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.
This informational material provides various methods to contact the authorized commissioner for forest protection matters. The following options are available for citizens and organizations to report issues or seek assistance regarding forestry concerns.
International Assistance from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization
On May 3, 2023, DSP "Kharkivlisozakhyst" received humanitarian aid from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in the form of pheromone traps and dispensers for conducting forest pathology monitoring of Ips sexdentatus (six-toothed bark beetle) and Ips acuminatus (pine engraver beetle) in Ukraine.
These traps will be used in the near future to track the spread of these dangerous stem pests, facilitate subsequent control measures, and prevent forest dieback. The equipment represents a crucial tool in our ongoing efforts to protect Ukraine's forests from destr
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Special Forest Pathology Survey to Assess Damage from Military Actions
Recently, specialists from DSP "Kharkivlisozakhyst", representatives of the South-Eastern Interregional Forestry and Hunting Management Department, together with the state protection of the "Holy Mountains" National Nature Park, conducted a special forest pathology survey to assess the sanitary condition of plantations damaged by military actions.
The comprehensive survey aimed to evaluate the extent of damage to forest ecosystems caused by combat operations. Experts carefully examined affected areas to identify potential threats to forest health, including signs of disease, pest infes
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On March 28, we celebrate the 60th birthday of Olena Ivanivna Nazarenko, head of the biological laboratory. We sincerely congratulate Olena Ivanivna and wish her good health, family well-being, and success in her work.
During her years of work at the enterprise, she has proven herself to be a disciplined, proactive, and conscientious employee. Her dedication to forestry and exemplary performance of duties have made her an invaluable member of our team.
For her many years of diligent work in the field, high professionalism, exemplary performance of official duties during wartime, active civic position, and on the occasion of her anniver
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Forestry and Agroforest Melioration
We are pleased to present the latest issue of our specialized publication dedicated to forestry and agroforest melioration. This scientific journal covers important aspects of sustainable forest management, land reclamation, and the integration of trees into agricultural landscapes.
The current issue features research articles on innovative approaches to forest restoration, soil conservation techniques, and the ecological benefits of agroforestry systems. Experts from various institutions share their findings on improvin
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Most likely, this very year Kolesov's sword "celebrates" its anniversary.
Historical sources indicate that in 1883, Alexander Kolesov, director of the Kharkiv Agricultural School, invented this tool for manually planting seedlings of tree and shrub species.
The invention of this forest planting tool was prompted by the failures of predecessors in afforesting sands by sowing pine seeds. The seeds germinated vigorously, but the sprouts completely died during summer heat.
It was originally designed for light soils, but was later modified for soils of different mechanical composition. The weight of Kolesov's sword
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In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as the International Day of Forests (IDF). This day is celebrated to draw attention to the importance of all types of forests. Each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to take action at local, national, and international levels to organize events related to forests and trees, such as tree-planting campaigns.
The theme for each International Day of Forests is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests. The theme for 2023 was "Forests and Health".
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Everyone wants to be useful during wartime
During wartime, everyone strives to be useful. Undoubtedly, we all want to see our personal contribution to victory here and now. But everyone should be in their place and engage in professional activities. Otherwise, the economy simply won't function, and defending Ukraine will become more difficult.
Foresters in the Khmelnytskyi region continue to perform their state duties daily. Currently, all enterprises of the Regional Forestry and Hunting Management Department are actively preparing for the spring forest cultivatio
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With the beginning of the new vegetation period, the State Specialized Forest Protection Enterprise "Kharkivlisozakhyst" has resumed monitoring the population status of harmful insects - the top and six-toothed bark beetles, ash bark beetle and May beetle using pheromone, window and light traps.
Reference: "Pheromone traps are designed to attract insects and butterflies using specific scents characteristic only to representatives of a particular species. Beneficial and non-harmful insects do not get caught in the trap. The traps are easy to use and can be used multiple times. The trap also serves as an indicator that
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Modern problems of forest protection and ways to solve them. Belarus should serve as an example for us in coordinating the efforts of forest science researchers with educational institutions, enterprises of the National Academy of Sciences system, the Plant Protection Institute, forest protection services, etc. The absence of such coordination in Ukraine hinders both knowledge exchange and proper management decisions.
At the end of 2020, the II International Scientific and Practical Conference was held to mark the 95th anniversary of Professor Nikolai Ilyich Fedorov's birth and the 90th anniversary of the Departme
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In Slobozhanshchyna, foresters are searching for solutions to the problem of dying ash trees. "Ash trees, ash trees, I see you beyond the village by the road..." - these words from a popular song came to mind in Sumy region, specifically in Trostianets Forestry, where chief foresters from regional forestry enterprises gathered with scientists from the Ukrainian Research Institute of Forestry and Agroforestry and specialists from the State Specialized Forest Protection Enterprise "Kharkivlisozakhyst" to discuss the painful problem of ash dieback.
The ash tree, one of the living symbols of Ukraine, so soulfully sung by poet My
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The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend: Biological Methods of Forest Protection
The United Nations declared 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health. Humans care about plant health primarily because we obtain food, raw materials, and building materials from plants, and we want to maximize the quantity and quality of these products rather than share them with insects, snails, and fungi. To protect future harvests, people mainly use chemical pesticides, which not only kill harmful organisms but also harm other ecosystem components and human health. One alternative to chemical plant protection is the biological method.
Humans are peculiar creatures. We want to eat vegetables
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To Be or Not to Be: Ash Trees in Sumy Region Forests
For several recent years, foresters in Sumy region have been fighting against the top bark beetle that destroyed mature pine forests. Today, the population of this pest has decreased, but a new problem has emerged: ash dieback. To preserve ash plantations, specifically to determine the nature of infection spread and find practical methods to combat it, the forestry department of Sumy Regional Forestry and Hunting Management conducted a special seminar. It took place at Trostianets Forestry Enterprise with participation of chief foresters from forestry enterprises and scientists from the State Specialized Forest Protection Enterpri
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The oak lace bug (Corythucha arcuata), originally from North America, has become a serious threat to Ukrainian oak forests. First detected in Italy in 2000, it spread to other European countries and Turkey. By 2015, it reached Russia's Krasnodar region, damaging over 1 million hectares of oak plantations by 2016. From there, it invaded Crimea and Kherson Oblast, while also entering Zakarpattia from Hungary. This invasive species reproduces rapidly, with 3+ generations per year, and sucks sap from oak leaves, causing premature yellowing, defoliation, and tree weakening.
Climate change and increased human activity have made forests more
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Visit of the Head of the Agency to SSFPP "Kharkivlisozakhyst"
During his visit to the Kharkiv region on July 31, 2020, Vasyl Kuzovych, the Head of the State Forest Resources Agency of Ukraine, visited the State Specialized Forest Protection Enterprise "Kharkivlisozakhyst". Since 2018, the forest protection biological laboratory of SSFPP "Kharkivlisozakhyst" has been conducting research on the implementation of integrated forest protection methods within the framework of international cooperation between Turkey and Ukraine.
The biological laboratory has been headed for several years by Olena Nazarenko, who demonstrated the main stages of breeding
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Learn more: Positive Results of Biological Control Methods
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Positive Results of Biological Control Methods
For the third consecutive year, specialists from the State Specialized Forest Protection Enterprise "Kharkivlisozakhyst" have been implementing integrated forest protection methods against trunk pests in the pine forests of the "Svyate" nature reserve in Chernihiv.
According to legends, the lake "Svyate" was the site of the baptism of Chernihiv residents in 989. Located in an ancient forest park, a remnant of the primeval forests that once surrounded the city, it still harbors pine trees up to 250 ye
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