# EMERALDSITE

QUALITY:
The Zoological Resreve was organized for protection of typical and unique fauna and refugium of hunting species that provided their  dissmination. About 200 species of birds and more than 40 species of mammals inhabit the site. Among rare species there are Grey heron, European crane, Russian desman and others.The large artificial water storage - Gor'kovskiy Reservoir is rather pristine environment, people almostly never visit the shores of the Resrvoir. The area is very important as for nesting as for migrating birds. The ASCI includes 26 % of the IBA RU068 - Flood-Plain of Kostroma River

DESIGNATION:
Decree of Glavokhoty RSFSR from 12.08.1958 щ 214 "About establishment of Respublikanskikh Gosudarstvennykh Zakaznikov in Voronezhskaya, Yaroslavskaya, Novosibirskaya Oblati and Krasnodarskiy Kray in coonection with Decree of th Council of Ministires RSFSR

OTHERCHARACT:
A lowland plain, formed in the place of an ancient flood-plain of the Volga river and complicated with flood-plains of lower reaches of the rivers flowing into the Volga, with natural levees, oxbows and basins of flood-plain lakes. An aquatory of the Gorky reservoir. Middle-aged mixed, birch, aspen, alder and spruce forests are widespread.


DOCUMENTATION:
1. Cadastre of SPNA of Yaroslavskaya Oblact (http://www.yarregion.ru/depts/doosp/Pages/Gos_kadastr_OOPT.aspx).2. Data from experts.


QUALITY:
It is  the largest protected territory  at the tundra zone of European Russia. The territory is one of most important key breeding grounds for waterfowl; a large number of Anseriformes birds, including rare species, concentrate here during moulting. A prime migratory way of waterbirds not only from the European North, but also from Asia, goes through the site. A migratory way of the largest population of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) passes through the south-eastern part of the Pechora sea. Littoral areas serve as feeding grounds for young fishes of Atlantic salmon, Arctic cisco (Coregonus autumnalis) and other Coregonus fishes. The region of marine islands is a whelping place for Ringed seal (Phoca hispida) and Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus), and also a region of natural recovery of Atlantic walrus's range.The territory is proposed for including on Ramsar List. IBA RU036 Russki zavorot Peninsula covers 33 % of the ASCI.

DESIGNATION:
State zapovednik. Gosudarstvenny prirodny zapovednik "Nenetskiy". Decree of the Government Russian Federation  18.12.1997 N 1579

OTHERCHARACT:
The site lies within the borders of the Nenetskiy zapovednik. The purpose of the zapovednik's creation was a protection of standard natural ecosystems of arctic tundra of the European North of Russia. In spite of a significant anthropogenic influence on the Malozemelskaya Tundra for the last years, typical landscapes - habitats of valuable plant and animal species have been preserved here. From the botanical point of view the site territory is extremely important as a place of concentration of rare plant communities, and also as a territory of ranges' junction of a large number of species from boreal, arctic, European and Siberian floristic complexes. Communities of Reindeer lichens are kept almost untouched on the islands, and serve as standard natural reindeer pastures.


QUALITY:
The protected area was established to minimize the anthorpogenous press from gas-oil exploitation as oil-gas development da been caused great impacts to sesceptible tundra ecosystems.

DESIGNATION:
Decree of Glavokhoty RSFSR from 13.12.1985 щ 614  █About establishment of Gosudarstvenny Respublikanskiy Zoologicheskiy Zakaznik "Nenetskiy" in Arkhangelskaya Oblast (Arkhangelsk Region)є

OTHERCHARACT:
The area of the Zakaznik was 440000 ha in 1985 (the year of establishment).  Part of the area (120000 ha) was transfered to Nenetskiy Zapovednik, therefore Nenetskiy Zakaznik area decreased to 308500 ha.Vast lowland with an abundance of large and small lakes of different grades of salinity, often connected into different lake systems. In the south-western part of the zakaznik, in the isthmus between Kolokolkova and Korovinskaya bays, the relief is much more complicated and is represented by separate ridges and nipples of the northern end of the Nenetskaya ridge. Vegetation is characteristic for the subzone of typical, or northern hypoarctic tundras. In the champaign part dominant types of vegetation are north-tundra swamps. Along the coast-line of the Zakhar'in coast large areas are occupied with maritime halophytic meadows. Main conservation objects of the zakaznik are waterbirds and other migratory birds, including those listed in the Red Data Books of Russian Federation and Nenets autonomous district, and their breeding and moulting lands: Cygnus bewickii, Branta leucopsis, Somateria spectabilis, Falco rusticolus, Falco peregrinus, Haliaeetus albicilla, Aquila chrysaetos, Nyctea scandiaca.


DOCUMENTATION:
Zagurnaya J.S. Fragmented Oak Woodlands of the Western Ciscaucasia – objects of special conservation importance // Geographic basis for the development of the ecological networks in Russia and Eastern Europe. Part 1. Proceedings of the electronic conference (1-28 February 2011). Moscow: KMK Scientific Press, 2011. 308 pp. (in Russian, English summary). Pp. 91-96.


DESIGNATION:
Polis'kiyi Nature Reserve was created in 1968 (Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Ukrainian S.S.R, No.568). The area belongs to the IBA network (Important Bird Area).

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Pineta (sylvestris) juniperosa; Querceto-Pineta rododendrosa; Sphagneta (fisci) depressipinetosa; Scheucerieto-Sphagneta


DOCUMENTATION:
Legal documents:1. Resolution of the Ukrainian Government "On creation of the Karpatskyi Natsionalnyi Pryrodnyi (Carpathian National Nature) Park".2. Regulations for Karpatskyi Natsionalnyi Pryrodnyi Park of 2001.3. Project on Natural Complexes Managem

QUALITY:
- it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: represents 80 plant species of the Red Data Book of Ukraine; 3 plant species of European Red List; 29 endemic p

DESIGNATION:
The park was one the first largest national nature parks in Ukraine. It was created in 1980. However, far back in 1921 there was a protected area here established for means of preserving on an area of 447 ha a tract of virgin forest.

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine:Pineta sylvestris; Piceeto-Pineta (cembrae); Pineto (cembrae)-Piceeta; Alnetum (incanae) matteuccidosum; Saliceta herbaceae; Rododendreta kotschyi; Cardamineta opizii; Cirsieta waldsteinii;


QUALITY:
it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: 432 species of vascular plant species, 17 fungi species; 17 plant species in the Red Data Book of Ukraine, 7 plan

DESIGNATION:
Created by Presidential Decree (17th July 1996, # 575).

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Stipeta capillatae; Stipeta lessingiae; Stipeta ucrainicae; Stipeta pulcherrimae; Stipeta tirsae


DOCUMENTATION:
Reserves and National Nature Parks of Ukraine. - Kyiv: Vyshcha Shkola, 1999. - 230 p. Bowling A.T., Zimmermann W., Ryder O.A., Yasynetska N.I., Zharkikh T.L. Genetic variation in Przewalski's horses // ????? ??????????? ??????????? "??????? Bowling A.T., Zimmermann W., Ryder O., Penado C., Peto S., Chemnick L., Yasinetskaya N., Zharkikh T. Genetic variation in Przewalski's horses, with special focus on the last wild caught mare, 231 Orlitza III // Cytogenetic and Genome Research. - 2003. - Vol. 101. - P. 226 Christensen J.W., Zharkikh T., Ladewig J., Yasinetskaya N. Social behaviour in stallion group (Equus przewalskii and Equus caballus) kept under natural and domestic condition // Appl. Anim. Beh. Sci. - 2001. - Vol. 76. - P. 11 Havrylenko V.S., Zharkikh T.L., Yasynetska N.I. Przewalski horse (Equus przewalsk?? Polj.) at the Reserve "Askania Nova": methods of breeding and preservation // ????? ??????????? ??????????? "???????-????": ??????? ?? ?????????? ????????? ?????. - ???????-????: ?????????? ?????????? "???????-????". - 2000. - ?. 11-15. Gavrilenko V. The potential of "ecological corridors" for waterfowl migration though the northern Black Sea // Acta ornithologica. - 2000. - Vol. 35, ? 1. - P. 41 Havrilenko W.S., Havrilenko N.O., Rubcow A.F. Parki rodzini Falz-Fainov, ich rola i wklad w zakladanie terenov zielonich Polnocnego Przyczarnomorza Stepowego [streszcenie] // Ogrody czartoryskich. Miedzynarodowa Konferencja Naucowa "Ogrody rezydencji magnachich XVIII-XIX Ogrody". Human-2000. - Warzawa. - 2001. - 10 (16)- S. 119-123. Tokarskaya O.N., Yasinetskaya N.I., Kan N.G., Petrosyan V.G., Zharkikh T.L., Efremova D.A., Martirosyan I.A., Jilin A.V., Ryskov A.P. DNA Fingerprinting of Przewalsky horse of askanian population with using of multilocus microsatellite DNA probes // ?????. ????. - 1999. - ???. ??????????. - ? 11. - ?. 207-210. Zharkikh T.L. The cases of infanticide in the Przewalski horses at Askania-Nova // ?????. ????. - 1999. - ???. ??????????. - ? 11. - C. 80-82. Zharkikh T.L. Comfort behavior of Przewalski horses (Equus przewalskii) at the Reserve "Askania Nova" // ????? ??????????? ??????????? "???????-????": ??????? ?? ?????????? ????????? ?????. - 2000. - ?. 40-49. Zharkikh T.L. Reproduction of Przewalski horses (Equus przewalskii (Polj., 1881) at Askania Nova // Adv. Ethol. - 2002. - ? 37. - P. 154. Zharkikh T.L. Play ethogram and the onset of play behaviour in Przewalski horses at Askania Nova Reserve // Proc. of the 37th Int. Congress of the ISAE. - Abano Terme: Fondazione Iniziative Zooprofilattiche e Zootecniche - Brescia. - 2003. - Vol. 54. - P. 179. Zharkikh T.L., Yasinetskaya N.I., Zvegintsova N.S. Przewalski horse in the Zone of Chernobyl nuclear power plant // Gazella. - 2002. - ? 29. - P. 93-111. Zubko V. Migration ability of Greylag Goose (Anser anser) in Ascania Nova // The Ring; ringing.- migration.- monitoring. - 1999. - Vol. 21, ? 1. - ?. 148. Zubko V. Influence of premature mating on reproductive success of female eland at Askania Nova // Adv. Ethol. - 2002. - ? 37. - P. 156. Zubko V., Popovkina A. The Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea in Ascania-Nova (Ukraine): population history, current status and prospects // Duck Specialist Group Bulletin. - 1999. - ?. 2. - P. 44-47. Zubko V., Havrylenko V., Semionov N. Reestablisment of the population of the Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) in its natural area of habitation in Ukraine // The Ring; ringing.- migration.- monitoring. - 1999. - Vol. 21, ? 1. - ?. 114. Zubko V., Havrilenko V., Semenov N. Restoration of the Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea population in "Ascania Nova" nature reserve (Southern Ukraine) // Acta ornithologica. - 2001. - Vol. 36, ? 1. - P. 97-100.

QUALITY:
-it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: 30 floral and 73 faunal species are listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, 12 floral and 16 faunal species are i

DESIGNATION:
In 1898 F.E. Faltzs-Fein set the foundations for the protecting the area, in 1919 it was proclaimed as a protected park, in 1921 it was proclaimed as the first state steppe nature reserve "Chapli". In 1984 the reserve was included to the global network of

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Stipeta capillatae; Stipeta lessingiae; Stipeta ucrainicae; Amygdaleta nanae


QUALITY:
- it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: 60 endemic plant species, 16 plant species included to the European Red List, and 24 species listed in the

DESIGNATION:
A reserve was founded in 1927 as a component of the Nadmorskyi Nature Reserve, in 1933 it became an independent nature conservation and research establishment. As a biosphere reserve the area designated in 1993 under the UNESCO "Man and Biosphere" program

OTHERCHARACT:
There is a unique combination of the zonal (steppe and islands), azonal (foreststeppe) components and wetlands of the international importance within the territories of the reserve.1. Tendrivska and Yagorlitska bays and their islands are the only aquator


QUALITY:
- it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: 18 floral species in the Red Data Book of Ukraine, 10 floral and 40 faunal species in the European Red List, 20

DESIGNATION:
The reserve was established by Presidential Decree on the 10th of August 1998, #861. In 2004 year the area of the site was extended by a Presidential Decree.

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare phytocoenoses are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Salvinieta natantis; Trapeta natantis; Nymphoideta peltatae; Aldrovandeta versicolosae; Cladieta marisci; Nuphareta luteae; Nymphaeeta albae; Stipeta borysthenicae


QUALITY:
- contains an important and representative sample of endangered habitat types: represents a typical sample of steppe vegetation; - it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II o

DESIGNATION:
The reserve was established by a resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Ukr. S.S.R. (22nd of July 1961, # 1118).

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Stipeta capillatae; Stipeta lessingiae; Stipeta ucrainicae; Stipeta dasyphyllae; Stipeta pennatae; Stipeta tirsae; Stipeta ucrainicae; Stipeta zalesskii; Amygdaleta nanae; Stipeta bor


QUALITY:
- it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: 41 floral and 102 faunal species included to the Red Data Book of Ukraine, 15 floral and 28 faunal species in t

DESIGNATION:
The reserve was established according to a resolution adopted by the Council of Ministers of the Ukr. S.S.R. (12th November 1968, # 568) and included 2 areas: "Stanychno-Luhans'ke" (494 ha - in Stanychno-Luhans'kiy Rayon) and "Stril'tsivs'kiy Step" (494 h

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Nuphareta luteae; Nymphaeeta albae; Stipeta capillatae; Stipeta lessingiae; Stipeta dasyphyllae; Stipeta pennatae; Amygdaleta nanae; Stipeta borysthenicae; Stipeta ucrainicae; Calophaceta w


QUALITY:
- it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: 24 plant and 16 animal species in the European Red List; 78 plant species and 30 animal species in the Red Data

DESIGNATION:
The reserve was established according to a resolution adopted by the Council of Ministers of the Ukr.S.S.R. (20th February 1973,# 84).

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Junipereta exelsae; Pistacieta muticae; Pineta kochianae; Pineta pallasianae; Querceta (petraeae) cornosa; Querceta (pubescentis) - juniperosa (oxycedri);


QUALITY:
- it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: 25 species of the flora and 35 species of the fauna in the Red Data Book of Ukraine, 4 species of the flora and

DESIGNATION:
The reserve was created by Presidential Decree (12th May 1998, #458).

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Stipeta capillatae; Stipeta lessingiae; Amygdaleta nanae; Stipeta pulcherrimae; Stipeta pontica


QUALITY:
it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: 51 floral species and 73 faunal species in the Red Data Book of Ukraine, 139 floral and 13 faunal species in the European Red List, 77 faun

DESIGNATION:
The reserve was established by Presidential Decree (3rd April 1999, # 356)

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Pineta hylocomiosa; Pineta myrtillosa; Querceto-Pineta rododendrosa; Carpineto-Quercetum caricosum (pilosae); Carpineto-Quercetum aegopodiosum; Pineta (sylvestris) juniperosa; Piceeto-Betul


QUALITY:
The importance of reserve is in diversity of fish, included into the Red Book of Ukraine and International Convention (8 species). Most of them do not make considerable migrations and major part of their vital cycles is directly related to the rivers of r

DESIGNATION:
The reserve was established by Presidential Decree, 19th December 2001 (# 1234).

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Pineta hylocomiosa; Pineta myrtillosa; Pineta (sylvestris) juniperosa; Pinus sylvestris - Chamaedaphne calyculata - Sphagnum; Aldrovandeta versicolosae; Scheuchzerieto-Sphagneta; Nuph


QUALITY:
- it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: 29 species found in the flora of the park are listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine; 9 faunal species are in t

DESIGNATION:
Shats'kiy National Nature Park was established by a resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Ukr. S.S.R. on the 28th of December 1983 (# 533), according to Presidential Decree (16th of August 1999, # 992) the area of the park was extended.

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Potameta ruralis; Potameta obtusifolia; Ceratophylleta submersi; Aldrovandeta vesiculosae; Sparganieta minimi; Pineta hylocomiosa; Pineta (sylvestris) juniperosa; Piceeto-Betulo-Pinet


QUALITY:
- it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species, listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: 45 species of plants and 41species of animals in the Red Data Book of Ukraine, 9 species of animals in the Eur

DESIGNATION:
The NNP was established by a Resolution of the Council of Ministers of Ukrainian S.S.R., on the 5th of January, 1989 #7. The park employs 256 people, 9 of them are researchers, 117 are wardens.

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Acereta pseudoplatani; Alnetum (incanae) matteuccidosum; Sphagneta depressipiceetosa; Pineto (mugi)-Sphagneta; Piceeta (abietis) pineta (mugi)


QUALITY:
- it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: 93 plant species are endemic, 18 plant and 17 animal species are in the European Red List, 15 plant and 64 anim

DESIGNATION:
The park was established by Presidential Decree on the 25th of February 1993 (# 62).

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Stipeta capillatae; Stipeta lessingiae; Stipeta ucrainicae; Stipeta borysthenicae


QUALITY:
- it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species, listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: 30 species of vascular plants and 47 species of animals included to the Red Data Book of Ukraine, 11 species o

DESIGNATION:
The National Nature Park "Vyzhnyts'kyi" was created in 1995 on an area of 7928.4 hectares, out of which 7013.4 are delivered to the park for permanent use (the Decree of the President of Ukraine, 30th of August 1995, #810/95). The park area was recently i

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Alnetum (incanae) matteuccidosum; Fagetum alliosum (ursini); Fagetum vincosum; Fagetum lunariosum; Abieto-Fagetum lunariosum


QUALITY:
- it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: the park provides protection to 123 rare plant species, 48 of them are in the Red Data Book of Ukraine, 12 are

DESIGNATION:
The national nature park was established by Presidential Decree (13.02.1997, #135/97).

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Acereto (platanoidis)- Tilieto (cordatae)-Quercetum (roboris) aegopodiosum; Tilieto (cordatae)-Quercetum (roboris) aegopodiosum; Tilieto (cordatae)-Quercetum (roboris) caricosum (pilo


QUALITY:
it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened AI35 endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: around 711 species of vascular plants, out of them 21 are in the Red Data Book of Ukraine, 15 are under the protectio

DESIGNATION:
Established by Presidential Decree (4th July 1998, #744).

OTHERCHARACT:
The  32 association of 10 Rare communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Fageto sylvaticae dominated by Vincosum minor; Faget? Sylvaticae dominated by Hedera helix; Carpineto (betuli)???Tilieto (cordatae)???Faget? (sylvaticae); (Pineto


QUALITY:
- it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: 3 faunal species in the European Red List, 267 species listed in Appendix II of the Bern Convention, 101 under

DESIGNATION:
The National Nature Park "Desnyans'ko-Starohuts'kiy" was established by Presidential Decree (23th of February 1999, No. 196). In 2009 MAB UNESCO included the park to the global network of biosphere reserves under the name "Desnyans'kyi Biosphere Reserve")

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Salvinieta natantis; Nymphoideta peltatae; Trapeta natantis; Nymphaeeta candidae; Pineta hylocomiosa


QUALITY:
- it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: 43 plant species, including 20 orchid species, mention in the Red Data Book of Ukraine; of special interest are

DESIGNATION:
The NNP was created  by Presidential Decree (27.09.1999, # 1230/99)

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Acereto (pseudoplatani)-Fagetum (sylvaticae) lunariosum (redivivae); Acereto (pseudoplatani)-Fagetum (sylvaticae) phyllitidosum (scolopendrii); Acereto (pseudoplatani) alliosum (ursin


DOCUMENTATION:
1. Decree of President of the Ukraine, No.456 from 14.05.2002 "About creation of the National Natural Park "Hutsulshchyna", which is nature protection, recreation,research, esteblishment of national value"2. Project organization of the terriory of National Natural Park "Hutsulshchyna"protection, rehabilitation and recretional use of its natural complex and objects. N 0104U007483 (2009)

QUALITY:
- contains a mosaic of different habitat types: representative complex of habitats of broad-leaved deciduous woodland. - it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the conv

DESIGNATION:
Natural National Park "Hutsulshchyna' was created in 2002 (Decree of President of the Ukraine, No.456). The area belongs to the IBA network (Important Bird Area).

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Fagetum Sylvaticae  Lunariosum redivivae; Fageto (sylvaticae) Abietum (albae), Carpineto (betuli); Pineto (cembrae)  Piceetum (abietis), Pineto (cembrae) Abieto (albae)  Piceet (abiet


QUALITY:
- it supports significant numbers of species in an area of high species diversity or supports important populations of species: rich floral diversity; there are about 1000 species of vascular plants; 132 are considered rare, out of them 37 are members of

DESIGNATION:
The National Nature Park "Gomilshanski Lisy" was established by Presidential Decree (6th September 2004, # 1047)

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Nuphareta luteae; Nymphaeeta albae; Nymphaeeta candidae; Quercetum (roboris) aegopodiosum; Quercetum (roboris) acerosa (tatarici); Stipeta capillatae; Stipeta borysthenicae; Tilio (cordatae


QUALITY:
-it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: the area houses 45 plant species and 37 animal species listed in the Red data Book of Ukraine, corresponding

DESIGNATION:
The park was created by Presidential Decree (9th August 2004, No. 877/2004). Includes the IBA.

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Querceta (roboris) corylosa; Carpineto-Quercetum (roboris) hederosum; Carpineto-Quercetum (roboris) asperuloso-hederosum; Carpineto-Quercetum caricosum (pilosae); Carpineto-Quercetum


QUALITY:
it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: wolf (mentioned in the European Red List), ermine, badger, otter (listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine), 5 prot

DESIGNATION:
The park was created by Presidential Decree (21.04.2004, # 464/2004).

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Acereto (platanoidis)- Tilieto (cordatae)-Quercetum (roboris) aegopodiosum; Carpineto-Quercetum aegopodiosum; Tilieto (cordatae)-Quercetum (roboris) aegopodiosum


QUALITY:
- it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: 40 species of plant in the Red Data Book of Ukraine, 6 plant species in the European Red list, above 30 faunal

DESIGNATION:
Established according to a Presidential Decree (10th February 2006,#121).

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Nuphareta luteae; Nymphaeeta albae; Stipeta capillatae; Stipeta lessingiae; Amygdaleta nanae; Salvinieta natantis; Trapeta natantis.


QUALITY:
- it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention: 71 species of animals in the Appendices of Bern Convention, 2 species of vascular plants in the Appendice ? of

DESIGNATION:
Mezinskiy National Nature Park was created by Presidential Decree in 2006 (10.02.2006, # 122) on the grounds of several protected areas: the landscape sanctuary of national significance "Rikhlivs'ka Dacha" (789 hectares), landscape sanctuaries of local va

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Nuphareta luteae; Nymphaeeta albae; Nymphaeeta candidae; Salvinieta natantis; Trapeta natantis; Nymphoideta peltatae; Querceta (roboris) corylosa; Carpineto-Quercetum caricosum (pilos


QUALITY:
- it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention, 4 animal species in the European Red List, 17 animal species in the Red Data Book of Ukraine; - it supports sig

DESIGNATION:
The park was established by Presidential Decree (No. 1033/2008, 13th November 2008)

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Salvinieta natantis; Trapeta natantis; Nymphoideta peltatae; Aldrovandeta versicolosae; Nuphareta luteae; Nymphaeeta albae; Stipeta capillatae


QUALITY:
-it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention, the Red Data Book of Ukraine mentions 4 local endemic species of flora, an additional 26 species of plants,

DESIGNATION:
The national nature park was created according to a Presidental Decree (30th April 2009, # 279/2009

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare phytocoenoses (plant communities) are mentioned of the Green Data Book of Ukraine:Querceta (roboris) acerosa (tatarici); Querceta (roboris) cotinosa; Nuphareta luteae; tipeta capillatae; Stipeta lessingiae; Stipeta dasyphyllae; Stipeta pennatae; Amyg


QUALITY:
- It contains a mosaic of different habitat types: represented by a complex of meadow, bog (Cariceto-Scheuchzerieto-Sphagneta), aquatic and beech forest vegetation; it contains an outstanding example of a particular habitat type: virgin beech forests The

DESIGNATION:
The national park was created by Presidential Decree (21st May 2009, No. 343/2009).

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Cariceto-Scheuchzerieto-Sphagneta; Fagetum adenostylosum


QUALITY:
-it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention, the Red book of Ukraine includes 2 species of flora, 15 species of fauna, the European red list - 4 species of f

DESIGNATION:
National park was created by the Decree of the President of Ukraine as of 27th April 2009 #273/2009.

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities are mentioned to the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Nymphoideta peltatae; Nuphareta luteae; Nymphaeeta albae; Stipeta capillatae; Salvinieta natantis; Querceta (roboris) coryllosa; Tilieto (cordatae)-Quercetum (roboris) caricosum (pilo


QUALITY:
-it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention, 6 species of flora and 3 species of fauna are included to the Red book of Ukraine; - it supports significant num

DESIGNATION:
The national nature park was established according to a Decree of the President of Ukraine (27th August 2007, # 794)

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare communities are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Stipeta borysthenicae; Stipeta capillatae; Carpineto-Quercetum caricosum (pilosae); Carpineto-Quercetum (roboris) aceroso (tatarici); Salvinieta natantis; Nuphareta luteae; Trapeta natantis


QUALITY:
Typical and unique natural complexes with rare flora (41 from Red Book of Ukraine) and fauna (86 from Red Book of Ukraine) have been preserved in the site in their natural condition. Main part of the territory occupied two wetlands international are prese

DESIGNATION:
The national park was established by Presidential Decree (13th August 2007, # 699/2007)

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare phytocoenoses (plant communities) are mentioned in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Pineta hylocomiosa; Pineta myrtillosa; Querceta (roboris) corylosa; Querceto-Pineta corylosa; Querceta (roboris) coryloso-caricosum (brizoidis); Quercetum (roboris)


QUALITY:
Most of the site is located in a canyon formed by the Dnister River. The valley sides are steep and featured by cliffs. They are composed of several terraces, the last one being of the Pleistocene. The valley levels out at the height of about 200 m and jo

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the President of Ukraine #56/2010, 22.01.2010.

OTHERCHARACT:
The beech forests of the NNP Khotynskyi are located at the eastern boundary of its spreading area and can be classified into 6 groups. There ara rare habitats from the Green Book of Ukraine


QUALITY:
A large area, anthropogenic pressure that significantly reduced due to contamination from the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, thus formed favorable conditions for development and conservation of wildlife. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of

DESIGNATION:
Established by a Decree of the President of Ukraine dated 13.08.2007, #700

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: Aldrovandeta vesiculosae Nuphareta lutei Nymphaeeta albae Nymphaeeta candidae Salvinieta natantis Trapeta natantis


QUALITY:
Large area between the rivers Dnipro and Desna of the typical of the Polissia region with a high diversity of forest, meadow and water vegetation. It includes a part of the big Kyivske reservoir on the Dnipro. There are tank-training areas, some of them e

DESIGNATION:
Regional landscape Park (RLP) "Mizhrichynskiy" established by a resolution of the Chernihiv Oblast Council, 20.06.2002. A resolution of the Cherihiv Oblast Council  approved the Spatial & Management Plan for the RLP "Mizhrichynskiy" , 27.11.2003

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: 131. Scheuchcerio palustris-Sphagneta, Cariceto-Scheuchcerio palustris-Sphagneta 137. Trapeta natantis 140. Nuphareta luteae 145. Nymphaeeta albae 146. Nymphaeeta candidae 159. Salvinieta natantis


QUALITY:
The river Seym in Sumska oblast is one of the few in Ukraine, which has remained intact, and functions as a full-scale river ecosystem. It hasn't been altered by hydrological constructions, its floodplain has practically avoided drainage, and within it th

DESIGNATION:
The wetland site is composed of several protected areas, but the biodiversity of most of the wetland is not yet under the protection by the state at the necessary level. The President of Ukraine has by decree authorized the declaration of a national natur

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: 140. Nuphareta luteae 141. Sparganieta minimi 144. Cerastophylleta submersi 146. Nymphaeeta candidae 156. Potamogetoneta obtusifolii 159. Salvinieta natantis


QUALITY:
The vegetation is represented by broad-leaved forest composed of oak and maple, with a mix of lime. In some places, pine has survived, some trees reaching the age of 200 years. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic

DESIGNATION:
Resolution of the Executive Council of Sumy Oblast Council, 27.07.1977, # 429. Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine 25.02.1980 , # 132. Resolution of the Sumy Oblast Council, 13.10.1994, #429.


QUALITY:
Mykaylivska Tsilyna - is a plot of herb-grass-meadow steppe in the Forest-Steppe Zone of Ukraine. The unique feature of the site is the protected placornic meadow steppe, converted elsewhere in Ukraine to farmland. The steppe hasn't been ploughed for cent

DESIGNATION:
1. Established as a reserve on 13.07.28 by an act of the Sumy District Executive Council. 2. Established as a section of the Ukrainian Steppe Nature Reserve by an act of the Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian S.S.R. on the 22.07.61, #1118. 3. Decree of

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: 88. Stipeta capillatae 96. Stipeta pennatae 102. Cariceta humilis


QUALITY:
The site includes the Sula River valley with adjacent areas (above 120 km of a length) a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 78 species liste

DESIGNATION:
There are a few dozen of resolutions done by local authorities concerning the establishment of protected areas within the wetland, including the establishment of sanctuaries of nationwide and regional significance

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities enteed into the Green Book of Ukraine: 140. Nuphareta luteae 145. Nymphaeeta albae 159. Salvinieta natantis


QUALITY:
Area dominated by pine forest, a significant portion of the land is occupied by meadows and fens. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 95 sp

DESIGNATION:
Resolution of the Sumy Oblast Council on establishing a sanctuary (25.12.1979, #662). Resolution of the Sumy Oblast Council on extending the area of the sanctuary (10.12.1990, #227).

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: 145. Nymphaeeta albae 146. Nymphaeeta candidae


QUALITY:
A forest stand in two separated plots on the right side of the Shostka River, a tributary of the Desna River (west of the town of Shostka). a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Ap

DESIGNATION:
1. Established by an act of the Sumy Oblast Executive Council (31.12.1980, # 704). 2. An act of the Sumy Oblast Council (13.10.1994) has extended the size of the site.

OTHERCHARACT:
Typical of Polissia forest in the Shostka river valley. Formely the area was covered mainly by oak-pine forests. Now they are mainly pine and pine-oak plantations of natural species composition. Besides there are dryer pine forest and alder forest in the


QUALITY:
The site and its vegetation are of importance for soil protection and watershed management of the Desna River. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the conv

DESIGNATION:
Established by an act of the Chernihiv Oblast Executive Council, (31.07.1991, #159).

OTHERCHARACT:
Wetlands and forestsa long a river with significan diversity of habitats.


QUALITY:
The site is a complex system of marshland, which interrupted by sand ridges and wooded islands. Dunes sometimes rise above the valley and may reaching a height of 133 m above sea level. The largest swamp in the Left Bank of Polissia region. a. it contribu

DESIGNATION:
Established by Presidential Decree on the 4th of November, 2000.

OTHERCHARACT:
Important wetlands, mainly for birds. Important bird area.Perspective area for creation of National Nature Park


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; Two animal species are from the European Red List and 1 species is from the RDB of Ukraine. 49 species

DESIGNATION:
Established by an act of Chernihiv Oblast Executive Council (31.07.91, #590)


QUALITY:
A picturesque plot of typical for the Left Bank Polissia peat lands and wet meadows in the floodplain of the river Brech, where communities are found consisting of sedge and grasses; a mix is represented of medicinal plants and orchids listed in the RDB o

DESIGNATION:
Established by Presidential Decree (# 715/96, 20.08.1996).

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: 140. Nuphareta lutei 141. Sparganieta minimi 150. Nymphoideta peltatae


QUALITY:
The site is of value for preserving the gene pool of oak stands and for the protection of floodplain-forest, marsh and littoral faunal complexes. This is also a reproduction site for beavers and many bird species that may colonize other areas. a. it contr

DESIGNATION:
Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian S.S.R. (No.500, 28.10.1974).

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: 140. Nuphareta luteae 145. Nymphaeeta albae 146. Nymphaeeta candidae 159. Salvinieta natantis


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 90 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Established by Presidential Decree #1042/09, 11.12.2009).

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: Nymphaeaeta albae Salvinieta natantis


QUALITY:
The site protects a wetland in the upper reaches of the Uday River, which performs watershed protection and houses valuable biodiversity. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appe

DESIGNATION:
Established by a resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian S.S.R. (11.09.1980, #524).

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: 136. Myriophylleta alterniflori 140. Nuphareta luteae 145. Nymphaeeta albae


QUALITY:
The valley Zhevak is a vast marshland favorable for the breeding of many wetland birds. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 53 species list

DESIGNATION:
Chernihiv Oblast Executive Council (24.12.79, #561).

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: 140. Nuphareta luteae


QUALITY:
The site management will ensure biodiversity conservation, sustainable development and logistic support in the region of the Eastern part of Ukrainian Polissia. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any

DESIGNATION:
25-29.05.2009: 21st session of the International Coordination Council of the UNESCO Program "Man & Biosphere" granted the status the "Desnyanskiy Biosphere Reserve".

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities enteed into the Green Book of Ukraine: 137. Trapeta natantis 140. Nuphareta luteae 141. Sparganieta minimi 144. Cerastophylleta submersi 146. Nymphaeeta candidae 150. Nymphoideta peltatae 154. Potamogetoneta praelongi 156. Potamogetoneta


SITENAME:
Donetskyi Kriazh Regional Landscape Park

QUALITY:
The significance of the area is unique due to the presence of one of few in Ukraine plots of herb/feathergrass steppe interrelated with forest stands in the entrance to ravine and patches of tree plantations in the steppe. a. it contributes substantially

DESIGNATION:
The park was established by an act of the Dontesk Oblast Council (29.02.2000,# 23/11-254). By an act of the Dontesk Oblast Council (09.11.2000, # 3/16-364) the area of the park was extended.

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: 85. Calophaceta wolgaricae 88. Stipeta capillatae 89. Stipeta tirsae 92. Stipeta zalesskii 94. Stipeta lessingianae 95. Stipeta pulcherrimae 98. Stipeta dasyphyllae 99. Stipeta ucrainicae 101. Amyg


QUALITY:
This natural site is a feature of special scientific and nature conservation interest in terms of geology as far as it holds an exposure of Kartamyrsk and Nikityvska formations of the Lower Permian in the Kalmius-Torets depression. This has given rise to

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: 88. Stipeta capillatae 91. Stipeta borystenicae 92. Stipeta zalesskii 94. Stipeta lessingianae 95. Stipeta pulcherrimae 96. Stipeta pennatae 98. Stipeta dasyphyllae 99. Stipeta ucrainicae 101. Amyg


QUALITY:
The site includes two Ramsar wetlands and Azov Sea coastal water area. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 106 species listed under the Res

DESIGNATION:
Regional Landscape Park was established by an act of the Donetsk Oblast Council #23/14-304 dated 30.06.2000 and changed borders by an act #4/17-474 dated 20.07.2004. The National Nature Park "Meotyda" was established by the Decree of the President of Ukra

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: 88. Stipeta capillatae 91. Stipeta borystenicae 94. Stipeta lessingianae 101. Amygdaleta nanae 105. Glycyrrhizeta glabra


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 30 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Established by an act of the Donetsk Oblast Council #9, (10.01.79).

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: 88. Stipeta capillatae 94. Stipeta lessingianae 99. Stipeta ucrainicae 101. Amygdaleta nanae


QUALITY:
This is a unique plot of herb-feather grass steppe accommodating above 300 species of vascular plants (15% of the flora of Donbass). a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendice

DESIGNATION:
Established by an act of the Donetsk Oblast Council (25.03.1995).

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: 88. Stipeta capillatae 94. Stipeta lessingianae 101. Amygdaleta nanae


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 53 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Established by an act of the Luhansk Oblast Council (#20/20, 25.12.2001).

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: 88. Stipeta capillatae 89. Stipeta tirsae 92. Stipeta zalesskii 94. Stipeta lessingianae 99. Stipeta ucrainicae 101. Amygdaleta nanae


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 129 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporari

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: Querceta (roboris) acerosa tatarica, Querceta (roboris) cirylosa, Tileto (cordatae) Quercetum (roboris) aegopodiosum Acereto (campestris), Alnetum (glutinosae) matteucidosum, 140. Nuphareta luteae


QUALITY:
The site is featured by two separate chalk outcrops up to 70 m in height located on the side of the Komyshna River and connected by a saddle. This ecosystem holds above 100 rare plant species, including 30 endemics. a. it contributes substantially to the

DESIGNATION:
Established by an act of the Luhansk Oblast Executive Council (#92, 24.03.1992).

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities listed in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Amigdaleta nanae Paeonieta tenuifoliae Stipeta capillatae Stipeta ucrainicae Stipeta zalesskii


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 76 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Established by an act of the Kharkiv Oblast Council (23.02.1999)

OTHERCHARACT:
6 species of mammals listed in the European Red List  were registered in the site, 18 species of mammals are from the RDBU. The site  is also unique because in a frame of the Reginal Landscape Park, the Centre for breeding rare and endangered bird species


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 92 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Established by an act of the Poltava Oblast Council (24.12.2002)

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities listed in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Stipeta capillatae Salvinieta natantis Nuphareta luteae Nymphaeaeta albae


QUALITY:
The site is located in the valley of the Siverskiy Donets River and holds a significant variety of natural vegetation types: pine forests, floodplain leaved forests, genuine and halophytous meadows, aquatic and littoral vegetation types. 76 ha comprise a

DESIGNATION:
Established by an act of the Kharkiv Oblast Administration (23.12.2003). Area of the site extended by an act of the Kharkiv Oblast Administration (23.12.2005).

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 140. Nuphareta luteae 145. Nymphaeeta albae 146. Nymphaeeta candidae 159. Salvinieta natantis


QUALITY:
The site occupies mainly chalk slopes adjacent to the Oskol River and is featured by a meadow vegetation type predominant in the floodplain, vegetation on chalky slopes, steppe vegetation, thermophilous oak stands on slopes.The fact of great importance is

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the President of Ukraine (# 1044/2009, 11.12.2009).

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is the unique and largest in Ukraine area of Cretaceous flora, fauna and landscapes, distributed on slopes of the Serednoruskoyi hill. In addition to chalk slopes the site contains a floodplain and channel of riv. Oskol, which are relatively pres


QUALITY:
The site is featured by a fairly intact ecosystem characteristic for the Forest-Steppe Zone and an accompanying rich biodiversity. On the territory of Slobozhanskiy NNP inhabited 174 species, which are mentioned in the current Ukrainian security lists. O

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the President of Ukraine (# 1047/2009, 11.12.2009).

OTHERCHARACT:
On the territory of Slobozhanskiy NNP are found 2 types natural habitat, what are placed on the outside theirs geographic range.They listed in the Revised Annex I of Resolution 4 (1996) of the Bern Convention on endangered natural habitat types using the


QUALITY:
A unique site housing forest and steppe vegetation together with rare plant associations and species. Large diversity of feather-grass (Stipa) (12 species). a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any spe

DESIGNATION:
Resolution of the Luhansk Oblast Council (17.04.2009, #28/42)

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities listed in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Amygdaleta nanae Stipeta dasyphyllae Stipeta pulcherrimae Stipeta tirsae Stipeta capillatae Stipeta ucrainicae Stipeta zalesskii Stipeta pennatae


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 79 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the President of Ukraine (11.12.2009, #1046/09).

OTHERCHARACT:
Communities in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Stipeta capillatae, Batrachieta rionii, Nymphaeaeta albae, Nymphaeaeta candidae, Nuphareta luteae, Salvinieta natantis.


