On December 27, 2023, at the initiative of the State Forest Resources Agency of Ukraine, an important training meeting was held aimed at improving the efficiency of forest protection enterprises. The event brought together representatives of state specialized forest protection enterprises and forestry enterprises of Ukraine.

A key aspect of the event were presentations by representatives of Ukraine's forestry sector, who shared their research and achievements regarding improving the sanitary condition of forests. The main tasks and functions of forest protection were considered, emphasizing their importan ... Read more »

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Tubby K, Forster J, Mullett M, Needham R, Smith O, Snowden J, McCartan S (2023) Can the Seed Trade Provide a Potential Pathway for the Global Distribution of Foliar Pathogens? An Investigation into the Use of Heat Treatments to Reduce Risk of Dothistroma septosporum Transmission via Seed Stock. Journal of Fungi 9(12), 1190. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof9121190

The international plant trade results in the accidental movement of invasive pests and pathogens, and has contributed significantly to recent range expansion of pathogens including Dot ... Read more »

From November 7-10, 2023, Kateryna Davydenko visited the Lithuanian Research Center for Agriculture and Forestry (Kaunas, Girionys), where she participated in two events:

1. Work at the discussion platform of the European HORIZON program regarding the management of gene pool conservation networks in conditions of mass outbreaks of pathogens and pests, particularly ash dieback.

2. International seminar "Forest tree breeding, conservation, and use of forest genetic resources."

During the d ... Read more »

Unauthorized harvesting, gathering of deadwood, littering, or collecting dry wood is considered a violation of forest conduct rules. According to the Forest Code of Ukraine, forest resource use can be carried out through general and special use. General use refers to the population's right to free collection of wild herbs, flowers, medicinal plants, nuts, berries, mushrooms, etc. for personal consumption without special permits.

Special use of forest resources grants exclusive rights for timber harvesting to permanent forest users, conducted under special permits called timber cutting tickets. However, another crucial aspect is preserving f ... Read more »

Conducting phytopathological surveys (inventory) of green spaces in Kharkiv city

Trees are not only part of nature but also crucial elements of our urban environment that provide oxygen, improve air quality, and serve as filters for atmospheric emissions. However, despite their natural grandeur, trees can pose potential threats to surroundings without proper maintenance. This is why timely tree inspections are essential for assessing their condition and preventing hazards to citizens.

The State Specialized Forest Protection Enterprise "Kharkivlisozakhyst" is working to improve the overall s ... Read more »

Deadwood is an integral component of fully functional forest ecosystems. It supports forest productivity in regenerating young trees, serves as habitat and food source for numerous organisms, prevents soil erosion, and ensures long-term carbon storage, mitigating the effects of climate change. Despite its value, deadwood is rare in both Ukrainian forests and many European countries, and its removal poses one of the main threats to the survival of about one-third of forest species.

Increasing the amount of deadwood in production forests and ensuring natural dynamics in protected areas will ma ... Read more »

Specialists of the State Specialized Forest Protection Enterprise "Kharkivlisozakhyst" have detected an outbreak of mass reproduction of Lithosia quadra in deciduous stands of Kharkiv region. This species of lichen moth is distributed throughout Europe and Northern Asia east to Japan. It occurs in deciduous forests and fruit plantations, less often in open areas.

Lithosia quadra is a representative of the tribe of moths of the subfamily Arctiidae (Ere ... Read more »

The Forest Invasive Species Network for Europe and Central Asia (REUFIS) (Ferenc Lakatos), in collaboration with the FAO Forestry Department (Shiroma Satyapala and Norbert Winkler-Rathonyi), held its annual meeting dedicated to digital solutions for improving forest condition monitoring. The organizers involved experts from about 20 countries and organizations.

A trip to Sopron, Hungary from June 26-28, 2023 was organized for the Ukrainian delegation to participate in discussions about invasive species harmful to forestry and the development and use of innovative digital solutions in forest protection.

The Forest Department of FAO (Shiroma Satyapala and Kitty Horvat) organized a trip for the Ukrainian delegation to Germany from June 5-7, 2023, within the framework of the TCP/RER/3801 project "Enhancing the Resilience of Pine Forests to Bark Beetle Outbreaks and Associated Drying". The purpose was to familiarize with the forest management system in Germany, particularly regarding forest stand transformation aimed at creating climate-resilient forest ecosystems.

The delegation included ... Read more »