In Kharkiv, specialists from the stat ... Read more »

- Forests create the atmosphere suitable for life on our planet, providing enough oxygen for breathing, and trees process carbon dioxide. Without forests, Earth would be a lifeless sphere with an unbreathable atmosphere or none at all.

- Trees grow throughout their long lives.

- Forests are truly the lungs of the planet. Without forests, there would be no ordinary life on Earth.

- On average, 15-20 grams of wood are used to produce one A4 sheet of paper.

- One of the hardest trees in the ... Read more »

In compliance with current legislation and with the aim of determining the advisability of conducting forest formation and health improvement cuttings, other tending operations related or unrelated to forest management, specialists from the State Specialized Forest Protection Enterprise "Kharkivlisozakhyst" have begun work as part of commissions surveying forest stands in Ivano-Frankivsk region.

According to the letter from the State Forest Resources Agency o ... Read more »

Pathological examination is an important element of the forest condition monitoring system that allows timely detection of infectious disease outbreaks, pest damage, and general changes in the physiological state of trees. Particularly relevant is the examination of young forest crops, especially Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) cultures, which is one of the most common forest-forming species in Ukraine.

The purpose of the examination is to a ... Read more »

Anoplophora chinensis (Forster, 1771) – a species of beetle from the subfamily Lamiinae of the longhorn beetle family (Cerambycidae), known as the citrus longhorned beetle or citrus long-horned beetle. This invasive species poses a serious threat to forestry and agriculture in many regions of the world.

1. Systematics and Description

Taxonomy of the species includes: Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Arthropoda, Class: Insecta, O ... Read more »

The laboratory analysis of forest pathology samples conducted by specialists of SSE "Kharkivlisozakhyst" is an important component in the system of forest monitoring and protection against diseases and pests. The main purpose of such research is to establish an accurate diagnosis of the causes of forest stand damage, identify types of pathogens or pests, and assess the threat they pose to the forest. This allows for prompt decision-making regarding necessary forest health improvement measures or prevention of damage spread.

The analysis begins with specialists visiting the affected area, where t ... Read more »

On May 28, 2025, in the "Hryhorivskyi Bor" tract in Kharkiv, a release of the ant beetle (Thanasimus formicarius) took place - a beneficial entomophage that is a natural enemy of many dangerous forest pests, particularly bark beetles. The event was organized by specialists of SSE "Kharkivlisozakhyst" as part of implementing integrated forest protection methods.

Integrated forest protection involves a comprehensive approach to maintaining the health of forest ecosystems with minimal use of chemical agents. One of the key methods is biological control of pest populations using natural predators like the ant beetle. Both adult in ... Read more »

In May 2025, an official delegation from Ukraine, which included representatives of SSE "Kharkivlisozakhyst", visited the Republic of Poland. The trip took place from May 20 to 23 at the Forest Education Center in Jedlina-Leszno with the support of the General Directorate of State Forests of Poland. The main purpose of the visit was to exchange professional experience in forest protection, familiarize with the organization of forestry activities in Poland, and establish further cooperatio ... Read more »