Transcarpathian region — latest ecology news

In Transcarpathia, forests will once again be cleared to make way for roads to wind farms – NGO
In Transcarpathia, forests will once again be cleared to make way for roads to wind farms – NGO

Logging threatens the primeval forests of the Pashkivets Forest District, just as it did previously in "Shypot"

The Ministry of Economy has been sued. The reason is the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report regarding the wind farm on the Runa mountain pasture
The Ministry of Economy has been sued. The reason is the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report regarding the wind farm on the Runa mountain pasture

Environmentalists view this as evidence of non-compliance with the Law "On Environmental Impact Assessment"

Officially, the foundations for the wind farm in Runa were built illegally. Government agencies are facing an investigation
Officially, the foundations for the wind farm in Runa were built illegally. Government agencies are facing an investigation

Lawmakers are also calling for the lifting of the moratorium on environmental inspections

Wild boars have died en masse in the forests of Transcarpathia. The relevant authorities have not responded
Wild boars have died en masse in the forests of Transcarpathia. The relevant authorities have not responded

Residents are demanding that the official cause of death of the wild boars—poisoning or a virus—be determined immediately

In the Carpathians, a forest containing valuable plant species is being cleared to build a power line to a wind farm
In the Carpathians, a forest containing valuable plant species is being cleared to build a power line to a wind farm

Unlike environmental activists, foresters did not notice any endangered plants there

WES instead of a nature reserve: Transcarpathian council did not support the protection of the high Carpathians
WES instead of a nature reserve: Transcarpathian council did not support the protection of the high Carpathians

At the same time, deputies approved the felling of a unique forest for the construction of power lines

In Transcarpathia, forests are being cut down for another power line to the wind farm on the Runa mountain pasture
In Transcarpathia, forests are being cut down for another power line to the wind farm on the Runa mountain pasture

Environmental activists consider this to be a continuation of the systematic destruction of forests for energy projects

Sanitary felling for healthy trees? Experts surveyed areas for felling
Sanitary felling for healthy trees? Experts surveyed areas for felling

The condition of trees has been artificially downgraded in all areas, which indicates abuse by forest users

In 2026, 3,000 hectares of new forests will appear in the Carpathians
In 2026, 3,000 hectares of new forests will appear in the Carpathians

In total, approximately 6.7 million coniferous and deciduous tree seedlings will be planted

Without EIA and with violations: authorities in Zakarpattia did not stop illegal construction of a crossing
Without EIA and with violations: authorities in Zakarpattia did not stop illegal construction of a crossing

Such works required a project and an environmental impact assessment

Prosecutors in Zakarpattia are demanding through the courts that the Carpathian primeval forests be granted protected status
Prosecutors in Zakarpattia are demanding through the courts that the Carpathian primeval forests be granted protected status

Due to its inaction, the Carpathian Forest Office is putting unique ecosystems at risk

Green light for wind farms in the Carpathians: Ministry of Economy provides EIA conclusion on the Runa mountain pasture
Green light for wind farms in the Carpathians: Ministry of Economy provides EIA conclusion on the Runa mountain pasture

The new wind farm will have a capacity of over 150 MW, but experts believe that its construction is being carried out with violations