Integrated protection against trunk pests. Conducted using aerosol technologies with biological preparations and predatory insects Thanasimus formicarius.
Mineral fertilization is carried out to increase the resistance of green spaces to climate changes, pests, diseases, and to maintain them under high anthropogenic load.
Forest pathology surveys are conducted for general monitoring of the sanitary condition of forests and green spaces. They help detect pathological processes in the forest at an early stage.
To control the spread of pests and forest diseases, it is necessary to accurately determine which harmful organism we are dealing with. Laboratory analysis quickly and efficiently provides such information.
On the territory of DSLP Kharkivlisozahyst, there is a recreational area (a place for relaxation) created by the employees of the forest protection enterprise. Additionally, more than 30 different species of ornamental plants grow on the territory of DSLP Kharkivlisozahyst.
On March 21, the world celebrates International Forest Day, officially established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012. Every year, this day is held under different themes. In 2018, the theme was "Forests and Sustainable Cities." Ukraine also participates in this event with various initiatives. Traditionally, on March 21, the State Forest Resources Agency of Ukraine launches the national campaign "The Future of the Forest in Your Hands," which lasts until Earth Day (April 21 this year). The goal of this campaign is to instill respect for nature in younger generations, raise awareness about forest conservation, and engage student
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Forest Future Campaign Starts in Ukraine
From March 21, 2018, on the International Day of Forests, the annual campaign of the State Forestry Agency of Ukraine, "The Future of the Forest is in Your Hands," begins. It will last for a month—until Environment Day, which will be celebrated on April 21 this year in Ukraine.
Foliage-eating insects have always existed in forests, and they periodically experience population surges every few years. Damage to leaves and needles by these pests leads to a reduction in tree growth. By destroying foliage, insects disrupt normal water exchange and photosynthesis, weakening the trees and reducing their productivity. If defoliation occurs repeatedly, some coniferous species may die, especially in unfavorable conditions or when weakened by other factors. Additionally, trees damaged by defoliators become more susceptible to other threats, such a
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The condition of forests is deteriorating, they are getting sick and dying. This issue concerns not only scientists and forest owners but also the public. The condition of forests is deteriorating, they are getting sick and dying, and this is a concern not only for scientists and forest owners, but also for the public.
Against the backdrop of climate change and anthropogenic pressure, the susceptibility of trees to damage by insects and pathogens is increasing, and pests and pathogens themselves are spreading to new territories, changin
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In October last year, the State Forest Resources Agency of Ukraine, together with the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Belarus, appealed to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for assistance in implementing a project aimed at preventing and mitigating the consequences of forest dieback. In 2017, an FAO mission visited the Republic of Belarus, where they studied the origin and dynamics of this phenomenon.
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Forest Reform Success
According to European colleagues, forest sector reform will be successful only if at least 80% of workers support it. This was emphasized by Deputy Head of the State Forestry Agency, Volodymyr Bondar, during the Congress of the Society of Foresters of Ukraine at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences. During the event, Volodymyr Bondar highlighted the importance of sustainable development principles in forestry reform. He emphasized that the proposed strategy aims to prevent privatization of forests, ensure mul
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The official website of the State Forest Resources Agency of Ukraine has updated and expanded the "Open Data" section. Visitors can now access registers of logging tickets issued for forest harvesting. Additionally, the section provides information on forest certification, ensuring compliance with international forest management standards.
Citizens can also find afforestation plans for each forest enterprise under the Agency's management. Moreover, a verification system for the legality of timber origin is now available.
