More than €25 million from international partners attracted by the State Forest Resources Agency for the development of the forestry sector in 2025

This is the total value of projects implemented with international support. It is not only about funding, but also about access to modern technologies, knowledge, and management solutions.

«These projects cover digitalization, forest monitoring, the implementation of close-to-nature forestry, scientific development, harmonization of the regulatory framework, and compliance with EU requirements, in particular the EUDR Regulation», - explained Maryana Ostrovska, Head of the International Relations, Science and Public Communications Sector of the State Forest Resources Agency.

She emphasized that isolated contacts have evolved into long-term partnerships with real instruments to support the sector. All international projects have clear funding, are result-oriented, and are integrated into state policy and reforms. In particular, the forestry sector received machinery, firefighting equipment, vehicles, laboratory комплекси, and equipment for demining and monitoring. This constitutes a real strengthening of the sector’s material and technical base.

«We have deepened our partnership with Sweden — in close cooperation with the Swedish Forest Agency and the Swedish Institute, especially in the context of Sweden’s chairmanship in the pan-European Forest Europe process. In Germany, within the framework of a sustainable multifunctional forest management project, we studied practical mechanisms for combining nature conservation and timber harvesting, and also received financial support from the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture and Regional Identity of Germany», - Maryana Ostrovska noted.

According to her, cooperation with Latvia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, and Canada was also practical in nature — including the transfer of equipment, staff training, joint research, and preparing the sector to meet European requirements.

«In 2025, Ukraine was not only an observer but also an active participant in shaping global solutions on forest restoration, climate adaptation, biodiversity, and sustainable forest management. Head of the State Forest Resources Agency Viktor Smal represented the forestry sector at the world’s largest climate conference, COP30 in Brazil. Sector representatives also took part in key international events — the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, the FRA reporting process in Indonesia, and official meetings in Brussels», - she added.

In addition, throughout the year the State Forest Resources Agency actively cooperated with the World Bank, FAO, UNECE, UNDP, Forest Europe, EUFORGEN, EUSTAFOR, as well as institutions involved in implementing EU climate and environmental policies.

«For us, 2025 was a year of active and systematic work. We ensured Ukraine’s international presence at the global level, attracted resources, supported science, and created a foundation for further European integration of the forestry sector», - concluded the Head of the International Relations, Science and Public Communications Sector of the State Forest Resources Agency.