The state-owned enterprise “Forests of Ukraine” has begun the forest management season and plans to carry out work on an area of 107,000 hectares in 2026, the company’s press service reported on Facebook.
The state enterprise noted that the spring forest cultivation campaign is currently nearing completion: trees have been planted across an area of over 11,000 hectares, which is 95% of the plan, using over 70 million seedlings.
“Planting a forest is just the first step. Maintenance continues throughout the entire growing season, on average 3–4 times a year per plot. Work began earliest in the Southern, Eastern, Central, Podillia, and Slobozhanshchyna branches, where foresters have already treated over 500 hectares,“ said ”Forests of Ukraine.”
In 2026, the state-owned enterprise intends to focus on mechanizing processes: over 80% of the work is performed using specialized equipment (cultivators, mulchers, and disc harrows). This allows for faster inter-row cultivation to loosen the soil and eliminate weeds, which is critical for the survival of young trees.
“To carry out this work on time, the enterprise is gradually updating its fleet of equipment. Over the course of the year, the State Enterprise ”Forests of Ukraine“ plans to replace over 200 units of outdated equipment,” the press service added.
State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine” is one of the largest forest users in Europe. The enterprise is responsible for the conservation, protection, rational use, and regeneration of the country’s forest resources.
As reported, State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine” will implement a large-scale investment program worth 4.1 billion UAH in 2026. The program involves replacing Soviet-era equipment from the 1980s and 1990s with modern European-style machinery. Specifically, by mid-summer 2026, the Carpathian branch will receive 11 modern skidding tractors (skidders) manufactured in Slovakia for use in mountainous terrain. In total, the company plans to purchase over 200 units of specialized equipment this year, including harvesters and energy-efficient tractors for reforestation.
