Ukraine’s State Forestry Hits 117 % of Mid-2025 Care Targets

Quick Facts

• 50.5 k ha of forest plantations and natural regeneration sites treated — 117 % of the H1-2025 plan

• ≈100 k ha of young stands still need routine maintenance

• 3–4 annual passes to control weeds and shrubs, depending on weather and site conditions

• 156 new tillage machines slated for purchase in 2025 to expand mechanized care

• 1.42 million t of wood and wood products exported since January, worth US $671.8 million

1. Context: The “Green Country” Program

Launched by the President of Ukraine, “Green Country” aims to expand national forest cover and improve stand quality. As planting areas grow, so does the demand for intensive early-stage care to ensure high survival rates.

“The area of new forest crops has risen sharply, so we’ve scaled up maintenance to keep pace,”
— Forests of Ukraine press release

2. Key Results (H1 2025)

3. Mechanization Drives Efficiency

• Specialized low-impact equipment removes competing grass and shrubs without harming saplings.

• Higher mechanization lowers unit costs and lets crews cover large tracts faster.

2025 Investment Highlights

• 156 tillage machines earmarked for forest-crop maintenance

• Continued upgrades to brush-cutting and mulching fleets

4. Remaining Challenges

• ≈100 k ha of unclosed plantations still need regular weeding and soil loosening.

• Weather variability may force more than the usual 3–4 care cycles in drought-prone zones.

5. Export Snapshot

Despite intensified domestic fieldwork, Ukraine’s timber sector remains a major revenue generator:

6. Looking Ahead

• Sustained mechanization: New equipment should push care efficiency higher in 2026.

• Closing the gap: Targeting the remaining 100 k ha of young stands for full coverage.

• Biodiversity & carbon goals: Enhanced survival rates support Ukraine’s broader climate commitments.