Building Conservation Capacity: Final Report from the School of the Young Conservationist
Over five intensive days in the field, participants engaged in a blend of academic learning and practical conservation work.
Over five intensive days in the field, participants engaged in a blend of academic learning and practical conservation work.
This effort directly aligns with the recommendations issued by the Parliamentary Committee on Environmental Policy and Nature Management.
Last week, the Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group (UNCG) conducted a field expedition to the Zviahel District (formerly Novohrad-Volynskyi) in the Zhytomyr region (Zhytomyrshchyna), located in the historical and natural area of Polissia (a large, forested swampy region). On one hand, we observed stunning natural landscapes. On the other, we concluded that if action isn’t taken…
Ministry officials had been effectively blocking attempts to auction off plots of land containing peat, amber, and sand if those plots fell within Protected Areas.
We are publishing the first set of results, beginning with impressive statistics that underscore the passion for citizen science and conservation in Ukraine.
Regardless of what conservation measures you might recommend, the final EIA report will inevitably support the construction.
All rescued materials were processed, standardized and published for open access via the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
We invite volunteers and concerned citizens to join our efforts for essential habitat restoration.
Developers are planning to build two new dams in this area: one in Horodnytsia itself, near the bridge, and another downstream of the village of Luchytsia.
The works destroying the Runa Polonyna are taking place right now. We demand an explanation from the leadership of the State Environmental Inspectorate.