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The EUDR "forest" regulation has been postponed for a year. What does this mean for Ukraine?
The EUDR "forest" regulation has been postponed for a year. What does this mean for Ukraine?

The implementation of the requirements of the regulation on logging for large operators was to start on December 30, 2025

The government simplifies rules for the construction of cogeneration plants
The government simplifies rules for the construction of cogeneration plants

This is how Ukraine wants to stimulate the development of distributed generation. However, there is no place for RES in the new plan

Over 200 hectares of protected land are being sold for cultivation in the Lviv region
Over 200 hectares of protected land are being sold for cultivation in the Lviv region

Due to the actions of the authorities of Velyki Mosty, the destruction of the territory of the future Kavy Nature Reserve has already begun

Illegal Christmas trees. How much will the violation cost?
Illegal Christmas trees. How much will the violation cost?

Violators face fines for logging, environmental damage, and illegal sale of trees

An injured moose needs urgent rescue. The responsible services are not responding
An injured moose needs urgent rescue. The responsible services are not responding

It is likely that poachers harmed the forest giant. People contacted the police and environmental inspectors, but experts have not yet examined the animal

The Verkhovna Rada's Eco-Committee will consider four bills at its meeting on December 3
The Verkhovna Rada's Eco-Committee will consider four bills at its meeting on December 3

Key projects relate to safety – civil protection, transport of dangerous goods, rail transport

Ukraine has banned crayfish fishing from December 1
Ukraine has banned crayfish fishing from December 1

The fine for catching just one river animal is over 3,000 hryvnia

Transparent timber exports and forest restoration: government decisions in the forestry sector
Transparent timber exports and forest restoration: government decisions in the forestry sector

Along with the search for effective approaches to forest restoration, the implementation of European standards in the forest management system continues

The incredible nature of Ukraine in photos: winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2025
The incredible nature of Ukraine in photos: winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2025

Ukraine ranks third in terms of the number of photos uploaded among the 57 countries participating in the contest

Cat and dog welfare: EU prepares first law to protect pets
Cat and dog welfare: EU prepares first law to protect pets

The goal is to prevent cruelty to animals both at home and in breeding facilities and shelters

Closer to the EU: Ukraine launches pilot project on waste management in line with EU standards
Closer to the EU: Ukraine launches pilot project on waste management in line with EU standards

The evaluation of the pilot results will enable the preparation of recommendations for the implementation of a national RBB system

The fight for nature reserves, pine smuggling, and the destruction of mineral resources – a digest of environmental crimes
The fight for nature reserves, pine smuggling, and the destruction of mineral resources – a digest of environmental crimes

Unique Danube forests were to be cut down for the construction of a river terminal, and part of the meadow park in Kharkiv was planned to be destroyed for a residential complex