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 48 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Resolution of the Luhansk Oblast Council (#32/23, 03.12.2009)

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located along the border with Russian Federation and can potentially be used for creation of a transboundary protected area


QUALITY:
The site is a preserved spot located on the right side of the Luhanchyk River, holds a unique steppe habitat containing rare plant communities and species. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any spec

DESIGNATION:
Resolution of the Luhansk Oblast Council (#28/41, 17.04.2009).

OTHERCHARACT:
Communities in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Stipeta pennatae.


QUALITY:
Slopes covered by steppe and petrophilous vegetation and outcrops of chalk featured by a large number of endemic plants. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II o

DESIGNATION:
Resolution of the Luhansk Oblast Council (#24, 25.09.2008).

OTHERCHARACT:
White - gray rocks are above the plain to a height of over 25 meters. Most rocks and the opened upper part consisting from cretaceous does not practically have vegetation. The slopes are covered with xerophytic grassy vegetation. Cretaceous rocks are a co


QUALITY:
A well-preserved unique massif of forested gullies and adjacent steppe areas housing rare plant communities and species. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II o

DESIGNATION:
Resolution of the Luhansk Oblast Council (#28/38, 17.04.2009).

OTHERCHARACT:
Communities in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Stipeta dasyphyllae, Stipeta pennetae, Stipeta capillatae


QUALITY:
Most of the area of this site covers the inlet of the Sula River, a tributary to the Dnipro. In terms of fauna, this is one of the richest areas down the Dnipro, especially considering aquatic animals. It is an important site for fish, water and wetland b

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the President of Ukraine (10.02.2010, # 155/2010).

OTHERCHARACT:
Communities in the Green Data Book of Ukraine:Stipeta capillatae, Salvinieta natantis, Nymphaeaeta albae, Nymphaeaeta candidae, Nuphareta luteae.


QUALITY:
The site contains typical oak stands, meadow steppe, floodplain meadows, gullies and gorges, picturesque landscapes of the Vorskla River, fields, forest belts, modern Ukrainian villages. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened specie

DESIGNATION:
Established by an act of the Poltava Oblast Council (27.10.1994).

OTHERCHARACT:
Communities in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Nuphareta luteae, Nymphaeaeta albae.


QUALITY:
This site holds the largest in the Ukrainian Carpathians population of European bison (around 70 individuals). a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the conv

DESIGNATION:
The zoological sanctuary Zubrovytsya was established by an act of the Oblast Council (# 14-6/99, 10.03.1999)

OTHERCHARACT:
Communities in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: 5. Fagetum (sylvaticae) lunarietosum (redivivae) 18. Fageto (sylvaticae)-Querceta (roboris) .


QUALITY:
Unique forest communities composed of Fagus sylvatica L., Carpinus betulus L., Quercus robur L., Acer. Located not far from the oblast capital city of Chernivtsi oblast. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic specie

DESIGNATION:
Directive of the Oblast State Administration (08.02.96 # 87-), Resolution of the session of the Oblast Council (28.04.05. #66-20/05), Resolution of the session of the Oblast Council (10.06.04 #65-14/04).

OTHERCHARACT:
Communities in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: 2. Fageta (sylvaticae) taxosa (baccatae) 3. Fagetum (sylvaticae) vincosum (minoris) 5. Fagetum (sylvaticae) lunarietosum (redivivae) 7. Fagetum (sylvaticae) scopoliosum (carniolicae) 11. Querceto (petraeae)-F


QUALITY:
Rugged hilly landscape featured by a thick topsoil of chernozem (black soils) and podzols under oak stands. The area is intersected by gorges and gullies cutting deep into the chalky bedrock. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened s

DESIGNATION:
Resolution of Kharkiv Oblast Executive Council (03.12.84, #562).

OTHERCHARACT:
Typical forest-steppe zone. The site stored the upland oak forest that contains plots of virgin oaks


SITENAME:
Kremenchutski Plavni Regional Landscape Park

QUALITY:
A standard representative of the floodplain of the Dnipro in its middle course featured by typical and unique landscapes, rich in natural vegetation, flora and fauna. After the damming of the river there are hardly any such places left resembling the Krem

DESIGNATION:
Established by an act of the Poltava Oblast Council (12.07.2001).

OTHERCHARACT:
Communities in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Salvinieta natantis, Trapeta natantis, Nuphareta luteae, Nymphaeaeta albae.


QUALITY:
Arboreal and other types of vegetation met on carboniferous soil lying on chalky bedrock. The vegetation prevents erosion on the sides of the river Vovcha. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any spec

DESIGNATION:
Established by an act of Kharkiv Oblast Council, (21.09.2001).

OTHERCHARACT:
Communities in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Stipeta capillatae, Stipeta lessingianae, Stipeta pulcherrimae, Cariceta humilis .


SITENAME:
Karmeliukove Podillia National Nature Park

QUALITY:
Historically the site had rich biodiversity. E.g. , in the first half of XX century the zoologists idendified 59 species of mammals, 324 species and subspecies of birds, 10 species of reptiles and 11 species of amphibions. Now the site biodiversity needs

OTHERCHARACT:
Other site characteristics: Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 19. Carpineto-Quercetum (robotis) hederosum (helicis) 21. Carpineto-Queretum (roboris) scopoliosum (carniolicae) 22. Carpineto-Queretum (roboris) alliosum (ursini) 23. Qu


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 49 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Site includes Nature Reserve ???Drevlianskyi??? designated by the Decree of the President of Ukraine #156/2010, 10.02.2010.

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 137. Trapeta natantis 140. Nuphareta luteae 145. Nymphaeeta albae 146. Nymphaeeta candidae


DESIGNATION:
No any special protected status, however the site is under protection of state foresters

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 31. Querceta petraeae 44. Pineta (sylvestris) rhododendrosa (lutei), Querceto (roboris)-Pineta (sylvestris) rhododendrosa (lutei) 140. Nuphareta luteae 145. Nymphaeeta albae 146. Nymphaeeta candidae


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 110 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998, 2011) of the Bern Convention are found resident or tem

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the President of Ukraine #154/2010, 10.02.2010.

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 88. Stipeta capillatae. 91 Stipeta borystenicae. 94 Stipeta lessingianae. 99 Stipeta ucrainicae. 95 Stipeta pulcherrimae. 86 Caraginet? scythicae. 105 Glycyrrhizeta glabrae. 142 Schoenoplecteta litt


QUALITY:
The site supports high diversity of bird species and represents an important area for significant numbers of migratory birds. The site is a part of Dnipro River Ecological Corridor. This corridor is one of three main migration routs in Ukraine. Millions o

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 137. Trapeta natantis 143. Ceratophylleta tanaitici 159. Salvinieta natantis


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 32 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located along the border with Belorus (Dnipro river) and includes mixture of forest, wetlands, meadovs, sundy and other habitats


QUALITY:
A large area, with significantly reduced anthropogenic pressure after Chernobyl disaster ??? population moved from the site. Only a little of inhabitatnts left in the site, thus formed favorable conditions for development and conservation of wildlife.a. i

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 135. Aldrovandeta vesiculosae 137. Trapeta natantis 140. Nuphareta luteae 141. Sparganieta minimi 144. Ceratophylleta submersi 145. Nymphaeeta albae 146. Nymphaeeta candidae 156. Potamogetoneta obtu


SITENAME:
Biloberezhzhia Sviatoslava National Nature Park

QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 70 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the President of Ukraine #1056/2009, 16.012.2009.

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 16. Betuleta borystenicae 88. Stipeta capillatae 91. Stipeta borystenicae


QUALITY:
Terraced sandy plains with coniferous forest and fragments of sandy steppe are protected within the site ("Novosandzharske" landscape reserve) There are 6 habitats mentioned in the Resolution 4.

DESIGNATION:
Decision of Poltava Oblast Council, 27.10.1994.

OTHERCHARACT:
Terrace sandy plains with pine forests, plots of sandy steppes and wetlands are protected  in "Novosanzharskyi" wild sanctuary


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 34 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 140. Nuphareta luteae 141. Sparganieta minimi 145. Nymphaeeta albae 146. Nymphaeeta candidae


QUALITY:
The site represent a typical wetland complex in the floodplain of Sula river, which is the stabilizer of microclimate, water regime, is a regulator of Sula and the water level of surrounding areas. It preserve and protect nesting sites of many species of

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the President of Ukraine #715/96, 20.08.1996.


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 45 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
The Nadsluchanskyi Regional Landscape Park was created in 2000 (17271 ha) in Berezniakivsky rayon of Rivnenska oblast

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine Querceto (roboris)-Pinetum (sylvestris) rododendrosa (lutei) Stipeta pennatae Nuphareta luteae Nynphaeaeta albae Nymphaeaeta candidae


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 36 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the President of Ukraine #1039/2009, 11.12.2009.

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 22. Quercetum (roboris) alliosum (ursini) 123. Schoeneto (ferruginei)-Hypneta 124. Cladieta marisci 125. Cariceta paniculatae 126. Cariceta davallianae 140. Nuphareta luteae


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 35 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 140. Nuphareta luteae 141. Sparganieta minimi 145. Nymphaeeta albae 146. Nymphaeeta candidae 156. Potamogetoneta obtusifolii 157. Potamogetoneta rutilii


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 15 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Decision of the Kharkivskoi Oblast Council #56-VI, 23.12.2010 on designation of the Regional Landscape Park Chervonooskilskyi.

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 140. Nuphareta luteae 145. Nymphaeeta albae 147. Glycerieta arundinacea 159. Salvinieta natantis


QUALITY:
Pechenizhske reservoir is one of the biggest artificial reservoir in Kharkovska oblast (volume is 383 million m3 of water) and it has important biodiversity in particular for migrating birds. There are species listed in the Bern Convention, European Red L

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 140. Nuphareta luteae 145. Nymphaeeta albae 146. Nymphaeeta candidae 159. Salvinieta natantis


OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 137. Trapeta natantis 140. Nuphareta luteae 143. Certophylleta tanaitici 145. Nymphaeeta albae 150. Nymphoideta peltatae 159. Salvinieta natantis


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 37 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the President of Ukraine #221/2010, 23.02.2010.

OTHERCHARACT:
National Park are characterized by a high level of natural diversity, here you can see natural landscapes of different type, from the water to the sandy areas of desert type.  Significant part of this species is endemics. Stipa Dniprovska and Stipa capi


QUALITY:
The main habitat types represented within the site are dune grassland, open water, halophyte communities and marginal communities. Trees and bushes grow on Dzharylgach Island. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the President of Ukraine #1045/2009, 11.12.2009.

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine16. Betuleta borystenicae88. Stipeta capillatae91. Stipeta borystenicae57.Chrysopogoneta gryllis


DESIGNATION:
Eutrophication are key threat to biodiversity

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant commnunities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 135. Aldrovandeta vesiculosae 137. Trapeta natantis 139. Bastrachieta rionii 140. Nuphareta luteae 142. Schoenoplecteta littoralis 143. Ceratophylleta tanaitici 145. Nymphaeeta albae 147. Glyceriet


OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 88. Stipeta capillatae 135. Aldrovandeta vesiculosae 137. Trapeta natantis 140. Nuphareta luteae 143. Certophylleta tanaitici 144. Ceratophylleta submersi 145. Nymphaeeta albae 146. Nymphaeeta candi


OTHERCHARACT:
88. Stipeta capillatae 137. Trapeta natantis 140. Nuphareta luteae 144. Ceratophylleta submersi 145. Nymphaeeta albae 146. Nymphaeeta candidae 159. Salvinieta natantis


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 2 species of vascular plants are from the Bern convention.The site houses 206 vertebrate animals specie

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the President of Ukraine #203/2010, 22.02.2010.

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 140. Nuphareta luteae 145. Nymphaeeta albae 146. Nymphaeeta candidae


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 51 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Decision of Zakarpatskoi oblrady, 07.08.2009.

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine Querceto (roboris)-Pinetum (sylvestris) rododendrosa (lutei) Salvinieta natantis Trapeta natantis ? Nuphareta luteae Nynphaeaeta albae


QUALITY:
The site coicides with the protected areas of regional importance ??????Dnister reginal Landscape Park??? and has valuable biodiversity. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appen

DESIGNATION:
Decision of Ivano-Frankovskoi oblrady, 15.07.1993 (19656ha)

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 3. Fagetum vincosum 6. Fagetum hederosum 10. Carpineto-Tilieto-Fageta (sylvaticae) 18. Fageto-Querceta (roboris) 19. Querceta (roboris) hederosum (helicis) 22. Carpineto-Quercetum alliosum (ursini)


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 76 animal species including 9 mammals are listed in the Annex II and 18 species listed in the Annex III

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the President of Ukraine #58/2010, 22.01.2010. (12022,9 ha)

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 55. Alnetum (incanae) matteucciosum (strutiopteris) 67. Pineto (cembrae)-Piceeta (abietis) 71. Piceeta (abietis) juniperosa (sibiricae) 79. Pineta mugi 116. Festuceta inarmatae 117. Festuceta carpat


OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 3. Fagetum vincosum 6. Fagetum hederosum 10. Carpineto-Tilieto-Fageta (sylvaticae) 18. Fageto-Querceta (roboris) 19. Querceta (roboris) hederosum (helicis)


QUALITY:
The site is situated in the high Carpathian Mountains area with unique natura . a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; Above 76 animal species

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 5. Fagetum (sylvaticae) lunarietosum (redivivae) 6. Fagetum (sylvaticae) hederosum (helicis) 55. Alnetum (incanae) matteucciosum (strutiopteris) 61. Aceretum (pseudoplatani) lunarietosum (redivivae)


QUALITY:
Typical and unique natural complexes and highland marshes with rare flora and fauna have been preserved in the site in their natural condition. No full flora inventory has been performed here, but according to the preliminary data, over 750 species of vas

DESIGNATION:
Regional landscape park "Nadsianskyi" (19428,0) was designated by the decision of Lvivskoi oblrady 31.07.1997 #209. 1993:Eastern Carpathian UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve was established in Slovakia and Poland;. 1998: Ukraine joined the MAB Reserve (213211h

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 55. Alnetum (incanae) matteucciosum (strutiopteris)


SITENAME:
Verkhnodnistrovski Beskydy Regional Landscape Park

QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 38 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Decision of Lvivska oblasna rada 08.10.1997 # 234 (8536ha)

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is mountainous and located at an altitude of 600-1022 meters above the sea level. The area includs Mahurskym (730 m), Orovym (762 m), Maguro-Limnyanskym (1022 m) mountain ranges. Their length is about 10 kilometers. Slopes gradient are 15-25 ?. M


OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 3. Fagetum (sylvaticae) vincosum (minor) 6. Fagetum (sylvaticae) hederosum (helicis) 8. Fagetum (sylvaticae) alliosum (ursini) 10. Carpineto (betuli)-Tilieto (cordatae)-Fageta (sylvaticae) 12. Pinet


QUALITY:
Flora: more than 2200 species (1342 high vascular plant species), 88 of which are rare and listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine, and 7 - are included into the international conservation lists. Fauna: more than 2500 species (347 vertebrate species), 276

DESIGNATION:
The 23rd session of the International Coordination Council of the UNESCO "Man and Biosphere" Program (28 June - 1 July, 2011) examined and approved the decision on inclusion of the new biosphere reserve "Roztochy"to the World Network. Decree of the Presid

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 3. Fagetum (sylvaticae) vincosum (minoris) 6. Fagetum (sylvaticae) hederosum (helicis) 8. Fagetum (sylvaticae) alliosum (ursini) 12. Pineto (sylvestris) - Fageta (sylvaticae) 18. Fageto (sylvaticae)


SITENAME:
Dnistrovskyi Kanion National Nature Park

QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 44 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the President of Ukraine #96/2010, 03.02.2010.

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 3. Fagetum vincosum 10. Carpineto-Tilieto-Fageta (sylvaticae) 18. Fageto-Querceta (roboris) 19. Querceta (roboris) hederosum (helicis) 22. Carpineto-Quercetum alliosum (ursini) 23. Querceta (roboris


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 100 animal species listed in the Bern Convention are found resident or temporarily within the site. b.

OTHERCHARACT:
Other site characteristics: Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 146. Nymphaeeta candidae


DESIGNATION:
Decisions of Khemelnitska oblrada #21, 11.05.1999.

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 141. Sparganieta minimi 146. Nymphaeeta candidae


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 76 species including 9 mammals are listed in the Annex II and 18 species are listed in the Annex III of

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the President of Ukraine #1043/2009, 11.12.2009. (7117,5ha)

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 55. Alnetum (incanae) matteucciosum (strutiopteris) 79. Pineta mugi 116. Festuceta inarmatae 117. Festuceta carpaticae 118. Festuceta saxatilis 125. Cariceta paniculatae


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 31 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 82.Asphodelineta luteae et tauricae 95.Stipeta ponticae


QUALITY:
The site contains very well preserved Crimean steppes.a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 81 species listed in the Bern Convention are foun

DESIGNATION:
10 PAs of various categories of protection

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 33.Quereta cornosa (marix) 82.Asphodelineta luteae et tauricae 97.Stipeta ponticae 102.Cariceta humilis


QUALITY:
The site contains very well preserved Crimean steppes. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 32 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998)

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 33.Quereta cornosa (marix) 82.Asphodelineta luteae et tauricae 87.Stipeta brauneri 88.Stipeta capillatae 89.Stipeta tirsae 94.Stipeta lessingianae 95.Stipeta pulcherrimae 97.Stipeta ponticae 102.Car


QUALITY:
The site contains very well preserved Crimean steppes.a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 38 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) o

DESIGNATION:
Designation of Regional Landscape Park ?"Osovynska steppe" is in progress. Decree of the Verkhovna Rada of AR Crimea N 509-5/07, 20.06.2007 on designation of the RLP Karalarskyi (6806 ha)

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 82.Asphodelineta luteae et tauricae 87.Stipeta brauneri 88.Stipeta capillatae 91.Stipeta borysthenicae 94.Stipeta lessingianae 95.Stipeta pulcherrimae 99.Stipeta ucrainicae 105.Glycyrrhizeta glabrae


QUALITY:
The site has steppe vegetation. a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 26 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention

DESIGNATION:
NPP Charivna Gavan was created in 2009 (Decree of the President of Ukraine #1037/2009, 11.12.209.). The area belongs to the IBA network (Important Bird Area).

OTHERCHARACT:
NPP Charivna Gavan is situated in the west part of Tarhankut peninsula. Tarkhankut peninsula is part Tarkhankut elevated plains, which ends limestone sea cliffs of up to 45-50 m. The territory consists mainly of Neogene marls, limestones, clays and sands.


QUALITY:
The Eastern Syvash is part of an extremely large lagoon, unique in Europe. The Syvash is a shallow, saltwater bay with an indented, rocky shoreline and numerous spits and islets, as well as a large number of saline lowlands and peninsulas. The Syvash regi

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 88.Stipeta capillatae 91.Stipeta borysthenicae 94.Stipeta lessingianae 99.Stipeta ucrainicae 105.Glycyrrhizeta glabrae


QUALITY:
The site hosts extremely high and important biodiversity. b. it supports significant numbers of species in an area of high species diversity or supports important populations of non or more species; Eleven species of vascular plants are in the ERL, 26 - i

DESIGNATION:
Decision of the Council of Ministers of the USSR #617 from 16.12.1982 for Designation of State Zakaznik "Mys Martia" (1340 ha). Decision of the Council of Ministers of the USSR #120 from 31.05.1990 for Designation of State Zakaznik "Baidarskyi" (24295 ha)

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 14.Junipereta excelsae 17.Arbuteta andrachnis 33.Quereta cornosa (marix) 50.Pineta pithyusae 58.Pistacienta muticae 80.Cisteta taurici 82.Asphodelineta luteae et tauricae 88.Stipeta capillatae 93.St


OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 140.Nuphareta luteae 145.Nymphaeeta albae 146.Nymphaeeta camdidae


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 43 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the President of Ukraine #1341/98, 9.12.1998

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 159. Salvinieta natantis


OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 140.Nuphareta luteae 145.Nymphaeeta albae 158.Lemneta gibbae 159.Salvinieta natantis 160.Sagittarieta sagittifoliae


QUALITY:
The site is located within steppe zone a has variety of steppe, forest, wetlands and other habitats. The site houses 40 animal species from the RDBU. c. it contains an important and/or representative sample of endangered habitat types; The site houses 5 h

DESIGNATION:
Decision of the Kirovogradska oblrada on 04.11.05 #507 (17500ha)

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 88.Stipeta capillatae


QUALITY:
The site is located withn former military training ground and has well preserved steppe habitats.a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 24 spe

DESIGNATION:
The Regional Landscape Park "Tarutynskyi step" is under creation

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 88.Stipeta capillatae 94.Stipeta lessingianae


QUALITY:
The site is one of the most natural brackish lagoons in the northwest Black Sea coastal area.70% of Ukrainain ornithofauna visit or stay the site.The site generally supports 8,000???10,000 of migrating and wintering waders, mainly Calidris sp. and ducks,

DESIGNATION:
Ramsar site3UA008. Tiligulskyi regionalnyi landshaftnyi park was designated by the decision of Mykolaivska oblrady on 28.04.95  (8195,4ha) and by decision of Odeska oblrady on 25.11.97. #176-XX (13954 ha)

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 88.Stipeta capillatae 94.Stipeta lessingianae 99.Stipeta ucrainicae


QUALITY:
The world largest area of Phyllophora ???Zernov???s Phyllophora field??? is a unique habitat located in the northwestern Black Sea. At the site, there is a dense stand of agarophytes (red algae) and a high diversity of associated fauna. The northwestern B

DESIGNATION:
According to Presidential Decree #1064/2008 of 21 November 2008, an area Zernov Phyllophora field was declared as a State Botanical Zakaznik (Reserve). The total area is 402,500ha, covering 12.5% of the northwestern shelf of the Black Sea.Zernov Phyllopho

OTHERCHARACT:
Phyllophora Field is a unique natural biocenosis, which is based on macroscopic algae Phyllophora. Here live and breed more than 47 species of fish, 118 species of invertebrates and other aquatic organisms. They spread and replenish biocenosises of other


QUALITY:
The site consists of half_closed shallow brackish lagoons of small rivers adjacent to the Black Sea, with peninsulas and islands, sandy spits and shell bars. The site contains plant species from the Ukraine Red Data Book (RDB), including Eremogonecephalot

DESIGNATION:
Ramsar site 3UA005.Decree of the President of Ukraine #01/2010, 01.01.2010.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site includes a group of lakes named "Tuzlovskie lymany" (like estuary),  Black Sea's spit separating Tuzlovskie lymany from the Black Sea,  wetlands, rivers flowing into the lakes (Lake Solenoe, Rivers Alkaliya, Hadjider and others), forestry  "Lebed


QUALITY:
The site is important for 3,000 breeding pairs of waterbirds, including a Ukrainian RDB species, Casmerodius albus. Among the 20,000 migrating and wintering birds, there are also Ukrainian RDB species such as the pelicans Pelecanus crispus (800, about 32%

OTHERCHARACT:
The site includes two Ramsar Wetlands, Dnistrovskyi National Nature Park, Dnister Delta.


QUALITY:
The site includes one marsh area and 5 lakes , two of them are Ramsar sites. The site is important for breeding birds (above 30,000 pairs), moulting, migrating and wintering birds (max. 40,000 individuals). There are 57 bird species listed for the Ukraini

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 135.Aldrovandeta vesiculosae 137.Trapeta natantis 139.Batrachieta rionii 140.Nuphareta luteae 143.Ceratophylleta tanaitici 144.Schoenoplecteta littoralis 145.Nymphaeeta albae 147.Glycerieta arundrif


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 33 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
The MENR prepares documents for designation of the National Nature Park on the site


OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 136. Myriophylleta altemifolii 140. Nuphareta luteae 145. Nymphaeeta albae 146. Nymphaeeta candidae 156. Potamogetoneta obtusifolii


QUALITY:
a. it contributes substantially to the survival of threatened species, endemic species, or any species listed in Appendices I and II of the convention; 25 species listed under the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention are found resident or temporaril

DESIGNATION:
Decree of the Council of Ministers of the USSR #524, 11.02.1980.

OTHERCHARACT:
Sosenskiy zakaznyk is a hydrological wildlife sanctuary of the national importance. It includes eutrophic swamps (marsh-grassland ) in the valley of tributaries of the river Smolianka.


QUALITY:
The site hosts 101 species of animals from the Bern Convention and 3 plant communities from the GDBU.

DESIGNATION:
Local hydrological zakaznik of local importance "Yuriivskyi" was created by the decision of Sumy Oblast Executive Committee of 25.12.1979 # 662.The landscape zakaznik of local importance "Monasturkui Lis" was created by the decree of a Head of the Sumy Re

OTHERCHARACT:
The site includes three zakazniks of local significance.


DOCUMENTATION:
??????? ????? ???????. ????????? ????/ ?? ???. ?.?. ??????? - ?.: ????????????????, 2009.- 600 ?. Amaha A. 1994. Geographic variation of the common dolphin, Delphinus delphis (Odontoceti: Delphinidae). PhD thesis, Tokyo University of Fisheries, Japan. 211 p. Birkun A.A., Jr. 2008a. Tursiops truncatus ssp. ponticus. In: IUCN 2008. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Birkun A.A., Jr. 2008b. Delphinus delphis ssp. ponticus. In: IUCN 2008. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Birkun A.A., Jr., Frantzis A. 2008. Phocoena phocoena ssp. relicta. In: IUCN 2008. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Fontaine M.C., Baird S.J.E., Piry S., Ray N., Tolley K.A., Duke S., Birkun A., Jr., Ferreira M., Jauniaux T., Llavona A., Oztork B., Oztork A.A., Ridoux V., Rogan E., Sequeira M., Siebert U., Vikingsson G.A., Bouquegneau J.-M., Michaux J.R. 2007. Rise of oceanographic barriers in continuous populations of a cetacean: the genetic structure of harbour porpoises in Old World waters. BMC Biology 5:30, doi:10.1186/1741-7007-5-30. Fontaine M.C., Tolley K.A., Michaux J.R., Birkun A., Jr., Ferreira M., Jauniaux T., Llavona A., Oztork B., Oztork A.A., Ridoux V., Rogan E., Sequeira M., Bouquegneau J.-M., Baird S.J.E. 2010. Genetic and historic evidence for climate-driven population fragmentation in a top cetacean predator: the harbour porpoises in European water. Proc. R. Soc. B, publ. online, doi:10.1098/rspb.2010.0412. Frantzis A., Gordon J., Hassidis G., Komnenou A. 2001. The enigma of harbor porpoise presence in the Mediterranean Sea. Marine Mammal Science 17(4):937-944. International Whaling Commission (IWC). 2004. Report of the Sub-Committee on Small Cetaceans. J. Cetacean Res. Manage. 6(Suppl.): 315-334. Natoli A. 2004. Molecular ecology of bottlenose (Tursiops sp.) and common (Delphinus sp.) dolphins. PhD thesis, University of Durham, UK. Natoli A., Birkun A., Aguilar A., Lopez A., Hoelzel A.R. 2005. Habitat structure and the dispersal of male and female bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences 272(1569):1217-1226. Perrin W.F., Mead J.G., Brownell R.L., Jr. 2010. Review of the evidence used in the description of currently recognized cetacean subspecies. Technical Memorandum NOAA-TM-NMFS-SWFSC-450, 35 p. Rosel P.E., Dizon A.E., Haygood M.G. 1995. Variability of the mitochondrial control region in populations of the harbour porpoise, Phocoena phocoena, on interoceanic and regional scales. Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 52(6): 1210-1219. Rosel P.E., Frantzis A., Lockyer C., Komnenou A. 2003. Source of Aegean Sea harbour porpoises. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 247: 257-261. Viaud-Martinez K.A., Brownell R.L., Jr., Komnenou A., Bohonak A.J. 2008. Genetic isolation and morphological divergence of Black Sea bottlenose dolphins. Biol. Conserv. 141: 1600-1611. Viaud-Mart?nez K.A., Mart?nez Vergara M., Gol'din P.E., Ridoux V., Oztork B., Oztork A.A.., Rosel P.E., Frantzis A., Komnenou A., Bohonak A.J. 2007. Morphological and genetic differentiation of the Black Sea harbour porpoise Phocoena phocoena. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 338: 281-294. ?????? ?.?. ??. ???????????? / ??????-???????? ????? ??????? ????: ???????? ? ???????? / ??? ???. ?.?. ??????? ? ??. - ?.: ??????? ?????. - 2006. - ?.314-332. [Birkun A., Jr. 2006. Cetaceans. Pp. 314-332 in: Y.P. Zaitsev et al. (Eds.), The North-Western Black Sea: Biology and Ecology. Naukova Dumka, Kiev, 703 p. (In Russian).] Birkun A., Jr. 2008. The state of cetacean populations. Pp. 365-399 in: State of the Environment of the Black Sea: 2001-2006/7 (Ed. by T. Oguz). BSC Publ., Istanbul, Turkey, 448 p. Notarbartolo di Sciara G., Birkun A., Jr. 2010. Conserving whales, dolphins and porpoises in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. ACCOBAMS, Monaco. 212 p.

QUALITY:
The ACCOBAMS-(Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans in the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Contigous Atlantic Area) considers the site as a area of special importance for Black Sea cetaceans (bottlenose, common dolphins and harbour porpoise) [http:/

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is a marine area located along the Crimea coast line at the distance a few hundred meters from the coast. It is a place of concentration of dolphins at some stages of their life.


QUALITY:
9 plant species from the RDB of Ukraine and 29 species of regionally rare plant species The site corresponds to criteria 1-4 of the Ramsar wetlands and has the following Ramsar types of wetlands: L; M; N; W; Xf. There are 12 habitats from the Respl. 4 and

DESIGNATION:
The site received a national status of a Ramsar site by the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine from 21.09.2011 # 895-.

OTHERCHARACT:
Valley of the Dniester River with its tributaries is one of the unique areas where the dominant type of tracts are "wall" - a powerful set of sedimentary strata from the youngest to the oldest with the age of 420 million years. The walls are marked with u


QUALITY:
Ramsar site (3UA016) The site inhabits 234 species of vascular plants. There are 4 endemic plant species and 3 species of RDB of Ukraine. The site is used to be visited by the harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) There is a large numbers of regularly met

DESIGNATION:
Obytichna kosa i zatoka (Obytichna Spit and Bay) received the status of Ramsar wetlands by the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine from 23.11.1995 # 935 "On measures to protect wetlands that are of international importance". The landscape zakazn

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: 88. Stipeta capillatae 91. Stipeta borystenicae 94. Stipeta lessingianae 99. Stipeta ucrainicae 101. Amygdaleta nanae 105. Glycyrrhizeta glabra


QUALITY:
Ramsar site (3UA004) and IBA No 7. Lake Sasyk is a reservoir that was constructed in 1978 on the site of a partly enclosed natural lagoon on a Pliocene-Quaternary ???ter???race. The site serves as seasonal aggregations of two vulnerable species - pink pel

DESIGNATION:
Lake Sasyk received the status of Ramsar wetlands by the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine from 23.11.1995 #935 "On measures to protect wetlands that are of international importance".

OTHERCHARACT:
Plant communities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine: 88. Stipeta capillatae 94. Stipeta lessingianae 99. Stipeta ucrainicae


QUALITY:
The main feature is three from 4 known populations in Ukraine of the rare endemic plant Lepidium turczaninowii Lipsky (resol.6). This plat species can grow only on chalk special soils with special climatic condition . Therefore populations of  Lepidium tu

DESIGNATION:
No any special protected area. Forestry is under protection

OTHERCHARACT:
The site includes three chalk mountains with forerstry and wetlands. Varions types of steppes and oak dominafing forests are formed on rocky soils.


QUALITY:
The site houses one and sole known in Ukraine population  of moss Meesia longiseta Hedw.

DESIGNATION:
Zgarskyi zakaznik is of state significance. It was created by the Decree of the President of Ukraine of 21.02.2002, # 167/2002. Its area is 3018.7 ha and covers the course of the river Zgar with a chain of wetlands, surviving in their natural conditions

OTHERCHARACT:
One location of vy rare in Ukraine the moss Meesia longiseta Hedw


QUALITY:
The  site houses one isolated  population (from other five populations) in Ukraine of the rare endemic plant species Colchicum fominii Bordz. (resol.6)

OTHERCHARACT:
The valley of a river with wetlands, steppes and forests.


QUALITY:
Unique site with a lot of endemic, 47 RDBU species. The main feature is one from 4 known populations in Ukraine of the rare endemic plant Lepidium turczaninowii Lipsky (resol.6). The site has 7 plant species from the Resol.6. , contains a mosaic of differ

DESIGNATION:
Zakaznik of local significancy "Gornyi masiv Tepe-Oba", 1200 ha, approved by the decree of the Verkhovna Rada of AR Crimea  dated 19.12.2007,#708-5/07

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is one of the most valuable Emerald sites in Ukraine having unique and very rich biodiversity and number of species from resol.6


QUALITY:
The exlusive site housing the sole  population in Ukraine of the rare endemic plant Genista tetragona Besser (resol.6).  This species is also listed  in Red List of the IUCN, European Red List, RDBU,  Appendix 1 of Bern Convention.

OTHERCHARACT:
Valley of river on the border with TransDnister Respublic


QUALITY:
The main feature is one from 3 known populations in Ukraine of the rare moss Encalypta mutica  (resol.6).  There are also 9 species of flora and fauna listed in the  RDBU.

DESIGNATION:
The natural monument status was assigned by the   Council of Ministers of USSR Decree  # 780-p of 14 October 1975 and by the decision of the Donetsk Oblast council # 310 of June 21, 1972. Area - 41 hectares.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is represented by  oak-ash plots  with an admixture of the natural growth of hornbeam


QUALITY:
The  site houses five isolated  populations (from total six populations) in Ukraine of the rare endemic plant species Colchicum fominii Bordz. (resol.6)

OTHERCHARACT:
The key species Colchicum fominii Bordz. habits slopes of small river, stream valleys and dry valleys.


QUALITY:
The site inhabits 36 species of birds, 2 species of fishes, five species of vertebrates from the Resol.6 and four habitats from the Resol.4

DESIGNATION:
The NNP was established by the Decree of the President of Ukraine #1036/2009, 11.12.2009.

OTHERCHARACT:
The Kremenets mountains appeared as a result of water, sand and limestone erosion of ancient Podillian plateau and have numerous caves, gorges and niches. Specific abiotoc conditions created unique and reach flora and fauna


QUALITY:
The site is rich in landscape and biological diversity.  Its high conservation status is confirmed by numerous existing Pas

DESIGNATION:
There are zakazniks and  ptotected areas of other categories: Gorodnytsky, Tokov moss, Yuzyhivka, Chasnykivskyy, Zabarsky, Sych, Teliachyi moss -1,  Teliachyi moss-2, Kazyava, Chervonovilskyy, Danov, Bronytskyi

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is rich in biodiversity,  includes 11 hidrological, botanical, ornithological, zoological zakazniks  (sanctuaries) of local and nationwide significance.


QUALITY:
The broad-leaved forest (mainly Quercus robur (some trees -150-200 years) and Quercus rubra, Carpinus betulus) dominates in the site. There are also Pinus sylvestris forests.

DESIGNATION:
Zakaznyk Unava was established by Decree of the President of Ukraine 10.03.1994 #79/94

OTHERCHARACT:
The site includes 3 protected areas of local significance, 5 habitats from the Resol. #4


DOCUMENTATION:
1.T. Vinichenko Plants of Ukraine protected by the Bern Convention. – Kyiv: Himgest, 2006.2.Fauna of the Ukraine, Vol. 8: Fishes, Issue 2: Cyprinids (Naukova Dumka, Kiev,1983), Part 2. 360 pp. (in ukr.)3.Fauna of the Ukraine, Vol. 8: Fishes, Issue 3 (Naukova Dumka, Kiev,1988), 368 pp. (in rus.)4.“Birds of Ukraine protected of the Bern Convention”, Kyiv: 2003, -394 pages;5.Fesenko, Bokotey A. Birds fauna of Ukraine: Field guide, Kyiv: 2002, -416 pages6.??????? ????? ???????. ????????? ????/ ?? ???. ?.?. ??????? - ?.: ????????????????, 2009.- 600 ?.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 7.??????? ????? ???????. ????????? ????/ ?? ???. ?.?. ?????? - ?.: ????????????????, 2009.- 900 ?.        8.BirdLife International (2004) Birds in Europe: population estimates, trends and conservation status

QUALITY:
The site includes zakaznik and has 6 habitats from Resol. #4. It hosts about 160 species of plants, high diversity and density of birds  and other rare species.

DESIGNATION:
The zakaznik "Shuliatske boloto" was established by a decree of the President of Ukraine on 20.08.1996.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site locates in a valley of river Girskyi Tikuch and contains mosaic of wetlands, forests, meadows, areas of open water.


QUALITY:
There are 4 habitats from Resolution #4, 12 flora and 6 fauna species from the DRB of Ukraine.

DESIGNATION:
The site includes 3 protected areas of local and nationwide significance: "Bugo-Desnianskyi" (1073ha), Sandratskyi (498ha, 5 species from European Red List), Khmilnytska dacha (50ha).

OTHERCHARACT:
The site locates in a valley of rivers Pivdennyi Bug and Desna and contains mosaic of wetlands, forests, meadows, ponds, areas of open water. It was named as a refuge of boreal flora in 1930.


QUALITY:
The analysis of PAs of Koziatyn Rayon of Vinnytsia oblast was carries in accordance with RAPPAM. The proposed Emerald Site was the best in biodiversity, socio-economic significance and minimum of vulnerability.

DESIGNATION:
The zakanik was established by Decree of the Council of Ministers USSR on 16.12.1982 #617

OTHERCHARACT:
The site includes zakaznik of natiowide significance, old  forests, Red Data Book Species


QUALITY:
IBA 012. There are 988 species of vascular plants, among them 29 species are listed in the RDB of Ukraine.

DESIGNATION:
The site includes three zakazniks: "Bobrove boloto" -56ha, "Galove boloto" -3ha, "Konvalia" -75ha.

OTHERCHARACT:
The area is covered by forest, wetlands, meadows landscapes and has high potential for creation of a national nature park. The process of creation has launched.


DOCUMENTATION:
1.T. Vinichenko Plants of Ukraine protected by the Bern Convention. – Kyiv: Himgest, 2006.2.Fauna of the Ukraine, Vol. 8: Fishes, Issue 2: Cyprinids (Naukova Dumka, Kiev,1983), Part 2. 360 pp. (in ukr.)3.Fauna of the Ukraine, Vol. 8: Fishes, Issue 3 (Naukova Dumka, Kiev,1988), 368 pp. (in rus.)4.“Birds of Ukraine protected of the Bern Convention”, Kyiv: 2003, -394 pages;5.Fesenko, Bokotey A. Birds fauna of Ukraine: Field guide, Kyiv: 2002, -416 pages6.??????? ????? ???????. ????????? ????/ ?? ???. ?.?. ??????? - ?.: ????????????????, 2009.- 600 ?.                                                                                                              7.??????? ????? ???????. ????????? ????/ ?? ???. ?.?. ?????? - ?.: ????????????????, 2009.- 900 ?. 8.

QUALITY:
Flora of the site contains about 600 species, including 20 species from RDB of Ukraine, 4 -IUCN Red List, 5 -World Red List. There are a few endemic species. Fauna includes species of fish -18, amphibians -3, birds -100, mammals -19.

DESIGNATION:
The Regional Landscape Park "Pryingulskyi" was established by the decision of Mykolaivska oblas Council on 17.12.2002 with the area 3152,7 ha

OTHERCHARACT:
The site includes the valley of the river Inhul with water reservoirs and with its typical and unique nature complexes, fragments of virgin steppe, granite outcrops, watercourses, forests, etc.


