Eco-solutions: Kyiv plants nearly 180,000 seedlings over the year, creating new forest areas across 11 hectares
Every year, the capital's forest park enterprises carry out two types of work:
"These trees are included in the overall annual total. In total, Kyiv's forests cover more than 32,000 hectares. Their preservation, restoration, and proper care remain an essential condition for maintaining the capital's natural balance and the quality of life of its residents," Pavlo Ivanov added.
Background
Since Russia's full-scale invasion began, occupying forces have completely destroyed more than 60,000 hectares of forest on seized Ukrainian territory — a loss valued at no less than 14 billion hryvnias.
Work is also ongoing, with international backing, to establish a special tribunal to hold Russia accountable for its war of aggression. Ensuring justice and restoring the environment are integral parts of the Peace Formula advanced by President Zelenskyi.
In April, it was reported that the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), was launching a major initiative to restore forest landscapes nationwide. The initiative has a projected budget of 5.4 million US dollars. The project aims to:
The goal is to combat land degradation and boost climate resilience. The initiative is supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
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