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News 26.12.2023
Everything You Need to Know About the Legality of Christmas Tree Sales
We are sharing a simple step-by-step guide on how citizens can verify the origin and legality of Christmas trees sold in markets, as well as the legitimacy of the markets themselves. Additionally, we...
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News 24.12.2023
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We wish you a truly wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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News 22.12.2023
NGO ForestCom and Stryyskyy Park signed a memorandum of cooperation
The iconic Central Park in New York City was designed in 1857 and completed in 1872 on marshy grounds. Surprisingly, just five years later, Stryyskyy Park in Lviv was also conceptualized on former cem...
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News 19.12.2023
ForestCom detected forest cover changes on 437 forest sites in the Carpathian
During May to September 2023, experts from the NGO ForestCom identified an additional 437 areas in the Carpathian Mountains where changes in forest cover were observed.
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News 15.12.2023
Stories of the people we help: the Okopnyi family from Lysychansk
People who have an unwavering fire in their hearts, even in the face of adversity, are truly remarkable. They possess the ability to share their warmth with those around them. Today, we want to share...
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Events 14.12.2023
International Donors Conference to Support Ukraine's Forestry Sector
The International Donors Conference titled "International Call to Support the Forestry Sector in Ukraine" took place on December 14, 2023, in Kyiv.
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News 13.12.2023
The European Commission commences testing of the EUDR information system
In order to implement the European Union Regulation on combating deforestation (EUDR), the European Commission is initiating testing of the corresponding Information System.
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News 08.12.2023
ForestCom NGO is a partner of the Transformational Learning Network for Sustainability (TransLearnN)
NGO "ForestCom” has become an associate partner of the Consortium of Universities of Ukraine and Europe in executing the Erasmus+ project called “Transformational Learning Network for Resilience (Tran...
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News 05.12.2023
ForestCom NGO (booklet)
About the mission, tasks, values, directions of activities of the NGO ForestCom.
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News 30.11.2023
Occupiers Destroyed Nearly 9,000 Hectares of Forest in Eastern Ukraine Luhansk Region: Reveals Scientific Study
Illegal Logging and Deforestation: Occupiers Destroyed Nearly 9,000 Hectares of Forest in Eastern Ukraine Luhansk Region from 2014 to 2020, Reveals Scientific Study
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News 22.11.2023
How Ukrainian wood exporters can comply with EUDR/EUTR requirements to avoid illegal timber trade?
Currently, Ukrainian exporters may not adhere fully to the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR) requirements, who often cite their compliance with national legislation. These issues primarily revol...
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News 17.11.2023
Electronic Forestry Permits Only - now in effect
Ukrainian State Forest Resource Agency informs that starting from today (November 17, 2023), the issuance of paper based forestry permits (Logging Tickets) has been discontinued, and moving forward, f...
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News 01.11.2023
The IDP community of Stryy received humanitarian aid thanks to Taiwanese friends
Thanks to our friends from Taiwan, we continue to support communities in need.
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Illegal-logging 17.10.2023
ForestCom's Remote Forest Monitoring Ongoing Efforts in the Carpathian Region
In the third quarter of 2023, our team of experts at NGO ForestCom conducted extensive satellite monitoring in the Carpathian region. We identified 563 areas where significant changes in forest cover...
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Illegal-logging 13.10.2023
Unlocking Compliance: Navigating EU Timber and Deforestation Regulations for Ukrainian Woodworking Businesses
In this publication, we shed light on the critical importance for Ukrainian woodworking enterprises to fully grasp the intricacies of EU legislation, particularly the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) and t...
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Illegal-logging 03.10.2023
Forest Monitoring on Valuable Territories: An Update on the Yaykivsky Botanical Reserve
As part of the project "Combating Illegal Logging in Ukraine," supported by the US Forest Service, ForestCom experts conducted on-ground monitoring of high conservation value forests in Osmoloda Fores...
