The research covered territories within the Obukhovychi Forestry, former collective farm forest tracts, and the floodplains of the Liubsha, Bolotna, Zbynka, and Bychok rivers.
This area is home to numerous populations of rare plant and animal species listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine.
Establishing these Protection Zones is the key to defending biodiversity and preventing illegal land encroachment and unsustainable practices.
Journalists from the prominent Ukrainian investigative journalism outlet recently published an exposé concerning renewed plans for the construction of a major resort on the Borzhava Polonyna.
Ukraine must maintain an independent body dedicated to defending its rivers. This agency must not have an inherent conflict of interest between promoting economic activity and ensuring environmental protection.
Let’s work together to make this migration season safer for both people and bats!