This season, the Poliskyi Forest Office branch achieved the lowest average wildfire size — 0.56 hectares.

This is the result of systematic prevention measures and the prompt work of SFE Forests of Ukraine employees.

As of September 15, 2025, a total of 66 fires covering 36.7 hectares were recorded in the forest fund of Volyn and Rivne regions. Thanks to the efficiency of foresters, the fires did not turn into large-scale disasters, preventing losses hundreds of times greater.

The most frequent outbreaks this year occurred in Klesivske (18 fires) and Kivertsivske(16 fires) Management Units, Rafalivske, Kovel, Sarny, and Vysotsk Management units also faced challenges. However, in most cases, the fires were contained at the very start, preventing their spread.

A serious threat comes from fires caused by falling drone debris after enemy attacks. During the latest strikes alone, 8 such cases were recorded.

Even under these difficult conditions, SFE Forests of Ukraine staff acted swiftly and professionally. Since the beginning of the year, foresters of Volyn and Rivne regions have carried out 175 fire response operations in ecosystems. This is daily work that requires readiness both day and night. And the results are clear — the forests remain protected.

The numbers speak for themselves: thanks to monitoring, prevention, and rapid response, SFE Forests of Ukraine manages to save hundreds of hectares of forest.