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News 30.09.2023
A training session for Ukrainian rangers took place in the Carpathian National Nature Park
"The Skills of Effective Work for Ukrainian rangers" - a training session conducted by experts from the NGO Forestcom for the inspectors of the Carpathian National Nature Park.
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News 28.09.2023
ForestCom experts shared knowledge among scientists during the 7th Forum Carpaticum
ForestCom experts participated in the 7th Forum Carpaticum “Carpathian Futures – Critical Transitions.”
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Illegal-logging 22.09.2023
Key Updates on EU Timber Regulation Implementation and Deforestation-Free Commodities
A summary of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) and of Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR).
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News 20.09.2023
Nature Therapy Walk "Paths of the Beaver and Otter"
The NGO ForestCom, the "Khotyn National Nature Park" and the "Mys Komariv" Eco Station organized a nature therapy walk "Paths of the Beaver and Otter" for 8th-grade students from Kelmenev Lyceum.
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Illegal-logging, Publications 20.09.2023
Mitigating Illegal Logging in Ukraine: ForestCom Monitoring Report (2020 - first half of 2023)
Report on the results of forest monitoring carried out by the experts of the NGO ForestCom for the period from 2020 to the first half of 2023.
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News 13.09.2023
Amorpha fruticosa and Otter: Is There a Connection?
How do invasive species affect local wildlife and forest ecosystems? This is what a ForestCom biodiversity expert attempted to investigate.
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News 12.09.2023
Sawmills: Guardians of Timber Legitimacy or Vanishing Clues in the Shadows of Illicit Logging?
Recently, experts from the NGO ForestCom discovered signs of illegal logging in the village of Rosokhy in the Sambir district of Lviv region.
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News 07.09.2023
Immersing in Nature: Building Strength and Knowledge in Komariv and Kelmentsi of Chernivtsi region
Teachers and schoolchildren kick-started the school year in the villages of Komariv and Kelmentsi, located in Chernivtsi region, with an energizing dose of nature through therapeutic and eco-education...
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News 04.09.2023
Transformative Pilot Action (TPA) Project on Bioenergy for Boryslav – phase 2
NGO ForestCom is starting the implementation of the second stage of the bioenergy project for Boryslav in the Lviv region.
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News 11.08.2023
Forest Thematic Electronic Map of the Drohobych Branch of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine”
ForestCom experts have developed a forest thematic electronic map for the Drogobych Branch of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine", which contributes to the transparency of the forestry industry...
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Publications 10.08.2023
ANALYSIS OF BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN FOREST RESTORATION PLANNING
An analysis has been conducted on biodiversity conservation in forest restoration planning by forest users in the Zakarpattia region in 2023, based on publicly available data.
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News 04.08.2023
Remote Sensing Monitoring of the Impact of War on Forests in Ukraine
ForestCom's experts conducted an in-depth analysis of deforestation in Ukraine, focusing on areas affected by the war initiated by russia. The investigation utilized Global Forest Change raster images...
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News 03.08.2023
Eco-volunteering event "Preserving the Unique Steppes in the Northern Podillya National Nature Park”
The eco-volunteering event "Preserving the Unique Steppes in the Northern Podillya National Nature Park” took place on August 2nd.
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Publications 02.08.2023
Analyzing State Nature Conservation Work: Khotyn National Nature Park Case Study
Protecting nature and reserve areas in the face of destruction and pollution caused by aggressive russian invaders has become an extremely important task. Among those entrusted with preserving the mos...
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Events 28.07.2023
Announcement: Training on Distinguishing Illegal Logging and Responding to Forest Violations
Calling all nature enthusiasts, forest lovers, activists, and volunteers! Join us for an offline training conducted by the NGO "ForestCom" (ГО "ЛІіС"), aimed at empowering participants to differentiat...
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News 18.07.2023
Changes in forest cover were identified on 389 plots in the Carpathian region
During the second quarter of 2023, experts from the NGO "ForestCom" utilized satellite monitoring of the Carpathian region's forests to identify 389 locations with detected changes in forest cover....
