An area of over 100 hectares in the floodplain of the Ustyia River may receive nature conservation status. Recently, the Rivne City Council supported the decision to create a local hydrological reserve called "Rivnenski Plavni."
According to the Ecoclub, this will help protect wetlands and their inhabitants.
The uniqueness of floodplains
A unique natural landscape has been preserved in the river floodplain. This ecosystem is home to rare animals and plants. At the same time, floodplains are critical to natural water purification processes—they act as a kind of filter for the Ustyia River.
The scientific rationale for the creation of the reserve has been developed by the Ecoclub in collaboration with the Ostvitsya historical reconstruction club since 2024.
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Status that will protect the area
Official recognition of the Rivne Plans as a nature reserve should protect the land from human interference. This includes various activities, from construction to drainage. Therefore, there is a chance that people will not harm the ecosystem or disrupt the hydrological regime.
The community believes that this will also give impetus to the development of local environmental education and responsible tourism.
When to expect a final decision
The environmental protection status of the Rivne Floodplains is not yet final. The legal procedure must be completed by the regional council.
"We urge the deputies of the regional council to support this initiative and ensure real protection for the Rivne Floodplains," emphasize environmental activists.
Two new nature monuments will appear in Kirovohrad region. EcoPolitic reported that virgin steppes with rare plants will now be protected from interference there.
