Publications

Excursions for IDPs in Znesinnya Park

Events 28.03.2024

Excursions for IDPs in Znesinnya Park

Within the framework of the “ForestCom with IDPs: Forest for IDPs" project, we are delighted to announce the April excursions through the territory of the Regional Landscape Park "Znesinnya” for inter...

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Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for February 2024

News 28.03.2024

Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for February 2024

According to the results of remote monitoring of old growth forests in the Ukrainian Carpathians, no violations of forest cover were detected in the checked areas.

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“ForestCom with IDPs: Forest for IDPs”: Preparatory Work in Progress

News 25.03.2024

“ForestCom with IDPs: Forest for IDPs”: Preparatory Work in Progress

As spring gradually asserts itself, our preparatory work within the “ForestCom with IDPs: Forest for IDPs” project has also picked up pace.

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Risks, Challenges, and the Future of Ukraine's Forests: Round Table Results

News 22.03.2024

Risks, Challenges, and the Future of Ukraine's Forests: Round Table Results

On March 21st, a round table titled "Forests of Ukraine in the International Context: Risks, Challenges, and Future" was held in Lviv, dedicated to the International Day of Forests.

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A call for global accountability on the International Day of Forests

News 21.03.2024

A call for global accountability on the International Day of Forests

Forestcom NGO signed the International Day of Forests statement urging accountability on forest protection.

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Exclusion of Explosive-Contaminated Forests from FSC Certification in Ukraine

18.03.2024

Exclusion of Explosive-Contaminated Forests from FSC Certification in Ukraine

ForestCom leads the charge to exclude explosive-contaminated forests from FSC certification in Ukraine. Russian invaders have hindered forestry activities on Ukrainian lands. ForestCom advocates exclu...

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ForestCom Position Document: Strengthening of Transparency in the Ukrainian Timber Supply Chain in relation to the adoption of the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

Statements, Publications 12.03.2024

ForestCom Position Document: Strengthening of Transparency in the Ukrainian Timber Supply Chain in relation to the adoption of the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

Regulatory changes in the EU under Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free and forest degradation-free products (EUDR) and other legislative acts require urgent and effective actions to improv...

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Are there changes in the old growth forests of the Carpathians: remote monitoring report for January 2024.

News 25.02.2024

Are there changes in the old growth forests of the Carpathians: remote monitoring report for January 2024.

According to the results of remote monitoring of old growth forests in the Ukrainian Carpathians, no violations of forest cover were detected in the checked areas.

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Launch of the Project 'ForestCom with IDPs: Forest for IDPs'

20.02.2024

Launch of the Project 'ForestCom with IDPs: Forest for IDPs'

The NGO "ForestCom is embarking on a humanitarian project for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Lviv region as part of the United Voices in Action program.

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Bukovel's Illicit Logging: An Alarming Instance of Severe Illegal Deforestation

News 09.02.2024

Bukovel's Illicit Logging: An Alarming Instance of Severe Illegal Deforestation

The story is about the specifics of a criminal case involving illegal logging and appropriation of forest areas near the village of Polyanytsya in Ivano-Frankivsk (Bukovel) for tourism development.

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Local Outcry: illegal Logging Sparks Outrage in StaroSambir

Illegal-logging, News 02.02.2024

Local Outcry: illegal Logging Sparks Outrage in StaroSambir

Local residents claim, "Neither fearing God nor authority! Every night, a vehicle loaded with logs leaves the forest," in reference to foresters. Our experts decided to investigate these reports first...

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Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for December 2023

News 31.01.2024

Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for December 2023

ForestCom continued to monitor forest cover changes in officially designated old growth forests in the Ukrainian Carpathians.

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For what purpose  does the US Forest Service grow herbaceous plants at nurseries?

News 29.01.2024

For what purpose does the US Forest Service grow herbaceous plants at nurseries?

Restoring forest ecosystems in the US is about more than just planting trees. The traditional role of Forest Service nurseries includes, in particular, the production of additional native plant specie...

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Volunteer trip to monitor the security regime of protected tracts of Brodiv district

News 24.01.2024

Volunteer trip to monitor the security regime of protected tracts of Brodiv district

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How to Make a Coconut Bird Feeder: A Guide

News 18.01.2024

How to Make a Coconut Bird Feeder: A Guide

The expert in eco-education and reforestation at the NGO ForestCom shares instructions for an interesting type of bird feeder made from a coconut shell.

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Illegal logging in Ukraine in 2022, according to forest users' data: an analytical report

Publications 12.01.2024

Illegal logging in Ukraine in 2022, according to forest users' data: an analytical report

According to the information provided by forest users/owners, the total volume of illegally logged timber in Ukraine in 2022 amounted to at least 24,327 cubic meters, accounting for 0.2% of the overal...

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Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for June-November 2023

News 06.01.2024

Monitoring report of old growth forests changes in the Ukrainian Carpathians for June-November 2023

ForestCom continued to monitor forest cover changes in officially designated old growth forests in the Ukrainian Carpathians during June-November 2023.

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Humanitarian activities of the ForestСom NGO: results of the 2023

News 04.01.2024

Humanitarian activities of the ForestСom NGO: results of the 2023

Thanks for the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of China (Taiwan) ForestСom NGO continued to provide its humanitarian assistance in 2023, primarily focused on identifying and addres...

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Everything You Need to Know About the Legality of Christmas Tree Sales

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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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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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NGO ForestCom and Stryyskyy Park signed a memorandum of cooperation

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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ForestCom detected forest cover changes on  437 forest sites in the Carpathian

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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Stories of the people we help: the Okopnyi family from Lysychansk

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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International Donors Conference to Support Ukraine's Forestry Sector

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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