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News 14.07.2023
Which regions allow forest visitation for regular citizens: permissions, prohibitions, and restrictions
The data on forest visits during the summer of 2023 have been updated from various regions of Ukraine.
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News 11.07.2023
Fabricated sanitary fellings: incompetence or abuses?
Experts from the NGO "ForestCom" conducted an assessment of forest areas of the Yavoriv State Forestry Enterprise "Galsillіs" regarding compliance with environmental legislation in forestry activities...
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News 10.07.2023
"Don't step on the bees!" - this is the slogan of July 10
"Don't step on the bees!" - this is the slogan of July 10. Today is one of the most unusual holidays in the calendar, started by the British.
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News 07.07.2023
July 7 is a professional day of the state nature protection institutions
July 7 Ukraine celebrates the professional day of the state nature protection institutions
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News 29.06.2023
Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for May 2023
In May, monitoring old growth forests changes based on satellite images continued. More details of the monitoring are presented in the ForestCom report.
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News 14.06.2023
Report of the Forestcom NGO for the year of humanitarian activity
With the beginning of russia’s full-scale invasion at the end of the winter of 2022, in addition to the main activity of combating illegal logging, the NGO Forestcom began work to support people who s...
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News 07.06.2023
Russians committed planned ecocide and are destroying the forests of southern Ukraine
Distrгction of the Kakhovska HPP dam demolishes environmental security and maintaining the ecological balance of southern Ukraine. NGO ForestCom evaluates ecological losses from flooding of Kherson re...
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Events 04.06.2023
Ambassador Bob L. J. CHEN's speech at a press conference “Taiwan stands with Ukraine: helping Ukraine in time of war” on June 1, 2023
Промова директора представництва Тайбею в Республіці Польща, Амбасадора Боба Чена на пресконфренції «Taiwan stands with Ukraine: допомога Україні у часі війни» 1 червня 2023 року.
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Press releases 01.06.2023
Press conference "Taiwan Stands with Ukraine: Assistance to Ukraine in Wartime"
On June 1, 2023, the Forest Initiatives and Communities NGO held a press conference in Lviv entitled Taiwan Stands with Ukraine: Assistance to Ukraine in Wartime.
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News 31.05.2023
Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for April 2023
In April, monitoring old growth forests changes based on satellite images continued. Read the details of the monitoring in the report of the ForestCom expert.
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News 24.05.2023
ForestCom discovered signs of illegal logging in the forest of the Research Enterprise “Obroshyne”
ForestCom experts discovered logging that is classified as illegal in the forest that situated on the Sokilnycky territorial community land.
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News 26.04.2023
ForestCom detected forest cover changes on 295 forest sites in the Lviv region
During the first quarter of 2023, ForestCom experts monitored forest cover changes using satellite images in four Carpathian regions.
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News 19.04.2023
The Swiss-Ukrainian Transformational Pilot Action (TPA) Project on Bioenergy for Boryslav: the first stage has been implemented
The first stage of the implementation of the joint international project “Transformative Pilot Action (TPA) Project on Bioenegy for Boryslav” on increasing the level of energy efficiency an...
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News 13.04.2023
Illegal logging in Transcarpathia caused damage of more than a million hryvnias
The experts of the NGO "ForestCom" carried out an inspection of the forest areas of the Tarasivske Forestry District of “Mokryanske Forestry” branch of the Carpathian Forestry Office, where they found...
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News 11.04.2023
Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for March 2023
ForestCom continued satellite monitoring of forest cover changes on officially recognized old growth forest areas in March 2023.
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News 05.04.2023
How corruption threatens the forests of Ukraine
Today, April 5, at 4:00 p.m. a round table will be held in an online format on the topic: "How corruption threatens the forests of Ukraine" with the participation of international and Ukrainian expert...
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Events 24.03.2023
Webinar Environmental impact assessment (EIA) - how to check compliance with its requirements
The series of webinars for law enforcement officers continues. The next meeting will be held on Thursday and will be devoted to the topic of environmental impact assessment
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News 22.03.2023
ForestCom NGO found signs of illegal cutting of the common alder
Experts of the ForestCom NGO discovered signs of illegal felling in the area near the village of Kopan, Bibrska TG, Lviv region.
