Publications
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...
see moreNews 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.
see moreNews 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.
see moreNews 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.
see moreNews 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.
see more18.03.2024
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...
see moreStatements, 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...
see moreNews 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.
see more20.02.2024
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.
see moreNews 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.
see moreIllegal-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...
see moreNews 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.
see moreNews 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...
see moreNews 24.01.2024
Volunteer trip to monitor the security regime of protected tracts of Brodiv district
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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.
see morePublications 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...
see moreNews 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.
see moreNews 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...
see moreNews 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...
see moreNews 24.12.2023
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We wish you a truly wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
see moreNews 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...
see moreNews 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.
see moreNews 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...
see moreEvents 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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