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Boundaries of protected areas without environmentalists: Kyiv authorities approve new land protection program
Boundaries of protected areas without environmentalists: Kyiv authorities approve new land protection program

The capital wants to inventory about 3,000 hectares of land belonging to the nature conservation, water, and recreation fund

Animals are unable to keep up with the warming climate: a white ermine was spotted in the Odessa region
Animals are unable to keep up with the warming climate: a white ermine was spotted in the Odessa region

Natural color change exposes animals due to snowless winters and makes them vulnerable

The first national park in Kirovohrad region: what will the protected "Black Forest" be like?
The first national park in Kirovohrad region: what will the protected "Black Forest" be like?

Scientists provided scientific justification for the protection of the Chornoliski and Chutivski forests 100 years ago

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

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

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

Illegal harvesting of berries and reeds in national parks: environmentalists report crime to Ministry of Environment
Illegal harvesting of berries and reeds in national parks: environmentalists report crime to Ministry of Environment

According to environmentalists, this causes complex damage to protected areas and may lead to starvation among wild animals

River floodplains in Rivne region may receive protected area status
River floodplains in Rivne region may receive protected area status

This unique wetland area is extremely important for water purification and is also home to rare flora and fauna

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

Two new natural monuments will be created in the virgin steppes of Kirovograd region
Two new natural monuments will be created in the virgin steppes of Kirovograd region

The new status of steppe territories will help preserve rare plant species from destruction

Deputy Minister of Economy Zubovich illegally allowed tree felling in national parks – KECC
Deputy Minister of Economy Zubovich illegally allowed tree felling in national parks – KECC

This concerns the issuance of logging limits in national parks and nature reserves exceeding 4,500 cubic meters of timber

Horned bee: a new species has been discovered in Australia, and calls are being made for its protection
Horned bee: a new species has been discovered in Australia, and calls are being made for its protection

The bee was nicknamed "Lucifer" because of its small horns