DOCUMENTATION:
1.T. Vinichenko Plants of Ukraine protected by the Bern Convention. – Kyiv: Himgest, 2006.2.Fauna of the Ukraine, Vol. 8: Fishes, Issue 3 (Naukova Dumka, Kiev,1988), 368 pp. (in rus.)3.Fesenko, Bokotey A. Birds fauna of Ukraine: Field guide, Kyiv: 2002, -416 pages4.??????? ????? ???????. ????????? ????/ ?? ???. ?.?. ?????? - ?.: ????????????????, 2009.- 9005.BirdLife International (2004) Birds in Europe: population estimates, trends and conservation status

QUALITY:
Impotrant bird area, IBA  002. There are rare species of animals from the DRB of Ukraine and international red lists.

DESIGNATION:
The Government is going to establish a national nature park along the South Bug River. The Zoological Zakaznyk "Bug" was established by decision of Volyn oblast Council on 12.12.1995 #213 with area 3556.6ha.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located along the West Bug river and is bordered with Poland. In some place the site contacts the Polish Natura 2000 site.


DOCUMENTATION:
1.T. Vinichenko Plants of Ukraine protected by the Bern Convention. – Kyiv: Himgest, 2006.2.Fauna of the Ukraine, Vol. 8: Fishes, Issue 3 (Naukova Dumka, Kiev,1988), 368 pp. (in rus.)3.Fesenko, Bokotey A. Birds fauna of Ukraine: Field guide, Kyiv: 2002, -416 pages4.??????? ????? ???????. ????????? ????/ ?? ???. ?.?. ?????? - ?.: ????????????????, 2009.- 900 ?.

QUALITY:
It supports numerous species of nationally and internationally threatened flora and fauna. Situated on the crossroads of two main flyways, the site provides important habitat for numerous species of large numbers of breeding, staging, and molting waterbir

DESIGNATION:
Regional Landscape Park "Prypiat-Stokhid" and 6  Landscape Game Reserves, Hydrological Game Reserve and others.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located along the Stokhid river and contains the Ramsar wetland "Stokhid River Floodplains". The site includes rivers, lakes, marshes,forests, peatlands, islands, and meadows.


DOCUMENTATION:
1.Fauna of the Ukraine, Vol. 8: Fishes, Issue 2: Cyprinids (Naukova Dumka, Kiev,1981), Part 1. 428 pp. (in ukr.)2.Fauna of the Ukraine, Vol. 8: Fishes, Issue 2: Cyprinids (Naukova Dumka, Kiev,1983), Part 2. 360 pp. (in ukr.)3.Fauna of the Ukraine, Vol. 8: Fishes, Issue 3 (Naukova Dumka, Kiev,1988), 368 pp. (in rus.)4.“Birds of Ukraine protected of the Bern Convention”, Kyiv: 2003, -394 pages;5.Fesenko, Bokotey A. Birds fauna of Ukraine: Field guide, Kyiv: 2002, -416 pages6.??????? ????? ???????. ????????? ????/ ?? ???. ?.?. ??????? - ?.: ????????????????, 2009.- 600 ?.                                                                                                             7.??????? ????? ???????. ????????? ????/ ?? ???. ?.?. ?????? - ?.: ????????????????, 2009.- 900 ?.        8.BirdLife International (2004) Birds in Europe: population estimates, trends and conservation status

QUALITY:
There are a lot of relict species of flora, 14 species are listed in the RDB of Ukraine and  6 rare plant communities are listed in the Green Data Book of Ukraine. There are 334 species of vertebrates, among them 241 species of birds.  17 fauna specieas a

DESIGNATION:
There are 6 PAs within or overlapping the area of the Emerald Site. The government started creation of a national park.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located along the river "Pivdennyi Bug" (South Bug) and includes river body, wetlands, water reservoirs, meadows, forests, etc


QUALITY:
The site includes IBA 004, a lot of wetlands, lakes, forests, meradows and is very important for conservation of birds

DESIGNATION:
The site includes 12 protected areas (zakaznyk) of regional significant designated by the resolutions of Council of Volunska oblast.


QUALITY:
Valuable natural forests with domination of high bonitet pine-alder stands, mixed with ash, and dense undergrowth (buckthorn, hazel, viburnum) and berries, grasses.There are many lakes, wetlands. Area of reproduction and residence of animals (over 20 spec

DESIGNATION:
The site includes 6 protected areas (zakaznyk) of regional significant designated by the resolutions of Council of Volunska oblast


QUALITY:
Based on the preliminary inventory of the site there are 42 species of mammals,  188 species of birds, 7 – reptiles, 11 – amphibians, 17 – fishes. 28 species of animals are listed in the Appendix II of the Bern Convention, 18 species are listed in the App

DESIGNATION:
Established by Presidential Decree (11.12.2009, # 1038/2009)


QUALITY:
IBA. Phytocoenotic value: there are still preserved oak and pine virgin and quasi-virgin forests and ecosystems of 100 years and beyond years, as well as  rocky-oak forests. Woods  are with domination of undergrowth of Rhododendron luteum Sweet. The flora

DESIGNATION:
The site includes sanctuary of regional significance "Slovechanskyi Kriazh" designated on 17.09.1998, resolution 3 by the Zhytomyrska oblasna rada


QUALITY:
The site has virgin forets, valuable biodivesity  and concentration of oligotrophic bogs

DESIGNATION:
The site icludes 13 protected areas (zakasnuk -5, zapovidne urochyshche -8)


QUALITY:
Over 146 species of birds used to visit the site and over 60 species breed there

DESIGNATION:
Two PAs (Zakaznik) were designated by the resolutions of Kyiv Oblast Council on 05.03.2002 #327-20-????? and on 17.10.1988 #215


QUALITY:
Over 750 species of vascular plants, among them over 20 species are listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine. Bears, lunx, wolf, wild cat and othe rare animals can be met there

DESIGNATION:
Two PAs (Zakaznik and  Zapovidne urochyshche) were designated by the resolutions of Lviv Oblast Council and one zakaznik "Pikui" was designated by the decree of the Council of Minister of the USSR on 02.11.1984 # 434


QUALITY:
Protection and  restoration of nature conditions for conservation of  unique bird's  complex , including over 135 nesting species and 74 species of wintering birds, many of which are listed in the Red Data Book  of Ukraine and conservation of other import

DESIGNATION:
The site includes 5 protected areas  of various protection categories designated by the resolutions of Council of Lviv oblast and  the Council of Ministers of the USSR


QUALITY:
IBA.   Over 180 bird species use to visit the site in particular during seasonal migrations of waterfowl, including the rare Red Book of Ukraine. Sometimes over 20,000 species of birds stay there.

DESIGNATION:
IBA. Ornithological zakaznik of local significance "Cholgynskyi" was designated by aresolution of Lviv Oblast Council of Deputies on 11.02.1997 #126.


QUALITY:
The plant association of beech forests (Fageta sylvaticae) with domination of  Allium ursinum in the herbage  is an association protected by the Green Data Book of Ukraine. This assisiation is widespread in the site.

DESIGNATION:
Two PAs - Zakaznik "Zavadivskyi' and "Griada" were designated by the resolutions of Lviv Oblast Council (vykonkomu) on 09.10.1984 #495


QUALITY:
Poland has Natura 2000 site (SPA) which through the common border contacts the Ukrainian Emerald Site "Bolotnia". The Emerald Site "Bolotnia" is located at the distance 2,5 km from the Polish Natura 2000 site "Po?udnioworoztocza?ski Park Krajobrazowy"

DESIGNATION:
The PA  zakaznyk "Volytskyi" was designated by a decree of the Council of Ministers of USSR  on 03.08.1978 #383 and two PAs - zapovidni urochyshcha "Velykomostivske" and "Borove" were designated  by the resolution of Lviv Oblast Council (vykonkomu) on 09.


QUALITY:
The site is important for conservation of birds

DESIGNATION:
Zapovidne urochyshche "Andriivske" was designated by a resolution of Mykolaivska oblasna rada on  23.10.84 #448


QUALITY:
The Emerald Site "Izmail ostrovy" includes Danube and islands of the Kiliya mouth of the Danube: Tataru (738 ha), a Large Daler (370 ha), Small Daler (258 hectares) and lake Lung located near town Izmail. Three islands are part of the RLP "Izmail ostrovy"

DESIGNATION:
Regional Landscape Park "Izmailski ostrovy" was established by the decision of the Odessa oblast rada on 01.10.93 #496-???

OTHERCHARACT:
On the total area of1300 ha there was recorded a half of all regional ornithofauna.There were registered 21 species listed in the Red Data Book, 5 of them(Phalacrocorax pygmeus, Pelecanus crispus, Rufibrenta ruficollis, Aythyanyroca, Aquila clanga) are


QUALITY:
IBA 029. The site used to be visited by high diversity of bird species - over 50% of birds species listed in Ukraine. A lot of birds are breeding on the site. River Udai, its valley and high right bank of river make important habitats for animals and plan

DESIGNATION:
The site includes 3 protected areas of local and nationwide significance: "Monastyryshche" (733 ha), Pisko-Udaiskyi (289,6 ha) and  "Chervonoberezhzhzia (148 ha).


QUALITY:
The site includes rare oligotrophic bogs and species listed in the resolution 6 (1998) of Bern Convention

DESIGNATION:
The site includes 4 protected areas of local  significance -zakaznik


QUALITY:
The site has an area of juniper forest which is only one for the Left-bank forest-steppe zone of Ukraine. Some juniper trees are aged over 100 years. In the area near to village Velbivka there are over a hundred of plants listed in the Red Data Book of Uk

DESIGNATION:
The "Hadiatskyi" RLP  was designated by the decision of Poltava Oblast Rada on 07.12.2012


QUALITY:
The site conserves biodiversity of a lot of oligotrophic and mesotrophic mires , raised bogs and transitional mires with corresponding  vegetation and faune

DESIGNATION:
The site includes 7 PAs of  national importance


QUALITY:
The site is composed from oak and beech forest at 72%.

DESIGNATION:
The site is a potential area for creation of a Regional Landscape Park.


QUALITY:
IBA.  The river Seret with adjacent wetlands and forests is an area of important biodiversity of birds, fish and other animals

DESIGNATION:
Two PAs of national (Seretskyi zakaznyk) and local importance (Mylno-Blikhivskyi zakaznyk) were designated by a decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on 12.10.1992 #584 and Ternopil Oblast Council on  30.06.1986 #198 respectively


QUALITY:
Flora of the site contains over 27 plant species listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine< species from the European Red List and IUCN Red List

DESIGNATION:
The Zakaznyk "Zvirynets" and  "Potochany" were designated by the decision of Ternopil oblast Council  on 30.06.1986 #198. Zakaznyk "Golytskyi" was designated by a decree of the Rada of Ministers of Ukraine on 16.12.1982


QUALITY:
Faunistic  value of the site is confirmed by the high rates of biodiversity of fish and ichthyoids (30 species), and the importance of the site for birds and  presence of a considerable number of rare and endangered species.

DESIGNATION:
Zakaznik "Urochyshche Khrinnyky"  (1,3 ha) was designated by the decision of the Rivnenskogo Oblvukonkomu on  22.11.1983 #343

OTHERCHARACT:
The list of the spontaneous flora includes over 229 species. Biomorphological analysis showed superiority of angiosperms, perennials. Localities of 5 plant species of Red Data Book of Ukraine  were registered.


QUALITY:
Ramsar site, IBA, National Nature Park "Nyzhniodniprovskyi" - all these protection categories are applied to the Emerald Site too.

DESIGNATION:
National Nature Park "Nyzhniodniprovskyi" was designated by a Decree of the President of Ukraine on 24.11.2015 #657/2015


QUALITY:
The site is visited by 200 bird species, including Anas platyrhynchos  and Sturnus vulgaris - up to 30 and 60 thousand individuals respectively.

DESIGNATION:
The Ornithological zakaznyk “Domuzla” was designated by the decision of Kherson Oblast Council on 22.12.2000 #326


QUALITY:
The site was proposed  for conservation a priority plant species Fritillaria montana Hoppe (Riabchyk girskyi) listed in the Resolution 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  39;    Fish = 1; Invertebrates =4; Plants =  3;

DESIGNATION:
The PA (Zakaznik) was designated by the resolutions of  VOROSHYLOVHRAD Oblast Council   from 13/09/1977   #370  and the second by the resolutions of  VOROSHYLOVHRAD Oblast Council  from 28/06/1984 ?.  #247


QUALITY:
Site is visited by 47 birds species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention. There are important habitats


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds =  32;     Invertebrates =5; Mammals =  2.

DESIGNATION:
One PA as zakaznyk zahalnoderzhavnoho znachennia  was designated by Decree of the President of Ukraine # 1238/2005 from 12.09.2005


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:    Birds =  21;     Invertebrates =6.

DESIGNATION:
Two PAs as  Zakaznik were designated by the resolutions of Lugansk Oblast Council  from 28/02/2013  # 17/40  and  from 17.04.2003 # 7/23


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:    Birds =  30;    Fishes = 1; Invertebrates =6;  Plants =  2. The site is very important for conservation of plant Astragalus tanaiticus, however its status should be confir

DESIGNATION:
There are three PAs as: a.) Pamiatka pryrody,  b.)Zakaznyk  and  c.) Zapovidne  urochyshche. They were designated by the resolutions  of Lugansk  Oblast Council : a.) from  29.09.1999  #8/7;   b.)  from  31.08.2000  # 13/12   and  c.) from  17.04.2003 # 7


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds =  2;    Fish = 1; Invertebrates =2; Mammals =  3; Plant =  2.

DESIGNATION:
There are two PAs: a.)   Zakaznik  was created by the resolution adopted by the Council of Ministers of the Ukr.S.S.R. #500 from  28.10.1974  and b.)  Pamiatka pryrody  was designated by the resolution  of Oblast Council  from 22.02.1972 #97


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds =  7;    Fishes = 4; Invertebrates =4; Mammals =  5;  Reptiles =   2

DESIGNATION:
There is  PA  as  Pamiatka pryrody. It was designated by the resolution of Oblast Council  from 22.02.1972  #97


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:    Birds =  37;    Fishes = 2; Invertebrates =5; Mammals =  2; Plants =  3; Reptiles =   1

DESIGNATION:
There are  two PAs  which  were  designated by the resolution the Council of Ministers of the Ukr.S.S.R. from 28.10.1974 # 500  and  Decision by  Oblast's Council from  17.12.1990 #469


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  9;  Invertebrates =3; Plants =  1.

DESIGNATION:
The PA  (Zakaznyk) was designated by the decision of Mykolaiv Oblast Council from 14.08.1997 #13.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds=  6;    Fishes = 3; Invertebrates =3; Mammals =  2; Plants =  8; Reptiles =   1. The site is one of the richest areas in Emerald plants


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Amphibians =1;  Birds =  28;    Fish = 2; Invertebrates =5; Mammals =  2; Plants =  1; Reptiles =   1. The site is important for protection of the plant species 2073_Dianthus

DESIGNATION:
There are  two PAs designated by the decisions of the Kirovograd Oblast Council:  #47  from 19.05.1995 and #31  from 13.01.1995.


QUALITY:
The site  is important for conservation of birds. It has 35 species from the Resolution 6 of the Bern Convention.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  43;  Fishes = 4; Invertebrates =2.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds =  43;    Fishes = 1; Invertebrates =2; Mammals =  1;  Reptiles =   1


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Amphibians =1;  Birds =  67;    Fishes = 6; Invertebrates =9; Mammals =  4; Plants =  2; Reptiles =   1

DESIGNATION:
There are four  PAs  designated by the decisions of the Lugansk Oblast Council:  from 04.09.1998 # 3/18,  from  19.11.1997  #18/12;  and  by decision of  Voroshilovgrad ( Lugansk) Oblast Council from 28.06.1984  # 247


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds =  32;   Invertebrates =4.

DESIGNATION:
There  is one PA designated by the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Ukr.S.S.R.  from  28.10.1974, #500.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  31;    Fish = 1; Invertebrates =5.

DESIGNATION:
There is one PAs designated  by  decision of  Oblast Executive  Committee from # 654  from  14.10.1982, # 654 .


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds =  42;    Fishes = 5; Invertebrates =6; Mammals =  3; Plants =  3; Reptiles =   1

DESIGNATION:
Three PAs were  designated by  the resolutions of  Council of Ministers of the Ukr.S.S.R.: a.) #500  from  28.10.1974;  b.)  #132  from 25.02.1980  c.) #495 from  12.12.1983


QUALITY:
Site has 35 species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention and is importat for conservation of birds.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  7;    Fishes = 4; Invertebrates =1; Mammals =  2.

DESIGNATION:
One PA (zakaznyk) was designated by the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Ukr.S.S.R. #43  from   11.01.1978 .


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds =  66;   Invertebrates =4; Mammals =  1; Plants =  1.

DESIGNATION:
The site has   three   PAs. One of them   was  designated by  the resolution  of  the Council of Ministers of the Ukr.S.S.R.  #500  from 19.11.74.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  45;    Fishes = 2; Invertebrates =2.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  11;   Invertebrates =6.

DESIGNATION:
One PA was  designated by  the resolution of Council of Ministers of the Ukr.S.S.R.  #500  from 19.11.74 ?.


QUALITY:
Site has over 200 species of vascular plants, important steppe habitats and the following amounts of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds =  37;  Invertebrates =6; Mammals =  1; Plants =  1.

DESIGNATION:
The PA (zakaznyk) was designated by the decision of Lukhanskoi Oblast Council from 28.02.2013, #17/33.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds =  25;  Invertebrates =5; Plants =  1. There are over 50 species of plants, including  15 species listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine

DESIGNATION:
One PA (zakaznyk) was designated by the resolution of Donetsk Oblas Council  from 25.03.1995 .


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds =  34;    Fishes = 1; Invertebrates =5; Plants =  3. Site is important for conservation of the plant species Silene cretacea, Pulsatila patens; however their status ha


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention: Birds =  20;  Invertebrates =7; Plants =  1.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds=  64; Invertebrates =3; Plants =  3.


QUALITY:
Site has important steppe habitats and the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  17; Invertebrates =1.

DESIGNATION:
One PA was designated  by  a decision of  the Oblast Executive  Committee #315  from  25.09.1984.


QUALITY:
Site has important steppe habitats and 23 bird na 2 invertebrate species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention.


QUALITY:
Site conserves important plant species Stippa zalesskii  and Silene cretacea, however their status has to be confirmed.  Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds=  18;  Invertebrates =5; Plants =  2.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:    Birds =  26; Invertebrates =9; Mammals =  1; Plants =  1; Reptiles =   1. Status of Stipa zalesskii should be confirmed

DESIGNATION:
One PA was designated by a decision  of the Lugansk  Oblast Council  #  3/18 from 04.09.1998


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds =  24;  Invertebrates =5, Plants = 3. Status of Stippa Zalesskii and Silene cretacea should be confirmed.


QUALITY:
Site is important for conservation of birds and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Amphibians =1;  Birds =  33;    Fishes = 2; Mammals =  2; Reptiles =   1

DESIGNATION:
One PA was designated by a decision  of the Ternopil  Oblast Council from 25.12.1992  # 4


QUALITY:
Site is important for conservation of birds  and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Amphibians =1;  Birds =  27;    Fishes = 1; Invertebrates =1; Reptiles =   1


QUALITY:
Site is important for conservation of birds and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention: Birds =  31;    Fishes = 2;  Mammals =  5.

DESIGNATION:
The  Site has   three  PAs:  one of  them  was designated by  the resolution of  Council of Ministers of the Ukr.S.S.R.   #53 from 13.02.89


QUALITY:
Site is important for conservation of birds and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Amphibians = 1;  Birds = 24;    Fishes = 2;  Mammals =  1;  Reptiles =  1


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  36;    Fishes= 5; Invertebrates =1; Plants =  1.

DESIGNATION:
The  Site has  14  PAs. Othe biggest one "Snov" was  designated by  the decision  of   Chernihiv  Oblast Council from  21.03.1995


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  27;   Fishes = 8; Invertebrates =1.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  29;    Fishes = 8; Invertebrates =1.

DESIGNATION:
The  Site has  14  PAs. There are decisions of  Chernihiv Oblast Council from  24.12.1979  #561; 27.12.1984 #454 and  28.08.1989 #164, etc.


QUALITY:
Site is important for conservation of birds and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Amphibians =1;  Birds =  15;    Fishes = 2; Invertebrates =1; Mammals =  1;  Reptiles =   1


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Amphibians =2;  Birds =  24;    Fishes = 2; Mammals =  1; Plants =  1; Reptiles =   1

DESIGNATION:
The PA was designated by  the decision of  Chernihiv Council from:  24.12.1995  #561.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Amphibians =2;  Birds =  30;  Fishes = 6;  Mammals =  1; Plants =  1; Reptiles =   1

DESIGNATION:
The  Site has  4  PAs. Two of them were  designated by the resolutions  of  Council of Ministers of the Ukr.S.S.R.  #132 from  25.02.1980  and  by Presidential Decree # 750/94  from  ??? 10.12.1994.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds =  31;    Fishes = 5; Invertebrates =1; Plants =  1.

DESIGNATION:
One PA (Zakaznyk) was designated by the decision of Chernigiv Council #164 from28.08.89


QUALITY:
Site is important for conservation of birds and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Amphibians =1;  Birds =  15;    Fishes = 2; Invertebrates =1.


QUALITY:
Site is important for conservation of birds and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention: Amphibians =2;  Birds =  42;    Fishes = 5; Invertebrates =1; Mammals =  4.


QUALITY:
Site is important for conservation of birds and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Amphibians =1;  Birds =  38;    Fishes = 2;  Reptiles =   1

DESIGNATION:
The ornithological Zakaznyk was designated  by decision of Khmelnytsk Oblast Council #2 from 01.11.1996


QUALITY:
Site is important for conservation of birds and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Amphibians =2;  Birds =  26;    Fishes = 2;  Mammals =  1;  Reptiles =   1


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention: Birds =  34; Fishes = 2; Invertebrates =5; Mammals =  5; Plants =  2; Reptiles =   1. Site is important for conservation of Aldrovanda vesiculosa and Liparis loeselii.

DESIGNATION:
The  Site has  3  PAs. One of them  was designated by  the decision of Chernihiv  Oblast Council from 30.12.80 # 493


QUALITY:
Site is important for conservation of birds and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention: Amphibians =2;  Birds =  36;    Fishes = 6; Invertebrates = 4; Mammals =  2.


QUALITY:
Site is important for conservation of birds and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Amphibians =1;  Birds =  24;    Fishes = 9; Invertebrates = 4; Mammals =  4; Plants =  1.

DESIGNATION:
The Reginal landscape Park "Dnister" is important for conservation of birds and was designated  by decisions of  and Vinnytska Oblast Council  #903  from  10/12/2009 and  #104 from  29/04/2011


QUALITY:
Site is important for conservation of birds and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Amphibians =1;  Birds =  23;    Fishes = 2;  Mammals =  1.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Amphibians =1;  Birds =  14;    Fishes= 2; Invertebrates =6; Mammals =  8; Plants =  1.

DESIGNATION:
The  Site has  4  PAs. One  of  them   was  designated by  the  decision of  Lviv Oblast Council from #34  07.11.91.


QUALITY:
Siteis important for conservation of birds and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:    Birds =  36;  Invertebrates = 3; Mammals =  1; Plants =  2.


QUALITY:
Site is important for conservation of birds and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  26;    Fishes = 3; Invertebrates =1; Mammals =  1;  Reptiles =   1

DESIGNATION:
The site has 2 PAs. One of them was designated by  the decisions of Khmelnytska Oblast Council #7  from  28.10.1994.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Amphibians =2;  Birds =  20;   Invertebrates = 2; Mammals =  2; Plants =  1.

DESIGNATION:
One PA was  designated by  the resolutions  of  Council of Ministers of the Ukr.S.S.R.  #383 from 03.08.1978


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Amphibians =1;  Birds =  17;    Fishes = 4; Invertebrates =2; Mammals =  1; Reptiles =   1

DESIGNATION:
The  Site has  2  PAs. The biggest zakazkyk   was  designated by  the direction  of Volunska Oblast State Administration   from  26.05.92 # 132


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Amphibians =1;  Birds =  22;    Fish = 3; Invertebrates =1; Mammals =  1.

DESIGNATION:
The  Site has  3  PAs. The biggest zakaznyk  was  designated by  the direction  of Volunska Oblast State Administration from  26.05.92 # 133


QUALITY:
Site is important for conservation of Spermophilus suslicus and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  18; Invertebrates =1; Mammals =  1.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Amphibians =1;  Birds =  77;    Fishes = 3; Invertebrates =5; Mammals =  4; Plants =  4; Reptiles =   1

DESIGNATION:
The  Site has  36 PAs of a small size. One  of  them  was  designated by  the direction  of Oblast State Administration from  28.11.79 # 597.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Amphibians =1;  Birds =  36;    Fishes = 1; Invertebrates =6;  Reptiles =   1


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Amphibians =1;  Birds =  79;    Fishes = 3; Invertebrates =6; Mammals =  1; Plants =  2; Reptiles =   1

DESIGNATION:
The  site has  2  PAs. One  of  them   was  designated by  the decision  of Cherkaska Oblast State Administration from 21.11.84 #354


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention: Birds =  30; Invertebrates =5; Plants =  1.

DESIGNATION:
The PA (zakaznyk) Savranskyi lis was designated by the decree of the Council of Ministers of Ukraine  #500  from  28.10.74  and then #5 from  07.01.85


QUALITY:
Site is important for birds conservation and has 16 species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention.

DESIGNATION:
Decision   of Volynska Oblast State Administration from 04.05.95  #4/5


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Amphibians =2;  Birds =  15;    Fishes = 5; Invertebrates =5; Mammals =  6; Plants =  1; Reptiles =   1


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds =  5;    Fishes = 1; Invertebrates =3.

DESIGNATION:
One P? "Turova dacha" was  designated by  the resolutions  of  Council of Ministers of the Ukr.S.S.R.  #500 from 28.10.1974


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  40;    Fishes = 2; Invertebrates =6; Mammals =  2.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention: Birds =  1; Invertebrates =2;  Plants =  2.

DESIGNATION:
There  are  3  PAs within the site. One  of  them  was  designated by  the direction  of Volyn Oblast Council from 25.07.2003 # 6/33


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds =  14;  Invertebrates =1; Mammals =  3; Plants =  2.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  9;  Invertebrates =4.

DESIGNATION:
Zakaznyk Zhuravlivska Dacha was designated by the decree of Council of Ministers of the U.R.S.R  from 16.12.82 # 617.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:   Birds =  8;    Fishes = 3; Invertebrates =3; Mammals =  1.

DESIGNATION:
One PA was  designated by  the resolutions  of  Council of Ministers of the Ukr.S.S.R.  #500  ??? 19.11.74.


QUALITY:
Site is very important for conservation of 4 Emerald plants and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds=  2; Invertebrates =3; Plants =  4.


QUALITY:
Site is important for conservation of Emerald plants and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention: Birds =  11;   Invertebrates =3;  Plants =  2.


QUALITY:
Site has the important habitats and the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Amphibians =1;  Birds =  5; Invertebrates =2; Mammals =  3.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  25;    Fishes = 10; Invertebrates = 3; Mammals =  5; Plants =  1.


QUALITY:
Site has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  20;    Fishes = 7; Invertebrates =6; Mammals =  7.

DESIGNATION:
The  Site has 4 PAs.    One of them was  designated by a decision  of  Zakarpattia Oblast Council  from 25.07.1972  # 243;anothe one by the resolutions  of  Council of Ministers of the Ukr.S.S.R. from 14.10.1975 # 780–p.


QUALITY:
Site conserves important habitats and has the following amount of species from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention:  Birds =  6;   Invertebrates =2; Mammals =  1.


OTHERCHARACT:
The Ros River valley, which is one of the largest tributaries of the Dnieper river, is characterized by a combination of typical forest-steppe, northern (boreal) and southen (steppe) vegetation elements with petrophytic and psammophytic complexes that are unique to the Forest-Steppe region. These peculiarities contribute to diversity of the valley ecosystems and concentration here a rare and endangered species and habitats. In particular in the Ros river valley, occur species of plants and animals listed in the Red Book of Ukraine - Allium ursinum, Pulsatilla pratensis, Fritillaria meleagris, Daphne cneorum, Platanthera bifolia, Epipactis helleborine, Scopolia carniolica, Granaria frumentum, Lucanus cervus, Haliaeetus albicilla, Haematopus ostralegus, Mustela erminea, Myotis nattereri, etc. For the aforementioned snail Granaria frumentum in the Ros River valley there is an overwhelming majority of habitats, therefore this territory should play a particularly important role in its preservation. Many habitats within the site are found here as relic or on the southern or northern border of distribution (for example, such vegetation formations as Ceratophylleta submersi, Nymphaeeta candidae, Stipeta capillatae, Stipeta borysthenicae).The following habitat types were found on the site territory: E 3.4, F3.247


OTHERCHARACT:
In the territory of the site also the following species of birds are found, but it is impossible to assess their populations at present time: A021 (Botaurus stellaris), A397 (Tadorna ferruginea).


OTHERCHARACT:
Porzana parva (A120) was also once observed on the territory of proposed site. But no population assessment can be done at present.


SITENAME:
Chumatskyi way and Vilshanka river valley


QUALITY:
Rare plant species Batrachium rionii, Batrachium circinatum,  Salvinia natans,  Typha laxmannii, Anacamptis palustris grow in shallow brackish reservoirs and near them. Habitats of rare relict species Ceratophyllum tanaiticum and Potamogeton sarmaticus and their communities, as well rare species Batrachium aquatile, Limosella aquatica, Naumburgia thyrsiflora haven`t been confirmed by recent researches. The threat to their existence is the degradation of natural vegetation due to drying irrigation, high tilling level of the territory.

OTHERCHARACT:
On the site territory the following habitats were registered, but without identified area and other assessments: C1.225, C1.3411, C1.66, D6.1.The site represents a unique refugium of animals and plants species - relicts of the xerotermic period, which are confined to rare varieties of saline soils.The site is an important part of the migratory corridor in the valley of the Siverskyi Donets river, the place of concentration of numerous flocks of wetlands, water and other groups of migratory birds.


OTHERCHARACT:
Grus grus (A127) was also registered on the territory of proposed site.


QUALITY:
Within the site, rare communities Ceratophylletum submersi, Potametum trichoidis are distributed. The "Dry Lyman" tract is a part of the Liman lake system and the habitat of rare aquatic, mire, meadow species and communities, in particular Angelica palustris, Utricularia intermedia. The problem: the degradation of natural vegetation due to drying melioration, recreational load, using Lake Liman as a cooling pond, the discharge of heat exchange waters, the spread of community Potameto perfoliati-Vallisnerietum spiralis.

OTHERCHARACT:
The Lyman lake - the largest natural lake in the Left Bank of Ukraine, that connects with a number of lakes and marshes, formed on lowering of the third floodplain terrace of the Siversky Donets river. The higher aquatic and mire vegetation dominate. The wetland is an IBA area (No.71 / 045) of great importance for the conservation of species diversity and quantity of birds and is the habitat for rare species of mammals. The reservoirs are represented by steppe lakes, as well as salt marshes, reed swamps. Within the territory there are salty lakes and marshes, which are the northernmost halophytic vegetation in Ukraine, as well as a unique refuge for many insects, mollusks and worms associated with such habitats. The Lyman lake system, along with the valleys of the Oril and Mozh, is the key to water birds breeding in the eastern regions of Ukraine. Also, the territory is the key throughout the continental Ukraine as a stopping point during the migration of Anseriformes.The following habitats are recognised within the territory of proposed site: C1.222, C1.225, C1.32 ,C1.33, E3.4, D5.2, D6.1, C1.222, C1.225.


OTHERCHARACT:
Crex crex (A122) was also found on the territory of proposed site.


OTHERCHARACT:
The territory includes several creek systems, in which fragments of grass-fescue-feathergrass, grass-crops-shrub and Cretaceous steppes, chalk outcrop;  fragments of the flood plain of Siverskii Donets river and its tributary - Berek and Berechka with swamps, meadows (real and saline), as well as coastal and real aquatic vegetation are presented;On the steppe slopes and limestones there is a number of regionally-rare lichen species.In reservoirs there are representatives of regionally rare algae.In the migration period this territory is a stop  point for rest and feeding for numerous flocks of wetland birds.Also the following habitat types were recognised within the territory of proposed site:C1.25, C1.32, D5.2, E1.13, E1.2, E3.4, D6.1.


OTHERCHARACT:
Petrivskyi creeks - large steppe areas in the near-average proximity to the big city (Kharkiv). Here, the unique low-calf associations of meadow steppes, marshy areas and furrow oak are widespread, including the very old ones. The combination of dry steppe areas with forests and bogs creates a mosaic of landscapes with a great variety of species of flora, fauna and their habitats. There is a recorded number  (in the scale of the Kharkiv region) of rare species of insects, both of the steppe species and those associated with old forests and water-mud biotopes. Rich fauna of mammals, reptiles, birds.Also separate individuals of Crex crex (A122) were registered.


QUALITY:
The site includes a complex of particularly valuable forest and floodplain biogeocenoses with a slightly transformed vegetation. The territory is characterized by rare communities Salvinio natantis-Spirodeletum polyrrhizae, Lemno minoris-Salvinietum natantis, Nymphaeo albae-Nupharetum luteae, Myriophyllo-Nupharetum, Ceratophylletum submersi, Lemnetum gibbae, Acoretum calami. Populations of rare species Utricularia vulgaris, Stratiotes aloides has been detected. Within the site, a rare for the north-east of Ukraine community Potametum  pusilli has been found. The threat is eutrophication of reservoirs, sewage pollution, and excessive recreational activities.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site includes the wetlands of "Floodplain of Mozh river". This is a floodplain complex with elm-oak forests, black poplar groves, willow stands, genuine and swamp meadows, lakes with higher aquatic and mire vegetation. The higher aquatic vegetation is represented by typical coenoses of Lemnetum minoris, Hydrocharitetum morsus-ranae, Potametum natantis, Ceratophylletum demersi, Najadetum marinae, Myriophylletum verticillati. Such birds as Crex crex (A122) were registered but population assessment was not conducted.The following habitats were found: C1.223, C1.224, C1.225, C1.32, C1.33, C2.34, D5.2, D6.1, G1.21, G1.51, G3.4232, E3.4, E2.2.The site includes a riverbed with coastal shrub vegetation, many eutrophic swamps, genuine and waterlogged meadows, fragments of the salted soils complex, as well as areas of almond, calcareous, verruccius in the subterranean lowlands of the flood plain. The floodplain area is an integral part of the AVI area No. 044/75, which is important for the conservation of species diversity and quantity of birds.One of the largest fishing harbors of the Ardea cinerea, Ardea purpurea and Egretta alba, one of the largest fishing harbors in the Kharkiv oblast. The nesting place for water birds is the richest in the region. Fortest massifs of the river valley  can be a refigium of the coral fauna and flora (Maianthemum bifólium, Rubus saxatilis, sphagnummohi, Parus montanus, Parus ater, Nympha lisantiopa, Hipparchia semele, Zootoca vivipara). Among the rare species, many invertebrates have been identified, influenced by flood biotopes and birds (Aquila heliaca, Circaetus gallicus, Grus grus).


OTHERCHARACT:
Territory is presented by feather-grass steppes on carbonate soils, with rocky outcrops of chalk. The vegetation cover of the chalk barings is saturated by the representatives of unique chalky flora, and also other rare endemic species. Also, the following plants are widespread here: Adonis wolgensis, Krascheninnikovia ceratoides, Diplotaxis cretacea, Astragalus albicaulis, Genista tanaitica, Onosma tanaitica, Scrophularia cretacea, Hyssopus cretaceus, Scutellaria creticola, Artemisia hololeuca, A. salsoloides, Festuca cretacea, Koeleria talievii, Stipa capillata, S. pennata and others like that. To the depositories there are the timed places of settlement of rare types of fauna in rocks. The unicity of ecosystem of the chalky baring and reduction of their areas determine the necessity to protect these small areas.


OTHERCHARACT:
"Barvinkivs'ki steppes" is a represent area of the largest typical steppe lands within the Kharkiv region and is one of the largest meadow grassland and cereal steppes in Ukraine. It provides home to one of the two largest populations of the globally vulnerable Aquila heliaca. Among the rare species, a large number of bumblebees (not less than 7 species), Saga pedo, Pelias renardi, and dense settlements of Spermophilus suslicus should be noted.


OTHERCHARACT:
The Supiy river has a wide valley with wet meadowand wetlands vegetation. The channel is strongly overgrown with water vegetation, the river is rich in fish species and many aboriginal species, including rare that are disappearing and require the restoration of populations (for example, Leuciscus leuciscus, Carassius carassius). Loess outcrops occur on the right bank of the valley, are often covered by meadow-steppe and steppe vegetation, reach out to the surface of the valley, some of the few localities of rare plant species Astragalus dasyanthus and Adonis vernalis, which occur here on the northwest.The following habitat types are revealed: C1.222, C1.32, C1.33, C1.3411, C2.34, D5.2, D6.1, E1.2, E2.2, E3.4, F3.247, F9.1, G1.11, G1.A1, G1.A4.


OTHERCHARACT:
Such birds as: Ciconia ciconia (A031), Alcedo atthis (?229), Crex crex (A122) were recognised within the territory of this site.The following habitat types were found here: C1.222, C1.223, C1.224, C1.25, C1.32, C1.33, C1.3411, C1.3413, C1.4, C2.33, C2.34, C3.51, D4.1, D5.2, E1.2, E2.2, E3.4, E5.4, F3.247, F9.1, G1.11, G1.21, G1.22, G1.A1, G3.E, X18.The Psel river valley within the Sumy oblast has a steep right bank, covered with deciduous forests with predominance of Quercus robur, Fraxinus excelsior, Acer platanoides, Tilia cordata; sloping left bank with a clear-faced forested terraces and species-rich dry and mesic grassland vegetation. In the flood plain mesic pastures and meadows as well as wet grasslands, alder and tall-herb wet meadows and marshes are widespread. The valley is known for numerous findings of plants listed in the Red Book of Ukraine: Iris sibirica, Gladiolus tenuis, Epipactis palustris, Dactylorhiza incarnata, D. majalis, Platanthera bifolia, Orchis coriophora, Lunaria rediviva, Allium ursinum etc. Localities of Lunaria rediviva, a mountainous species with a disjunctive distributions in the plain are unique for the region. In addition, in this part of the valley, meadows and hard-to-reach water-swamp arrays alternating with the forests are of great importance for conserving the nesting ornithofauna, including Grus grus and Ciconia nigra listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. Also Picus canus (A234) was registered on the proposed territory.


OTHERCHARACT:
The upper part of the Inhul river is located in the lower part of the forest-steppe zone, so the natural vegetation of the object has a transitional character from the forest-steppe to the steppe. Typical mesophytic forests with Quercus robur and Fraxinus excelsior, flood plains and forest bogs of Salix alba, Alnus glutinosa, meadow and true steppes, floodplain meadows, eutrophic flood marshes are fragmentarily distributed here. Also air-water and immersed higher aquatic vegetation is presented. Insignificant areas are occupied by outcrops of granites with petrophyte-steppe vegetation. In general, for the territory, there are 10 species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, in particular Bulbocodium versicolor, Galanthus nivalis, Iris pontica, Stipa tirsa, Tulipa quercetorum, Adonis vernalis, Astragalus dasyanthus. The area of ??the site is important for the conservation of biodiversity as an element on the edge of forest-steppe and steppe zones.


