In the Mykolaiv and Odesa regions the “Pivdennyi Forest Office” established seedling nurseries covering a total of 45 ha.

A nursery, ranging from 0.3 to 3 ha, has been set up in almost every forestry.

Just a year ago, this area was overrun with weeds. Thanks to the enterprise’s investments, the nurseries have been restored—they now have soil‐tilling equipment, irrigation systems, and shade nets to protect seedlings from the hot southern sun. Staff have also been assembled.

By spring 2026, 25 million seedlings planted this spring and last autumn are expected to be ready!

This will be enough to afforest 4–5 thousand hectares.

A significant share of the planting stock will be allocated to restoring forests in the de-occupied Kherson Region forestry enterprises, which will join SFE “Forests of Ukraine” this year.