Subsoil — latest ecology news
The development of this deposit is contrary to Law No. 2456-XII "On the Nature Reserve Fund of Ukraine"
Violations were detected at intervals of 20 minutes
"Podilsky Tovtry" is one of the seven natural wonders of Ukraine
The Ministry of Environment did not approve mining at the "Mak" deposit
In 2023, the Ministry of Environment completed the reform of subsoil use, improved the OVD procedure and launched 17 digital services
About 300 m3 of subsoil were mined in two months
This could destroy 1,343 species of plants and animals
Amber was mined in the Rivne Reserve and the Klesiv Forest with the help of environmentally hazardous soil leaching
The survey materials and calculations of the amount of damages were handed over to law enforcement agencies
Out of 162 conclusions of the Ministry of Environment, not a single refusal was given on the grounds of forest preservation
Vegetation began to recover in the reserve after illegal amber mining
Eco-activists fear that the narodniks will eventually return to their plans