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Illegal-logging, News 30.09.2025
Another Case of Inaction by Forest Protection and Law Enforcement in Investigating Illegal Logging
During a field survey of forest areas in Brody Forestry Enterprise “Halsillis,” experts from NGO ForestCom discovered 7 stumps of Scots pine with diameters ranging from 60 to 86 cm. The stumps had bee...
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Illegal-logging, News 25.09.2025
Press Conference Highlights: Addressing the Lack of Objective Statistics on Illegal Logging in Ukraine
A press conference was held on September 26, 2025, at Media Center Ukraine to discuss the pressing issue of the absence of objective statistics on illegal logging in Ukraine and its impact on the stat...
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News 23.09.2025
Invest in the Carpathians: a token of appreciation for supporting the development of rehabilitation and tourism infrastructure in the national park
Verkhovyna National Nature Park is a region of untouched nature at the headwaters of the Black and White Cheremosh rivers. Its pristine landscapes have been preserved and are valuable both for scienti...
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News, Events 22.09.2025
Press conference "Why are there no objective statistics on illegal logging in Ukraine?"
Запрошуємо до обговорення проблеми збору статистичної інформації про обсяги та кількість незаконних рубок на загальнодержавному рівні
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News 19.09.2025
"Statistics on Illegal Logging in Ukraine – Terra Incognita?" Webinar Summary
During the webinar, experts from NGO ForestCom presented the results of the analytical study “Report on the Volumes of Officially Documented Illegal Logging in the Forests of Ukraine in 2024.”
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Illegal-logging, News 08.09.2025
Roundtable “Developing a Joint Action Plan" Results
On September 8, at the initiative of the NGO "ForestCom," a roundtable was held titled “Developing a Joint Action Plan to Improve the Effectiveness of Combating Illegal Logging and the Circulation of...
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Illegal-logging, News, Publications 08.09.2025
Illegal Logging in Ukraine Surges by a Third in 2024
In 2024, Ukrainian forest users recorded the highest levels of illegal logging in the past four years, exceeding 39,600 cubic meters of timber. This represents a 30.7% increase compared to 2023.
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News 02.09.2025
The Eco-Educational Inclusive Trail "Secrets of the Ecosystem" is Now Even More Visitor-Friendly!
We’ve got great news for you — along the route leading to the “Sulfur Spring” via the “Crown Prince Rudolf Sluice”, 5 new benches have been installed for rest and 5 information boards with fascinating...
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News 01.09.2025
Forest visiting rules: autumn 2025
Експерти ГО “ЛІіС” дізналися, чи з'явилися зміни у правилах відвідування лісів у різних областях цього року порівняно із попередніми роками.
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Illegal-logging, News 29.08.2025
Satellite Monitoring of the Carpathian Old-Growth Forests: July 2025
NGO «ForestCom» continues monitoring old-growth forest stands in the Ukrainian Carpathians using optical satellite imagery.
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News, Events 22.08.2025
Developing a Joint Action Plan to Enhance the Effectiveness of Combating Illegal Logging
Незаконні рубки залишаються однією з найгостріших екологічних проблем України. Це зумовлено як законодавчими прогалинами, так і слабкою правозастосовною практикою, зокрема у зв’язку із російською агре...
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News 21.08.2025
Strategic Session: Protecting Forests, Empowering Society
Despite the challenges NGOs face today, we continue our work to protect forests from illegal logging and to foster the development of civil society in Ukraine.
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Illegal-logging, News 18.08.2025
When forest transformation fellings become a tool for violations
Forest transformation fellings are currently at the center of lively debates among forestry experts in Ukraine. On the one hand, they are an ecologically sound tool of close-to-nature forestry. On the...
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Illegal-logging, News 06.08.2025
Illegal logging causing over UAH 217,000 in damages uncovered in the Lviv region again
As part of the project “Advocacy for Forest Protection Against Illegal Logging: Removing Legal Barriers for Efficiency”, experts from the NGO ForestCom identified serious violations of forestry legisl...
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News 24.07.2025
The launch of a new project
The core idea behind the project “Advocacy for the Elimination of Legal Barriers to Improve the Effectiveness of Forest Protection Against Illegal Logging.”
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News 21.07.2025
Awareness and nature are the key to harmony: About a “green journey” in the Roztochia Nature Reserve
On July 19, 2025, the third "green journey" for our defenders and their families took place as part of the "Green Journeys: ForestCom Supporting Veteran and Family Recovery" project.
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News 17.06.2025
Communicate without harm: on teaching ethical communication with veterans
16 червня 2025 року відбувся тренінг із етичного спілкування з ветеранами у рамках проєкту "Зелені мандрівки: ЛІіС для відновлення ветеранів та їхніх родин"
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News 14.06.2025
Adventures of “green palms” at Lviv Forestry University
With the support of Swiss Krono, we continue our eco-educational lessons for schoolchildren in Kamianka-Buzka to foster environmental awareness and develop practical skills for interacting with nature...
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News 13.06.2025
The art of bonsai: how schoolchildren from Kamyanka-Buzska created a living sculpture
Днями відбувся майстер-клас з бонсаю для школярів Кам'янки-Бузької від експерта ГО "ЛІіС" у рамках проєкту зі SwissCrono.
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News 12.06.2025
A Unique Eco-Education Project Begins in Kamianka-Buzka for Students in Grades 3–7
The Kamianka-Buzka community has launched a unique eco-educational project for students in grades 3 to 7 — “Green Hands: Let’s Preserve Forest Ecosystems through Energetic and Thoughtful Learning and...
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News 02.06.2025
Animal Tracking Adventures
On the first day of summer, Park Stryiskyi was filled with laughter, movement, and curiosity about nature.
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Illegal-logging, News 29.05.2025
The Stranzul, Zadnya, and Kedryn Locality: A Botanical Reserve Under Threat
Thanks to modern satellite monitoring methods, illegal logging has no statute of limitations: experts from the NGO ForestCom have confirmed the presence of undeniable signs of large-scale logging oper...
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News 23.04.2025
Timber Species Identification and Wood Characteristics Analysis: Expert Services
NGO ForestCom offers professional consulting services for the identification of timber species and the determination of wood quality characteristics, providing official scientific reports based on res...
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Illegal-logging, News 15.04.2025
Shocking Cases of Illegal Logging Uncovered Again in Lviv Region
Illegal logging in the Staryi Sambir region continues. Once again, signs of illegal logging have been discovered in the forests near the village of Strilbychi (Sambir district).
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