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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

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

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 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

Forestry workers were doing their everyday job. Why "a billion trees" is not an achievement
Forestry workers were doing their everyday job. Why "a billion trees" is not an achievement

A large-scale tree planting campaign turned into standard restoration after logging

Almost half a million hectares of Ukrainian forest are mined. How do they plan to clear them?
Almost half a million hectares of Ukrainian forest are mined. How do they plan to clear them?

In Ukraine, populated areas, fields, and critical infrastructure are being cleared of mines first. Forests are not a priority

"Zombie fires" are destroying northern forests. Why is this happening and what does it mean for the planet?
"Zombie fires" are destroying northern forests. Why is this happening and what does it mean for the planet?

Scientists are recording a sharp increase in the number of residual fires, which are intensifying due to global warming

Millions in mineral resources, appropriation of protected lands, and other environmental crimes – digest
Millions in mineral resources, appropriation of protected lands, and other environmental crimes – digest

The investigation into the "kaolin case," which caused the state losses of UAH 190 million, has been completed

EU postpones stricter rules against deforestation. China accuses Europe of hypocrisy
EU postpones stricter rules against deforestation. China accuses Europe of hypocrisy

At the same time, the European Union is on the "side of good" at COP30, trying to convince polluters to pay for the damage they have caused to the environment

The Ministry of Economy's immediate plans for the environmental sector: what industrialists and environmentalists should prepare for
The Ministry of Economy's immediate plans for the environmental sector: what industrialists and environmentalists should prepare for

In this case, as in the previous specialized agency, it was also decided to "ignore" systemic corruption in the forestry sector

Was there a billion trees? "Forests of Ukraine" hides shortcomings behind positive results
Was there a billion trees? "Forests of Ukraine" hides shortcomings behind positive results

To implement the "Green Country" plan on time, it would have been necessary to plant a tree every second for 31 years