New nurseries have been launched in the Odessa and Mykolaiv regions to aid in the restoration of forests in the liberated areas of Kherson. The total area of the nurseries is 45 hectares, with each forestry unit having its own plot ranging from 0.3 to 3 hectares.

According to the Southern Forestry Office of the State Enterprise «Forests of Ukraine», these areas were barren just a year ago, and now seedlings are being cultivated for planting in the spring of 2025 and autumn of 2024.

“A year ago, this area was overrun with weeds. Thanks to the company’s investments, the nurseries have been restored – we acquired equipment for soil cultivation, irrigation, and shading nets to protect the seedlings from the scorching southern sun. Staff has also been organized,” the office reports.

In the spring of 2026, it is planned to produce 25 million seedlings, which will enable the afforestation of 4,000 to 5,000 hectares.

A significant portion of the planting material will be directed towards the restoration of forests in the liberated territories that will join the State Enterprise «Forests of Ukraine» this year.