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News 22.03.2023
“Operation Jay” or how we sowed the Ukrainian Carpathians.
On the occasion of World Forest Day, which is celebrated on March 21, we and the team of the ForestCom NGO gathered volunteers from all over Ukraine, students, schoolchildren and local residents to pl...
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Events 21.03.2023
Webinar "The state of reform in the forest industry"
At the webinar, we will analyze which institutions of the State Forestry Agency have been liquidated and which have just been created, and we will consider changes in the economic activity of state fo...
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News 20.03.2023
Webinar "Regulatory and legal framework of forest restoration, types of violations and responsibilities of officials"
During the webinar, we will talk about the legal framework of reforestation, types of offenses and administrative penalties for officials.
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Events 20.03.2023
Online conference «Loss of forest coverage in Ukraine according to Global Forest Watch»
The webinar is dedicated to the results of forest loss monitoring in the territory using the "Global Forest Watch" platform
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News 16.03.2023
Be like a jay, restore the forest together with ForestCom NGO
Did you know that the jay participates in forest restoration? Yes, this bird, as well as other forest animals, can contribute to the restoration of natural forests.
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News 15.03.2023
Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for February 2023
In February, ForestCom NGO experts continued monitoring old growth forests, using the latest published Sentinel-2 satellite images.
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News 14.03.2023
ForestCom experts continue satellite monitoring of illegal logging in Ukraine
In 2022, ForestCom experts monitored Carpathian forests for forest cover changes using satellite images and discovered 446 sites. Details read in the article.
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News 13.03.2023
NGO "ForestCom" has discovered signs of illegal logging in Briukhovychi forestry subunit.
Experts of the NGO "ForestCom" recently inspected the site of the Briukhovychi forestry subunit of the branch of "Lviv Forestry (formerly SE “Bibrske Forestry”), where clear cutting (1.0 ha) was carri...
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News 13.03.2023
We invite everyone to join the planting of a forest together with the Hutsulshchyna NNP.
On March 20, 2023, we invite you to an environmental and educational event for the International Day of Forests, which we will hold in the Carpathians together with the Hutsulshchyna National Nature P...
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News 10.03.2023
Primroses need preservation and protection
Most of the primroses are on the verge of extinction and have been listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. We have to join in their preservation and protection, not tear them down, let alone buy them.
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News 08.03.2023
Experts of the ForestCom NGO took part in the forum on the reform of the forest industry
Experts of ForestCom NGO took part in the forum "Forests of Ukraine: European integration, war, climate change and modern reforms".
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News 07.03.2023
Tender for external evaluation of organizational development
The ForestCom NGO announces a tender for the search for a specialist to carry out an external assessment of the level of organizational development and the development of the Organizational Developmen...
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News 22.02.2023
Taiwan transferred 100 tons of humanitarian to Ukraine
We received 100 tons of humanitarian aid from our partners from Taiwan. Thank you for the opportunity to help.
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News 20.02.2023
It's our birthday!
We have been caring for the environment for 3 years. During this time, we have grown from a small team to an organization that unites specialists and experts in various fields. Thank you for being...
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News 16.02.2023
Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for January 2023
In December, ForestCom NGO experts continued monitoring old growth forests, using the latest published Sentinel-2 satellite images.
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Events 30.01.2023
A series of webinars "How to distinguish illegal logging from legal and help to preserve forests"
We invite you to study together with ForestCom NGO! Join our webinars and gain knowledge. Participation in webinars is free – you just need to register.
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News 25.01.2023
Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for December 2022
In December, ForestCom NGO experts continued monitoring old growth forests, using the latest published Sentinel-2 satellite images.
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Publications 17.01.2023
Ways to strengthen the ecosystem services of forests to increase the amount of carbon dioxide absorption and mitigate the climate change effect
A study was conducted on possible ways of strengthening ecosystem services of forests.
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