On November 15, 2017, the State Specialized Forest Protection Enterprise "Kharkivlisozakhyst," together with the Luhansk Regional Forestry and Hunting Administration, held a methodological seminar on forest protection at the base of the Sievierodonetsk Forestry and Hunting Enterprise. All forestry and hunting enterprises of the Luhansk Regional Forestry Administration participated in the seminar. The main topics of the seminar focused on the timely detection and containment of forest pest outbreaks, as well as conducting sanitary and health measures
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Forest is an invaluable wealth, a habitat for animals, birds, and other living beings. However, like any living organism, it is not protected from factors such as diseases and forest pests that can cause significant damage. Trees may die as a result of damage caused by forest pests and diseases. Due to the conditions that developed in 2017, the population of the common pine sawfly increased sharply, leading to damage to pine forests over large areas. The most severe damage was observed in young forests, where repeated defoliation caused tree crowns to
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The storm caused damage to forest plantations in Hlynsk, Nedryhailiv, and Tomashiv forestry of the Romny forestry enterprise of Sumy OULMG. The most damage was recorded in the "Velyki Budky" and "Pai" tracts in Nedryhailiv region, as well as the "Vilne" tract in Romny region. According to preliminary data, the total area of damaged forest is up to 1.2 thousand hectares.
The common pine sawfly (Diprion pini L.) is one of the main defoliating pests of Scots pine. It causes significant damage to pine stands, especially in plantations, and has two generations per growing season. It often forms local outbreaks that sometimes spread over large areas.
On June 14, 2017, specialists from the forest protection enterprise conducted a detailed forest pathology survey of trees, providing recommendations for their health improvement and longevity. The survey covered the alley along Heroiv Pratsi Street from Hvardiitsiv Shyronintsev Street to Traktorobudivnykiv Avenue. From June 15 to 21, 2017, enterprise workers carried out tree health improvement activities along this alley. These included crown pruning—removing dry and damaged branches to enhance the trees' aesthetics and prevent hollows. Additionally, the entir
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Delegation Training in Turkey
From May 21 to 26, a group of Ukrainian forestry protection specialists visited Turkey for training on the use of biological and biotechnical methods for pest and disease control. The delegation was led by Kateryna Davydenko (Director of Kharkivlisozakhyst), accompanied by four specialists: Denys Baturkin (Deputy Director – Chief Microbiologist of Kharkivlisozakhyst), Vira Venger (Head of Laboratory of Lvivlisozakhyst), Iryna Pryanchuk (Forest Pathologist Engineer of Vinnytsialisozakhyst), and Mariya Skrypkina (Head of Laboratory of Khersonlis
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Snow Damage – Severe Natural Phenomenon
From April 19 to 21, snow breakage and windfall occurred in Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. The snow breakage affected not only urban and rural areas but also large forested areas.
Snow breakage is a natural disaster. It occurs due to heavy precipitation in the form of wet snow, which accumulates on tree crowns. As a result, the tops, trunks, or large branches break under the weight of the snow.
The period of dormancy and overwintering for many phytophagous insect pests has come to an end.
We remind you of the need to resume monitoring the further development of particularly dangerous species of pine sawflies – the red-headed weaving sawfly Acantholyda erythrocephala L. and the starry weaving sawfly Lyda nemoralis Thoms.
According to literary sources, the emergence of the red-headed weaving sawfly imagos begins in the third decade of April and lasts several weeks. The emergence of the starry weaving sawfly imagos occurs slightly later &ndash
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On April 8, 2017, the team of DSPL "Kharkivlisozakhyst" joined the "For a Clean Environment" campaign.
Household waste cleanup was organized in the area adjacent to the enterprise.
Most of the waste consisted of plastic and glass, which are extremely harmful to the environment and nature as a whole.
Destroying a forest does not necessarily mean cutting it down – simply littering it is enough. Every day, people themselves are destroying hectares of forests, along with the clean air they breathe. It is distressing to realize that the mess created today will leave a significant negative impact for many years to come, le
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Lessons with schoolchildren continue as part of the State Forestry Agency's "Forest Future in Your Hands" campaign. This time, specialists from the Kharkivlisozakhyst introduced students of grades 5-7 of Pokotylivska Secondary School No. 2 to the work of the forest protection service in Kharkiv region.
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Educational Lectures for Students
Specialists from the state specialized forest protection enterprise "Kharkivlisozakhyst" continue to introduce schoolchildren to the work of forest protection in the Kharkiv region. An educational lesson was conducted for 4th-grade students of Pokotylivska Secondary School No. 2.