OTHERCHARACT:
The middle waterflow of the Inhul river valley is characterized by a variety of physico-geographical conditions and, as a consequence, biotopes, including those from Annex IV of the Berne Convention, and rare species of flora and fauna. Here granites outcrop on large areas, which causes the distribution of unique granite-petrophytic steppe ecosystems. In its composition there is a number of rare species including endemic. In particular, large populations of Dianthus hypanicus, a narrow-necked South-Bug-Inhulian endemics, are widespread here. In general, 23 species were identified in the Red Data Book of Ukraine, including 8 species of feather grasses (Stipa dasyphylla, S. graniticola, S. pennata, S. tirsa, etc.) and other species: Tulipa hypanica, Adonis vernalis, Adonis wolgensis, Astragalus dasyanthus, A. odessanus, Bulbocodium versicolor, Carex liparicarpos, Crocus reticulatus, Eremogone cephalotes, Fritillaria ruthenica, Gymnospermium odessanum, Iris pontica, Ornithogalum boucheanum, Pulsatilla pratensis. Such rare birds as Circus pygargus (A084) were found within the site territory.


OTHERCHARACT:
The following habitat types were found on the site territory: C1.222, C1.224, C1.225, C1.32, C1.33, C1.4, C2.33, C2.34, C3.4, D5.2, D6.1, E1.2, E2.2, E3.4, E5.4, E6.2, F3.247, F9.1, G1.11, G1.21, G1.22, G1.A1, G3.4232, X18, X35.The river Khorol is characterized by a well-expressed floodplain, the vegetation of the valley combines the aquatic vegetation of the river bed with woodlands (deciduous forests on the right bank floodplain, pine forests and sandy terraces), different types of meadows, mineral and peat bogs, saline soils and salt marshes, meadow steppes. Within the boundary of the Dnieper Bank that is largely anthropogenically transformed by irrigation, deforestation and plowing of river flood plains, the Khorol river valley is important in the context of conservation of natural landscapes and habitats. Large inland integral lands of right-bank deciduous forests, tall-herb marshes and grasslands as well as aquatic vegetation of the lower river valley are particularly valuable. Among the rare species of plants commonly presented in the valley of the river and confined to different types of habitats, 17 species are listed in the Red Book of Ukraine: Salvinia natans, Stipa capillata, Fritillaria ruthenica etc.


OTHERCHARACT:
Steppic creeks within the site are important habitats for reptiles listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, especially from Colubridae family. Being situated near the estuary, this site is an important place for birds’ nesting and migration. Also it represents quite well preserved steppic biotopes with lower level of anthropogenic transformation. Also representatives of Lucanus cervus (1083) were confirmed to be presented in the site territory, but its character remains unclear.


OTHERCHARACT:
The following habitat types are presented within the territory of the proposed site: C1.222, C1.225, C1.32, C1.33, C1.3411, C1.3413, C1.4, C2.33, C2.34, C3.51, D5.2, D6.1, E1.2, E2.2, E3.4, E5.4, F3.247, F9.1, G1.11, G1.21, G1.22, G1.A1, G1.A4, G3.4232, X18, X35. Such species of birds as Phalaropus lobatus (A170), Falco vespertinus (A097), Aquila pomarina (A089), Gallinago media (A154), Buteo rufinus (A403), Aythya nyroca (A060), Lanius minor (A339) were occasionally registered in the site territory. Almost everywhere along the river course the Sula river is clearly seen, but overgrown with wetland vegetation with low waterlogged shores. The right bank is sometimes formed by ravines and steep slopes covered with forests. There is a floodplain with numerous arms, abandoned loops and bogs on the left bank of the river. Zonal types of vegetation in the natural state form small areas: broadleaf forests on the steep right bank slopes, some islands, and steppe and meadow-steppe vegetation on the slopes of beams and valleys. The largest areas of natural vegetation are aquatic and coastal water complexes. The meadow-bog vegetation of the valley is associated with the location of the Gladiolus tenuis, Orchis palustris, Dactylorhiza incarnata, D. majalis, which are listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. Also the valley is rich in species listed in Red Book of Ukraine having the steppe areas where such species as Stipa capillata, S. lessingiana, Crocus reticulatus, Adonis vernalis, Astragalus dasyanthus, etc. are found. The river valley is important for many wetland and near-water animals, especially birds during reproduction period and seasonal migrations.


OTHERCHARACT:
The middle part of the Inhulets valley is characterized by the presence of significant areas occupied by natural vegetation, first of all - steppe, which is important given the high percentage of plowing in the steppes of the region, as well as the considerable isolation and fragmentation of areas with untransformed and barely transformed natural vegetation. There are 16 species of plants, listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, as well as a number of regionally-rare species. In particular, there are widespread populations of such species as Astragalus pubiflorus, A. pallescens, A. ponti-cus, Cymbochasma borysthenica, Elytrigia stipifolia, Bulbocodium versicolor, Caragana scythica, Chamaecytisus graniticus, Crocus reticulatus, Genista scythica, Ornithogalum boucheanum, Pulsatilla pratensis, Stipa capillata, S. lessingiana, S. pulcherrima, S. ucrai-nica, Tulipa hypanica, Adonis vernalis.


OTHERCHARACT:
The Vorskla river valley, one of the largest left tributaries of the Dniper river, is characterized by the presence of large areas of natural aquatic, riverine and wet grassland floodplain vegetation, large forest areas, valuable meadow-steppe areas. The Vorskla valley lies at the edge of the left bank of the Forest-Steppe region at the northeastern Steppe region with a great variety of habitats with typical and unique flora as well as the spread of a large number of species at the boundary of their ranges. Hilly right bank slopes, where the high-value oak forests, mainly Quercus robur, Acer platanoides, Tilia cordata, and steppe areas are common. These zonal vegetation types are characterized by the largest concentration of species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine: Botrychium lunaria, Tulipa quercetorum, Listera ovata, Platanthera bifolia, Stipa lessingiana, Bulbocodium versicolor, Crocus reticulatus, Astragalus dasyanthus, etc. It is also important to save the forb- and sedge grasslands, the sandy terraces, floodplain complexes with lakes, meandering branches, waterlogged plains and well-represented wetland vegetation. The grassland and wetland vegetation is also rich in rare species, among them are those listed in the Red Book of Ukraine Fritillaria ruthenica, Gladiolus tenuis, Orchis palustris, etc. Fauna is characterized by significant species diversity, which is caused by the richness and mosaic of the territory habitats. Such animal species listed in Red Data Book of Ukraine as Coronella austriaca, Vipera renardi, Allactaga jaculus, Mustela erminea, Mustela eversmanni and others are spread in different parts of the valley. The wetlands in the valley are of great importance for the ornithofauna nesting. Along the Vorskla valley, there is a branch of the Dnieper way of seasonal migrations of birds.


OTHERCHARACT:
The following habitat types were registered within the proposed site: C1.222, C1.223, C1.224, C1.225, C1.32, C1.33, C1.3411, C1.3413, C2.33, C2.34, C3.51, D5.2, D6.1, E1.2, E2.2, E3.4, E5.4, F3.247, F9.1, G1.11, G1.21, G1.22, G1.A1, G1.A4, G3.4232, X18, X35.The following species of birds were also registered: Ardea purpurea (A029), Chlidonias niger (A197), Falco peregrinus (A103).The Psel river valley within the Poltava region (middle and lower parts of the river) has a well-defined floodplain with numerous meander beds, elders, straits, and waterlogged areas. The high degree of representativeness within the valley is characterized by the typical ecosystems of the region - meadow-bog flood plains, nemoral broadleaf forests (mountainous oak grow on the steep slopes of the right bank), meadow grass-fescue-faucets and southern steppes, mixed forests of the forested terraces. They form well-conserved natural complexes which, in the vast territory of the left bank forest-steppe region, have undergone considerable anthropogenic influence in the recent years. The diversity of aquatic and coastal vegetation, floodplain forests including wet willow-poplar and adler forests and floodplains is presented with different types of reservoirs of the valley (the river system, abandoned lops and bays). Wetlands and forests are the richest faunal complexes within the Emerald facility.


OTHERCHARACT:
The following habitat types  from Resolution 4 are revealed within the proposed site: E1.13, E1.2, F3.247, G1.22, G1.414, G1.7, G3.4232, X18, X35.The greatest value within the valley of the Aidar river is the creation of unique chalk cliffs and outcrops of Cretaceous debris, rendzina soils, carbonate chernozem. Such forms of relief determine the existence of vegetation communities of chalk outcrops and chalk steppes, which are interspersed by meadow-steppe communities, fragments of meadows and ravine forests. Among the species there is a large proportion of endemic species and species on the border of their natural area: stenotopic creatophilic, petrophytic, Don, Donets-Don, eastern-pontic, paleo-endemics. In general, in the Aidar river basin, the largest areas of ??the chalky rocks outcrops in the Luhansk region - 2783 hectares, or 34.5% of the total oblast are situated. Areas of age-old oak, remaining in the floodplain of the river are very valuable. The mentioned vegetation types include numerous localities of the species from the Red Data Book of Ukraine: Hedysarum ucrainicum (the only one known population in Ukraine), Jurinea talievii, Helianthemum cretaceum, Linaria cretacea, Artemisia hololeuca, Onosma tanaitica, Scrophularia cretacea, Paeonia tenuifolia, Pulsatilla pratensis, Ornithogalum boucheanum, Tulipa quercetorum, species of the genus Stipa (S. lessingiana, S. pulcherrima, S. pennata, S. borysthenica, S. capillata) and others. Aidar valley fauna is rich, teriological studies highlight the territory as one with high biodiversity - the northern variants of the steppe in the upper part of the Aidar River. The river bed is winding, with great diversity of fauna with species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine (Eudontomyzon mariae, Leuciscus danilewskii, Rutilus frisii). The river is of great importance for the conservation of fish populations migrating up to spawn from Siverskyi Donets and Don.


OTHERCHARACT:
The following habitat types were found within the proposed site: E1.11, E1.2, F3.247, F9.1, G1.11, H2.5, H3.1, X18.The Kalmius river, which begins on the southern slope of the Donetsk ridge and flows into the Sea of ??Azov, has a deep canyon-like valley in the upper and middle parts of the flow and a well-defined floodplain in the lower parts of the river. Granite outcrops within the Kalmius valley occupy about 28,500 hectares. Kalmius granites are rich by rare and endemic species: Erodium beketowii (all known species location), Thymus graniticus (the vast majority of known locations in Ukraine), Scrophularia granitica (one of two known locations), Stipa graniticola, Asplenium heifers, Asperula graniticola. Their localities are known in the whole canyon. In fact the information on these species distribution within the existing objects of Emerald Network is quite poor. Echium russicum occurs along the entire valley of Kalmius with all its tributaries. In addition, the territory of the Kalmius river valley is one of the key locations for endangered Crambe tataria and Paeonia tenuifolia, which occur in the upper and middle parts of the river valley and have a vulnerable status.


SITENAME:
Siverskyi Donets river valley in Luhansk oblast

OTHERCHARACT:
The valley of the Siverskyi Donets river within the Luhansk oblast has a well-defined floodplain with waterlogged areas, lakes and abandoned loops, a forested terrace with pine forests and pine forests of the psamophytic steppe, loamy slopes of the high bank (total area of ??814 ha or 10.2 % of the chalk rock outcrops within the Luhansk oblast). Particular value is given to fragments of the sand dunes of the upper parts of the valley, with a large number of rare sandy endemic species with, of which should be mantioned  Centaurea protogerberi (the Red Book of Ukraine, all known in Ukraine). Within the Luhansk region, the absolute majority of forests are located in the valley of the Siverskyi Donets, and the forest vegetation is represented by smooth oak, visco-oak, alder, black poplar; terrace forests are represented by pine trees. Here is the most southeastern forest area of ??natural origin, formed by the pines, as well as the most southern (within the steppe zone) sphagnum-sedge swamps.There are numerous species included in the Red Book of Ukraine: plants - Anacamptis palustris, Salvinia natans, Fritillaria meleagroides, Fritillaria ruthenica, Gladiolus tenuis, Ornithogalum boucheanum, Tulipa quercetorum, Stipa lessingiana, S. capillata, Paeonia tenuifolia; Animals - Anax imperator, Iphiclides podalirius, Xylocopa valga, Bombus pomorum, Rutilus frisii, Leuciscus danilewskii, Gymnocephalus acerinus, Circus cyaneus, Aquila clanga, Aquila pennata, Milvus migrans, Haliaeetus albicilla, Grus grus, Bubo bubo, Mustela erminea, Mustela lutreola, Rhinolophus hipposideros, Nyctalus leisleri, Pipistrellus kuhlii, Myotis nattereri, Vormela peregusna, Allactaga major, Ellobius talpinis, etc. There is a vast majority of known populations of Ellobius talpinus in Ukraine on that territory. The river bed is valuable for the concentration, spawning and migration of fish species in the Siverskyi Donets basin. In the early 60's of the last century a rare relict insectivorous animal Desmana moschata that listed in the Red Book of Ukraine has lived in the lakes and old channels of Donets. The territory is far-reaching for the reintroduction of the species.


SITENAME:
Siverskyi Donets river valley in Kharkiv oblast - 1

QUALITY:
The territory represents a typical valley-terraced complex with landscapes of the sandy terraces with the pine forests, floodplain of the Siv. Donets, calcephilic natural vegetation on the outcrops of limestone. A typical for the Left Bank Forest-steppe of Ukraine complex of floodplain cenoses includes: floodplain oak forests, alder forests, black poplar groves, willow stands; communities of genuine, swamp and saline meadows; lakes, river bays and oxbow lakes with typical and rare communities of the higher aquatic vegetation (Salvinio natantis-Spirodeletum polyrrhizae, Lemno minoris-Salvinietum natantis, Myriophyllo-Nupharetum, Nymphaeo albae-Nupharetum luteae, Acoretum calami). On the sandy terrace on the left bank of the river, mire vegetation with the boreal elements of the flora, in particular, the rare Red Book species Utricularia minor has been preserved. The threat is the eutrophication of reservoirs, the development of the coastal strip, recreational influence. Inclusion of this site will allow to establish natural connections with site SHL42 Siverskyi Donets river valley in Donetsk region.

OTHERCHARACT:
The following habitat types from Resolution 4 were found within the proposed territory: C1.222, C1.224, 1.225, C1.32, C1.33, C2.34.The following bird species were registered within the site territory without population assessment: Sylvia nisoria (A307), Picus canus (A234), Dendrocopos medius (A238), Lullula arborea (A246), Luscinia svecica (A272), Ficedula parva (A320), Ficedula albicollis (A321), Lanius collurio (A338), Emberiza hortulana (A379), Dendrocopos syriacus (429),The site includes the areas of the RLP “Izyumska Luka”, the botanical reserve "Lake Borove", the landscape reserves "Kreydansk Forest Cottage", "Savinsky Forest Cottage", the botanical reserve "Karavan", the zoological reserve "Nortsivsky", entomological - "Rybchyne", reserve tract "Bir",  wetlands "Floodplain of Siversky Donets river" (near Chepil, Vitrivka, Nortsivka, Petrivske, between Andriyivka and Balaklia), a complex natural monument "Mount Kremenets", projected botanical reserves "Lake Zymne", "Bishkinsky". Wetlands with RLP "Izyumska Luka" represent the single natural complex that is an IBA territory (?69/048).The Siverskyi Donets valley within the Kharkiv region is the largest natural area in this region and the entire left bank of Ukraine and one of the largest natural areas in Ukraine. The pine forests of the Siverskyi Donets valley are the largest forest lands in steppes in Ukraine. At the moment, more than 80% of the Eurasian steppes had been completely exterminated and their territories were occupied by other forest associations or anthropogenic landscapes. Steppe forests are the main habitats for such rare species as Aquila heliaca, Staurophora celsia, Iris pineticola, Pulsatilla nigricans, Pulsatilla patens, Coronella austriaca, Buprestis splendens and many rare species of insects, reptiles and birds. Also, within the Kharkiv region in the valley of the Siverskyi Donets nesting places for almost half of the Ukrainian population of Grus grus are situated and the largest nesting group Aquila heliaca is localized. The area is of particular value as a migration corridor and stopover resting places for migratory birds of prey on the scale of the left bank of Ukraine and is the main territory of such stops for birds from Anseriformes order in the continental part of Ukraine.


SITENAME:
Siverskyi Donets river valley in Kharkiv oblast - 2

QUALITY:
Within the site rare communities Lemno minoris-Salvinietum natantis, Myriophyllo-Nupharetum, Salvinio natantis-Spirodeletum polyrrhizae, Nymphaeo albae-Nupharetum luteae, Lemnetum gibbae, Acoretum calami are distributed. On the territory of the Kytsivskyi polygon, populations of rare species Nymphaea alba, Nuphar lutea, Sanquisorba officinalis, Carex omskiana has been detected. Problem: sand extraction, the territory is located next to the existing military base (Bashkirovka village, Chuguevsky district, Kharkov oblast). In the oxbow lakes of the Siv. Donets near the town Eskhar localities of rare species Callitriche palustris, Caulinia flexilis, Lemna gibba, Nuphar lutea, Nymphaea alba has been found. The threats are the pollution of reservoirs, eutrophication, discharge of heat exchange waters (the spread of invasive species Pistia stratiotes, Vallisneria spiralis).

OTHERCHARACT:
The following habitat types from Resolution 4 were found within the proposed territory: C1.222, C1.225, C1.32, C1.33, C2.33, C2.34, D5.2.The site includes a botanical reserve “Kytsivskyi” and wetlands “Floodplain of Velyka Babka river”, landscape reserves “Malynovskyi”, “Kochetok Forest Cottage”, forest reserves "Mokhnachanskyi", "Skrypaivskyi", "Serednyodonetskyi", botanical reserve “Tsykalove”, ornithological reserve "Lebyazhe", projected botanical reserve "Cheremushne". Forest, meadow, mire and higher aquatic vegetation are typical for this territory. Communities of meadow steppes, floodplain meadows and forests, and psammophytic vegetation have survived on the site of the former military training ground.The Siverskyi Donets valley within the Kharkiv region is the largest natural area there and the entire  left bank of Ukraine and one of the largest natural areas in Ukraine. The pine forests of the Siverskyi Donets valley are the largest steppe forest lands in Ukraine. At present, more than 80% of the Eurasian steppes had been completely exterminated and their territories were occupied by other forest associations or anthropogenic landscapes. Steppe forests are the main habitats for such rare species as Aquila heliaca, Staurophora celsia, Iris pineticola, Pulsatilla nigricans, Pulsatilla patens, Coronella austriaca, Buprestis splendens and many other rare species of insects, reptiles and birds. Also, within the Kharkiv region in the valley of the Siverskyi Donets nesting places for almost half of the Ukrainian population of Grus grus are situated and the largest nesting group of Aquila heliaca group is localized. The area is of particular value as a migration corridor and stopover resting places for migratory birds of prey on the scale of the left bank of Ukraine and is the main territory of such stops for birds from Anseriformes order in the continental part of Ukraine.


OTHERCHARACT:
The Oleksandriyska part of the Inhulets river, which includes the upper reaches of the river valley, is located in the southern part of the forest-steppe zone of Ukraine. The area is an important connecting element between forest-steppe and steppe zones. Here, in large areas, meadow grass and true steppes (biotop E1.2) are common, while the true steppes are on the northern border of their distribution. About 1000 hectares are also the mezophyte deciduous forests of Quercus robur and Fraxinus excelsior (biotop G1.A1), located on the southern border of their distribution. A number of rare and endangered species, in particular those listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, are presented on these territories.The following birds species without population assessment were registered within the proposed territory: Buteo rufinus (A403), Ixobrychus minutus (A022).


OTHERCHARACT:
The following birds species were also registered within the site territory: Falco vespertinus (A097), Lanius collurio (A338), Luscinia svecica (A272), Otis tarda (A129).The Kryvorizka part of Inhulets river valley includes a middle flow of the river, where the grass-fescue-cochlea steppes almost disappeared in the region with a complex of rare species of plants and animals being common. This teritory plays a special role as a stabilizing element in an overly anthropogenically transformed region. The most common type of biotopes is E1.2, which occupies about 3,500 hectares. Also there are the steppe shrub factions F3.247 from Acer tataricum. High cognitive diversity has a higher aquatic vegetation.


OTHERCHARACT:
The following habitat types from Resolution 4 were found in the proposed territory: D5.2, E1.11, E2.2, E3.4, F9.1, G1.11. Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned:  Alcedo atthis (A229), Botaurus stellaris (A021), Chlidonias leucopterus (A198), Crex crex (A122), Dendrocopos medius (A238), Lanius collurio (A338), Mergus albellus (A068), Milvus migrans (A073), Sterna hirundo (A193). Teteriv river has a meandring, mostly unbranched channel. Flood plain is high and narrow, formed by sand and loams. The most valuable are inviolable river banks with sand spit and shallows, large areas of meadow-swamp floodplain, alder forest swamps are particularly valuable. The river is characterized by a rich ichthyofauna, amongst the Red Book species - Barbus borysthenicus and Barbus barbus. Wetland ornithocomplexes have a significant species diversity and environmental value. This area lies at the intersection of two migration routes of birds - Polissya north-latitude and Dnieper, which are followed by Anser albifrons, Anas platyrhynchos, Cygnus olor, Grus grus, Aythya fuligula, Bucephala clangula, etc.


OTHERCHARACT:
The Vihor river (polsk. Wiar) belongs to the Wisla basin and being a tributary of the 2nd order reaches the San river. The bottom is covered with a layer of medium-sized pebbles (2-10 cm), moderately silty (alluvium). There is little aquatic vegetation in the river, mainly - elodea and watermilfoil, and occasionally – potamogeton and arrowhead near the banks. Vihor river valley is important particularly for those species for what Emerald Network is not labeled with "Sufficient" mark: B. variegata (IN MOD), T. cristatus (IN MOD), S. aurata (IN MIN).


OTHERCHARACT:
The Vyrva river belongs to the Wisla basin and being a tributary of the 3rd order reaches the Vihor river. Length on the territory of Ukraine is 32 km, the area of the basin is 188 km². The slope of the river is 9.7 m/km. Rains are the main water source for the river. Floods with a significant rise in water levels are typical. To the north-east of the village Nyzhankovychi flows into the Vihor river. The bottom is covered with pebbles (2-10 cm), moderately silty (alluvium). The depth is generally not more than 0.3 m, in some places - up to 0.5-0.6 m. There is little water vegetation in the channel - elodea, watermilfoil, pondweed, water-plantains and spearworts. Transparent water made it possible to visually identify and recognize fish everywhere, to estimate the density of flocks. Minnows, common bleaks and spirlins dominated. Vyrva river valley is important particularly for those species for what Emerald Network is not labeled with "Sufficient" mark: B. variegata (IN MOD), T. montandoni (IN MOD/IN MIN), S. aurata (IN MIN).


OTHERCHARACT:
Strviazh river (Stryvigor) is the left tributary of Dniester of the 1st order. Steep banks, overgrown by willows, are cluttered with hermes and trunks, as a result of beavers’ existance. Open areas of the floodplain are overgrown with the Sosnowsky's hogweed. Strviazh river valley is important particularly for those species for what Emerald Network is not labeled with "Sufficient" mark: B. variegata (IN MOD), T. montandoni (IN MOD/ IN MIN), S. aurata (IN MIN). Also this territory is important for waterbirds.


OTHERCHARACT:
The Opir river in the Dni?ster basin has the status of second order tributary. This is right, the largest influx of the Stryi river, its catchment is entirely formed by the Carpathians. The water catchment area is 843 km². The average slope is about 10 m/km. The upper part of Opir is bordered by the beginnings of Strij, Latoritsa and Rika. There are considerably fewer agrarian landscapes and more recreational facilities. In Opir tributaries, the bottom is formed of small eluvial material. From Slavske to Skole, there are many areas with fortified shores, which prevents soil from sloping. Opir river valley has a lot of key territories for amphibians spawning and therefore maintaining their populations.


OTHERCHARACT:
The Stryj river belongs to the Dniester basin, and is the right tributary of the first order. Stryj river valley is important particularly for those species for what Emerald Network is not labeled with "Sufficient" mark: B. variegata (IN MOD),  B. bombina (IN MOD),T. montandoni (IN MOD/IN MIN), T. montandoni (IN MOD), S. aurata (IN MIN), U. crassus (IN MOD/CD). The river valley is important for many species from Red Book of Ukraine (mainly plants). The river is particularly important for spawning migrations of fish. It plays important role for birds of prey and nesting of waterbirds as well.


OTHERCHARACT:
In village Velyki Budky the river width is 10-15 m, the bottom is silty, the flow is weak, water is opaque, there is almost no water vegetation. On the banks there are willow bushes. In the village Terny the river width is 10-20 m, the bottom is muddy, sometimes there are stony areas, the flow is rapid, tangible. There are a lot of filamentous algae in the water.The river valley is a place for hunting for H. albicilla. Also at least 1 pair of these birds was registered in the site. The site contains flood plain parts that are important for local populations of water birds' nesting.


OTHERCHARACT:
The river is swampy, overgrown with a reed, but there are wide clear patches.The banks are partially covered with alder, poplar, pear, willow. Banks are sandy, here is a large recreational area for the local people. There is a fish species listed Red Book of Ukraine – Carassius carassius.Also the following types of habitats from Resolution 4 were registered on the proposed site territory: C1.222, C1.224, C1.225, C1.32, C1.33, C2.34, C3.51, D5.2, E2.2, E3.4, E5.4, F9.1, G1.11, G3.4232.


OTHERCHARACT:
The Zolotonoshka river valley is occupied by alder, broadleaf and mixed forests. The following types of habitats from Resolution 4 were registered on the proposed site territory: C1.222, C1.223, C1.224, C1.32, C1.33, C1.3411, C1.3413, C2.34, C3.4, D5.2, D6.1, E1.2, E2.2, E3.4, F3.247, F9.1, G1.11, G1.A1, G1.A4, G3.4232.


OTHERCHARACT:
Orzhitsia river has high water level. The water has relatively small amount of aquatic vegetation, the bottom is muddy-clayey, the flood area is channelized and wide. Among species of birds from Resolution 6 of Bern Convention, Hieraaetus pennatus (A092) inhabit the site territory.


OTHERCHARACT:
The river is overgrown, waterlogged, there are areas of alder. The flow is present, the bottom is silted.The site territory includes the following types of habitats from Resolution 4 of Bern Convention: C1.222, C1.223, C1.224, C1.32, C1.33, C2.34, D5.2, D6.1, E1.2, E3.4, E6.2, F3.247, F9.1, G1.11, G1.21, G1.A1, G1.A4, G3.4232.


OTHERCHARACT:
The beginning of the Dnister river is located on the slope of Rozluch mountain in the Turkskii district of Lviv region, at an altitude of 760 m. Here populations of rare amphibians, such as B. variegata, T. montandoni and M. alpestris (Red Book of Ukraine) occur Much of the valley and slopes fall into villages and towns. The floodplain is not wide, sometimes it rises to the roads of streets, pastures. Dniester is one of the rivers where trout and grayling occur nowadays. The banks of the indigenous river are overgrown with willow. Dniester river valley is essential for bird migrations and important rest poin for the during seasonal migrations.


SITENAME:
Southern Bug and Snyvoda valleys in Vinnytsya region

OTHERCHARACT:
The following birds’ species are registered within the site territory, so it is important for certain parts of their lifestyle: Delichon urbicum, Motacilla flava, Motacilla alba, Coccothraustes coccothraustes, Carduelis chloris, Emberiza citronella, Merops apiaster, Luscinia luscinia, Sylvia atricapilla, Phylloscopus collybita, Parus major, Hirundo rustica, Oriolus oriolus. Following invertebrates were also registered during field research: Forficula auricularia, Parahypopta casetrum, Calopteryx virgo.The territory is important as a birds’ migration ecocorridor. Taking into account the level of agricultural transformation of sorrounding areas, the site territory is considered to be a refugium for many unique plant and animal communities and habitats, that require special conservation measures.


OTHERCHARACT:
Styr river valley is an important territory for conservation of rare amphibian and reptile species. As a part of Polissia region it is a refugium for many amphibian and reptile species (also those included in Resolution 6 of the Bern Convention and having Emerald Network insufficiently developed) that experience disappearing of their natural ranges due to intensive climate change. The following habitat types from Resolution 4 of Bern Cpnvention are revealed within the proposed site: C1.222, C1.223, C1.224, C1.32, C1.33, C1.3411, C1.3413, C1.4, C2.33, C2.34, C3.4, C3.51, D2.3, D5.2, E1.71, E1.9, E2.2, E3.4, E3.5, F9.1, G1.11, G1.21, G1.51.Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned:  Circaetus gallicus (A080), Aquila pomarina (A089), Picus canus (A234), Tetrao tetrix tetrix (A409), Strix nebulosa  (A457).


OTHERCHARACT:
The following habitat types from Resolution 4 of Bern Cpnvention are revealed within the proposed site: C1.222, C1.32, C1.33, C1.3411, C2.27, C2.28, C2.33, C2.34, C3.4, C3.51, D5.2, E1.9, E2.2, E3.4, F9.1, G1.11.


OTHERCHARACT:
The projected site is located along the right bank of the Dnieper estuary in the Bilozerskyi district of Kherson region (30 km to southwest of Kherson city). First of all, quaternary massifs of loess outcrops of several tens of meters in thickness are situated on the cliff of the Dnieper estuary and in the ravines opening therein. Up to 14 stratigraphic layers of 1.8 million years old can be traced here.According to the physico-geographical zoning, the study area belongs to the Nizhnioinhulets-Dnieper district of the Buzko-Dnieper region of the Black Sea Southern Steppe province of the Steppe zone.This territory is characterized by warm winters, hot dry summers and a negative moisture factor. The average annual temperature is +9.8 ° C. The average temperature of the warmest month (July) is +22.8 ° C, and the coldest (January) -3.3 ° C. With an average annual rainfall of 343 mm and evaporation of 1000-1050 mm, the moisture content is 0.3, which characterizes the climate as drought. During the cold season, eastern and north-eastern winds predominate; in summer western and north-western wind predominate.Dark kastanozems are predominating soils.The site includes a high and steep loess terrain of the Dnieper estuary, as well as gullies and beams that cut it. Gullies are short, usually 1 km long and 100 m wide; the maximum depth is about 40 meters. The slopes of the gullies are steep and tall: near the top their angle is 70-80; to the lower part of the steepness it gradually decreases to 30-40. Vertical loess "rocks" up to several tens of meters tall are situated along all gullies. On the slopes of the gullies anthropogenic (Quaternary) rocks are exposed. The vast majority of outcrops are represented by loess formations, which form layers of 1 to 16 m in thickness. The loess layers alternate with less strong layers of clay and buried soils. The profile ends with layer of modern dark kastanozems of low strength (up to 50 cm). The forty-kilometers long cliff of the Dnieper estuary adjacent to the gully has similar structures and vegetation, besides its foot occupied by a short beach and wetland vegetation.The horizontal surfaces and slopes of the terrace, ravines and beams are occupied by the steppe vegetation dominated by Agropyron pectinatum, Festuca valesiaca, Koeleria cristata, Stipa capillata, S. lessingiana and S. ucrainica, relating to the habitats of the Berne Convention E1.2 (Perennial calcareous grassland and basic steppes). The steep slopes of loess outcrops have no higher vegetation (often being covered by lichens and mosses), or with poor vegetation of semi-desert type. Artemisia lerchiana, Agropyron pectinatum and Kochia prostrata ypical for polystyrene semi-deserts dominate here. These ecosystems are poorly investigated in Ukraine. The foot of the slopes, the narrow beach strip, and the coastal vegetation belong to complexes of habitats of type X01 (Estuary).  Meadow groups, shrubbery, boggy places occupy minor territories in the projected site.15 plant species, registered within the site, have regional, national and international protection status.The projected site is a key element of the Dnieper Ecological Corridor in the pan-European ecological network scheme.There are 2 important geological sites in this territory:- The outcrop of the Pleistocene deposits (Shyroka Balka village);- Offset (Stanislav village);There objects are not formed as geological sites on regional or national level. It is proposed to give the site status of a regional geological monument.It is proposed to create a landscape reserve of the national significance "Loess Canyon" (western edge of Shyroka Balka village) on the territory of the site.


DESIGNATION:
In 2017, the Kyiv Regional Council approved a regional target program "Kyiv Oblast Conservation", the text of which indicates the purposes to create a national park "Divychky" on this territory. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine issued an agreement on the creation of this national park in response to a request from the NGO "National Ecological Center of Ukraine". The process of creating of an NNP is now severely blocked.

OTHERCHARACT:
There is a projected National Nature Park (NNP) with the same title within the Soshnykivs'ka, Starivs'ka and Golovurivs'ka village councils of Boryspil district, as well as Kovalins'ka and Divychkivs'ka village councils of Pereyaslav-Khmelnitskyi district of the Kyiv region. The territory of proposed site fully covers the territory of the projected NNP. The main part is within the Soshnykivskyi village council of Boryspil district. Scots pine is the main tree species in the site's forest. Oak plantations of vegetative and natural origin in Kiilivskyi forestry and of artificial and natural origin in Staryn forestry occupy the second larges wood area. According to geobotanical zoning the territory belongs to the Middle Dnieper district of the Bakhmach-Kremenchug district of the East-European province of the European-Siberian forest-steppe region. The biotopes of the site are represented by sections of floodplain vegetation of the fragment of the Dnieper floodplain (the island archipelago) and the relatively insignificant flood plain borage terrace, the main types of vegetation are:1. Hydrophilic: water (group of submerged and floating leaves) and coastal water (coenoses of gelophytoses, distributed along the banks of running and standing water).2. Meadow-bog: vegetation of wet, true and dry meadows, as well as vegetation of sites of oligotrophic and mesotrophic marshes.3. Psamophytic: alluvial (species of pioneer communities on alluvial sediments of rivers and muddy banks of reservoirs) and communities of sandy strata - psamophytic meadows (mainly mesoxerophytes and xeremosophytes).4. Forest: broadleaf, mixed and pine forests, as well as marsh forests: willow-calf forests, alder and swampy pine forests.5. Synanthropic: segetal (species prevalent on arable land in crops) and ruderal (on transformed areas, along roads, etc.).This territory plays a very important role in the scheme of the National Ecological Network of Ukraine and the Pan-European Ecological Network. The whole territory of the site is situated within the boundaries of the Dnipro Ecological Corridor.The following species found on the territory of the proposed site require the creation of additional areas of the Emerald Network according to the results of the international biogeographic seminar on birds (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar for Birds, 23-24 May 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine): Circaetus gallicus (IN MOD/CD), Aquila pomarina (IN MOD/CD).The site territory includes the following types of habitats from Resolution 4 of Bern Convention: C1.225, E1.9, E2.2, F9.1, G1.11, G1.21, G1.22, G3.4232, X35.


OTHERCHARACT:
The projected site is located in the central part of the Kyiv region on the territory of the forest areas of the Boyarka Forest Research Station of the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences (NUBIP).The largest areas here are occupied by forests growing on the terraces and slopes of the valleys of the river Siverka and the river Irpin with the tributary of the river Bobrytsia. They are represented by seven formations: pine forests (Pineta sylvstris), oak forests (Querceta roboris), birch forests (Betuleta pendulae), alder forests (Alneta glutinosae), hornbeam forests (Carpineta betulitis), aspen forests (Populeta tremulaea) and willow forests ( Salicella albae). The meadow vegetation in the territory is represented exclusively by true and marshy meadows. The first class of formations here is represented by four formations: Calamagrostideta epigeios, Elytrigieta repensis, Festuceta pratensis and Phleeta pratensis. The second class of the formations is represented by only one formation- Poeta pratensis. Despite the significant anthropogenic impact on meadow ecosystems, some of the rare species included in the Red Book of Ukraine (2009), such as species of the Dactylorhiza genus, survived there.110 plant species registered here have regional, national and international protection status.The projected site is a key element of the Dnipro Ecological Corridor in the pan-European eco-network scheme. Due to this, forest and floodplain massifs adjacent to Kyiv have an extraordinary natural value, since the masses of migrating animals, when confronted with Kyiv on their migration routes, use such territories. The projected site is actually an ecological corridor of regional significance, in which animals move around bypassing Kyiv during migrations. Of the species of birds listed in the Birds Directive of the European Union and found on this territory, but the number of which has not been assessed, the following should be noted: Ixobrychus minutus (A022), Dryocopus martius (A236), Dendrocopos syriacus (A429), Dendrocopos medius (A238 ), Lullus arborea (A246), Lanius collurio (A338), Ficedula albicollis (A321), Luscinia svecica (A272), Emberiza hortulana (A379), Botaurus stellaris (A021).The site territory includes the following types of habitats from Resolution 4 of Bern Convention: G1.11, G1.A1, G1.A4.


OTHERCHARACT:
The territory of the site is important for preserving T. cristatus and B. bombina. This species demonstrates decline in recent years and is a candidate species to be listed in the following edition of the Red Book of Ukraine (2019). Also, according to the results of the biogeographical seminar in Moldova (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON - PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova) the Emerald Network is not sufficiently developed for the above mentioned species. This territory is one of the international refugiums for biodiversity that is also important for mammals, invertebrates and migratory birds.


OTHERCHARACT:
The territory of the site is important for preserving the stable T. cristatus and B. bombina populations. This species demonstrates decline in recent years and is a candidate species to be listed in the following edition of the Red Book of Ukraine (2019). Also, according to the results of the biogeographical seminar in Moldova (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON - PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova) the Emerald Network is not sufficiently developed for the above mentioned species.


OTHERCHARACT:
The area of ??the site is important for birds' migrations. In contrast to anthropogenically transformed sorrounding territories, this area is an important refugium for the conservation of species listed in the current edition of the Red Book of Ukraine: the forest cat (Felis sylvestris), the green lizard (Lacerta viridis), such [lants as Adonis vernalis, Astragalus dasyanthus, Crocus reticulatus, Iris pontica, Ornithigalum boucheanum, Pulsatilla pratensis, Stipa pennata, S. dasyphylla, S. lessingiana, S. pulcherrhima, Tulipa hypanica. Also, the site is inhabited by populations of E. orbicularis and B. bombina, which according to the results of the workshop (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON-PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova) have insufficiently developed Emerald Network in Ukraine (IN MOD/CD).


OTHERCHARACT:
The territory of the proposed object is located within the Kyiv region and extends from the north-east to south-west from the village Kozarovychi to villages Yuriivka and Vasylivka. It also includes the area of ??the Bilychanski (Svyatoshynski) ponds and the Nyvka River. According to our data collected in the investigated area, there were found populations of pond turtles (Emys orbicularis), firebellied toads (Bombina bombina) and crested newts (Triturus cristatus), for which, according to the results of the workshop (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON-PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova) Emerald Network in Ukraine is not developed sufficiently. In combination with natural landscape complexes that have not yet been used for human husbandry, the presence of a fairly significant range of protected species listed the Red Book of Ukraine, allows to include the Irpin river valley in Kyiv region to the Emerald network of Ukraine. It should be added that along the river valley there are numerous important remains of ancients Kyiv Rus settlements. Therefore, this area has archaeological importance. The site territory includes the following types of habitats from Resolution 4 of Bern Convention: C1.222, C1.223, C1.224, C1.25, C1.32, C1.32, C1.3411, C1.3413, C1.4, C2.33, C2.34, C3.4, C3.51, D5.2, E1.9, E2.2, E3.4, E3.5, F9.1, G1.11, G1.21, G1.A1.Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned: Buteo rufinus (A403), Caprimulgus europaeus (A224), Dendrocopos medius (A238), Dryocopus martius (A236), Lullula arborea (A246), Picus canus (A234).


