The Irdyn Marshes: A Unique Ukrainian Landscape in Need of Protection
Despite human intervention, the surrounding forests have remained in a relatively natural state.
Despite human intervention, the surrounding forests have remained in a relatively natural state.
This is a significant step and excellent news for nature conservation. If this becomes a consistent practice, we can prevent the destruction of many important natural areas.
The Mykolaiv Regional Council has approved the establishment of two new protected areas.
For the long-term maintenance of the steppe vegetation after clearing, a number of socioeconomic issues must be addressed.
However, this is only part of the problem. In 2021, we documented 24 similar land plots, each 1.76 hectares in size, within the reserve.
How can journalists contribute to the protection and restoration of the environment? By reporting not only on problems, but also on real solutions!
Over 70 years of operation, significant amounts of silt accumulated on the reservoir bed.
The collection includes 120 articles published during the reserve’s operation, the Soviet period when information about it was suppressed, and in little-known publications from past years.
Participants learned to use QGIS to identify legal violations, plan the establishment of new protected areas, and prepare for field expeditions.
UNCG conducted a survey to establish the Balka Slavkina nature reserve, a proposed 109-hectare site.