly bark beetles. The event was organized by specialists of SSE “Kharkivlisozakhyst” as part of implementing integrated forest protection methods.…

In May 2025, an official delegation from Ukraine, which included representatives of SSE “Kharkivlisozakhyst”, visited the Republic of Poland. The trip took place from May 20 to 23 at the Forest Education Center in Jedlina-Leszno with the support of the General Directorate of State Forests of Poland. The main purpose of the visit was to…

SSFPE “Kharkivlisozakhyst” continues to implement a joint project with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences aimed at preserving common ash (Fraxinus excelsior) in conditions of increasing impact of invasive pests and diseases. Within this initiative, launched in cooperation with the Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology of the Swedish University and with the participation…

On May 16, 2025, an important professional event took place online – a training seminar for specialists of SE “Forests of Ukraine”. The topic of the event: “Development and spread of the most dangerous forest pests and diseases”. The seminar was initiated with the aim of improving the qualifications of state forest protection representatives and…

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On May 7, 2025, an important training event took place at the Novhorod-Siverskyi Forestry Branch of the “Northern Forest Office” of SE “Forests of Ukraine”. The event was organized by specialists from the State Specialized Forest Protection Enterprise “Kharkivlisozakhyst”. Such initiatives have already become a good tradition that contributes to improving the professional level of…

As part of international scientific cooperation with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU (link: https://www.slu.se)), the State Specialized Forest Protection Enterprise “Kharkivlisozakhyst” has received modern equipment for field and laboratory forest pathology research. The photo shows part of the new technical equipment already in active use by the company’s specialists: Wöhler VIS 320 Video…

Treatment of green plantations against bark beetles – Ips acuminatus and Ips sexdentatus – continues in Kharkiv. Specialists from the State Specialized Forest Protection Enterprise “Kharkivlisozakhyst” in cooperation with the Municipal Enterprise “Kharkivzelenbud” are actively working on treating the city’s green spaces. The goal is to protect trees from bark beetles and extend their lifespan.…

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As part of forest health preservation measures, specialists of SSE “Kharkivlisozakhyst” continue active use of pheromone monitoring to detect and assess populations of dangerous stem pests – Ips acuminatus (pine engraver beetle) and Ips sexdentatus (six-toothed bark beetle). Both species pose a significant threat to coniferous plantations, especially during drought periods when trees become more…