OTHERCHARACT:
The proposed site is the valley of the Poltva river in the Lviv Oblast, and in particular - its part between the settlements of Novy Yarychiv and Kam'yanka Buzka. Despite the fact that the river is not very full of water, the presence of large forests and lakes adjacent to the river bed makes it an important area for the conservation of such species as firebellied toad (Bombina bombina), crested newt Triturus cristatus (Triturus cristatus) and pond turtles (Emys orbicularis). Crested newt in recent years demonstrates sicnifficant decline in population sizes and there have been only a few findings in recent decade, so this species is thought to be included to the Red Book of Ukraine. The aforementioned species are species for which the Emerald Network within Ukraine is no sufficient according to the conclusions of the biogeographic seminar in Chisinau (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON-PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova): Emys orbicularis (IN MOD), Bombina bombina (IN MOD), Triturus cristatus (IN MOD).


OTHERCHARACT:
The Ikva river valley flows in the Ternopil region within the Kremenets district from the northeast to the southwest. The river bed is tortuous with numerous meanders. In the floodplain of the river, there are areas important for the conservation of Triturus cristatus, Bombina bombina and Emys orbicularis, for which there are many points of registration within the proposed area. For these species according to the results of biogeographical seminar in Chisinau (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON-PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova) for the above mentioned species Emerald network is insufficiently created.The site territory includes the following types of habitats from Resolution 4 of Bern Convention: C1.222, C1.223, C1.32, C1.33, C1.3411, C1.3413, C2.33, C2.34, C3.4, C3.51, D4.1, D5.2, E2.2, E3.4, E3.5, F9.1, G1.11, G1.A1.


OTHERCHARACT:
The site presents unique landscapes of Svydovets Ridge. Kobyla Mountain is not included into local nature reserves but has many rare and vulnerable species and habitats protected in Europe and listed in Bern Convention and Habitat Directive. But there are many discussions about the status of Kobyla Mountain and still this unique landscape is out of protection. In soviet period this object was used as ski resort (there are ski constructions in some parts of Kobyla Mountain).Noticeable, there are many habitats do not occur in other parts of Ukraine only in Pannonia region. It is explained that Karpaty Mountains and especially Svydovets Ridge are the nature barriers for occurrence many habitats from Pannonian region. Basically, this site is rich in rocky habitats and beech forests. There are many rare and vulnerable species listed in Red Book of Ukraine (Didukh et al. 2009): Sedum hispanicum, Woodsia ilvensis, Sempervivum marmoreum occurred in rocky habitats and Gymnadenisaconopsea, Cephalanthera damasonium, Cephalanthera longifolia occurred in beech forests. Animals of the site are Salamandra salamandra, Vipera berus, Rosalia alpine, Papilio machaon, Iphiclides podalinius also listed in Red Book of Ukraine. There are many birds (could be the Bern’s Resolution animals) in the site but on this step of the research we could not identify them. It could be the object of further research activities within the site.


OTHERCHARACT:
The territory of the site is important for preserving T. cristatus (which has not been registered during the expedition in 2018, but still has favourable conditions and habitats to maintain its population) and B. bombina. This species demonstrates decline in recent years and is a candidate species to be listed in the following edition of the Red Book of Ukraine (2019). Also, according to the results of the biogeographical seminar in Moldova (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON - PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova) the Emerald Network is not sufficiently developed for the above mentioned species. Several species (fish among them) listed in Red Book of Ukraine were registered within the site territory during field research in 2018.The site territory includes the following types of habitats from Resolution 4 of Bern Convention: C1.222, C2.33, C3.4,C3.51, E1.9, E2.2, E3.4, F9.1.


OTHERCHARACT:
The site territory is important for migratory birds and also creates the conditions necessary for the conservation of flood ecosystems. 12 species of amphibians have been identified in the Sluch river floodplain by the results of the analysis of literary data and own finds, among which, as background species (which are included in particular in the annexes of the Berne Convention, Annex II and Annex III), as well as species from Resolution ? 6 of the Berne Convention, the presence of which is the basis for creating the Emerald Network object. This area ensures the preservation of many species of amphibians, which in recent years underwent intensive urbanization, suffered losses in populations and for which there is an increase in the frequency of manifestations of morphological abnormalities as a result of the reduction of natural habitats, their fragmentation, destruction, in particular, through massive illegal mining of amber. The species listed in Red Book of Ukraine was found in the site territory: Coronella austriaca, Papilio machaon, Felis sylvestris, Alburnoides rossicus, Leuciscus leuciscus.In the valley of the river, namely the floodplain part, there are areas important for the conservation of  Lucanus cervus, Bombina bombina and  Emys orbicularis, for which there are many points of findings within the proposed area. For these species according to the results of international biogeographical seminar (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON-PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova), the official Emerald Network is insufficiently developed (IN MOD status for mentioned species). Sabanejewia aurata (IN MIN), is also presenter in the river.According to the results of the international biogeographic seminar on birds (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar for Birds, 23-24 May 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine), for Circus pygargus (A084) (IN MOD/CD) found on the territory of the proposed site, there is a need to create additional areas of the Emerald Network.The site territory includes the following types of habitats from Resolution 4 of Bern Convention: C1.222, C1.32, C1.33, C1.3411, C2.27, C2.28, C2.33, C2.34, C3.4, C3.51, D5.2, E1.9, E2.2, E3.4, F9.1, G1.11.


OTHERCHARACT:
The area is important for the migration of birds, and also creates the conditions necessary for the conservation of flood ecosystems. The findings of Emys orbicularis, Bombina bombina and Triturus cristatus are recorded in the valley of the Irsha river, for which, according to the results of the international biogeographical seminar in Chisinau (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON-PAN , 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova) Emerald network in Ukraine is officially insufficiently developed. The site territory includes the following types of habitats from Resolution 4 of Bern Convention: C1.222, C1.225, C2.27, C2.28, C2.33, C2.34, C3.4, C3.51, E1.9, E2.2, E3.4, F9.1, G1.11.


OTHERCHARACT:
The territory of proposed site includes the floodplain of the Berda river in its middle part. The dominating biotopes of the site are steppic. Dominant plant species include: Festuca valesiaca, Vepa capillata, Stipa lessingiana, S. ucrainica, Poa bulbosa, Stipa pulcherrima. Species with a high degree of consistency include: Adonis vernalis, Asrtagalus onobrychis, A. palescens, Euphorbia stepposa, Jurinea arachnoidea, Haplophyllum suaveolens, Onobrychis tanaitica, Ochertropis pilosa, Phlomis tuberosa, Plantago stepposa, Pulsatilla pratensis, Stachys transsilvanica, Thymus dimorphus, T. marschallianus. Separate "spots" are formed by shrub steppes, where, in addition to cereals, high coverage of Caragana frutex and Amygdalus nana is presented. On the outcrops of granites, communities of petrophytic steppes are formed, where Festuca valesiaca, Achillea leptophylla, Helichrysum arenarium, Thymus dimorphus dominate with a high degree of constancy. Also there are shrub coenoses dominated by Prunus spinosa, Rhamnus cathartica, Crataegus fallacina in the site territory. In the azonal conditions, grass and saline meadows are prevalent (dominated by Poa angustifolia, Prickly Creeper, Elytrigia repens, Alopecurus pratensis, Festuca regeliana, Elytrigia elongata) as well as coastal-water (Phragmites australis, Typha angustifolia), Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Carex riparia and water (Ceratophyllum demersum, Lemna minor) communities. In small areas of the floodplain, there are fragments of floodplain forests dominated by white willow (Salix alba), Populus alba, black poplar (P. nigra). On some parts of the territory, forest fragments are formed by Robinia pseudoacacia, Pinus pallasiana, Ulmus minor, U. laevis, Fraxinus lanceolata, Cotinus coggigria, Ligustrum vulgare. Of the species of birds on the lists in the Birds Directive of the European Union and found on this territory, but the number of which has not been assessed, the following should be noted: Tringa glareola (A166), pineapple Pernis apivorus (A072), ore Ardea purpurea (A029) , Plegadis falcinellus (A032), Botaurus stellaris (A021), Ixobrychus minutus bull (A022), Egretta garzetta (A026), Circus aeruginosus (A081), Corso coli (A122), Asio flammeus ( A222), alfalfa Caprimulgus europaeus (A224), Alcedo atthis fishing line (A229), Melanocorypha calandra (A242) steppe lion, Anthus campestris (A255) Thick Lanius collurio (A338), Fenugreek Oenanthe pleschanka (A533), Emberiza hortulana (A379).The site territory includes the following types of habitats from Resolution 4 of Bern Convention: E1.2, F3.1, F3.2, G1.1, G1.3, H3.2.


OTHERCHARACT:
There is a large population of fire bellied toads (Bombina bombina) on the territory of the proposed site. This is one of the most southern populations in Ukraine. There are many points of findings of pond turtles (Emys orbicularista), for which the site has big importance as an egga laying territory. For the turtles that live in the estuary, this area with beaches and slopes of the cliffs is essential for maintaining of the population. For these species, according to the results of the international biogeographical seminar (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON-PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova) The Emerald network is considered insufficient. Such species of birds as Milvus migrans (A073, Ardea purpurea (A029), Egretta garzetta (A026) were occasionally registered in the site territory.


OTHERCHARACT:
Valleys with the steppe and forest vegetaton are dominant type of habitats within the site. Major dominants within the grasslands are Poa angustfolia, Bromopsis inermis, Botriochloa ischaemum, Calamagrosts epigeios. Communites with the dominance of Carex humilis, Festuca rupicola, Festuca valesiava, Stpa capillata, Stpa pennata occupy smaller areas. This site is one of the largest areas of meadow steppes in Ukraine – the habitat type E1.2 has estimation “IN MOD” by the results of biogeographical seminar in Chisinau (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON - PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova).


OTHERCHARACT:
The site is formed by a gully between villages Volochayivka and Sokoly in Rozdolnenskyi district. It is formed by a broad beam with spurs in the zone of true steppes. It was decided to create such site according to the decision of the biogeographical seminar on May 23-24, 2018, according to which Buteo rufinus and steppic viper (Vipera renardi), that are registered within the site territory, received the status of IN MOD. On the territory of the site, species from the Red Book of Ukraine were found: Dolichophis caspius, Anthropoides virgo. Such species of birds as Burhinus oedicnemus (A133) was occasionally registered in the site territory.


OTHERCHARACT:
The territory of proposed site is formed by sloping gullies and hills with petrophytic and grass steppes. It was developed according to the decision of the biogeographical seminar on May 23-24, 2018 (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar for Birds 23-24 May 2018 - Final Conclusions,  Kyiv, Ukraine), according to which Buteo rufinus (A403) received the status of (IN MOD). This bird was registered within the site territory, but no population size assessment has been made so far. It should be noted that Buteo rufinus had the status of Emerald Network developed in Ukraine sufficient for it, but after the above mentioned seminar it received IN MOD status.Such species of birds as Burhinus oedicnemus (A133) was occasionally registered in the site territory.


OTHERCHARACT:
The territory of proposed site is formed of virgin steppes between the villages of Orlovka, Ryleevka and Slavne (Rozdolnenskyi district). The territory is a branched gullies' system consisting of a long, wide and deep beams, with spurs of different sizes situated between village Kashtanivka and village Slavne. There are steppic plain sections between the spurs. From the south the territory is wedged by a field limited by forest lines. The plakor is dominated by fescue-featherbed steppe and junipers, on the slopes of gullies there grow petrophytic vegetation on the outcrops of limestone and ruderal vegetation. It was developed according to the decision of the biogeographic seminar on May 23-24, 2018 (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar for Birds 23-24 May 2018 - Final Conclusions,  Kyiv, Ukraine), according to which Falco vespertinus (A097) and Vipera ursinii were assessed as IN MOD species. It should be noted that Falco vespertinus had the status of Emerald Network developed in Ukraine sufficient for it, but after the above mentioned seminar it received IN MOD status.


OTHERCHARACT:
The Seret river valley is characterized by high species and habitats diversity. Seret River is a left tributary of Dniester River. The valley of Seret within the canyon is ancient, as observed by the sedimentary rock deposits from the Paleozoic era to the Cenozoic era. In some places the canyon is locked in by Silurian rocks, but the core of the canyon is formed by thick Devonian deposits. A considerable area is occupied by deposits from the Mesozoic era: limestones, sandstones and dolomites. In the upper part, crystalline gypsum and Sarmatian limestones are common. In addition to rocks of basic (alkaline) composition, the acidic sandstones are also included. In the highest areas the loess forms the cover, which at the point of deflection, falls to the bottom of the valley. The relief of the territory combines gentle shores, rocky walls and protrusions, which are divided horizontally having the appearance of slabs (protrusions in the form of shelves) or vertically in the form of stem formations. There are many species listed in Bern Convention and very rare habitats formed on carbonate bedrocks. Animals occur in Seret Valley are mostly listed in Bern Convention but only two plant species are presented in Bern Convention. But there are many rare plants listed in Red Book of Ukraine and regional red list of Ternopil region (Asplenium trichomanes, A.ruta-muraria, Allium lusitanicum, Allium podolicum, Carex humilis, Sesleria heuflerana, Psephellus marschallianus, Pyrethrum corymbosum, Aurinia saxatilis, Salvia nutans).According to the results of international biogeographical seminar on birds (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar for Birds 23-24 May 2018 - Final Conclusions,  Kyiv, Ukraine) the following birds' species, registered within the territory of the site, require development of additional Emerald Network objects to make the network sufficient for these species' conservation: Ardea purpurea (IN MOD), Aquila pomarina (IN MIN/CD), Chlidonias niger (IN MOD/CD), Alcedo atthis (IN MIN/CD), Aquila heliaca (IN MOD), Pernis apivorus (IN MIN/IN MOD/CD), Hieraaetus pennatus (IN MOD), Bubo bubo (IN MOD/CD), Milvus migrans (IN MIN/IN MOD/CD).With the same purpose the territory is important according to biogeographical seminar in Chisinau results (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON - PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova) for conservation of such species as Emys orbicularis (IN MOD), Triturus cristatus (IN MOD).The site territory includes the following types of habitats from Resolution 4 of Bern Convention: H1, G1.11, G1.7, G1.A.


OTHERCHARACT:
The Korchyk river valley is a place of residence for animals listed in the Red Book of Ukraine: Coronella austriaca, Papilio machaon, Alburnoides rossicus, Leuciscus leuciscus. It is also an important place for birds' migrations.The following species found in the territory of the proposed site require the creation of additional areas of the Emerald Network: Grus grus (IN MOD/CD), based on the results of the international biogeographic seminar on birds (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar for Birds, 23-24 May 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine).


OTHERCHARACT:
The river and its valley are important for conservation of the fish species included in the Red Book of Ukraine. The population of Leuciscus leuciscus, Rutilus frisii andRomanogobio kessleri are quite numerous. Due to the natural structure of the river bed and the valley as a whole, not only in the tributaries but also in the numbered wings of the main river (1996, 2011), the settlements of the larvae of Eudontomyzon mariae were discovered, as well as interesting findings of atypically stained representatives of the genus Salmo (2001).In the valley of the river, there were identified fish species, that according to the results of the international biogeographical seminar (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON-PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova), have Emerald Network in Ukraine not sufficiently developed: Sabanejewia aurata (IN MIN).The following species found on the territory of the proposed site require the creation of additional areas of the Emerald Network according to the results of the international biogeographic seminar on birds (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar for Birds, 23-24 May 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine): Aquila pomarina (IN MOD/CD). Such species of birds as Sterna hirundo (A193) was occasionally registered in the site territory.


OTHERCHARACT:
the territory pf the site if formed by slopes with grasslands and gypsum outcrops. Habitat type E1.2 Perennial calcareous grassland and basic steppes occupy 99% of the site area.  This habitat type has estimation “IN MOD” for continental region in accordance with results of the biogeographical seminar in Chisinau.  One of the largest populatons of Chamaecytisus podolicus, locus classucus of this species. The area is important also for Gypsophila thyraica and Iris aphylla ssp. hungarica. Last species from Resolution 6 of the Bern Convention has conclusion “IN MOD/IN MIN” for continental region by the results of biogeographical seminar in Chisinau (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON-PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova).


OTHERCHARACT:
Most of the site's territory is represented by the E1.2 habitat, for which Emerald Network was recognized as insufficiently created (IN MOD) for the continental bioregion by the results of the biogeographic seminar in Chisinau (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON-PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova). Serratula lycopifolia is also presented in the proposed site. For this species, according to the results of the same biogeographical seminar, Emerald network for the continental bioregion should be widen throug projecting of new Emerald objects.


OTHERCHARACT:
The proposed site is formed by karst area with grasslands and gypsum outcrops. Grasslands are dominated by Carex humilis, Carex montana, Festuca valesiaca, Koeleria cristata, Stipa capillata, Stipa pennata, Inula ensifolia, Molinia caerulea agg. This is one of the largest areas of dry grasslands in western Ukraine – the habitat type E1.2 has estimation “IN MOD” by the results of biogeographical seminar in Chisinau (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON-PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova). There are many protected species including Cypripedium calceolus, Iris hungarica, Pulsatlla grandis, Pulsatlla patens, most of them have conclusions “IN MIN / IN MOD” for continental region by the results of biogeographical seminar in Chisinau mentioned above.


OTHERCHARACT:
The site represents meadow-steppe communities of the Central European type with extraordinary set of species, including numerous populations of orchids.The site territory is inhabited by species, for which according to the results of the international biogeographical seminar (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON-PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova) Emerald Network needs to be improved through creating of new sites: Pulsatilla grandis (IN MIN) , Echium russicum (IN MOD), Adenophora lilifolia (IN MOD).


OTHERCHARACT:
The projected site represents the meadow-steppe communities of the Central European type with extraordinary set of species. Most of the territory of the site is represented by the E1.2 habitat, for Emerald Network was estimated as (IN MOD) for the continental bioregion according the results of the biogeographic seminar in Chisinau (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON-PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova). Also such species as Iris aphylla ssp. hungarica, Pulsatlla grandis, Serratula lycopifolia have Emerald Network in Ukraine not sufficiently developed so they require creation of new Emerald sites for their protection.


OTHERCHARACT:
A complex of grasslands with small Picea abies woods, Fagus sylvatca woods and sparse trees. The area includes about 5% of national populaton of narrow endemic species Nigritella carpatca (Gymnadenia carpatica). A large population of Campanula serrata - a species from Resolution 6 of the Berne Convention which, according to the results of the biogeographic seminar in Chisinau (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON-PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova), has estimation “IN MOD” in the Alpine biogeographical region. The plant diversity of the site is a good example of mountain meadows' flora with signifcant presence of several Orchidaceae species.


OTHERCHARACT:
The site contains broadleaved forests dominated by Quercus robur, Carpinus betulus, Acer pseudoplatanus, Fraxinus excelsior with admixture of Acer campestre, Acer platanoides, Tilia cordata, Sorbus torminalis. The shrub layer is composed of Acer tataricum, Acer campestre, Corylus avellana, Euonymus verrucosa, Euonymus europaea, Sambucus nigra, Staphylea pinnata, Swida sanguinea, Viburnum lantana. Typical species of the herb layer - Carex pilosa, Stellaria holostea, Asarum europaeum, Aegopodium podagraria, Convallaria majalis, Galium odoratum, Lathyrus vernus, Hedera helix, Hepatica nobilis. There are scatered limestone boulders up to 3 m in diameter, covered by mosses and Phyllits scolopendrium.Large areas of the site are occupied by forest habitats, for which, according to the results of the biogeographic seminar in Chisinau (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar of the ALP (Carpathians) - CON-PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova) Emerald network in Ukraine is estimated as insufficient for the Alpine-Carpathian biogeographic region - G1.7 (IN MOD) and G1.A1 (IN MOD). In addition, there is a large population of the species listed in Resolution 6 - Fritillaria montana.


OTHERCHARACT:
The area of ??the projected site is important for the conservation of the species of fish included in the Red Book of Ukraine. Also, there are rare species of insects (Carabus variolosus), which inhabits only in the Carpathian region. It is important to develop the site as a spawning site for yellow bellied toad (Bombina variegata), that according to the results of the international biogeographical seminar (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar ALP (Carpathians) - CON-PAN, 11-13 May 2016, Chisinau, Moldova) has Emerald Network in Ukraine insufficiently developed whithin the Alpine biogeographical region.Fish communities of the river appear to be considerably depleted in the middle flow, where the river valley is noticeably transformed and urbanized, and in the upper reaches.The site territory includes the following types of habitats from Resolution 4 of Bern Convention: C2.27, C3.55, C3.62, E2.3, E5.4, F9.1, G3.1B.


OTHERCHARACT:
The vegetation of the site is represented by ephemeral, meadow, meadow-bog, and, to a lesser extent, phytocoenoses of the bottom of the pod, confined to the short-term period of flooding, observed with different periodicity. These habitats are formed on specific soluble soils and glue salts, characterized by a fairly wide ecological amplitude, with a wide spectrum of hydroconstrophyllous plants capable of withstanding drought and rapidly (exploding) increasing the population with short-term flooding.The site contains habitat of type X36 (about 4800 ha), recently included in Resolution 4 of the Berne Convention. Vertical structure of the herbs includes the dominants of the upper herbaceous heath: Elytrigia repens subsp. pseudocasia, Lythrum virgatum, Plomis scythica, Beckmannia eruciformis, Schoenoplectus lacustris, Butomus umbellatus, Gratiola officinalis, Inula britannica, Phalacrachena inuloides, Alopecurus pratensis, and others. The lower part is dominated by Elatine alsinastrum, E. hungarica, Myosurus minimus, Lotus angustissimus, Pycreus flavescens, Rorippa brachycarpa, etc.There are 1 species of plants and 28 species of animals included in Resolution 6 of the Berne Convention, as well as other 9 species of plants and 8 species of animals that are protected at the national and international levels. The following species of birds are also found in the ornithofauna: Anser albifrons (usually in winter, up to 3000 individuals), Alauda arvensis (nests, up to 100 individuals), Tringa totanus (sporadically, nest to 10 individuals) , Anus platyrhynchos (usually in winter, 10 individuals), Corvus corax (occasionally, nests, 2 individuals), Peridx perdix (common, nests, up to 100 individuals), Coturnix coturnix (common, nest, up to 10), Vanellus vanellus (nest, up to 10 individuals), Ardea cinerea (occasionally, seasonally (up to 10 individuals), Accipiter gentilis (occasionally in adjacent settlements, 2 individuals), Accipiter nisus (occasionally, in winter, 2 individuals), Asio otus (occasionally in adjacent settlements, up to 10 individuals), Upupa epops (sporadically up to 10 individuals), Buteo lagopus (usually up to 10 individuals), Rufibrenta ruficollis (at migration stops up to 100 individuals), Buteo buteo common (occasionally, on the migration) , Falco tinnunculus (10 individuals). According to the results of the international biogeographic seminar on steppe biotopes (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar STE-ALP (Caucasus) - BLS, 6-8 September 2016 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine) the following types of plants and animals found on the territory of the site have Emerald Network insufficiently developed: Carabus hungaricus (IN MOD/CD), Vipera ursinii (IN MOD/CD).The following species found in the proposed site require the creation of additional Emerald network areas (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar for Birds, 23-24 May 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine): Grus grus (IN MOD/CD), Buteo rufinus (IN MOD/CD), Falco Vespers (IN MOD/CD), Circus pygargus (IN MOD/CD), Emberiza hortulana (IN MOD/CD), Glareola pratincola (IN MIN/CD).


OTHERCHARACT:
Habitats are pulsating. Temporary salt reservoirs occupy an area from ??1000 hectares during strong floods of 0 ha during periods of drought, with ephemeral water and meadow-bog vegetation replaced by meadows, steppe meadows and steppes. The site contains habitats of type E1.2 and X36 (700 ha), recently included in Resolution 4 of the Berne Convention with unique flora and fauna. There is one species of plants and 15 species of animals from Resolution 6 of the Berne Convention with populations of different size and status registered within the site territory, as well as other 7 species of plants and 6 species of animals that are protected at the national and international levels. The habitat E1.2 represents the periphery of the pod or its entire area in dry periods. Also, among the ornithofauna there are the following bird species: Passer montanus (nests up to 10 individuals), Anser albifrons (usually in winter, up to 3000 individuals), Alauda arvensis (nest, up to 100 individuals), Perdix perdix (nest, up to 100 individuals), Buteo lagopus (usually up to 10 individuals), Buteo buteo (occasionally on migration), Falco tinnunculus (10 individuals).According to the results of the international biogeographic seminar on steppe biotopes (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar STE-ALP (Caucasus) - BLS, 6-8 September 2016 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine) the following species of plants and animals found on the territory of the site have Emerald Network in Ukraine developed insufficiently: Carabus hungaricus (IN MOD/CD), Vipera ursinii (IN MOD/CD).The following species found on the territory of the proposed site require the creation of additional areas of the Emerald network according to results of the international biogeographical seminar on birds (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar for Birds, 23-24 May 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine): Grus grus (IN MOD/CD), Buteo rufinus (IN MOD/CD), Falco Vespertones (IN MOD/CD), Circus Pygargues (IN MOD/CD), Tadorna Ferruginea (IN MIN/IN MOD).


OTHERCHARACT:
Habitats are pulsating. Temporary salty reservoirs cover from ??600 hectares with severe floods (flooding adjacent agrocenoses) to 0 ha during periods of drought, while water and meadow marsh vegetation is replaced by meadow, steppe meadows and meadow steppes. E1.2 represents the south-eastern spit of the pod in dry periods. The site contains habitats of type E1.2 and X36 (450 ha), recently included in Resolution 4 of the Berne Convention with unique flora and fauna. There is one species of plants and 25 species of animals from Resolution 6 of the Berne Convention with populations of different size and status presented within the site territory, as well as other 6 species of plants and 6 species of animals that are protected at the national and international levels. Also, among the ornithofauna there are following bird species registered: Phalacrocorax carbo (5-10 individuals), Anser anser (up to 30 individuals), Tringa totanus (on the migration, up to 10 individuals), Anas platyrhynchos (common on wintering, 200 individuals), Cygnus olor (up to 20 individuals), Fulica atra (sometimes 30-60 specimens), Larus cachinnans (20 individuals), Larus ridibundus (30 individuals), Podiceps cristatus (up to 20 individuals), Aythya ferina (100 individuals on migration), Anas penelope (up to 10 individuals), Vanellus vanellus (up to 10 individuals on migration), Ardea cinerea (up to 10 individuals), Anas querquedula (up to 20 individuals on migration), Anas crecca (up to 30 individuals), Anas clypeata (up to 10 individuals), Upupa epops (up to 5 individuals, sporadically), Motacilla alba (sporadically up to 10 individuals), Hirundo rustica (20-50 individuals), Merops apiaster (nest, up to 60 individuals). According to the results of the international biogeographic seminar on steppe biotopes (Euromald Biogeographic Seminar STE - ALP (Caucasus) - BLS, 6-8 September 2016 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine) the following species registered within the site have Emerald Network insufficienly developed: Carabus Hungaricus (IN MOD/CD), Vipera ursinii (IN MOD/CD).The following birds' species found within the site require the creation of additional Emerald network areas according to the results of international seminar on birds (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar for Birds, 23-24 May 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine): Grus grus (IN MOD/CD), Falco Vespertinus (IN MOD/CD), Lanius minor (IN MOD/CD).


OTHERCHARACT:
The habitats are pulsating. Temporary salty reservoirs cover an area from ??7,500 ha with severe floods (flooding adjacent agrocenoses) to 0 ha during periods of drought, while water and meadow-bog vegetation is replaced by meadow and steppe-meadow vegetation. On the territory of the site there is a habitat of type X36 (4740 ha), recently included in Resolution 4 of the Berne Convention with unique flora and fauna. There is one species of plants and 5 species of animals from Resolution 6 of the Berne Convention with populations of different size and status presented within the site territory, as well as other 6 species of plants and 6 species of animals that are protected at the national and international levels. The following species of birds are also found in the site's ornithofauna: Falco tinnunculus (common, 10 individuals), Passer montanus (sporadically, nests up to 10 individuals), Peridx perdix (common, nest, up to 100 individuals), Coturnix coturnix (nest, up to 10 individuals). According to the results of the international biogeographic seminar on steppe biotopes (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar STE-ALP (Caucasus) - BLS, 6-8 September 2016 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine) the following species of animals found on the territory of the site require creating of new Emerald Network areas: Carabus hungaricus (IN MOD/CD), Vipera ursinii (IN MOD/CD).The following species found on the territory of the proposed site require the creation of additional areas of the Emerald Network according to the results of the international biogeographic seminar on birds (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar for Birds, 23-24 May 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine): Falco vespertinus (IN MOD/CD).


OTHERCHARACT:
Habitats are pulsating. Temporary salty reservoirs occupy an area from ??1000 ha with strong floods to 0 ha during periods of drought, while water and meadow-marsh vegetation is replaced by meadows, steppe meadows and meadow steppes. E1.2 represents the western slope of the pod or its entire area in dry periods. The site contains habitats of type E1.2 and X36 (1500 ha), recently included in Resolution 4 of the Berne Convention with unique flora and fauna. There is one species of plants and 32 species of animals from Resolution 6 of the Berne Convention with populations of different size and status, as well as other 9 species of plants and 6 species of animals that are protected at the national and international levels registered within the site's territory. Also, among the ornithofauna there following bird species were registered: Alauda arvensis (nests, up to 120 individuals), Anas platyrhynchos (wintering of 100 individuals), Peridx perdix (common, nest, up to 30 individuals), Ardea cinerea (usually up to 40 individuals), Accipiter gentilis (occasionally in adjacent settlements, 2 individuals), Upupa epops (up to 5 individuals, sporadically up to 5 individuals), Falco tinnunculus (common, 5 individuals), Tadorna tadorna (sporadically, up to 10 individuals), Merops apiaster (nest, up to 100 individuals), Hirundo rustica (common, 20-50 species), Acrocephalus arundinaceus (nests, up to 60 individuals), Motacilla alba (sporadically up to 10 individuals), Motacilla feldegg (sporadically up to 10 individuals) , Phalacrocorax carbo (usually up to 20 individuals), Anser anser (up to 20 individuals in flight), Cygnus olor (normal, up to 160 individuals), Fulica atra (sometimes 30-60 Species), Galerida cristata (sporadically, up to 20 individuals), Aythya ferina (flying, 100-150 individuals), Anas penelope (during migrations, up to 50 individuals), Aythya fuligula (migrating, 80-100 individuals), Anas querquedula (flying, 40 individuals), Anas clypeata (flying, up to 10 individuals), Podiceps cristatus (nest, up to 20 individuals). According to the results of the international biogeographic seminar on steppe biotopes (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar STE-ALP (Caucasus) - BLS, 6-8 September 2016 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine) the following species of animals found on the territory of the site have Emerald Network insufficiently developed for Ukraine: Carabus hungaricus (IN MOD/CD), Vipera ursinii (IN MOD/CD).The following species found within the proposed site require the creation of additional areas of the Emerald Network according to the results of international biogeographical seminar on birds (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar for Birds (May 23-24, 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine): Ardea purpurea (IN MOD), Falco, and the  Vespers (IN MOD/CD), Nycticorax nycticorax (IN MOD).


OTHERCHARACT:
Habitats are pulsating. Temporary salty reservoirs occupy from 300 ha with floods to 0 ha during periods of drought, while water and meadow marsh vegetation is replaced by meadows, steppe meadows and meadow steppes. E1.2 represents the top of the pods - about 1000 hectares, saline habitats - about 200 hectares. The outlines and the flat areas fluctuate depending on the degree of humidity. The site contains habitats of the type E1.2, A2.5 and X36 (1000), recently included in Resolution 4 of the Berne Convention with unique flora and fauna. There is one species of plants and 14 species of animals from Resolution No. 6 of the Berne Convention with populations of different size and status registered within the proposed site territory, as well as other 4 species of plants and 6 species of animals that are protected at the national and international levels. The following species of birds are also found in the ornithofauna of the site: Merops apiaster (up to 100 individuals), Tadorna tadorna (sporadically up to 10 individuals), Rufibrenta ruficollis (on wintering, up to 100 individuals), Hirundo rustica (20-50 individuals), Upupa epops (sporadically, up to 5 individuals), Acrocephalus arundinaceus (ordinary, 20-30 individuals), Motacilla alba (sporadically up to 10 individuals), Phalacrocorax carbo (up to 20 individuals), Limosa limosa (on migration, up to 10 individuals), Anas albifrons (at wintering, 100 individuals), Anser anser (up to 20 individuals in flight), Alauda arvensis (nest, up to 80 individuals), Anas platyrhynchos (common, wintering, 200 individuals), Tringa totanus (on migration, 400-500 individuals), Peridx perdix (common, nests, up to 30 individuals), Cygnus olor (flotation, up to 50 individuals), Fulica atra (sporadically, 30-60 individuals), Larus ridibundus (normal, 60-150 individuals), Larus ichthyaetus (normal, 30-50 individuals), Aythya ferina (common, nests, 80-200 individuals), Anas penelope (flying, up to 50 individuals), Ardea cinerea (normal, 10-20 individuals), Aythya fuligula (migrating, 80-100 individuals), Anas querquedula (up to 20 individuals), Anas crecca (up to 30 individuals), Anas clypeata (migrating, up to 10 individuals). According to the results of the international biogeographic seminar on steppe biotopes (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar STE-ALP (Caucasus) - BLS, 6-8 September 2016 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine) the following species of animals found on the territory of the site have Emerald Network developed insufficiently: Carabus hungaricus (IN MOD/CD), Vipera ursinii (IN MOD/CD).The following species found in the territory of the proposed site require the creation of additional Emerald network areas according to the results of the biogeographical seminar on birds (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar for Birds, 23-24 May 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine): Grus grus (IN MOD/CD), Himantopus himantopus (IN MOD), Tadorna ferruginea (IN MIN/IN MOD), Melanocorypha calandra (IN MOD/CD), Recurvirostra avosetta (IN MOD), Glareola pratincola (IN MIN/CD).


OTHERCHARACT:
Habitats are pulsating. Temporary salty water reservoirs occupy from ??984 ha (maximum 2010 ha) with severe floods to 0 ha during periods of drought, while water and meadow marsh vegetation is replaced by meadows, steppe meadows and meadow steppes. On the territory of the site are housing type E1.2 and X36 (1000 ha), recently included in Resolution 4 of the Berne Convention with unique flora and fauna. Typical vascular plants within the site include: Plomis scythica, Ferula euxina, Phalacrachena inuloides, Allium regelianum, Elatine alsinastrum, E. hungarica, Elytrigia repens subsp. Pseudocasia, Lythrum borysthenicum, L. microphyllum, L. virgatum, Gratiola officinalis, Juncus sphaerocarpus, Carex melanostachya, C. praecox, Poa angustifolia, Inula britannica, Myosurus minimus, Beckmannia eruciformis, Lotus angustissimus. There is one species of plants and 21 species of animals from Resolution 6 of the Berne Convention with populations of different size and status, as well as other 12 species of plants and 6 species of animals that are protected at the national and international levels. Also, among the site's ornithofauna there are following bird species: Falco tinnunculus (common, 5 individuals), Buteo lagopus (for winter, up to 5 individuals), Upupa epops (sporadically up to 10 individuals), Motacilla alba (sporadically up to 10 individuals), Motacilla feldegg (sporadically up to 10 individuals), Passer montanus (sporadically, nests up to 10 individuals), Anser albifrons (usually on wintering), up to 200 individuals), Alauda arvensis (nest, up to 120 individuals), Anas platyrhynchos (wintering, 100 individuals), Corvus corax (occasionally, nests, 2 individuals), Peridx perdix (common, nest, up to 100 individuals). According to the results of the international biogeographic seminar on steppe biotopes (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar STE-ALP (Caucasus) - BLS, 6-8 September 2016 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine) the following species of animals found on the territory of the site have the Emerald Network insufficiently developed for Ukraine: Carabus hungaricus (IN MOD/CD), Vipera ursinii (IN MOD/CD).The following species found within the proposed site require the creation of additional Emerald network areas according to the results of international biogeographical seminar on birds (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar for Birds, 23-24 May 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine): Grus grus (IN MOD/CD), Tadorna ferruginea (IN MIN/IN MOD), Melanocorypha calandra (IN MOD/CD), Glareola pratincola (IN MIN/CD), Buteo rufinus (IN MOD/CD), Falco vespertinas (IN MOD/CD), Emberiza hortulana (IN MOD/CD), Glareola pratincola (IN MIN/CD).


OTHERCHARACT:
The site is formed by virgin steppes and ancient passages between Oleksiyivka and Privolne villages. The site represents main preserved massifs of foothill steppes of Crimea. The main area of ??the site is occupied by fescue-featherbed communities. TThe following species found on the territory of the proposed site require the creation of additional areas of the Emerald Network according to the results of international biogeographical seminar on birds (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar for Birds (May 23-24, 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine): Aquila heliaca (IN MOD), Buteo rufinus (IN MOD), Pernis apivorus (IN MOD/IN MIN/CD), Circaetus gallicus (IN MOD/CD), Coracias garrulus (IN MOD/CD), Hieraaetus pennatus (IN MOD/CD).


DOCUMENTATION:
1. ????? ?.-?., ????? ?. ?????? ????????????? ???????. – ?????, 2007. – 260 ?.2. Kobiv Yu., Kish R., Hleb R. Sempervivum marmoreum Griseb. (Crassulaceae) in the Ukrainian Carpathians : Distribution, morphology, coenotic conditions, population parameters, and conservation // Ukr. Botan Journ., 2007, vol.64, #1, P. 22-29

OTHERCHARACT:
Creating of this site is important for:- preservation of Danube salmon spawning grounds, habitats and breeding of other rare fish species;- preservation of populations of rare species of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, natural groups of river invertebrate biota;- preservation of virgin forests and ancientmassifs of rocky oak and common oak;- the preservation of a single localitet in Ukraine has blossomed marble and other protected and rare plant species;- preservation of rare types of habitats.Also the following bird species were registered within the site without population size assesment: (A030) Ciconia ciconia, (A229) Alcedo attis, (A122) Crex crex.


OTHERCHARACT:
The site includes the valley of the Molochna river with a complex of steppic gullies, which is the largest center of natural steppe vegetation in Zaporizhya region. The territory is part of the projected National Nature Park "Muravskyi way". According to the results of the international biogeographic seminar on steppe biotopes (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar STE - ALP (Caucasus) - BLS, 6-8 September 2016 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine) the following species of plants and animals found on the territory of the site have the Emerald Network insufficientlt developed in Ukraine: Vipera ursinii (IN MOD/CD), Sicista subtilis (IN MOD/SR/CD), Canis lupus (IN MIN), Lutra lutra (IN MIN/SR/CD), Mustela eversmannii (IN MIN/SR), Emys orbicularis (IN MOD/CD), Stipa zalesskii (IN MOD).The following species found on the territory of the proposed site require the creation of additional areas of the Emerald Network according to the results of international biogegraphical seminar on birds (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar for Birds (May 23-24, 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine): Nycticorax nycticorax (IN MOD), Himantopus himantopus (Hematoptera), and the Emerald Biogeographic Seminar for Birds (May 23-24, 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine). (IN MOD), Coracias garrules (IN MOD/CD), Ardea purple (IN MOD), Ixobrychus minutus (IN MIN/CD), Falco vespertinas (IN MOD/CD), Grus grus (IN MOD/CD), Recurvirostra avosetta (IN MOD), Chlidonias niger (IN MOD/CD), Chlidonias leucopterus (IN MOD/CD), Sterna albifrons (IN MOD/CD), Asio flammeus (IN MOD/CD), Alcedo atthis (IN MIN/CD) Picus canus (IN MIN/CD), Melanocorypha calandra (IN MOD/CD), Oenanthe pleschanka (IN MOD/CD), Porzana parva (IN MOD/CD), Luscinia svecica (IN MOD/CD), Anthus campestris (IN MOD/CD), Falco cherrug (IN MOD/CD), Emberiza hortulana (IN MOD/CD).


OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located on the territory of the local watershed extending from the southeastern edge of the Tarhankut Peninsula along the coast of the Karkinitska Bay to the Pridonuzlaviya within the Tarhankut sublime plain. The territory is composed mainly of Neogene mergels, limestones, clays and sands. The territory intersects several gullies of varying widths and depths, limestones are exposed on their slopes. On the slopes there is a variety of steppic and petrophytic vegetation. Within the territory there are areas of petrophytic genuine and semi-desert steppes with their characteristic flora and fauna, which forms the typical steppe habitats.On the territory of the site, species from the Red Book of Ukraine are registered. Among them there should be mentioned: Anthropoides virgo, Allactaga major, Allactaga jaculus, Cricetulus migrator, Cricetus cricetus, Ellobius talpinus, Rufibrenta ruficollis, Mergus serrator, Aquila rapax, Lanius senator, Lanius excubitor, Sturnus roseus, Regulus ignicapillus.According to the results of the international biogeographic seminar on steppe biotopes (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar STE - ALP (Caucasus) - BLS, 6-8 September 2016 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine) the following species of plants and animals found on the territory of the site have Emerald Network insufficiently developed in Ukraine: Vipera ursini (IN MOD/CD), Carabus hungaricus (IN MOD/CD).The following species found on the territory of the proposed site require the creation of additional areas of the Emerald Network according to the international biogeographical seminar on birds (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar for Birds, 23-24 May 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine): Grus grus (IN MOD/CD), Hieraaetus pennatus (IN MOD), Himantopus himantopus (IN MOD), Tadorna ferruginea (IN MOD/IN MIN), Aquila heliaca (IN MOD), Aquila pomarina (IN MOD/CD), Circaetus gallicus (IN MOD/CD).


OTHERCHARACT:
The projected site includes all the natural territories of the Kerch peninsula, except for already existing sites. According to the long-term plan of the State Committee of Nature of Ukraine (1985), on the Kerch Peninsula and Opukskyi Reserve with an area of ??20,000 hectares should be set up in the following composition: the southern part of the Arabatska Arrow, Kazantip, Mount Opuk and Chaudinsky Range between Cape Chauda, ??Mount Opuk, and the mud volcano Jau -Teep. The landscape of this territory is ridge-hilly - wide valleys alternate with the strata of the hills, the highest of them stretch along the Azov coast in the form of the Karalar Range. On the steep slopes of the hills limestones are exposed. The picturesque coast of the Azov Sea with bays, rocks, sandy beaches is also a part of thr proposed site. Variety of vegetation is dominated by different associations of forevils, shrub vegetation is well developed, there are freshwater marsh biotopes, salt marshes. According to the richness and values ??of the steppe fauna, there is no equalty in the steppe zone of Ukraine. The only Tetrax tetrax population in the country is presented within the site as well as the largest population of Tadorna ferruginea, nesting Otis tarda, Anthropoides virgo, Falco naumanni, Burhinus oedicnemus, Himantopus himantopus, Charadrius alexandrinus and other rare species of birds. Here are the rare types of snakes, like Elaphe quatuorlineata.On the rocks a small colony of Phalacrocorax aristotelis on nesting. According to the results of the international biogeographic seminar on steppe biotopes (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar STE - ALP (Caucasus) - BLS, 6-8 September 2016 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine) the following species of plants and animals found within the territory of the site have the Emerald Network insufficiently developed: Emys orbicularis (IN MOD/CD), Sicista subtilis (IN MOD/SR/CD), Rhinolophus ferrumequinum (IN MOD/SR/CD), Myotis blythii (IN MOD/SR/CD), Pseudophilotes bavius ??(IN MIN/CD).The following species found on the territory of the proposed site require the creation of additional areas of the Emerald Network according to the results of the international biogeographical seminar on birds (Emerald Biogeographic Seminar for Birds, 23-24 May 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine): Grus grus (IN MOD / CD). Circus Pygargus (IN MOD), Himantopus himantopus (IN MOD), Tadorna ferruginea (IN MOD/IN MIN), Ardea Purpurea (IN MOD), Nycticorax nycticorax (IN MOD), Aquila Heliaca (IN MOD), Buteo Rufinus (IN MOD), Falco Vespertinus (IN MOD/CD), Melanocorypha calandra (IN MOD/CD), Lanius minor (IN MOD/CD), Anthus campestris (IN MOD/CD), Coracias garrulus (IN MOD/CD), Luscinia svecica ( IN MOD/CD).Such species of birds as (A122) Crex crex, (A167) Xenus cinereus, (A002) Gavia arctica.The site territory includes the following types of habitats from Resolution 4 of Bern Convention: A2.2, A2.3, A2.4, A2.5, A2.61, A3, A5, B1.3, B1.4, X02, X03.


QUALITY:
The site was designed according to the results of International Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019). According to the seminar Vipera ursinii obtained IN MOD status, Oxyura leucocephala - SR. Also such habitats as A2.2, A2.3, A5, E1.2, obtained IN MOD status. Following the resolution of Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), Branta ruficollis, Buteo rufinus, Grus grus, Crex crex, Anthus campestris, Lullula arborea, Falco cherrug , Himantopus himantopus, Luscinia svecica, Platalea leucorodia, Aquila heliaca, Botaurus stellaris, Aquila pomarina, Alcedo atthis, Ardea purpurea, Tadorna ferruginea, Asio flammeus, Circaetus gallicus, Circus aeruginosus, Coracias garrulus,Falco vespertinus, Nycticorax nycticorax, Glareola pratincola, Lanius collurio, Lanius minor, Melanocorypha calandra, Pernis apivorus, Plegadis falcinellus, Recurvirostra avosetta, Sylvia nisoria, -  obtained IN MOD status while Milvus migrans became IN MIN as well.

OTHERCHARACT:
Sasyk Lake is the key region for the conservation of ecosystems of the feather grass steppes, the protection of the birds' migratory routes, the rare species of flora and fauna. The site is situated in the middle part of the Simferopol-Evpatoria block of the Skiff platform, which was heavily creased by Paleozoic rocks. The hollow to the estuary has winging shape, the coasts are divided by numerical inflows. Sasyk Lake is estuary-like, appearing up to the Evpator?a group ’of Crimean Lakes, also it is one of the most saline Crimean lakes behind the area. The site includes also two large gulches with adjacent subtle areas in the outskirts of Naumivka village (Sakskyi district).Here halophytic and psammofitic flora and typical sea habitats are found.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus). Consequently Vipera ursinii , Paeonia tenuifolia, Emys orbicularis obtained IN MOD status. Additionally such habitats as A2.2, A2.3, A3, A5, E1.2, E3.4 obtained IN MOD status as well. Following the resolution of Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 MAY 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), Botaurus stellaris, Buteo rufinus, Grus grus, Hieraaetus pennatus, Falco cherrug, Platalea leucorodia, Tadorna ferruginea, Himantopus himantopus, Alcedo atthis, Ardea purpurea, Aythya nyroca, Ciconia nigra, Circus aeruginosus, Nycticorax nycticorax, Plegadis falcinellus obtained IN MOD status, while Oxyura leucocephala - SR status and Mergus albellus - IN MIN status.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site covers a huge gulch system that starts in the vicinity of the village Zymyne and lies through the village Chekhov (Rozdolnenskyi district) westward to Lake Donuzlav (including it and a narrow coastal line with the sea area). The area includes gulches, places with exposed limestones, and adjacent placors, as well as a rocky ridge; there are small ponds and dry springs. Steppe and petrophytic herbaceous vegetation is variable and in some areas well preserved, in the Chekhov gulch tree and shrub vegetation is well developed. There are strong owergrazing and ruder vegetation around the farms and in some sections of the slopes. Flora is represented by aquatic, coastal-aquatic and steppe vegetation types; there are areas of halophytic and petrophytic vegetation. On land there are 250 species of higher vascular plants.The site includes the water area of ??Lake Donuzlav, which plunges deep into the peninsula for 30 km, separating the Tarkhankut Peninsula from the rest of the Crimea. The maximum depth of the lake is 27 m. In some places the height of the shore is 25 meters above the water level. From the sea Donuzlav is separated by a sandy mound about 12 km long, 0.3-1 km wide. Lake Donuzlav is divided into two parts: the lower part of the Salt Lake, and the northern part - freshwater and separated from the main reservoir by the Ablamite Bridge. The bottom of the lake is silty, there are areas covered with seagrasses. In the shallow water there are many nesting birds - gulls, cormorants, sandpipers, ducks. There are also places and pathways for seasonal migration of birds where they rest and feed. The gulch of Old Donuzlav flows into the lake 45 km long, with an extensive network of 38 tributaries of different order.


QUALITY:
Following the resolution of Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 MAY 2018) Ardea purpurea, Porzana parva, Aythya nyroca obtained IN MOD status (Aythya nyroca first obtained this status in 2018, having previousely SUF status). Also such species as Alcedo atthis, Botaurus stellaris, Circus aeruginosus, Cygnus Cygnus, Haliaeetus albicilla , that obtained IN MOD status before 2018 were also registered within the site territory. According to the results of International Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019) Emys orbicularis obtained IN MOD status and the decision of creating of this site was mentioned in the conclusions of the seminar. Additionally such habitats as A2.2, A2.3, A3, A5, E1.2 obtained IN MOD status as well.

OTHERCHARACT:
Within the territory of the site there were found such habitats as seaside sands, salt marshes, halophytic meadows of the seashore, lakes Kyzyl-Yar and Bogaily, saltwater and freshwater wetlands, a narrow strip of semi-desert steppe on the lakes' shores.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019). Consequently Alosa maeotica, Alosa tanaica, Tursiops truncatus, Phocoena phocoena obtained In MOD status. According to the same seminar the following statuses were given to the habitats: A2.2 (STE) - IN MOD, A2.2 (STE) - IN MOD, A2.3 (STE) - IN MOD/IN MIN, A3 (STE) - IN MOD, A5 (STE) - IN MOD/IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The proposed site includes the waters of the Kerch strait and the territory of the Tuzla sandbar (island). Kerch strait connects the Black and Azov Seas. The western shore of the strait is the Kerch Peninsula, the eastern shore is the Taman Peninsula. Strait width is 4.5 to 15 km. The maximum depth is 18 meters. It is dominated by mobile soils that are covered with seagrasses in many places. Habitats dominated by marine algae are formed of solid rock outcrops. The Kerch strait is characterized by unique biodiversity and is a key site for the conservation of the Alosa genus and marine mammals of the Black and Azov Seas. The Kerch strait stands out as an aquatic area important for the conservation of populations of Black Sea bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises and short-beaked common dolphins. Harbour porpoises from the Azov Sea make annual autumn migrations through the Kerch strait to the Black Sea following an important forage object - the Azov hamsa, returning in the same way back in the spring.On the terrestrial part of the site there are the following types of vegetation: litoral, sandy-steppe, meadow, salt marsh, marsh and aquatic. The resolution of the The Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans of the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic area  (ACCOBAMS Resolution 3.22 "Marine protected areas for cetaceans") specifically states that the Kerch Strait should be protected as one of the most important water areas for conservation of cetaceans. The Kerch Strait is also listed as Ecologically or Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSA) as part of the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar in Minsk, Belarus (June 16-17, 2019). As the result of the seminar such habitats as C1.32, C1.33, D6.1, E6.2, F3.247 obtained IN MOD status and F9.1, G1.21 obtained IN MIN status.

OTHERCHARACT:
Irkliy river in the village Bogodukhivka has a small barrage in the place of catching, the bottom is silted, lower current is noticeable. Irkliy river in the village Irkliev - has a small barrage in the place of catching, above there is a fish pond, current is noticeable below the dam. The bottom is a bit silted.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar in Minsk, Belarus (June 16-17, 2019). As the result of the seminar such species as Vipera ursinii and Carabus hungaricus obtained IN MOD status, and such habitats as X36 and E1.2 obtained IN MOD status as well. Following the resolution of Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 MAY 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), Circus aeruginosus, Lanius minor, Grus grus, Falco vespertinus also obtained IN MOD status.

OTHERCHARACT:
The territory of the proposed site is represented by pulsating habitats - depressions (pody) of the steppe zone cover an area of ??more than 100 hectares at heavy floods up to 0 during periods of drought, with meadow vegetation being replaced by meadow steppes. The higher areas of the depression in dry periods are represented by the E1.2 habitat. The dominant type of habitat is the X36 (recently incorporated in Resolution 4 of the Berne Convention) habitat (130 hectares) with its specific flora and fauna. One species of plant and 25 species of animals from Resolution 6 of the Berne Convention are present with populations varying in numbers and status, as well as the other important 6 species of plants and 6 protected species. Among the ornithofauna of the pod there are the following bird species: gray goose (Anser anser, migrating, up to 30 individuals), mallard (Anas platyrhynchos, common, wintering, 200 individuals), Larus ridibundus (common, 30 individuals), gull ( Vanellus vanellus, migrating, up to 10 individuals), Upupa epops (sporadically, up to 5 individuals), Hirundo rustica (common, 20-50 individuals). The area is important for the preservation of original depression tracts with endemic flora (in particular, the local Dnieper-Molochansk endemics: Phlomis scythica and Tulipa scythica). Also Garbuzy depression is the only place in Kherson region where Fritillaria meleagroides grow according to modern data.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar in Minsk, Belarus (June 16-17, 2019) where E1.2 habitat obtained IN MOD status

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is important for conservation of several species of birds of prey.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) where Vertigo angustior, Triturus cristatus, Iris aphylla ssp. hungarica obtained IN MOD status, Emys orbicularis, Bombina bombina - IN MIN (within the biogeographical region, where the site is situated). Also such habitats as C1.32, C1.33 odtained IN MOD status, C2.27, E1.2, F9.1, H3.1 - IN MIN, C2.34 – SR. Following the resolution of Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), Buteo rufinus, Ciconia nigra, Circaetus gallicus, Botaurus stellaris, Ixobrychus minutus, Nycticorax nycticorax, Ardea purpurea, Ciconia ciconia, Pernis apivorus, Milvus migrans, Circus aeruginosus, Aquila pomarina,  Porzana parva, Crex crex ??????, hlidonias hybridus, Chlidonias niger, Alcedo atthis, Picus canus, Anthus campestris, Luscinia svecica, Sylvia nisoria obtained IN MOD. Milvus migrans, Lanius collurio - IN MIN statuses.

OTHERCHARACT:
The Hirskyi Tikych river is characterized by a peculiar geomorphological structure caused by the outcrops of rocks of the Ukrainian Crystalline Shield. A variety of vegetation covered with a combination of steppe, forest, grasslands, marsh, aquatic and rocky habitats are subject to different levels of protection. The southwestern part of the Cherkasy oblast is characterized by an extremely low percentage of forest cover and almost total plowing of the territory. Therefore, the findings of certain species of the Red Book of Ukraine (Gladiolus imbricatus, Pulsatilla pratensis, Dactylorhiza incarnata, Stipa lessingiana) and the annexes of the Berne Convention (Iris hungarica, Vertigo angustior) within the Hirskyi Tikych basin are the only known localities of the species in the region.Among birds' species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Dendrocopos medius (?238), Dendrocopos syriacus (?429), Ficedula parva (?320), Luscinia svecica (?272), Sylvia nisoria (?307).


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus). Consequently Silene cretacea obtained IN MOD status. Additionally such habitats as G3.4G, E1.13 obtained IN MOD status as well. Following the resolution of Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 MAY 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), Buteo rufinus, Pernis apivorus, Tadorna ferruginea, Hieraaetus pennatus, Falco vespertinus, Coracias garrulus obtained IN MOD status.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site territory contains areas where habitats included to Resolution 4 in 2018 (https://rm.coe.int/16807469e7) are situated: E1.13 Continental dry rocky steppic grasslands and dwarf scrub on chalk outcrops and G3.4G Pinus sylvestris forest on chalk in the steppe zone.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) where such habitats as C1.32, C1.33, D4.1 obtained IN MOD status and C2.34, F9.1 as well as Emys orbicularis obtained IN MIN status within the biogeographical regin. Following the resolution of Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), Circus aeruginosus obtained IN MOD status.

OTHERCHARACT:
In village Mala Rublivka river width is up to 5 - 7 m, depth is up to 1 - 1,2 m, current is tangible, under the car bridge is quite fast. The bottom is sandy, at the banks of the mud layer is up to 20 - 30 cm. In the water there are found cane, arrowhead, elodea, water lilies, coontails, duckweed. Near the river are maples, shore meadows, shrubs. Below the village there is a gateway.


SITENAME:
Marine area along the Tarkhankut Peninsula and Karadzha Lake

QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) where such habitats as A1.44, A2.2, A3 and such species as Tursiops truncatus and Phocoena phocoena obtained IN MOD status.

OTHERCHARACT:
Located in western Crimea, the Tarkhankut Peninsula is a flat shaft of tectonic origin. The proposed site includes the Black Sea area around the Tarkhankut Peninsula, the water area of ??the Karadzha lake and accumulation of sand that separates it from the sea.The coast of the Tarkhankut Peninsula, length of which is 163 km, is composed of limestone, strongly indented and steep. Limestone cliffs reach 60 m in height, and limestone deposits are usually observed at their foot. In small bays, "pocket" beaches are formed of limestone detritus, sand, and rubble mixed with shells. Near the shore to a depth of 40 m the slope of the bottom is 4 ° - 9 °. The deeper bottom goes into the almost horizontal surface of the shelf plain. In this area all the main types of underwater soils are observed: rocky, sandy, seashells and silt. Hard soils usually occupy depths of up to 20 m, followed by silt.The Tarkhankut Peninsula is characterized by a unique combination of biological and landscape diversity and is characterized by a relatively high level of conservation of coastal and marine biotopes. Bottom phytocenoses are located from the edge of the water to a depth of 18-20 m, the width of the macrophyte belt ranges from 300 to 1500 m. The greatest phytocenotic diversity is found in the coastal zone of the northern part of the peninsula. On hard substrates the most abundant phytocenosises are Cystoseira sp. communities, which form the basis of the most productive marine phytocenoses and are key species for coastal marine ecosystems. The soft soils in the closed coves are dominated by seagrasses.Limestone rocks led to the formation of a large number of submerged and semi-submerged caves. Due to the unique conditions, the caves and grottoes of Tarkhankut are home to many rare and little-studied animal species and form a unique habitat. The ecosystems of marine caves are poorly understood. The degree of conservation is quite high, as the biotope is localized in inaccessible places. However, given the pace of development of the seashore, there is a threat of transformation and destruction of these specific ecosystems.Karadzha lake (length 1.6-1.7 km, width 0.9-1.3 km, area 1.3-1.4 km2) is of lagoon origin. The maximum depth of 2 m is recorded at a distance of 150-170 m from the sandbar, after which the silt-covered bottom gradually rises to the top of the gulch. The chemical composition of brine is close to marine, and salinity usually does not reach extreme values. Ruppia maritima thickets develop at the top of the reservoir in shallow waters under conditions of near-zero water transparency. The bottom of the lake is covered with semi-liquid silt, which creates the conditions for the forage of rare waterfowl.The waters of the Tarkhankut Peninsula are important for the conservation of Black Sea cetaceans. The basis for the creation of a marine protected area is its definition as a critical habitat for cetaceans. The criteria for this status are: (1) feeding, reproduction, childbirth, stay of females with cubs, manifestation of social behavior; (2) migration routes and corridors; (3) places of seasonal concentration; (4) locations important for cetacean food; (5) natural processes that promote nutrition (upwelling, currents, etc.); (6) geological structures that promote nutrition (underwater canyons, etc.).The coastal waters of the Tarkhankut Peninsula meet the first 5 of the 6 listed criteria for the conservation of bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) where the following species obtained their statuses: Vipera ursinii - IN MOD, Paeonia tenuifolia - IN MOD/CD. Following the resolution of Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), Buteo rufinus obtained IN MOD status.

OTHERCHARACT:
Steppe areas and cretaceous outcroppings on the river bank's main bank and in gulch systems along it are particularly valuable within the proposed site.


SITENAME:
Dzharylhach, Jarylhach and Pans'ke lakes

QUALITY:
The site is designed following the resolution of Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine) where Himantopus himantopus, Plegadis falcinellus obtained IN MOD status for the biogeographical region where the site is situated. It should be noted that Cygnus cygnus, Glareola pratincola, Recurvirostra avosetta obtained IN MOD status even before 2018. The site is also designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) where Emys orbicularis, Vipera ursinii obtained IN MOD status for the mentioned region.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site includes two big gulches (Dzharylhach and Kirovskaya), which flow into Lake Dzharylhach (Black Sea region). The length of this area is 9.5 km, 500-800 m wide, 600 ha. The area includes slopes and thalweg gulches with steppe, meadow-steppe, petrophytic and ruderal vegetation, and two relatively large ponds (fed by freshwater from top estuaries flowing into the salty Dzharylhach Lake) with reeds and meadow vegetation along its coasts. Dzharylhach Lake together with the lakes Yarylgach and Pansky, are included in the group of  lakes adjacent to the Yarylgach bay. The lakes are of liman origin and are an important place for rare species of waterfowl and migratory birds.Such species of birds as Burhinus oedicnemus (A133) and Otis tarda (A129) were occasionally registered in the site territory without assessing the population size.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where such habitats as A2.2, A3, B2.1, E1.11, E1.3, H2.6, H3.2 obtained IN MOD status, and F5.13 – SR status.

OTHERCHARACT:
In the system of physico-geographical zoning of Crimea, the territory of Ai-Todor cape belongs to the Western region of the Crimean southern coastal sub-Mediterranean zone. The cape is located on the southern coast of Crimea, 7 km south-west of Yalta. It is a deluvial-landslide limestone massif, composed of rocks of the Massandra Formation. It consists of three spurs protruding into the sea, which are cut off by steep cliffs and steep rocky-clay slopes. At their foot abrasive boulders and pebbles are formed. Usually, the soil cover is represented by red-colored carbonate varieties of brown soils, on steep slopes they are thin, clay-gravel, low humus, eroded, in shallow areas - medium-thick, small-grained, medium humus. The climate of the region is characterized as Mediterranean subtropical arid hot, with a moderately warm winter, an average annual air temperature of +12-14 °C and an annual rainfall of about 500 mm.The vegetation cover of the studied territory belongs to the belt of coastal xerophytic juniper-oak forests and shrubs. At Ai-Todor cape, the original natural landscapes of the South Coast with relict Mediterranean vegetation is preserved.The floristic and phytososological examination of the area confirms the great botanical value of this territory, where there is a significant number of protected and rare plant species for the Crimea, some of which are located here on the northern border of their distribution area and are not found in others areas of Eastern Europe.In addition, Ai-Todor cape and the nearby Parus rock are the nesting grounds of the Mediterranean Shag. This is one of only four known breeding sites of this species on the southern coast of Crimea. Crested cormorant - rare species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine and Res. 6 Berne Convention. Intensive recreational use of the coastal zone threatens the existence of populations of this species.A total of 42 species of macrophyte algae were found in the water area (Chlorophyta - 7, Phaeophyta - 9 and Rhodophyta - 26).


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) where such habitats as A2.2, A2.3, A3, A5, B2.1, E1.11, E1.3, H2.6, H3.2 obtained IN MOD status and F5.13 – IN MAJOR status. Among fauna species on the seminar Tursiops truncatus, Phocoena phocoena for the biogeographical region obtained IN MOD status, Rhinolophus hipposideros, Rhinolophus ferrumequinum – IN MIN status. The site is also designed following the resolution of Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where Phalacrocorax pygmeus, Caprimulgus europaeus, Circaetus gallicus, Aquila heliaca obtained IN MOD status.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located in the southwestern part of the Crimean peninsula; in the southern part of the city of Sevastopol between the Laspi and Sarych Cape and includes the Black Sea (Laspi Bay and a area near Sarych Cape). The area between Laspi Bay and Sarych Cape is a kind of center of biological diversity in coastal conditions, is characterized by significant landscape-biotopic diversity, and is of particular importance for the protection of typical and unique natural complexes.Laspi valley is bounded from the northwest and north by the Kalanykh-Kaya range (623.8 m), from the north-east - by the Ilyas-Kaya (681 m) range. Mountain ranges represent erosion-tectonic massifs of Upper Jurassic limestones. The steep slopes of these ranges reach a height of up to 40-150 m and are divided by tectonic cracks, along which amphitheatral structures that are formed, amplified by the action of rare temporary streams and exogenous processes. On steep slopes, unusual geomorphological forms are observed, partially associated with karst phenomena (niches, semi-amphitheaters, cracks, crushing, etc.). Steep and mid-steep slopes adjoined to them, worked out in the deposits of the Tauride series.The climate is typically sub-Mediterranean of south coast type. Along with the general features, microclimatic features are observed here, which are due to the amphitheatral structure and breeze circulation.The coastline between Ayia Cape and Sarych is a unique natural complex. The underwater relief is formed by the outcrops of the parent rock and its fragments. Most of the coast is represented by vertical walls along which a belt of boulders and blocks lie. The base of the walls at Aya Cape lies at depths of 9-54 m, at Sarych Cape, 3-24 m. In the direction from the capes to the bay, the bottom topography becomes more gentle.On the territory of the site, formations of deciduous hemixerophilic forests and xerophilous woodlands are distinguished: Quércus pubéscens and arboriferous forests resulting from them in combination with Juniperus excelsa, Pitsunda pine and Pistacia mutica. A distinctive feature of these communities in the Laspi Valley is the co-domination of evergreen deciduous trees or shrubs. Above, mesoxerophilic and xeromesophilic sub-Mediterranean Pinus pallasiana-Quercus petraea forests are formed. There are unique habitatats for numerous protected species of the orchid family. The age of some trees exceeds 200-300 yearsThe flora and fauna of the site include 116 species of vascular plants and 69 species of animals, not including birds. In the study area, at least 30 species of birds were recorded, while during spring and autumn migrations at least 206 species were identified. The marine ecosystem is characterized by extremely high biological diversity compared to other regions of Crimea.Macrophytobenthos of the coast of Laspi Bay is formed by 61 species from 38 genera, 20 families, and 11 orders of three divisions. The basis of the most productive rich in species diversity bottom phytocenoses are formed by the species of the genus Cystoseira.In the coastal waters of Laspi Bay, a stable community of fish of solid soils has formed. According to studies conducted over 7 years, 23 species belonging to 12 families were recorded as part of the fish fauna of solid soils (9 of them are included in the Red Book of Ukraine).One hundred thirty-one species of macrozoobenthos, including 44 molluscan species, 43 annelids, 31 crustaceans and 13 species representing other groups, were recorded. Two biocenoses were distinguished: Chamelea gallina and Mytilus galloprovincialis within the depths 5–52 m.In winter, at least 30 bird species (loons, grebes, diving ducks, coot, gulls) were recorded, large toadstools (Podiceps cristatus), great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), and black-throated loon (Gavia arctica) were observed in large groups. Rare species regularly winter in the coastal zone - the long-nosed merganser (Mergus senator) and the crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax aristotelis), six species were recorded at the nesting, mainly representatives of the rock-shore ornithocomplex, the nests of the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) are possible.In the aquatorium all three of the Black Sea cetaceans can be seen. In Laspi Bay, at a distance of 15–20 m from the coastline, an area of ??jet gas evolution with an area of ??about 500 m2 is noted; it is confined to the central part of the bay, where it slightly extends into the coast. It has a gentle inclined surface towards the open sea and a steep (up to 70 degrees) ledge from the coast. Such sites can be attributed to the rare biotope "A6.911 Seeps in the deep-sea bed". The composition of hydrocarbons in gas does not fundamentally differ from the fluids of deep-sea vultures of the Black Sea. The main component is methane. The carbonate structure in the underwater part of the beach area of ??Laspi Bay is a unique geological and biological object and requires additional research. The formation of carbonate matter in places of methane degassing in the presence of bacterial mats with methanotrophic archaea is common to it and similar structures on the shelf and the continental slope of the Black Sea. In Laspi Bay, a unique biotope and a local “oasis of life” are associated with a “carbonate structure”. Its richness and diversity of fauna and flora differs sharply from the almost lifeless environment of beach deposits of pebble, gravel and sand. In the "oasis of life", most of the surface is covered with thickets of brown and red algae, colonies of bryozoans, on which pink-gray microbial mats are also confirmed.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) where the following species and habitats obtained their statuses: ?1.2, ?1.13, F3.247, G3.4232, Vipera ursinii, Emys orbicularis, Paeonia tenuifolia, Silene cretacea, Crambe tataria - IN MOD, Elaphe quatuorlineata - IN MIN, Gobio albipinnatus - SR.

OTHERCHARACT:
The Derkul river valley has a well-represented steep right bank with chalk-marl outcrops, steppe areas on watersheds and slopes, floodplains with meadows and forests. The chalk outcrops of the Derkul basin occupy about 1200 hectares, which is 14.8% of the total area of ??the chalk outcrops of the Luhansk region. A number of endemic and rare species are associated with the chalky landscapes within the river valley: Hyssopus cretaceus, Onosma tanaitica, Astragalus cretophilus, Linaria cretacea, Silene cretacea, Hedysarum cretaceum, etc. Also, numerous localities of other plant species included in the Red Book of Ukraine are known within the valley: the steppe - Bulbocodium versicolor, Adonis wolgensis, Caragana scythica; forest - Tulipa quercetorum, Neottia nidus-avis; meadow - Gladiolus tenuis, Orchis palustris, Fritillaria meleagroides. For the rare Pontic species of Hedysarum cretaceum, the finds within the Derkul basin are unique in Ukraine and the western boundary of the range.The fauna of the Derkul valley is rich in different types of landscapes. The river bed is winding, characterized by a diversity of ichthyofauna, among which Leuciscus danilewskii and Rutilus frisii are listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. The fauna of the Cretaceous steep slopes is unique, with relics of glacial origin being common here. According to the theriological studies, within the Derkul valley, the Priderkulsky complex is distinguished, including meadow-steppe areas, sand dunes and floodplain forests - an area of ??high biodiversity that is associated with rare species - Allactaga major (most of the finds in the area), Lutra lutra, Myotis daubentonii and others. Such species of birds as Bubo bubo (A215), Oenanthe pleshchanka (A533), Coracias garrulus (A231) and Tringa glareola (A166) were occasionally registered in the site territory without assessing the population size.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) where the following species obtained IN NOD status: Vipera ursinii, Emys orbicularis. Such species of birds as Himantopus himantopus and Glareola pratincola that were registered within the site also have IN MOD statuses.

OTHERCHARACT:
Aigul is a saltwater lake with numerous islands. The territories are well preserved semi-desert steppes with rich herbs, salt marshes, deposits, freshwater wetlands. Steppe areas are mainly situated on the slope of the North Crimean Channel Dam and near plateaus, grasslands, channels and wetland ponds,


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) where such habitats as A2.2, A3, B2.1 obtained IN MOD, and E1.3- IN MIN statuses.

OTHERCHARACT:
Plaka cape is located on the southern coast of Crimea. The height of the cape is 50 meters, the length is about 330 meters. It is composed of greenish porphyrite, a stone of magmatic origin. Large crystals of feldspar and dark minerals are scattered in a homogeneous dense mass. Pebble beaches form both sides of the cape. The underwater part of the coastal strip is a stony slope, consisting of boulders of various sizes and turning into a sandy flat bottom. The width of the slope is 15 m directly under Plaka cape. The difference in depth is from 6 to 12 m. The width of the slope in the section from the first breakwater near Plaka cape to Partenit cape ranges from 100 to 200 m.The cape represents numerous coastal cliffs and is interesting as a place of gathering of waterfowl. It has rare marine biocenoses. In the phytobenthos of the “Coastal Aquatic Complex at Plaka cape” water area, 42 species of algae were identified in total. The sublittoral belt is represented by the phytocenosis of Cystoseira - brown algae dominating in biomass - 2998.25 g/m2, the main mass consists of two species of Cystoseira. Cystoseira communities are key to the Black Sea coastal ecosystem and need to be protected. Cladostephus verticillatus, which is listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, also has large biomass indicators.Representatives of 92 species of macro- and meiobenthos were found in the loose soil biotope. With distance from the coast and an increase in depth, the zoobenthos biomass increases. Its highest values ??are at a depth of 15 meters. The largest share in the total biomass belongs to bivalves, among which Anadara inaequivalvis and Chamelea gallina have the highest biomasses. The Plaka cape area is characterized by a species-rich invertebrate fouling community. The general list of registered species of fouling on the rocks of the cape includes 62 species of invertebrates belonging to 15 taxa (including Porifera, Tuebellaria, Polychaeta, Decapoda, Isopoda, Bivalvia, Bryozoa). Of these, 5 species are considered rare and small in number. The highest biomass was achieved by bryozoans, as well as bivalve molluscs Mytilaster lineatus and Mytilus galloprovincialis.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) where the following habitats obtained their statuses: C1.3, C1.33, C1.66, D6.1, E1.2, E2.2, E3.4, E6.2, F3.247 - IN MOD, F9.1,C1.224. – IN MIN, C2.34. – SR. Following the resolution of Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), Buteo rufinus and Aquila pomarina obtained IN MOD status as well.

OTHERCHARACT:
Burimka in the village Small Burimka has watercourse is blocked by a dam, above it there is pond. Below there is a small river section, after which there is the next pond. At the river, the flow is present, the bottom is silted. The territory of Burimka river valley also contains and maintains an important feed base for Ciconia ciconia, reserve and main forage base for Aquila pomarina and Buteo rufinus. The river is an important refugium site for the conservation of local amphibian populations.Aquila pomarina and Buteo rufinus according to the conclusions of the biogeographic seminar (Emerald Biogeographical Seminar for Birds 23-24 May 2018 - Final Conclusions, Kyiv, Ukraine) to need to have new territories to be included to the Emerald network for their protection as they have IN MOD/CD statuses.


SITENAME:
Mount Kosh-Kaya, Swan Wing and Diva rocks

QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses: Rhinolophus hipposideros, Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, Myotis blythii, E1.3, G1.7 - IN MIN. A2.3, A2.2, A3, A5, B2.1, H2.6 - IN MOD. E1.11 - SR, F5.13 - IN MAJOR. Following the resolution of Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), Branta ruficollis, Caprimulgus europaeus, Himantopus himantopus, Plegadis falcinellus, Bubo bubo obtained IN MOD status.

