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Residents of the Zhytomyr region took to the streets to protest against illegal logging
Residents of the Zhytomyr region took to the streets to protest against illegal logging

People consider police efforts ineffective, and suspect unscrupulous tenants of the illegal logging

$35,000 in crypto bribes for a wind farm permit: SBU detains mayor of a city in Odesa region
$35,000 in crypto bribes for a wind farm permit: SBU detains mayor of a city in Odesa region

The official kept blocking the issuance of the permit, coming up with new excuses each time

Companies that pollute the environment: where are they most concentrated in Ukraine?
Companies that pollute the environment: where are they most concentrated in Ukraine?

For domestic businesses seeking to maintain their markets in Europe, it is crucial to have a transparent track record of their environmental impact 

The recreation park in Teremky, Kyiv, is under threat: what are the plans for the site?
The recreation park in Teremky, Kyiv, is under threat: what are the plans for the site?

Activists were surprised by the sudden change in stance by officials who are supposed to protect the capital's green spaces

“Dynasty” Cooperative Rivne-style: media claim illegal construction in a protected forest
“Dynasty” Cooperative Rivne-style: media claim illegal construction in a protected forest

Just as with the controversial construction project in Kozin, the start of the full-scale invasion did not prompt Rivne officials to give up their comfortable lifestyle

Over 1.5 million to the state, 1 million to local communities: "Forests of Ukraine" will have to compensate for the losses
Over 1.5 million to the state, 1 million to local communities: "Forests of Ukraine" will have to compensate for the losses

Fines running into the millions for violations are already becoming commonplace for this state-owned enterprise

The case of the Marhalivsky Forest has gained international attention: RFI has published its investigation
The case of the Marhalivsky Forest has gained international attention: RFI has published its investigation

People around the world will now read about how the Ukrainian authorities, with the stubbornness of a rhinoceros, continue to push their agenda despite fierce public opposition

No criminal charges were filed: The State Bureau of Investigation has closed the case against the former director of “Forests of Ukraine”
No criminal charges were filed: The State Bureau of Investigation has closed the case against the former director of “Forests of Ukraine”

Previously, law enforcement officials had investigated the source of the official's assets and possible illicit enrichment 

Firefighters spent four days battling large-scale fires in the forests of Zhytomyr region
Firefighters spent four days battling large-scale fires in the forests of Zhytomyr region

Firefighting efforts were hampered by the rugged terrain and the risk of the fire spreading