During the lecture, students learned about the basics of forest cultivation, from collecting cones to the development of seedlings in forest nurseries. They were also informed about the main types of harmful insects that damage tree crowns and the measures
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Annual Action: The Future of Forests in Your Hands
As part of the annual action of the State Forestry Agency of Ukraine "The Future of Forests in Your Hands," specialists from DSLP "Kharkivlisozakhyst" conducted an educational lesson about the forests of Ukraine, particularly in the Kharkiv region, at Babai Secondary School. The lesson covered forest coverage of the region and the service area of "Kharkivlisozakhyst," typical coniferous and deciduous defoliating insects of the region, and the primary tasks and activities of the organization. Additionally, students discusse
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Energy in Greek means action, activity, strength, and power. These words perfectly describe forests.
Action of forests consists in balancing the interactions of all components of forest biocenoses—soil, forest litter, herbaceous, shrub, and tree vegetation, as well as microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, etc.).
Activity of forests is the continuous process of photosynthesis, releasing oxygen essential for human life.
Strength of forest plantations is associated with soil retention, especially in areas prone to erosion.
Resilience of forests provides habitats for animals, birds, and other
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The Scientific and Technical Council of the State Forestry Agency of Ukraine has approved the "Recommendations for Assessing the Qualitative and Quantitative Impact of Harmful Insects and Pathogens on the Condition of Forest Crops Established on Large Burnt Areas." The authors and executors of the study were V.L. Meshkova, O.M. Kukina, S.V. Nazarenko, Yu.Ye. Skrylnyk, I.M. Sokolova, O.V. Zinchenko, M.S. Kolienkina, I.V. Porokhnyach, I.O. Bobrov, K.V. Davydenko, T.V. Kucheryavenko, S.O. Eroshenko, A.I. Aristova, and L.M. Koval.
The recommendations are based on years of research conducted by scientists from the Forest Protec
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On January 22, a meeting of the enterprise's staff, led by the director, was held in honor of the Day of Unity of Ukraine. Before the meeting, the Ukrainian flag was solemnly raised. The event discussed the historical events of 1917–1921.
To commemorate the 98th anniversary of the Act of Unification of the Ukrainian People's Republic and the Western Ukrainian People's Republic, enterprise employees participated in a ceremonial laying of flowers at the monument of the Ukrainian national revival figure, writer, poet, and artist Taras Shevchenko.
On the morning of January 22, at the request of DSLP "Kharkivlisozakhyst
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One of the best specialists in forest protection and forest entomology, Valentyna Lvivna Meshkova, recently published review articles on the issue of preserving and creating healthy forests (forest health). Meshkova Valentyna Lvivna is a Ukrainian entomologist in the field of forestry, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor at Kharkiv National Agrarian University named after V.V. Dokuchaev, and Head of the Forest Protection Laboratory of the Ukrainian Research Institute of Forestry and Agroforestry named after G. M. Vysotsky. She is also an academician of the Forestry Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (FASU).
Seminar in Sumy OULMG Discusses New Sanitary Rules for Forests
Significant changes have been implemented in Ukrainian forest management with the introduction of new Sanitary Rules in Forests of Ukraine. These comprehensive regulations establish stringent guidelines for sanitary felling operations.
On November 24, the Sumy OULMG hosted an educational seminar to review the new provisions. The upd
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By the way, this issue also exists in our country. For example, the forests of Volyn, Zhytomyr, and Sumy regions, as well as the Carpathian region, have large areas of Scots pine and spruce drying out due to damage caused by trunk pests.
Global system for early detection of invasive pests and diseases in Europe
Participation in the international conference COST ACTION FP1401 GLOBAL NETWORK OF NURSERIES AS EARLY WARNING SYSTEM AGAINST STALLIAN TREE PESTS (GLOBAL WARNING) “Global system for early detection of invasive pests and diseases in Europe, Novi Sad (Serbia) 17-20.10.2016 From 17 to 20 October 2016, an international conference was held at the National University of Novi Sad (Serbia) under the auspices of the European organization COST ACTION FP1401: “GLOBAL NETWORK OF NURSERIES AS EARLY WARNING SYSTEM AGAINST STALLIAN TREE PESTS (GLOBAL WARNING)” (“Global system for early detection of inv
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