OTHERCHARACT:
The proposed site includes the natural complex of Mount Koshka (Kosh-Kaya), the coastal cliffs of Diva, Paneya and the Swan Wing, as well as the coastal strip of the Black Sea that adjoins the cliffs.The rock massif of the Mount Koshka, which is up to 255 m above sea level, is one of the largest on the Crimean South Coast of the Yaila spurs, composed of Upper Jurassic limestones and moving to the sea along the shale sandstone slope. At the foot of the mountain amidst stone chaos on the seashore, the limestone rock Swan Wing rises. The rock Diva deeply protrudes into the sea and is located south of Mount Koshka. Between Mount Koshka and the Diva rock is the Paneya rock. The relief is dominated by strongly dissected steep (40-50 °) rocky and slopes of southeastern, southern and southwestern exposures with the output of the parent rock in the form of large limestone boulders. High rockiness and graveliness of the slopes (50-70%) are their main characteristics. Highly developed erosion of the slopes can be observed in many places. The climate is subtropical Mediterranean type. On steep slopes, thin, washed out, highly eroded soils predominate. The rock massif of the Mount Koshka is a unique sub-Mediterranean natural complex with pistachio-juniper-oak forests. The vegetation of Mount Koshka is mainly represented by woodlands (Junipereta excelsae) - rare communities included in the Green Book of Ukraine (2009). The territory has a high floristic and sozological significance. The list of Mount Koshka flora includes 345 species of higher vascular plants from 59 families. 80 rare species with sozological status and included in various conservation lists are registered in the territory: IUCN - 13, European Red List - 43, CITES - 11, Red Book of Ukraine - 25. Six species of Crimean endemic species are noted here: Valerianella falconida Schvedtsch., Dianthus marschallii Schischk, Helianthemum stevenii Rupr. ex Juz. et Pozdeeva, Elytrigia caespitosa (K. Kosh) subsp. nodosa (Nevski) Tzvelev, E. strigosa (M. Bieb.) Nevski (E. scythica (Nevski) Nevski, Campanula. sibirica L. subsp. taurica (Juz.) Fed.).Representatives of three orders of macrophyte algae (Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta, Rhodophyta) were found in phytobenthos of the marine water area of ??the aquatic complex. A total of 41 species of algae were identified. In the sublittoral zone, biomass is dominated by red (1086.41 g / m2) and brown (1033.49 g / m2) algae. Among brown algae, Cystoseira crinita (forms the basis of bottom phytocenoses) and Cladostephus verticillatus, included in the Red Book of Ukraine, are dominant.Coastal cliffs form a biotope, on which rare seaside birds stop.Such species of birds as Phalacrocorax aristotelis desmarestii (?392), Phalacrocorax pygmeus (A393), Gyps fulvus (A078), Branta ruficollis (A396), Himantopus himantopus (A131), Cygnus columbianus bewickii (A037), Falco peregrinus (A103), Pandion haliaetus (A094), Plegadis falcinellus (A032), Neophron percnopterus (A077), Bubo bubo (A215) were occasionally registered in the site territory without assessing the population size.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses: Tursiops truncatus, Phocoena phocoena, A2.2, A2.3 A3, A5 - IN MOD,  E1.3 – IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site includes marine water area of KarkinitskyBay(with Small Phyllophora Field) and territory of the sand Bakal Spit. The Small Phyllophora Field (SPF) is situated in Karkinitsky Bay, the largest bay in the Black Sea, between the north-western shore of the Crimean peninsula and the coast of Kherson oblast, where it is bounded by Dzharylgach Island and Tendrovsky Spit. The general landscape of Karkinitsky Bay is a low to gently undulating coastal relief, with a very gentle slope from the coast out to the open sea. The southern coast of Karkinitsky Bay is divided by many sandbars, small embayments and limans. The shallower waters hold many areas with charophytic algae, banks, sedimentary islands, spits, and fish breeding ponds. According to international habitat classifications, the wetlands of Karkinitsky Bay include: open sea shallow water; sea bays and straits; ?oasts; various shorelines; small islands and spits of sedimentary origin; lakes; near-coastal freshwater biotopes. Karkinitsky Bay is the area with two biggest biocenoses of the Black Sea Red Data Book species of threatened and rare species (see Table 2): red algae (Phillophora crispa) and Mediterranean mud shrimp (Upogebia pusilla).The marine waters in Karkinitsky and Dzharylgachsky bays have a relatively high salinity of 18-19 ‰ (the average salinity of the open Black Sea is 17-18 ‰ at the surface and 22-24 ‰ at a depth of 2,000 m). The perimeter of Karkinitsky Bay is more than 118 km. It is divided by Bakal Spit and Bakal Bank into a western offshore part (some 80 km wide and up to 36 m deep) with relatively straight sandy shores, and an eastern inshore part (up to 11.2 m deep) with indented clayey shores. The sea bottom is composed of sand, silt and shell substrates. In summer, the water temperature is 22 – 24 o C; in winter, it lies between 0.06 – 0.7 o C, though in severe winters the water freezes over (Geographical Encyclopaedia, 1990).Karkinitsky Bay is included on the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance. There are seven biocenoses (habitats) in Karkinitsky Bay where plants are key species (edificator). One of the famous is biocenosis of red algae Phillophora crispa (=nervosa), that formed local concentrations in the eastern part of the bay. The state of this biocenosis is stable, and Karkinitsky Bay has the biggest population of this species in the Black Sea. The maximal concentration of this species is about 6 kg/m2 here. The field survey of the inner part of Karkinitsky Bay in September 2008 showed that communities of benthic macrophytes covered more than 80% of the seabed. The second biocenosis formed by the macrophytes is eelgrass Zostera nana and Z. marina (key species) in shallow coastal waters with soft sediments up to 1 m deep. Other macrophyte communities comprise Potamogeton, Ruppia, Zannichellia and charophytic algae Chara and Lamprothamnium.The diversity of macrophytes in the SPF in the mid-1960s comprised a total of 35 species: eight green algae; 14 brown algae; 11 red algae; and two eelgrasses. However, by 1986 the floristic diversity had declined significantly and furthermore according to the latest data, only 20 species of benthic macrophytes were found in the SPF. There are two species (eelgrass Zostera marina and red algae Phyllophora crispa) that are included in the Black Sea Red Data Book; four species (Dictyota dichotoma, Cladostephus spongiosus, Laurencia coronopus, Lamprothamnium papullosum) are incuded in the Red Data Book of Ukraine.Studies carried out in Karkinitsky Bay on Phyllophora thalli showed large amounts of sessile sponges, ascidians (Ascidiella aspersa, Molgula euprocta, Botryllus schlosseri), and molluscs (Mytilaster lineatus). In addition, a high number of mobile invertebrates were encountered on Phyllophora, such as crabs (Pisidia longimana, Pilumnus hirtellus, Rhithropanopeus harrisii), decapods (Leander adspersus, Athanas nitescens), and hermit crabs (Diogenes pugilator). In part of the SPF area, natural reefs from oyster shells up to 1 m height were observed (represents rare habitat A2.72). Unfortunately, no observations have been recorded in recent years of live Ostrea edulis molluscs. During special investigation of benthos in the SPF 72 species of macrozoobenthos were identified.There are two biocenoses (habitats) in Karkinitsky Bay formed by benthic invertebrates: bivalve mollusk Chamelea gallina and decapoda Upogebia pusilla. The Ch. gallina community prevalent on sandy and clay-sand sediments at depths of 0.2-22 m along the Karkinitsky Bay coast. It then comprised some 28 species. In the 1980s, the Chamelea community was found at 5-12 m depth (Zolotarev et al., 1991). There are five species (crabs: Xantho poressa, Car?inus aestuarii, Pilumnus hirtellus, Mediterranean mud shrimp Upogebia pusilla and European flat oyster Ostrea edulis) included in the Black Sea Red Data Book and Red Data Book of Ukraine.According to published data (Vinogradov, 1960), 64 species of fish have been found in Dzharylgachsky Bay and the corner of Karkinitsky Bay. Eight species recorded in Karkinitsky Bay are listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine: Acipenser sturio, Acipenser nudiventris, great sturgeon Huso huso, Black Sea salmon Salmo trutta labrax, Hippocampus guttulatus, Syngnathus variegatus and Syngnathus tenuirostris. Karkinitsky Bay is situated in one of the most important European migration corridors for birds. The coastal zone of Razdelnyansky and Krasnoperekopsky districts in Crimea hold many wetlands that support high numbers of water birds that rest, moult, over-winter and breed (Wetlands International, 2006). A total of 67 species of wetland birds have been recorded on the territory adjoining Karkinitsky Bay, of which 52 species breed. On the coast of the bay there are 12 species of birds that have European protection status.Bakal Spit, located on the northwestern coast of the Crimean Peninsula, consists of two branches - narrow western and wide eastern, between which the lagoon lake Bakal (Bakalskoye) is located. The length of the entire spit from the base to the distal end (Peschaniy Cape) is about 8 km, but it has an underwater extension - the bank of the same name (along the crest in places 2-3 m deep), which covers almost the entire water area of ??Karkinitsky Bay. The western narrow branch of the spit consists of relatively fine-grained unsorted sediments, mainly quartz sand mixed with oolitic grains, limestone detritus, whole shells. The same material forms the soil of the seabed, which decreases to 6-8 m without signs of siltation. Coarse sediments to a depth of 3-7 m form the soil of the seabed, deeper and further south in the shallow areas muddy soils dominate. In the distal part of the spit, over an area of ??about 1 km2, there is a complex and dynamic network of lagoon reservoirs of various sizes and configurations, to various degrees connected with the sea, having a shell-sandy (slightly silted in places) bottom and depth of not more than 0.5 m. The proportion of groundwater in The lake’s nutrition is insignificant, surface runoff and infiltration through the western branch of the spit predominate. In summer, the depth of the lake rarely exceeds 0.6–0.8 m, the bottom is silty, and near the embankment it is silty – shell. Mineralization fluctuates between 60-100 g/l (salt accumulation is observed in summer); in wet years, it decreases to 30-40 g/l. There are no solid soils (including man-made) in the study area.In the sea, the most mobile sandy and shell-sandy deposits (especially near convex shores and on steep underwater slopes) are deprived of a permanent vegetation cover; With a decrease in hydrodynamics, a community of Phyllophora nervosa develops with depth. Communities of sea herbs (Zostera marina) dominate on inactive silty soils. In inland hyperhaline reservoirs, the leading role is played by the communities of Chlorophyta (including regional endemic Cladophora siwaschensis and Enteromorpha maeotica) and marine herbs (Ruppia maritima and Zannichelliamajor).The aquatic area of Karkinitsky Bay is a feeding ground for sturgeons, Black Sea salmon (Salmo trutta labrax) and three species of cetaceans that are included in the Black Sea Red Data Book, which lists threatened and rare species in the Black Sea ecosystem. These species are migratory in these waters and occur here annually. Karnitsky Bay is a key nesting site for migrating species from Europe and Africa: terns, waders, ducks.The Small Phyllophora Field occupying nearly a half of the area is adopted as an Ecologically and Biologically Significant Area (EBSA) by the Meeting of Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses: Circaetus gallicus, Aquila heliaca, A2.3, A2.2, A3, A5, B2.1 - IN MOD, E1.3 – IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The small resort villages of Soniachnohirs'ke and Malorichyns'ke are located between Alushta and Sudak, 20-25 km northeast of Alushta. They are separated by Mount Mangan. The coast between these villages is a geological nature monument of local importance, which is adjoined by the coastal aquatic complex, which also has a conservation status. On the coastal section between the villages of Soniachnohirs'ke and Malorichyns'ke, composed of quartzite sandstones, interesting figures and forms of cellular weathering are observed: sea grottoes, stacks, and so-called stone weathered lace. Block chaos complements the harsh beauty of the landscape monument.The coast between the villages of Soniachnohirs'ke and Malorichyns'ke is characterized by the presence of coastal abrasion-landslide strongly dissected xerophytic-forest biotopes.Rocky-pebble beaches with single large boulders are typical for the area. Supra- and pseudolitoral vegetation develops on the surface of such boulders. In the pseudolittoral macrophyte algae forms a well-defined band 50 cm wide within the range of water level fluctuation, with a projective cover of up to 30% and a biomass of more than 1 kg/m2. In total, 18 species of macrophyte algae were detected in the pseudolithoral zone. Three species are registered in the community that have conservation status of different environmental levels. On solid soils, Cystoseira communities dominate, which are key to the Black Sea coastal ecosystem and need to be protected.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses: Iris aphylla, Myotis bechsteinii, Myotis dasycneme, Barbastella barbastellus, Circus pygargus, Bubo bubo, F3.247, E1.112, E1.2 - IN MOD, Rhinolophus hipposideros - IN MIN, Myotis blythii - SR.

OTHERCHARACT:
The territory is in the valley of the Kysyrniak river, the left tributary of the Dniester river, and is a canyon-like valley with outcrops of Neogene limestones. Among the vegetation distributed here, shrub communities, meadow-steppe vegetation, limestone outcrops and elements of floodplain shrub biotopes, thermophilic oak trees, which are characterized by a high degree of vulnerability to anthropogenic influences are especially valuable from a scientific point of view. Excessive grazing of cattle, mowing, recreation, clogging contributes to the gradual degeneration of natural groups with the replacement of ruderal groups. The presence of shrub communities, meadow-vegetation, rock biotopes makes this object interesting from a scientific point of view. It is therefore important to preserve this territory and restrict human activity therein.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses: Crex crex, F3.247, E1.112, E1.2 - IN MOD, Lutra lutra, F9.1 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The territory of the site is located within the Podilsky-Transnistrian forest-steppe by physical and geographical zoning in the Ushytsia river valley, which is the left tributary of the Dniester river. The geological structure of the Ushytsia valley is dominated by forests, marls and sandstones, which in turn determines the nature of soil distribution in the valley. It is noteworthy that this territory is within the Ushytsia region of the Transnistrian highlands by geomorphological zoning. The high walls of the river canyon, as well as the outflow of the Paleozoic period (Ordovician, Cambrian, Silurian), are characteristic of this area.Shrub steppes, feather grasses and thermophilic edges, as well as areas of rock formations, which are characterized by a high degree of vulnerability to anthropogenic influences are especially valuable among the vegetation distributed here. Excessive grazing of cattle, mowing, recreation, clogging contributes to the gradual degeneration of natural groups with the replacement of ruderal groups. The presence of shrubs, feather grasses, thermophilic edges makes this object interesting from a scientific point of view. It is therefore important to preserve this territory and restrict human activity therein.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses: Alcedo atthis, Bubo bubo, Ciconia ciconia ,Crex crex, Ficedula albicollis, Lanius collurio, Lullula arborea, Picus canus, Sylvia nisoria, Iris aphylla, Myotis myotis, Rhinolophus hipposideros, Triturus cristatus, C2.28, D4.1,E1.112, E1.2, F3.247 - IN MOD, Milvus migrans, Bombina bombina, Lutra lutra, F9.1 - IN MIN, C2.12 - IN MAJ.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located within the Podilsky-Transnistrian forest-steppe in the Dniester river valley, in the Novoushytsia district, Khmelnytskyi region. The geological structure in the site is dominated by sediments of marine carbonate-terrigenous formation. According to geomorphological zoning, the territory is part of the Transnistrian highlands and is characterized by canyon relief, steep slopes in the southwest direction. According to the geobotanical zoning, the site territory is a part of the Central Podilsk geobotanical district.Large areas of feather grassland and rock formations, alternating with thermophilic oak, shrubs and edging communities are especially valuable among the vegetation found on the territory of the site. There are 2 species listed in the Berne Convention Resolution 6: Schivereckia podolica, Iris aphylla subsp.hungarica, - and 8 species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, among them there should be mentioned Stipa capillata, S. pennata, S. pulcherrima.Large areas of feather grass, as well as rock formations, alternating with thermophilic oak, shrubs and edging communities are well preserved. Also, in this area on the outskirts of Khrebtiev village of Novoushytskyi district of Khmelnytskyi region, there is a cultural and historical monument "The Site of Kievan Rus", which additionally indicates the need for protection of this object.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Vipera ursinii, Emys orbicularis, Paeonia tenuifolia, Silene cretacea, Stipa zalesskii, E1.13, F3.247, G3.4232, X18, E1.2 - IN MOD.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site vegetation is represented by deciduous biracial forests, on placors - sections of grass-type and tip-grass steppes, on steep slopes of the raised right bank - with vegetation of Cretaceous outcrops, as well as grass-crop meadows and wetland vegetation. Xerophytic steep slopes, composed of chalk and marl outcrops, covered by groups of Cretaceous tomillaries dominated by rare and endemic species Hyssopus cretaceus (on dense substrates) and Thymus calcareus, Pimpinella titanophila are found on the most valuable territories. It is very important to preserve the steppe communities within the river valley (habitats of the E1.2 group) - mesophytic and xeromesophytic grasslands, xerophytic grasslands, including feather grasses, derived groups; Caragana frutex shrubs are also typical of the area. The diversity of biotopes and the mosaic of their combination are the key characteristics of the site. Such species of birds as Bubo bubo (A215), Buteo rufinus (A403) and Milvus migrans (A073) were occasionally registered in the site territory without assessing the population size.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: C1.32, C1.33, E1.2 - IN MOD.

OTHERCHARACT:
In village Pysarivka river width is 10-12 m, the depth is up to 1.5 m. The bottom is muddy, in water there grow cane, coontails, water lilies, duckweed. Banks are marshy, may be used as pasture. The Tagamlyk river valley is important for the conservation of fish populations and amphibians. The conditions for reproduction of amphibians, reptiles and fish as well as favorable foraging areas for birds of the wetland complex (e.g. C. ciconia, the population of which is noted in the area) and birds of prey, makethis territory valuable for conservation. Territory of the river's floodplains is also important as a place of birds' resting point during seasonal migrations.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Vipera ursinii, Emys orbicularis, Echium russicum, Paeonia tenuifolia, Silene cretacea, Stipa zalesskii, E1.2, E1.13, F3.247, G3.4232, X18 - IN MOD, Elaphe quatuorlineata, Serratula tanaitica, Pulsatilla patens - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The Cretaceous landscapes of the right indigenous coast are of particular value in the valley of the Komyshna river: in total there are about 675 ha of Cretaceous outcrops, which is 8.4% of the total area of ??Cretaceous outcrops of the region. On the territory of the Cretaceous slopes of the valley there is a number of cretophilous species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine: Hyssopus cretaceus, Scrophularia cretacea, Onosma tanaitica, Artemisia hololeuca, Linaria cretacea, Koeleria talievii, Silene cretacea and others. There are many endemic, relict species of flora. Sites of Psathyrostachys juncea, a relict ?entral asian species on the western border of distribution and Hedysarum cretaceum, a rare pontic species on the western border of distribution make great contribution to the uniquness of the proposed site.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Elaphe quatuorlineata, Thesium ebracteatum, Serratula lycopifolia, Himantopus himantopus, C1.32, C2., E1.2, F3.247, X18 - IN MOD, Echium russicum Elaphe quatuorlineata, Emys orbicularis - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The valley of the Saksahan river is valuable in terms of the conservation of the herbaceous-tip-grass steppes of the right-bank grassland steppe among the large areas of anthropogenically-transformed landscapes of the industrial region. The coenoses of the present steppes with the complex of rare species of steppe plants and animals, including Echium russicum and Serratula lycopifolia, are distributed here. Also the remnants of the Acer tataricum bayrack forests, which spread along the slopes of the valley and the gulch network are valuable.The following habitat types are detected within the proposed site territory without their area assessment: D6.1, ?1.5, ?1.6, E1.11, ?6.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Thesium ebracteatum, Serratula lycopifolia, Himantopus himantopus, C1.32, C1.33, C1.4, C3.51, G1.A1 - IN MOD, C2.34, C3.4, E1.3, G1.21 - IN MIN.Breeding of Grus grus that obtained IN MOD status according to the results of Emerald Biogeographical Seminar for Birds 23-24 May 2018, Kyiv,Ukraine is also an important reason for creating of the site.

OTHERCHARACT:
In the village Sinivka river width is 5-7 m, depth is up to 50 cm, sometimes there are pits up to 70 cm. The flow is noticeable, the bottom is silty, in the water there are many fallen trees. Plants - duckweed, bur-reed, coontails, elodea. Shores are overgrown with alder, maple tree. There were also found species that are listed in Red Book of Ukraine – Lota lota. Steppe and meadow areas with rare species of animals and plants, as well as water bodies and wetlands, where a number of related bird species nest, are well preserved on the territory of the proposed site.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Jurinea cyanoides, Serratula lycopifolia, Aquila pomarina, Buteo rufinus, C1.222, C1.32, C1.3413, C2.34, D6.1, E1.2, E6.2, F3.247, H2.6, X18 - IN MOD, Elaphe quatuorlineata, C1.3411, E1.9 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The lower course of the Inhul river is characterized by a combination of diverse biotopes. Here, in large areas fescue-feather grasses, shrubs and calcepetrophytic steppes, salt marshes and salt marshes, xerothermic meadows, widespread water and air-water vegetation are represented. The site has 29 plant species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, some of which are endemic. In particular, such species as Alyssum savranicum, Centaurea margaritacea, C. margarita-alba, Goniolimon graminifolium, Jurinea paczoskiana, J. cyanoides and others are common in the areas of the alluvial sand terrace. Among them, white-throated cornflowers are particularly vulnerable to narrow-gauge lower Inhul-Southern Bug endemics. At the exits of Sarmatian limestones Astragalus odessanus, Chamaecytisus graniticus, Elytrigia stipifolia, Genista scythica, Scutellaria verna are common. In addition, the territory is important for the conservation of waterbirds and also valuable spawning habitats for native species of freshwater fish as well as for the batracho- and herpetofauna species listed in Red book of Ukraine, since the flow of the river is unregulated.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Paeonia tenuifolia, Stipa zalesskii, Crambe tataria, E1.2, E1.13, F3.247, G3.4232, X18 - IN MOD.

OTHERCHARACT:
The territory represents biracial oak and areas of bunchgrass steppes that are typical for the southern spurs of the Central Russian Upland. About 848 ha of Cretaceous outlets, or 10.5% of their total area in the region are concentrated on the territory of the site. Regarding the distribution of rare flora and fauna species, the area is poorly studied, but there is some information on the growth of plants (Adonis wolgensis, Jurinea talievii, Scutellaria creticola, Scrophularia cretacea, Silene creterceta, Tulene, cretacea, Tulene, cretacea, Tulene and Cretaceor in the valley) and presence of animals: fish (Leuciscus danilewskii), birds (Asio flammeus), bats (Myotis aurascens, Myotis daubentonii, Plecotus auritus, Pipistrellus kuhlii, Eptesicus serotinus).


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Vipera ursinii, Dianthus hypanicus, Circus pygargus, C1.32, C2., E1.2, F3.247, X18 - IN MOD, Iris aphylla ssp. hungarica - SR.

OTHERCHARACT:
The valleys of the rivers Savakliy and Sugokliya are important to preserve the granite-petrophytic steppe complexes. Steppic and petrophytic-steppic groups with a number of rare species included in lists of different ranks are typical for the territory of the site. In particular, numerous Dianthus hypanicus populations are widespread in the area. Such species as Iris pontica, Sedum borissovae, Tulipa hypanica, which are also associated with outcrops of crystalline rocks are common here as well. Near the site's territory there are points of findings of Vipera ursinii - an adder species listed in Red book of Ukraine.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Falco vespertinus, Lanius minor, Melanocorypha calandra, Milvus migrans, Sterna albifrons, Aquila heliaca, Bubo bubo, Tadorna ferruginea, Buteo rufinus, Aythya nyroca, Anser erythropus, Coracias garrulus, Emys orbicularis, Anthus campestris, Ardea purpurea, Branta ruficollis, Chlidonias leucopterus, Grus grus, Vipera ursinii, Nycticorax nycticora, Plegadis falcinellus, Emys orbicularis, Vipera ursinii, E 1.2 - IN MOD, Elaphe quatuorlineata - IN MIN, Burhinus oedicnemus – SR. For E. orbicularis there is a decision of the seminar to add this particular site.It should be mentioned that Falco vespertinus, Lanius minor, Melanocorypha calandra, Milvus migrans, Sterna albifrons, Tadorna ferruginea, Buteo rufinus, Aythya nyroca, Anser erythropus obtained this status at 2018 ????, and before this year they were wrongly assessed as SUF. Additionally such species as Circus aeruginosus, Cygnus cygnus, Falco cherrug, Glareola pratincola, Haliaeetus albicilla, Luscinia svecica, Recurvirostra avosetta, Sterna hirundo had IN MOD status before 2018.

OTHERCHARACT:
Semi-desert steppe and salt marshes, areas of saline meadows, artificial shafts, shallow areas are presented within the site. In this territory the spread of Vipera ursinii is almost continuous and it is a key territory of the viper's distribution in Ukraine.The waters and sand spits of East Syvash and the Gulf of Indol serve as a place of rest and feeding during migrations and wintering areas for a large number of waterfowl of many species, including those listed in the Red Book of Ukraine.Such species of birds as Anser erythropus (A042), Aythya nyroca (A060), Charadrius alexandrinus (A138), Coracias garrulus (A231), Egretta alba (A027), Falco vespertinus (A097), Ficedula albicollis (A321), Ficedula parva (A320), Gavia arctica (A002), Himantopus himantopus (A131), Lanius minor (A339), Larus genei (A180), Mergus albellus (A068), Milvus migrans (A073), Nycticorax nycticorax (A023), Oxyura leucocephala (A071), Pelecanus crispus (A020), Pluvialis apricaria (A140), Recurvirostra avosetta (A132), Sterna albifrons (A195) were occasionally registered in the site territory without assessing the population size.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Ciconia nigra, Circaetus gallicus, Aythya nyroca, Aquila pomarina, Acrocephalus paludicola, Triturus cristatus, Circus aeruginosus, Crex crex, Sterna hirundo, Chlidonias niger, Glausidium passerinum, Asio flammeus - IN MOD, Milvus migrans, Tetrao tetrix, Emys orbicularis, Bombina bombina - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The territory of the proposed site is located in the Zarichnenskyi district of Rivne region in the valley of Stokhid river. It combines forest and marshlands with lakes, which are a complex of biotopes important for the conservation of many bird species, including those listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, as well as amphibians and reptiles, such as crested newt, fire-bellied toad and pond turtle. Of the bird species listed in the European Union Birds Directive which have been identified in the territory, but whose numbers have not been estimated, the following should be noted: Circus pygargus (A084), Picus canus (A234), Glausidium passerinum (A217), Asio flammeus (A227) ), Dendrocopos medius (A238). This area is used by birds for breeding and stopping during seasonal migrations.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Triturus cristatus, Barbastella barbastellus, Ciconia nigra, Aythya nyroca, Circaetus gallicus, Circus pygargus, Alcedo atthis, Crex crex, Grus grus, Bubo bubo, Glausidium passerinum,Sterna hirundo, Chlidonias niger, Picus canus,Dryocopus martius, Acrocephalus paludicola, Lanius collurio, Aquila pomarina,  Circus aeruginosus, Pernis apivorus, Nycticorax nycticorax, C1.32, C1.33 C1.3413, C1.4, C3.51, D4.1, E1.71, E1.9, E3.5 - IN MOD, Bombina bombina, Emys orbicularis, Ciconia ciconia, Tetrao tetrix tetrix, Strix nebulosa, Milvus migrans, C2.34, C3.4, F9.1 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
In the valley of the Horyn river, namely in the floodplain, there are territories important for the preservation of the crested newt, the fire-bellied toad and the pond turtle, for which there are many registration points within the proposed territory. The area is important for migratory birds and also creates the conditions necessary to save forest ecosystems. In the Horyn river valley, as a result of the study of literary data and own findings, 12 amphibian species were identified, including background species (including those listed in Annexes II and Annex III to the Berne Convention). This territory is characterized by high forestation, high humidity, the presence of wetlands, which is a necessary guarantee the preservation of many species of amphibians, which in the course of intensive urbanization, destruction, in particular through the massive illegal extraction of amber, in recent years have undergone population loss and increased frequency of manifestations of morphological anomalies.Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Bubo bubo (A215), Glausidium passerinum (A217), Philomachus pugnax (A151), Tringa glareola (A166), Picus canus (A234), Dendrocopos medius(A238), Dendrocopos leucotos (A238), Tetrao tetrix tetrix (A409).


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Aquila heliaca, Circus pygargus, ?1.2, ?2.2, F9.1, F3.247, F3.241 - IN MOD, ?3.4 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Oxyura leucocephala (A071), Mergus albellus (A068).


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Iris aphylla ssp. hungarica, Alcedo atthis, Anthus campestris, Botaurus stellaris, Buteo rufinus, Crex crex, Emberiza hortulana, Lanius collurio, Lanius minor, Lullula arborea, Luscinia svecica, Vipera ursinii, C1.32, C1.33, E1.2, F3.247 - IN MOD, Jurinea cyanoides, Emys orbicularis, C2.34, F9.1 - IN MIN

OTHERCHARACT:
In a region where the total plowing percentage of the territory reaches 80%, this site is important for the conservation of vegetation types that were prevalent in prehistoric times. They are now rare even in their once widespread locations. The largest populations in the region of the above mentioned species are concentrated here. Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Alcedo atthis (A229), Anthus campestris (A255), Botaurus stellaris (A021), Buteo rufinus (A403), Crex crex (A122), Emberiza hortulana (A379), Ficedula parva (A120), Lanius collurio (A338), Lanius minor (A339), Lullula arborea (A246), Luscinia svecica (A272).The site is extremely important for conservation of such species listed in red book of Ukraine: Marumba quercus, Lacerta viridis and Vipera ursinii.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: E1.2, Emys orbicularis, Vipera ursinii - IN MOD.

OTHERCHARACT:
An analysis of the fauna of the proposed site showed that it is characterized by richness and considerable species diversity. Thus, only vertebrate fauna (excluding migratory and wintering birds) includes about 240 species belonging to 5 classes of 34 genera. One of the reasons for its richness is the physical and geographical location of the site and the presence of large areas of poorly transformed biotopes. In zoogeographical terms, the territory of the site belongs to the Right Bank subdivision of the Eastern European Deciduous Forest and the Forest Steppe zones of the Eastern European District of the Boreal European-Siberian Subregion. But, in fact, the site is located at the junction (ecotope) of the two physical-geographical zones of the Forest-Steppe and the Steppe, and in the zoogeographic aspect - at the junction of the Boreal European-Siberian and Arid Mediterranean-Central Asian subregions. Thus, the peculiarities of the fauna of a region are significantly conditioned by its location, where there is a rule of increasing the species diversity on the ecotope. The richness and uniqueness of the fauna of the region is confirmed by the presence of rare and endangered animals, of which 19 species are listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. There are 37 species that are considered rare at the regional level. Due to the considerable dismemberment of the relief and the soils on the elevations, the bearded steppes (this species is widespread in the south of the forest-steppe and in the steppe zones) predominate. In the spring, on the steppe slopes the crocus mesh listed in the Red Book of Ukraine blooms. The main locations of this rare species are found on the steppe slopes of the Osovye tract and on the slopes near the village of Kalantaev. Many rare and widespread species are growing in the steppe areas of the site. Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Coracias garrulus (A231), Circus cyaneus (A082), Circus macrourus (A083), Grus grus (A127), Ardea purpurea (A029), Emberiza hortulana (A379), Egretta alba (Casmerodius albus) (A027).The site is extremely important for conservation of such species listed in red book of Ukraine: Coronella austriaca, Lacerta viridis and Vipera ursinii.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: G1.41, G3.1F - IN MOD, F9.1,  G1.21 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The territory of the site is important because it has identified population of Pulsatilla patens a species listed in Resolution 6 of the Berne Convention. Also here deer beetles (Lucanus cervus) can be regularly seen. In addition, populations of species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine - Epipactis helleborine, Lycopodium annotinum, Neottia nidus-avis, and Platanthera bifolia. The forest is important for the conservation of the small local river - Slot. Also such habitat type as G1.41 (50 ha) was also detected within the site territory.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Ciconia nigra, Dryocopus martius, ?1.32 G1.41 - IN MOD, Emys orbicularis, Ciconia ciconia - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is important for the conservation of the pond turtle, for summer nesting and as a foraging area for rare bird species. The presence of Liparis loeselii (Resolution 6 of Bern Convention) and another rare species (Dactylorhiza incarnata were confirmed here. The reservoir, along with the surrounding forest, is an important source of nutrition for Revna river (tributary of the Snov river). Also such habitat type as G1.41 (15 ha) was also detected within the site territory.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Ciconia nigra, Grus grus, D4.1, G1.41, G3.1F - IN MOD, F9.1 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The territory of the site is important for conservation of the Pulsatilla patens population - species listed in Resolution 6 of the Berne Convention. It is also noted the presence of Huperzia selago and Lycopodium annotinum - species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. The area is not well explored, and the list of rare species can be significantly expanded. The forest is important for the conservation of the small river - Revna. Also such habitat type as G1.41 (10 ha) was also detected within the site territory.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Iris aphylla ssp hungarica, G1.41 - IN MOD, F9.1, G1.21, - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is important because it has one of the largest populations of Iris aphylla ssp hungarica in the East Polissia region and is currently an invaluable population (due to novelty) of Pulsatilla patens - species listed in Resolution 6 of the Berne convention. In addition, populations of species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine - Epipactis helleborine, Lilium martagon, Lycopodium annotinum, Neottia nidus-avis, Platanthera bifolia are registered within the site teritory. The site is important for the conservation of a small river - Rvanets. Also such habitat type as G1.41 (50 ha) was also detected within the site territory.


SITENAME:
Semenivskyi forest between Revna and Rvanets rivers

QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Iris aphylla ssp hungarica, G1.41 - IN MOD, F9.1, - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
Populations of Pulsatilla patens and Iris aphylla ssp hungarica - species listed in Resolution 6 of the Berne Convention - have been identified at the site. These species, as well as some other species whose populations are found in the described territory (Botrychium lunaria, Diphasiastrum complanatum, Epipactis helleborine, Lilium martagon, Lycopodium annotinum, Neottia nidus-avis, Platanthera bifolia, Platanthera chlorantha) are also listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. This fores is important for the conservation of a small river - Rvanets. Also such habitat type as G1.41 (50 ha) was also detected within the site territory.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Ciconia nigra, C1.3413, C2.33, C2.34, C3.4,C3.51,C3.55, C3.62, D2.3, D5.2, E1.11, E2.2, E3.4, G1.21, G1.7, G1.8, G1.41 - IN MOD, G1.51, C1.3411 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The whole area is planned to become a part of a botanical reserve of local importance, the "Bushtyn Ice Age Park", which is under approval. Within the projected reserve, there are already has two small sites of locally-protected natural resources - the zapovidne urochyshche "Dubrovy" (10 ha) and the botanical zapovidne urochyshche "Mochar" (8 ha).The proposed site includes a swamp-forest complex in the plain tract "Dubrova" of exceptional conservation importance, which is a refusion of the last ice age and the last remnant of relict glacial ecosystems in the Pannonian region of Ukraine, preserved in warm peripheral conditions. Of particular value are fragments of sphagnum bogs (peatlands), wetlands, glacial forests, as well as a single array of acidophilic molinium forests, which are the last habitats of many unique for the region north-boreal species of flora and fauna in the plains.The territory of the site is the most important center of species diversity of the plain, with one of the highest in the region the number of rare and endangered species of plants and animals listed in the international conservation lists, the Red book of Ukraine and the regional red list of species. 16 Red book of Ukraine listed species of plants and 18 species of the regional red list were found within the tract. There are unique in the Carpathian-Pannonian region of Ukraine, relict growths of many plant species, including violet marsh (the only habitat in Central Europe), marsh moths, carnation and more than a dozen species known in the region from one or two habitats, including narcissus narrow-leaved (the second largest plain population). Several black stork nests were recorded in a small forest of the tract.The territory of the tract is characterized by the highest diversity of diurnal butterflies in Transcarpathia, due to which the forests of Dubrova belong to the territory of European importance, having the status of "Prime Butterfly Area".


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Gobio albipinnatus, Gobio kessleri, Gobio uranoscopus, Leuciscus souffia, Rhodeus sericeus amarus, Sabanejewia aurata, Gymnocephalus schraetzer, Zingel streber, E1.11, E2.2, E3.4, F9.1, G1.11, G1.21, G1.4115, H2.5, C3.55, C3.62, C1.3413, C2.33, C1.222, C2.34, C1.33,  C1.25 - IN MOD, Lutra lutra, D5.2, C1.3411, C1.32 - IN MIN, Eudontomyzon danfordi, C3.4 - IN MAJOR.

OTHERCHARACT:
The proposed site represents the landscape of a meandering multi-sleeved riverbed with large pebble beaches, where the Tisza, at the entrance to the plain, still retains a semi-mountainous character and has the opportunity to change the course.Along the arms, in the old Tisza and in their floodplains, as well as on the islands, there are coastal willow-poplar and alder-ash forests-galleries and shrubs. On the wetted coast, along the watercourses, high-grass hygrophilous groups are widespread, which are mosaic-like in the form of narrow strips along the banks of the channel, islands, and streams below the Tisza floodplain. Also in the Tisza floodplain there are sedge high-grass marshes formed on the place of the riverbeds of the former branches of the river on rich alluvial sediments. All these areas, along with old rivers and watercourses, are the main centers of biodiversity of Prytysyanshchyna and a guarantee of sustainable existence of the river ecosystem and ecological stability of the region.The designed site is the most important center of species diversity of the plains of Transcarpathia, with one of the highest in the region in the number of rare and endangered species listed in the international conservation lists, the Red book of Ukraine and the regional red list of species. The site is especially important for preserving the diversity of wildlife. In particular, from the invertebrate fauna 34 species of mace-tailed butterflies, 18 species of rare beetles-turuns were found here, of which 2 species in Transcarpathia occur only in the riverbed of the Tisza. The floodplain is the habitat of many species of amphibians, reptiles, rare species of mammals (otters and forest cats). The presence of old hollow black poplar trees causes a high variety of bats. The plain area of ??the Tisza has an almost complete species composition of the ichthyofauna of Transcarpathia, among which are rare Danube salmon, striped ruff, and sterlet. The special importance of the Tisza as a more important center of concentration of birds. The width of the valley, numerous pebble islands, meandering islands with permanent woody vegetation contribute to the formation of groups of wetland birds, forest species, peculiar only to the valley of the Tisza River. Only here the colonial settlements of the river tern and the small tern have survived - their colonies make up about 50% of the population of the entire Middle Danube Lowland. The floodplain plays an important role in the ecological corridor for the penetration of bird species into the mountain range of the Eastern Carpathians and seasonal migrations.Along with the unparalleled value of the territory as a site representing the floodplain complex of the Tisza River, a significant center of species diversity, the area proposed for the testament is an important geospatial node (key area) of the projected ecological network in the developed and densely populated region. The proposed site is also an important connecting eco-corridor between the mountain-Carpathian and plain-Pannonian regions.


QUALITY:
According to the conclusions of the last Biogeographical Seminar (Emerald Second Biogeographical Seminar BY, MD and UA 18-19 June 2019 - Final Conclusions), the G1.41 and G3.1F habitats in the continental biogeographical region of Ukraine obtained IN MOD / IN MIN / CD and IN MOD statuses respectively. In addition, D4.1 obtained IN MOD status. Such species as Triturus cristatus, Drepanocladus vernicosus obtained IN MOD, and Emys orbicularis, Maculinea teleius, Ligularia sibirica - IN MIN statuses. According to Emerald Network Biogeographical Seminar for Bird Species (23-24 May 2018), Botaurus stellaris, Ciconia nigra, Aquila heliaca, Circus aeruginosus, Aquila pomarina, Crex crex, Grus grus, Alcedo atthis obtained IN MOD status, Aquila clanga, Ciconia ciconia, Milvus migrans obtained IN MIN status.

OTHERCHARACT:
The need to create this territory is due to the high conservation value of the natural complexes of the Ostroh Pass valley. A part of the territory of the valley is already included in the territory of Emerald site UA0000102 (Dermansko-Ostrozkyi National Nature Park) with an area of ??5448.3 ha. However, this site includes only a small part of the Ostroh Pass valley and is significantly fragmented. The creation of a larger and more integrated Emerald territory would further provide protection for large forest areas, in particular including G1.8, G1.41 and G3.1F. The need to expand the Emerald network to protect the last two types of habitats in the continental region was identified during the last biogeographic seminar. In addition, the conservation of the integral natural complexes of the Ostroh Pass valley is also important for the protection of numerous species listed in Resolution 6 of the Berne Convention and other protected lists. Also such habitat type as G1.41 (1190 ha) was also detected within the site territory. Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Milvus migrans (A073), Aquila heliaca (A404), Aquila pomarina (A089), Aquila clanga (A090), Pandion haliaetus (A094).


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Vipera ursinii, Sicista subtilis, Phalacrocorax pygmaeus, Botaurus stellaris, Ixobrychus minutus, Nycticorax nycticorax, Ardea purpurea, Platalea leucorodia, Plegadis falcinellus, Ciconia nigra, Cygnus cygnus, Tadorna ferruginea, Aythya n?roca, Pernis apivorus, Circus pygargus, Circus aeruginosus, Circaetus gallicus, Aquila pomarina, Falco vespertinus, Grus grus, Porzana porzana, Porzana parva, Himantopus himantopus, Recurvirostra avosetta, Xenus cinereus, Phalaropus lobatus, Calidris alpina, Gallinago media, Glareola pratincola, Larus minutus, Chlidonias niger, Chlidonias leucopterus, Chlidonias hybrida, Sterna hirundo, Sterna albifrons, Asio flammeus, Coracias garrulus, Alcedo atthis, Melanocorypha calandra, Lullula arborea, Anthus campestris, Lanius collurio, Lanius minor, Sylvia nisoria, Ficedula albicollis, Oenanthe pleschanka, Luscinia svecica, Emberiza hortulana A2.2, A2.3, B2.3, A5, E1.2 - IN MOD, Ciconia ciconia, Milvus migrans, Hieraaetus pennatus - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The projected site covers Western Syvash within the Kherson region, namely its northern part. The north coast of Syvash is characterized by a very cut coastline, forming numerous peninsulas, bays, islands. Deserted and authentic steppes have been preserved in the elevated coastal areas, as well as salt marshes in the declines. The sea area occupies a large part of the site. Such species of birds as Pelecanus onocrotalus (A019), Phalacrocorax pygmaeus (A393), Botaurus stellaris (A021), Ixobrychus minutus (A022), Nycticorax nycticorax (A023), Ardeola ralloides (A024), Egretta garzetta (A026), Ardea purpurea (A029), Platalea leucorodia (A034), Plegadis falcinellus (A032), Ciconia ciconia (A031), Ciconia nigra (A030), Cygnus cygnus (A038), Cygnus bewickii (A037), Tadorna ferruginea (A397), Aythya n?roca (A060), Pandion haliaetus (A094), Pernis apivorus (A072), Milvus migrans (A073), Circus cyaneus (A082), Circus macrourus (A083), Circus pygargus (A084), Circus aeruginosus (A081), Circaetus gallicus (A080), Hieraaetus pennatus (A092), Aquila pomarina (A089), Aquila chrysaetos (A091), Haliaeetus albicilla (A075), Falco peregrinus (A103), Falco columbarius (A098), Falco vespertinus (A097), Grus grus (A127), Porzana porzana (A119), Porzana parva (A120), Burhinus oedicnemus (A133), Pluvialis apricaria (A140), Charadrius alexandrinus (A138), Himantopus himantopus (A131), Recurvirostra avosetta (A132), Tringa glareola (A166), Xenus cinereus (A167), Phalaropus lobatus (A170), Philomachus pugnax (A151), Calidris alpina (A466), Gallinago media (A154), Glareola pratincola (A135), Larus melanocephalus (A176), Larus minutus (A177), Larus genei (A180), Chlidonias niger (A197), Chlidonias leucopterus (A198), Chlidonias hybridus (A196), Gelochelidon nilotica (A189), Sterna hirundo (A193), Sterna albifrons (A195), Asio flammeus (A222), Coracias garrulus (A231), Alcedo atthis (A229), Melanocorypha calandra (A242), Lullula arborea (A246), Anthus campestris (A255), Lanius collurio (A338), Lanius minor (A339), Sylvia nisoria (A307), Ficedula albicollis (A321), Ficedula parva (A320), Oenanthe pleschanka (A533), Luscinia svecica (A272), Emberiza hortulana (A379) were occasionally registered in the site territory without assessing the population size.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Myotis dasycneme, Circus pygargus, Emberiza hortulana, Buteo rufinus, Grus grus, C1.32, C1.33, C1.4, C3.51, G1.A1 - IN MOD, F9.1, C2.34, C3.4, E1.3, G1.21, C1.225 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
In village Panasivka the river width is up to 10 m, depth is up to 30-50 cm. The bottom is muddy. In water there are duckweed, coontails, reedmace, mannagrass. Banks forms floodplain meadows used as pasture, the river here is commonly used for cattle watering. Also the meadow areas within the site with many rare species of birds and insects are of great value.Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Lanius collurio (A338), Botaurus stellaris (A021), Circus aeruginosus (A081), Cygnus cygnus (A038), Emberiza hortulana (A379), Buteo rufinus (A403).


