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ForestCom NGO found signs of illegal cutting of the common alder 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.
Webinar "Regulatory and legal framework of forest restoration, types of violations and responsibilities of officials" 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.
Be like a jay, restore the forest together with ForestCom NGO 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.
Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for February 2023 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.
ForestCom experts continue satellite monitoring of illegal logging in Ukraine 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.
 NGO "ForestCom" has discovered signs of illegal logging in Briukhovychi forestry subunit. 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...
We invite everyone to join the planting of a forest together with the Hutsulshchyna NNP. 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...
Primroses need preservation and protection 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.
Experts of the ForestCom NGO took part in the forum on the reform of the forest industry 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".
Tender for external evaluation of organizational development 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...
World Wildlife Day News 03.03.2023

World Wildlife Day

Today we celebrate World Wildlife Day.
Taiwan transferred 100 tons of humanitarian to Ukraine 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.
It's our birthday! 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...
Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for January 2023 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.
Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for December 2022 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.
How has the war affected the forestry sector in Ukraine? Regular stakeholders perception News 17.12.2022

How has the war affected the forestry sector in Ukraine? Regular stakeholders perception

ForestCom NGO conducted an expert survey among public activists, experts of environmental protection NGOs, employees of forestry and woodworking enterprises, etc.
Address to the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal News 16.12.2022

Address to the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal

Appeal regarding the lack of information about officially registered illegal logging in all forests of Ukraine and other problems. We are waiting for an answer from the Prime Minister.
Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for June 2022 News 08.12.2022

Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for June 2022

In November, ForestCom NGO experts continued monitoring old growth forests areas, using the latest published Sentinel-2 satellite images.
Forest therapy took place in Zolochiv district News 05.12.2022

Forest therapy took place in Zolochiv district

We had a good time during an ecotherapeutic excursion together with IDPs from Donetsk region, who temporarily live in Zolochiv community.
Humanitarian aid for IDPs in the Zolochiv community News 29.11.2022

Humanitarian aid for IDPs in the Zolochiv community

We distributed humanitarian aid to 71 IDPs during the last visit to Zolochivska community.
NGO "ForestCom" found timber skidding by waterstreams in the Lazeshchany subunit of the SE“Yasinya forestry and hunting economy” News 09.11.2022

NGO "ForestCom" found timber skidding by waterstreams in the Lazeshchany subunit of the SE“Yasinya forestry and hunting economy”

Trawling wood with water streams is something that foresters in mountainous areas often do. Lazeshchan Forestry of the Yasinyanskyi LMG State Enterprise is no exception.
Monitoring report of ancient plantations in the Ukrainian Carpathians for October 2022. News 08.11.2022

Monitoring report of ancient plantations in the Ukrainian Carpathians for October 2022.

In October, ForestCom NGO experts continued monitoring old growth forests, using the latest published Sentinel-2 satellite images.
The ForestCom NGO planted trees on the territory of Kolodenetsk gymnasium News 01.11.2022

The ForestCom NGO planted trees on the territory of Kolodenetsk gymnasium

Ninth-graders planted dozens of saplings on the territory of the school under the leadership of Taras Kharachko
A volonteer event in the Roztochya Nature Reserve News 31.10.2022

A volonteer event in the Roztochya Nature Reserve

They prepared the plants for winter, took care of the surrounding area and planted seedlings from the decorative nursery "Kolodensi" together with the volunteers.