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Lanius minor, Buteo rufinus, Grus grus, C1.32, C1.33, C1.4, C3.51, G1.A1 - IN MOD, Milvus migrans, F9.1, C2.34, C3.4, E1.3, G1.21 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
In the village Riabyna river width is up to 5 m, depth is up to 1 m, large layer of mud is present, the current is slow, almost impenetrable. In water there are duckweed, reedmace, reed, bur-reed. The river is swampy, the channel is covered with reed. Around the banks there are wide meadows. Also the meadow areas within the site with many rare species of birds and insects are of great value.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Triturus cristatus, Phenagris nausithous, Circus pygargus, Grus grus, Caprimulgus europaeus, Luscinia svecica, Lanius minor, Hieraaetus pennatus, Aquila pomarina, Dryocopus martius, C1.32, C1.33, C1.4, C3.51, G1.A1 - IN MOD, Milvus migrans, Alcedo atthis, Picus canus, Pernis apivorus, C2.34, C3.4, E1.3, G1.21, F9.1 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
In the village Verhnia Syrovatka the river width is 5-10 m, the level is clearly raised. Depth at once near the coast is up to 1 m, the current is fast, the bottom is silty. In water there are elodea, bur-marigold, duckweed, reedmace and flooded meadow vegetation. Shores form floodplain meadows and sometimes are swampy. Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Lanius collurio (A338), Botaurus stellaris (A021), Ixobrychus minutus (A022), Circus aeruginosus (A081), Alcedo atthis (A229), Caprimulgus europaeus (A224), Grus grus (A127), Crex crex (A122), Circus pygargus (A084), Picus canus (A234), Luscinia svecica (A272), Lanius minor (A339), Dendrocopos syriacus (A429), Hieraaetus pennatus (A092), Aquila pomarina (A089), Milvus migrans (A073), Dryocopus martius (A236), Pernis apivorus (A072).The river valley, particularly floodplain meadows where the following species are found: Phenagris nausithous, Colias myrmidone etc., - as well as several rare birds' species, is of great value.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: C1.32, C1.33, C1.4, C3.51, G1.A1 - IN MOD, F9.1, C2.34, C3.4, E1.3, G1.21 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
In village Khuhra river width is 5-8 m, depth is 20-30 cm, up to 50 cm. The flow is slow, the bottom is silty, on the course is solid. There is almost no plants. Shores are overgrown with alders, the channel is shaded. The water level is low, it is noticeable that it was recently higher.The river valley, particularly floodplain meadows where the following species are found: Phenagris nausithous, Colias myrmidone etc., - as well as several rare birds' species, is of great value.


SITENAME:
The area between Vorsklla and Boromlia rivers

QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Lanius minor, Ciconia nigra, Circus pygargus, Grus grus, Luscinia svecica, C1.32, C1.33 - IN MOD, Lutra lutra, Emys orbicularis, Milvus migrans, Tadorna ferruginea, C2.34, F9.1, G1.21 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
In the village Pozhnia the river width in particular places is up to 30 m, mostly 10 to 15 m, depth is up to 1 m, there is shallow water, there are pits up to 1,5 m, the flow is rapid, the bottom is silty, in the watercourse the bottom is sandy-muddy. In the water there grow coontails, calamus, mannagrass, reed, reedmace, common frogbit, duckweed, water-plantains and arrowhead. Shores are floodplain meadows used as pasture. On the shores separate maple trees, willows, aspens can be seen. Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Circus aeruginosus (?081), Luscinia svecica (?272), Lanius collurio (?338), Crex crex (A122), Botaurus stellaris (A021), Lanius minor (A339).The river valley, particularly floodplain meadows where the following species are found: Phenagris nausithous, Colias myrmidone etc., - as well as several rare birds' and invertebrates' species, is of great value.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Emys orbicularis, Triturus karelinii, Vipera ursinii, Alcedo atthis, Aquila heliaca, Circus pygargus, Himantopus himantopus, Falco cherrug, E1.13, E1.2,  A2.2, A2.3, C1.1 - IN MOD, F9.1 - IN MAJOR.

OTHERCHARACT:
The territory of the Eski-Qislav and Buranchi-Echi gulches lies between the Alma and Kacha rivers. In the Eski-Qislav gulch the Eski-Qislav river (Alma's left arm) flows with several entrainments of about 13.5 - 15 km long, which flows into Alma river near the outskirts of the villages of Vidradne and Vilino. The gulch starts from the village. It is shallow and runs between the rivers to the northwest, one of the quests of the Outer ridge of the Crimean mountains. Buranchi-Echi, in turn, is the right sleeve of the Eski-Qislav gulch of about 11 km long, beginning near the village of Aromatne.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Vipera ursinii, E1.2, F3.247  - IN MOD.

OTHERCHARACT:
The territory is important for the conservation of zonal landscapes with natural (indigenous) vegetation of native and shrub steppes and Pontic-Sarmatian shrub communities, in which a number of species of the Black Sea plateau-steppe flora complex (Bellevalia sarmatus, Dianthus campestris, D. elongatus, Limonium sareptanum, Stipa lessingiana, S. pulcherrima). This area is an important habitat for migratory birds, as well as for the insects and reptile species.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Vipera ursinii, E1.2, F3.241 - IN MOD, ?3.2 - IN MAJOR, ?1.11 – SR.

OTHERCHARACT:
The area is important for the conservation of zonal landscapes with natural (indigenous) vegetation of true steppes, petrophytic communities and floodplain meadows, in which a number of species of the Black Sea flat interfluvian-steppe complex (Bellevalia sarmatica, Dianthus campestrean, D. elongatus) as well as granite floristic complex (Dianthus preudoarmeria, D. maeoticus, Linaria maeotica, Veronica maeotica) grow. This area is important for bird migration. Also such habitats from Resolution 4 were registered within the site territory: ?2.3, ?3.2, D5.1, ?2.5.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Vipera ursinii, E1.2 - IN MOD, ?3.2 - IN MAJOR, ?1.11 – SR.

OTHERCHARACT:
The area is important for the conservation of zonal landscapes with natural (indigenous) vegetation of true steppes, petrophytic communities and floodplain meadows, in which a number of species of the Black Sea flat interfluvian-steppe complex (Bellevalia sarmatica, Dianthus campestrean, D. elongatus) as well as granite floristic complex (Dianthus preudoarmeria, D. maeoticus, Linaria maeotica, Veronica maeotica) grow. This area is important for birds' migration. Also such habitats from Resolution 4 were registered within the site territory: ?2.3, ?3.2, D5.1, ?2.5.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Vipera ursinii, E1.2  - IN MOD, ?3.2 - IN MAJOR, ?1.3411 – IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The territory is important for the conservation of zonal landscapes with natural (indigenous) vegetation of true and desolate steppes, floodplain meadows, in which a number of species of the Black Sea plateau-steppe complex (Bellevalia sarmatica, Dianthus elongatum, Limonuum sareptanum, Linaria biebersteinii) and Black Sea halophytic-meadow complex (Limonium gmelinii, Ferula orientalis, Odontites salina, Ononis intermedia, Lotus elisabethae) grow. This area is important for bird migration and as a habitat for insects and certain species of reptiles. Also such habitats from Resolution 4 were registered within the site territory: ?2.6, ?1.2, ?2.3, ?3.2, D5.1, ?2.5.  .


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Vipera ursinii, E1.2 - IN MOD.

OTHERCHARACT:
The area is important for the conservation of zonal landscapes with natural (indigenous) vegetation of true steppes, petrophytic communities and floodplain meadows, in which a number of species of the Black Sea flat interfluvian-steppe complex (Bellevalia sarmatica, Dianthus campestris, D. elongatus, Limon?um sareptanum) and podal nanoephemeretum (Allium regelianum, Ferula orientalis, Linari? biebersteinii, Phlomis scythica, Tulipa scythica) grow. This area is important for birds' migration.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Coenagrion ornatum, Vipera ursinii, Paeonia tenuifolia, Tadorna ferruginea Buteo rufinus, Melanocorypha calandra, Picoides tridactylus, Dendrocopos leucotos, E1.13, E6.2, H2.6, X18, 3.247, E1.2 - IN MOD, C1.3411, D6.1, E1.3, E3.4, G1.21 - IN MIN, Mustela lutreola, E1.11 - SR.

OTHERCHARACT:
Site is a part of Donetsk ridge which is one of the largest territories in Eastern Europe, where natural steppes are still saved.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Coenagrion ornatum, Vipera ursinii, Vormela peregusna, Echium russicum, Paeonia tenuifolia, Tadorna ferruginea, Buteo rufinus, Hieraaetus pennatus, Asio flammeus, Circus pygargus, E1.13, E1.13, E6.2, H2.6, X18, 3.247, E1.2 - IN MOD, Aquila clanga, Elaphe quadrilineata, D6.1, E1.3, E3.4, G1.21 - IN MIN, E1.11 - SR.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Coenagrion ornatum,Vipera ursinii, Vormela peregusna, Echium russicum, Crambe tataria, Paeonia tenuifolia, E1.13, E6.2, H2.6, X18, 3.247, E1.2 - IN MOD, D6.1, E1.3,E3.4, G1.21 - IN MIN, E1.11 - SR.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Coenagrion ornatum, Vipera ursinii, Vormela peregusna, Stipa zalesskii, Paeonia tenuifolia, Tadorna ferruginea, Buteo rufinus, Melanocorypha calandra, Picoides tridactylus, Dendrocopos leucotos, Grus grus, Circus pygargus, E1.13, E1.13, E6.2, H2.6, X18, 3.247, E1.2 - IN MOD, D6.1, E1.3, E3.4, G1.21 - IN MIN, Mustela lutreola, E1.11 - SR.


SITENAME:
Steppes of the Great Kamianka river basin

QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Coenagrion ornatum, Vipera ursinii, Vormela peregusna, Echium russicum, Crambe tataria, Stipa zalesskii, Paeonia tenuifolia, Tadorna ferruginea, Buteo rufinus, Falco vespertinus, Circus pygargus, E1.13, E6.2, H2.6, X18, 3.247, E1.2 - IN MOD, Elaphe quadrilineata, C1.3411, D6.1, E1.3, E3.4, G1.21, - IN MIN, Milvus migrans, E1.11 - SR.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Vipera ursinii, Echium russicum, Paeonia tenuifolia, Jurinea cyanoides, E1.2, Lanius collurio - IN MOD.

OTHERCHARACT:
The basin of Hruz'ka river - tributary of the Kazenny Torets river, is a local eco-corridor (a section of the Kazennotoretsk regional eco-corridor). Here, on the western spurs of the Donetsk ridge, there is the key territory of the regional eco-network, which has the appropriate name "Hruz'ka". The list of rare species is 15 (4%) species. Zapovidni urochyshcha "Brandushka" and "Nikanorivskyi Forest", which are topographically close to site, make up a key area, which is the average regional center for biodiversity. "Brandushka" is part of a system of gulches that give rise to one of the left tributaries of the Kazenny Torets river. This urochyshche is a small area (area - 1 ha; 69 species) in a large gulch, the main type of vegetation of which is the grass-bunchgrass steppe.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Coenagrion ornatum, Vipera ursinii, E1.2, Pernis apivorus - IN MOD, Pernis apivorus - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site represents the area along the Hruz'ka river - left tributary of the Kalmius river - which is a section of the regional eco-corridor of the ecological network.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Vipera ursinii, E1.13, E1.2, Grus grus, Hieraaetus pennatus, Coracias garrulus, Pernis apivorus, Circaetus gallicus, Bubo bubo - IN MOD, Ciconia ciconia, Milvus migrans - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
This territory is part of the core of the local ecological network of the Sloviansk district and the key territory of the regional ecological network of Donetsk region, the total floristic list of which includes 540 species of vascular plants (rare fraction - 40 species (7.4%). In general, the flora of the Cretaceous outcrops has a considerable number of endemic and rare plants. Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Haliaeetus albicilla (A075), Circaetus gallicus (A080), Pernis apivorus (A072), Milvus migrans (A073).


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Vipera ursinii, E1.13, E1.2, Ciconia ciconia, Coracias garrulus, Crex crex, Circaetus gallicus - IN MOD.

OTHERCHARACT:
This territory is an addition to the branch of the Ukrainian steppe nature reserve "Chalk Flora", part of the prommising "Raygorod" natural core of the regional ecological network of Donetsk region, the total floristic list of which includes about 690 species (among them 59 (8.5%) species are rare). In the structure of the national ecological network, this territory belongs to the Siverskyi-Donetskyi meridional eco-corridor and the Svyatogorsk key territory of the national level.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Vipera ursinii, E1.13, Ciconia ciconia, Coracias garrulus, Crex crex, Circaetus gallicus - IN MOD.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Vipera ursinii, Emys orbicularis, Hieraaetus pennatus, E1.2, Chlidonias niger, Alcedo atthis, Lanius collurio, Grus grus, Botaurus stellaris, Ixobrychus minutus, Circus aeruginosus - IN MOD, Milvus migrans, Ciconia ciconia - IN MIN

OTHERCHARACT:
The site (Vovcha river) - the left tributary of the Samara river - flows from sources on the western boundary of the Donetsk ridge. The total length of the Vovcha river is 323 km, in the Donetsk region - 115 km, the basin area is 13300 km2. There are several tributaries flowing into the river, which correspond to the sections of the regional eco-corridor: Vovchansko-Sukhoyalinska, Vovchansko-Mokroyalinska, Vovchansko-Solona, ??and Vovchansko-Kurakhovsko-Karlovska. The flora of the Vovcha river basin is composed of 638 species, its rare fraction is 64 species (17.2% of the regional one). 7 key territories of the Donetsk region regional ecosystem are identified in the Vovcha river basin, which are represented by a number of sites of the PFP, where rocky vegetation and bunchgrass-meadow-type steppes are presented, forests, artificial oak plantations, wetlands, some nesting places of several avian species and a rare natural phenomenon - sources of drop-down type formed by groundwater. Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Lanius collurio (A338), Ixobrychus minutus (A022), Tringa glareola (A166), Chlidonias niger (A197).


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Spermophilus citellus, E1.2 - IN MOD.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site represents territory where colony of Spermophilus citellus lives.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: E1.2, Iris aphylla ssp. hungarica, Triturus cristatus, Aquila pomarina - IN MOD, Bombina bombina - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site represents territory where large population of Spalax graecus lives as well as areas important for protection of amphibian and plant species within the southern edge of Continetal biogeographig region.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Triturus cristatus, Spermophilus citellus, E1.2 - IN MOD.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: E1.2 - IN MOD.

OTHERCHARACT:
The territory is a bunchgrass-feathergrass virgin steppe spur of the gulch of the Deep Valley of the Chychyklia river. The territory is represented by the E1.2 habitat - Perennial calciferous groups and steppes.


SITENAME:
Chortala river valley in Mykolaiv region

QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: E1.2, F3.247, Nycticorax nyclicorax, Anthus campestris - IN MOD, Ixobrychus minutus, Sylvia nisoria, Picus canus, C1.341, E3 4 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The Chortala river is a right tributary of the first order of the Southern Bug river, flowing into it near the village of Prybuzhany (Voznesenskyi district). The valley is up to 50 m deep. The float is up to 300 m wide. The river is weakly winding, up to 5 m wide.The river begins from the village of Kopani (Domanovskyi district). The Chortalkivskyi Nature Reserve is located within the territory, occupying sections of the right bank of the Chortala river valley between the villages of Kozubivka and Glugovo of the Voznesenskyi district. The basis of the flora consists of steppe elements: Stipa sariIlata, S. lessingiana, S. asperella, Fesiuca valessiaca, Botnochloa tshaemum, Salvia nemorosa, Eryngium campestre, Marrubium argaesokh, Astragalus austriacus, Stachis transsihamca, Medicago gotaksis, Thymus dimorphus and others. In more humid conditions, the lower parts of the slopes, thalweg and river floodplain there grow Elytrigia repens, Poa angustifolia, Thalictrum minus, Astragalus onohrischis, Achilles nobis, Inula britanica, Iris halophylla, etc. From shrubs the following are presented: Caragana frutex, Elaeagnus angustifolia, Pyrus comums, Ulmus pumila, etc. Indigenous steppe phytocenoses are dominated by Festuceta valesiacae, Stipea capilata and S.lessmgiana that have been preserved on the remnants of the plaque and adjacent areas in the gulches of the Chortala basin. The same habitat is also found in the Caragana frutex, representing the shrub steppe. The mentioned groups include representatives of the steppe grasslands: Krinitarta villosa, Verbascum phoeniceum, Adonis vernalis, Thimus dimorphus and other. In meadow communities, the dominant plants are Elytrigia repens, Poa anguslifolia. In the eroded areas there are groups with the dominance of Botnochloa ishaemum. The invertebrate fauna of this territory is typical for the right-bank steppe zone of Ukraine: (Lepidoptera) are presented by 4 species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. Among reptile species the following should be mentioned: Lacerta agilis, as well as Natrix natrix and N. tessellata. Pelophylax ridibundus also inhabits the river. About 100 species of birds are found here on nesting, during migration, flying and wintering. Numerous nesting birds are represented by Casmerodius albus (A027), Ardea cinerea, Cuculus canorus, Streptopelia turtur, Columba polumbus, Buteo buteo, Accipiter gentilis, Pernis apivorus (A072), Buteo lagopus, Picus canus (A234), Sulvia nisoria (A307), Anthus camprestris (A255).


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: E1.2, F3.247, C1.3411, E3.4, Botaurus stellaris, Ixobrychus minutus, Nycticorax nycticorax, Circus aeruginosus, Asio flammeus, Picus canus, Anthus campestris, Sylvia nisoria, Buteo rufinus, Ciconia nigra, Coracias garrulus - IN MOD, Milvus migrans - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
It is proposed to include to the Emerald network a basin of the Chychyklia river with a complex of steppe gulches (the most valuable from the point of view of biodiversity are the following gulches: Kobilyanska (near Raydolyna village), Kamyana and Vyla (to the north of Pokrovka village), Kapustina (valley of the Southern Bug river), Shyroka (to the north from Novovoskresenka village), a gulch to the north from the village of Ivanivka, Obizna (to the north from Lubyanka village), Maksymovskaya (to the north from the village of Kremenivka), a gulch to the south from the village of Porichia, Khlibna Krucha (near the village of Mostovo). Gulch systems: gulch to the north from the village of Maryanivka, gulches to the north from the village of Vasylivka, the west gulch near the village of Oleksiivka, the gulch to the north from Novopavlivka village, gulches to the east and north of Ostrogirske village. The Chychylia river is a right tributary of the first order of the Southern Bug river, flowing into it near the village of Pokrovka (Veselynivs'kyi district). Its total length is 156 km. Within the limits of the Mykolaiv region the length is about 86 km. Within Odesa region the length is about 70 km. Chychyklia goes back to the west from the village of Lyubashovka, Mykolaiv district, Odesa region. Steppe, meadow-steppe, floodplain complexes with forests, shrubs, psamophyte and higher aquatic vegetation are represented in the river valley. Canyon-like landscapes were formed in the lower reaches of Chychyklia at the transition of the floodplain in the valley, where sections of the Sarmatian and Pontic limestones and marls were preserved, forming a canyon-like right bank. Here, the river retains a stable hydrological regime throughout the year due to the large number of sources. Part of the river from the village of Pokrovka to the outflow within the Odesa region has a seasonal hydrological regime. The river is partially regulated. The river is channelized within the village of Veselinovo. The basis of the flora of the territory consists of steppe species: Stipa sariIlata, S. lessingiana, S.asperella, Fesiuca valessiaca, Botnochloa tshaemum, Koelen cristata, Salvia nemorosa, Eryngium campestre, Marrubium ???????, Astragalus austriacus, Stachis transsihamca, Thymus dimorphus and others. In more humid conditions the following species were detected: Elytrigia repens, Poa angustifolia, Thalictrum minus, Astragalus onohrischis, Inula britanica, Iris halophylla, etc. Shrubs are represented by Caragana frutex, Elaeagnus angustifolia, Ulmus pumila, etc. In small areas of the placora and adjacent areas in the gulches of the Chychyklia basin, steppe phytocenoses with the dominance of Festuceta valesiacae, Stipeta capilatea and Stipa lessigiana have been preserved well. The same habitat is also found in the Caragana frutex, representing the shrub steppe. The mentioned groups include representatives of the steppe grasslands: Krinitarta villosa, Verbascum phoeniceum, Adonis vernalis, Thimus dimorphus and others. In meadow communities, the main species are Elytrigia repens, Poa anguslifolia. About 70 species of birds are found here on nesting, during migrations, flights, and wintering, according to field observations and literary sources. Particularly valuable for birds are the areas of the preserved floodplain, located between the villages of Raydolyna, Kalynivka, Lubyanka and Pokrovka. Of the avian species the following are confirmed for the projected site territory (not taking into account the species from Resolution 6): Ardea cinerea, Anas platyrhinchos, Cuculus canorus, Streptopelia turtur, Colunba polumbus, Buteo buteo, Accipiter gentilis, Buteo lagopus.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: E1.2, F3.247, Phalacrocorax pygmaeus, Larus minutus, Sterna albifrons, Chlidonias hybrida, Circus aeroginosus, Recurvirostra avosetta, Nycticorax nycticorax - IN MOD, Ciconia ciconia, Milvus migrans, Ixobrychus minutus, C1.3411, E3.4 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
It is proposed to include in the Emerald Network the Sasyk river valley and the system of gulches in the river basin from the village of Stavky, Veselinovsky district to the village of Krasne of Berezansky district. The river Sasyk is a right tributary of the first order of the Berezansky estuary, which flows into the Sasyksky Bay (Berezanskyi district). Its length is about 45 km. The valley is up to 20-30 m deep. The float is up to 30 m wide. The river is winding, up to 5 m wide, from the village of Ivanivka of Veselinovsky district of Mykolaiv region. On the gentle slopes of the Sasyk river valley the most common formations are formed by Festuceta valesiacae, Stipa capillata, Stipa lessingiana. Sometimes phytocoenoses of S. ucrainica are mixed with them. However, the most diverse are the groupings of Stipa lessingiana, in which the co-dominant in addition to the listed species in the places of outbreaks of Pontic limestones are Paronichia cephalotes, Thymus dimorphus; at the bottom of the gulches are often found shrubs, which are confined to such rare and endangered species as Gymnospermium odessanum, Ornithogalum boucheanum. The flora is formed on the steppe and calciferous elements. Also important are meadow-steppe, forest, meadow and coastal-aquatic species.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Crambe tatarica, Emys orbicularis, E1.2, E6.2, F3.247, Himantopus himantopus, Coracias garrulus, Picus canus, Anthus campestris, Sylvia nisoria, Botaurus stellaris, Ixobrychus minutus, Nycticorax nycticorax, Circus aeruginosus, Asio flammeus, Buteo rufinus, Ciconia nigra - IN MOD, Ciconia ciconia, Milvus migrans, ?3.4 - IN MIN, C3.2, C1.3411 - IN MAJOR.

OTHERCHARACT:
The proposed territory includes the Tilihul river valley within the Odesa region, as well as the right tributaries, the Tartakay river within the Odessa and Mykolaiv regions. The length of the Tartakay river is about 21 km. Within Odesa region the river's length is about 9.7 km. The valley is narrow, deep, cut by numerous beams and ravines. The area is poorly winding. In summer the river dries up sometimes. Slipukha river, Tilihul's right tributary is about 19 km long. It originates from the village of Novopetrivka, runs at n.s. and flows into Tiligulu near the village of Zavodovka. Another left tributary of the Tilihul - Zhuravka river, which originates near the village of Novoselivka, is also partially included. The length of Zhurivka is about 63 km. It flows in Tilihul near the village of Stryukov. The valley of the river is aslope, 2.5 km wide, up to 80 m deep. Channel is up to 5 m wide, poorly winding. In summer the river dries up sometimes. The site also proposes to include Lypetska river - the right tributary flowing in Tilihul river within the Podilsky and Ananiiv districts of Odesa region. The length of Lypetska river is about 33 km, the area of ??the basin is near 293 km2. The valley is asymmetrical, V-shaped, 2.5 km wide, up to 100 m deep. The slopes are cut by ravines and gulches. The riverbed is up to 2 m wide. Lypetska river valley is swampy in some places. The area is important for the conservation of flora and fauna species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine. The proposed site Includes large non-transformed gulches with steppe and meadow biota. The area also includes upper and middle Tilihul forest areas zonally related to the forest-steppe zone, floodplains, meadows and steppe meadows, as well as wetlands.Hydrological features of the Tilihul river:1. The upper part (from Stryukovo village to the source) - is flooded throughout the year.2. The middle part (from Berezivka to Stryukovo village) - keeps the seasonal hydrological regime, dries up in the summer-autumn period.3. The lower part (from Guliayivka village to Berezivka city) - flooded during the year. The main tributaries - Zhurivka, Lypetska, Tartakay and Slipukha have a seasonal hydrological regime, depending on the climatic conditions, they are drying up in the summer-autumn period. Also such habitat type as C3.2 ( about 900 ha) was also detected within the site territory. Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Nycticorax nycticorax (A023), Circus aeruginosus (A081), Asio flammeus (A222), Circus cyaneus (A082), Picus canus (A234), Anthus campestris (A255), Sylvia nisoria (A307), Ficedula parva (A321), Haliaeetus albicilla (A075), Himantopus himantopus (A131), Coracias garrulus (A231), Otis tarda (A129), Milvus migrans (A073), Ciconia nigra (A030).


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Emys orbicularis, C2.34, E1.2, F3.247, X18, C1.32, E6.2, H2.6, Falco vespertinus, Milvus migrans, Porzana porzana, Melanocorypha calandra - IN MOD, D6.1, E3.4, Alcedo atthis - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
Kodyma river valley is valuable in maintaining populations of the two species of fish listed in Resolution 6. In addition, it is one of the few ever-existing and relatively high-water streams in the region. It provides nesting places for a number of birds included in the Birds' Directive. Kodyma in the area of ??Kryve Ozero village has a bay or floodplain, the channel goes a little further. In water there grow coontails, duckweed, arrowhead. Below the bridge the river is shallower (up to 1 m), further deeper - more than 2 m. Bottom is silty, width of open water is about 10 m.Kodyma river in the village of Kumari has the main part of the channel  overgrown with reeds and duckweed. There also grow redst, arrowhead, the depth is up to 1.5 m, bottom is silty, width of the open water is about 7 m. Kodyma river in the village of Olenivka is about 5 m wide, the depth is up to 1 m. The riverbed is shaded, overgrown with maples, there are few plants in the water. Kodyma river in the village of Poznanka Persha has the width of the open part of the channel of 10 m, the other part is overgrown with reeds, the river is channelized. Bottom is silty, depthis  up to 2 m. Several plant species grow in the water: cane, rust, bur-reed, water-plantains.Kodyma river in the village of Bobryk Pershyi has width of about 10 m, depth - 1-2 m, however there are deeper places. The current is palpable, the bottom is silty. The gas, probably hydrogen sulfide, bubbling out. Plants: reedmace, true sedges, duckweed, frogbit. River shores are used as pastures. Among invasive species there should be mentioned silver crucian and common sunfish. Also such habitat types as G1.11, E3.4, E5.4, E2.2 were also detected within the site territory.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Ardea purpurea, Chlidonias hybridus, Chlidonias niger, Grus grus, Himantopus himantopus, Larus minutus, Recurvirostra avosetta, Sterna albifrons, A1.44, A2.2, A2.3, A3, A5 - IN MOD, Charadrius alexandrinus, - IN MIN, Tadorna ferruginea, Anser erythropus, Gavia arctica - SR.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site includes the western part of the Sea of Azov.The Sea of Azov has a complex of unique characteristics, which determines the existence of a rare biota here, including some endemic species. The Sea of Azov is the shallowest sea in the world with an average depth of 7 metres (23 ft) and maximum depth of 14 metres (46 ft); in the bays, where silt has built up, the average depth is about 1 metre (3 ft). The sea bottom is also relatively flat with the depth gradually increasing from the coast to the centre. The Sea of Azov is an internal sea with passage to the Atlantic Ocean going through the Black, Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean seas. It is connected to the Black Sea by the Strait of Kerch, which at its narrowest has a width of 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) and a maximum depth of 15 metres (49 ft).[The narrowness of the Kerch Strait limits the water exchange with the Black Sea. As a result, the salinity of the Sea of Azov is low; in the open sea it is 10–12 psu, about one third of the salinity of the oceans.The sea is relatively small and nearly surrounded by land. Therefore, its climate is continental with cold winters and hot and dry summers. Average water temperatures are 0–1 °C in winter (2–3 °C in the Kerch Strait) and 24–25 °C in summer, with a maximum of about 28 °C on the open sea and above 30 °C near the shores. The sea shores and spits are low; they are rich in vegetation and bird colonies.Historically, the sea has had rich marine life, both in variety, with over 80 fish and 300 invertebrate species identified, and in numbers. Consequently, fishing has long been a major activity in the area. This was partly due to extremely high biological productivity of the sea, which was stimulated by the strong supply of nutrients from numerous rivers feeding the sea, low water salinity, ample heating due to shallow waters and long vegetation period. However, diversity and numbers have been reduced due to anthropogenic pressure. In the Sea of Azov, the bottom and shores are mainly formed by sandy and muddy sediments. Typical shores are characterized by sandy splits and long sandy shores with psammophytic vegetation. Communities of marine grasses are formed in bays on mobile subsrats (5 species, all listed in the IUCN Red List), which play a huge role as a biotope for rare fish and invertebrate species. In the southern part, along the Crimean coast, there are areas with hard substrates, whichare centers of biodiversity. First of all, it is worth highlighting the unique aquatic complex around the rocky shores of the Kazantip Peninsula.It is rocky and deeply cut cape of bryozoan-limestone origin with steep, pebble-boulder and detritus-coquina coasts. The sea sublittoral on shoals (depth up to 3 m) with the stony bottom is densely inhabited by macrophytes (their total biomass reaches about 3 kg/sq.m.), predominantly algae Cystoseira barbata and C. crinita, which form a unique biotope and (unlike the Black Sea) are quite rare in the Sea of Azov. In bays there are communities of vascular plants Zannichellia major and Zostera noltii.Among this vegetation, such rare fish species as Huso huso ponticus, Hippocampus guttulatus microstephanus, Umbrina cirrosa, Trigla lucerna spawn. The Sea of Azov, as well the whole Black Sea region, is inhabited by a geographically isolated subspecies of the harbour porpoise, Phocoena phocoena relicta Abel, 1905. The Azov porpoises stay in the Azov Sea throughout the reproductive season in summer and leave the Sea of Azov for winter, migrating to the Black Sea through the Kerch Strait.The peaks of migration movements, varying from year to year, are between March and April and between October and November and associated with the migration peaks of the Azov anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus maeoticus).Furthermore, there is a separate population of the harbor porpoise in the Sea of Azov which is distinct for its morphology and life history.The population is endangered due to incidental bycatches in fishing gears,especially in gill netswith a large proportion of illegal (poaching) as well as abandoned nets (so-called «phantom fishing»).Bycatch impact is irregular in mid-term perspective; however, it is extremely great, and the risk of extinction is high for the Azov populationBlack Sea bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus ponticusBarabash-Nikiforov, 1940)inhabits the Black Sea and the Black Sea part of the Kerch Strait and also appears to enter the Sea of Azov rarely but regularly.Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Anser erythropus (A042), Ardea purpurea (A029), Charadrius alexandrinus (A138), Chlidonias hybridus (A196), Chlidonias niger (A197), Egretta alba (A027), Egretta garzetta (A026), Gelochelidon nilotica (A189), Grus grus (A127), Himantopus himantopus (A131), Larus genei (A180), Larus melanocephalus (A176), Larus minutus (A177), Phalacrocorax pygmeus (A393), Philomachus pugnax (A151), Recurvirostra avosetta (A132), Sterna albifrons (A195), Sterna caspia (A190), Sterna hirundo (A193), Sterna sandvicensis (A191), Tadorna ferruginea (A397), Gavia arctica (A002), Pandion haliaetus (A094)..


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Jurinea cyanoides, Serratula lycopifolia, Vipera ursinii, Emys orbicularis, Bolbelasmus unicornis, Ardea purpurea, Nycticorax nycticorax, Hieraaetus pennatus, Grus grus, Himantopus himantopus, Sterna albifrons, Chlidonias hybridus, Buteo rufinus, Falco vespertinus, Chlidonias niger, Chlidonias leucopterus, Asio flammeus, Lanius minor - IN MOD, Elaphe quatuorlineata, Ixobrychus minutus, Milvus migrans, Alcedo atthis, Picus canus, Coracias garrulus, Anthus campestris, Luscinia svecica - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The territory is a complete natural complex of ravine forests, steppes and valleys of small rivers (Omelnyk, Domotkan, Samotkan), which are the right-bank tributaries of the Dnieper river, and flow along the northern border of the Ukrainian Forest-Steppe zone. A deeply incised gulch network with alternation of deciduous (ravine) natural forests, artificial forest plantations, steppe slopes, ravines, meadows, ponds, shrubs rarely create a mosaic landscape with a high level of biodiversity. Territory is very important from a biogeographic point of view, because here there are borders of many natural habitats of many species of organisms (such as Carpinus betulus, Veratrum nigrum, Lamium maculatum, Anguis fragilis). Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Botaurus stellaris (A021), Ixobrychus minutus (?022), Nycticorax nycticorax (?023), Ardeola ralloides (A024), Egretta garzetta (?026), Casmerodius albus (?027), Ardea purpurea (?029), Ciconia ciconia (?031), Milvus migrans (?073), Haliaeetus albicilla (?075), Circus aeruginosus (?081), Circus cyaneus (?082), Hieraaetus pennatus (A092), Pandion haliaetus (A094), Crex crex (?122), Grus grus (A127), Himantopus himantopus (A131), Philomachus pugnax (A151), Sterna albifrons (A195), Chlidonias hybridus (A196), Chlidonias niger (?197), Chlidonias leucopterus (A198), Asio flammeus (A222), Alcedo atthis (?229), Coracias garrulus (A231), Picus canus (A234), Dendrocopos medius (A238), Anthus campestris (A255), Luscinia svecica (?272), Ficedula parva (A320), Ficedula albicollis (?321), Lanius collurio (?338), Lanius minor (A339).


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Larus minutus, Himantopus himantopus, Tadorna ferruginea, Aythya nyroca, Buteo rufinus, Circaetus gallicus, Aquila heliaca, Phocoena phocoena, Tursiops truncatus, A1.44, A2.2, A2.3, A2.4, A3, A5, B2.1, H2.6 - IN MOD, Gavia arctica, Mergus albellus, Rhinolophus hipposideros, Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, E1.3 - IN MIN, A4 - SR, F5.13 - IN MAJOR.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located in the south-west of the Crimean Peninsula and includes the coastal zone of the Heraclea Peninsula (including the natural complexes of Cape Fiolent and the surroundings of Balaklava), the sea area of ??Cossack Bay, the historical and archaeological reserve "Tauric Chersonesus".The coast is bay-ingressive, steep cliff slopes are typical, which abound with wave-breaking niches, cornices, picturesque grottoes and caves. At the foot of the cliffs there are large blocks of dense limestone, screes, landslides and erosion landslides. The depth of aquatic shallow-water systems reaches 200 m. The climate is seaside, moderately warm of transitional type from sub-Mediterranean to continental.The herpetofauna is represented by Elaphe sauromates, Zamenis situla, Dolichophis caspius, Mediodactylus kotschyi and Pseudopusa podus. Bathraofauna: includes Hyla orientalis. The chiropterofauna is represented, among other things, by Rhinolophus hipposideros and Rhinolophus ferrumequinum.The vegetation is represented by hemixerophilous forests and xerophilous woodlands of Pistacia mutica and Juniperus excelsa in combination with petrophytic steppes and savannoids.The coastal water area from Chersonesus Cape to Balaklava Cape is characterized by a high diversity of macrophytes. Macrophytobenthos communities grow from a water edge to a depth of 20 m and are characterized by high species diversity, biomass, and abundance. Near open coasts, the belt type of vegetation dominates, represented by the belts of brown algae Cystoseira barbata and Cystoseira crinita and red alga Phyllophora crispa (= Ph. Nervosa); bays have communities of marine grasses. The bottom vegetation of the Cossacks Bay nature reserve is highly preserved; expansion and restoration of thickets of sea grasses, especially Zostera marina, have been revealed here.The high diversity of benthos, its complex trophic structure is characteristic of the rocky zone, the sand biotope is more depleted. The community of Mytilus galloprovincialis - Mytilaster lineatus dominates on the rocky substrate, and the mollusk community Chamelea gallina dominates the sand zone.Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Phalacrocorax pygmeus (A393), Larus melanocephalus (A176), Larus minutus (A177), Ardeola ralloides (A024), Tadorna ferruginea (A397), Aythya nyroca (A060), Circaetus gallicus (A080), Aquila heliaca (A404), Falco peregrinus (A103)


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Alcedo attis, Myotis blythii, E2.3 - IN MOD, Bombina variegata, Eupalagia quadripunctaria, Barbastella barbastellus, Myotis bechsteini, Myotis myotis - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is valuable for conservation of debris (ancient, primeval forests), conservation of the entomofauna of mountain meadows of the southern warm slopes, conservation of large areas of abandoned gardens as a center for the conservation of mammals, birds and invertebrates, preservation of limestone-dolomitic rocky ledge of Golytsa with nests of birds of prey.Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Crex crex (A122), Alcedo attis (A229).


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: E1.2, F3.247, F9.1, Emys orbicularis, Lanius minor, Buteo rufinus, Anthus campestris, Ardea purpurea, Melanocorypha calandra, Caprimulgus europaeus, Falco vespertinus - IN MOD, Alcedo atthis, Ixobrychus minutus, Sylvia nisoria - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located within steppe zone a has variety of steppe, forest, wetlands and other habitats. Plant connumities entered into the Green Book of Ukraine 88.Stipeta capillatae.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Emys orbicularis, Circus pygargus, Asio flammeus, Hieraaetus pennatus, Grus grus, Bubo bubo, Caprimulgus europaeus, E1.13, E1.2, F3.247, F9.1, H2.6, X18 - IN MOD, Tadorna ferruginea, Milvus migrans, Alcedo atthis, E3.4, G1.21 - IN MIN, 9 Maculinea teleius - SR.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is one of the largest in Ukraine areas of Cretaceous flora, fauna and landscapes, distributed on slopes of the Central Russian Upland. In addition to chalk slopes the site contains a floodplain and channel of Oskol river.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Aquila pomarina, Ciconia nigra, Grus grus, Lanius minor, Luscinia svecica, E3.5 - IN MOD, Milvus migrans, Alcedo atthis, Picus canus, Sylvia nisoria, Emys orbicularis, Bombina bombina, C3.4, F9.1, G1.21 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site represents the valuable habitats for Polissia flora and fauna of Chernihiv region.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Emys orbicularis, Vipera ursinii, Ardea purpurea, Hieraaetus pennatus, Circus pygargus, Falco vespertinus, Buteo rufinus, Nycticorax nycticorax, Plegadis falcinellus, Himantopus himantopus, Chlidonias niger, Asio flammeus, Alcedo atthis, Coracias garrulus, Luscinia svecica, Anthus campestris, Lanius minor, Oenanthe pleschanka, C1.32, C1.66, C2.34, E1.2, E6.2, F3.247, F9.1, - IN MOD, C1.3411 - IN MAJOR, Ixobrychus minutus, Milvus migrans, D6.1, E3.4 - IN MIN, E1.11 - SR.

OTHERCHARACT:
The territory is one of the most valuable and representative river basins of the Right-bank Steppe Podniprov'ya, where the steppe and petrophil-steppe ecosystems with the steppic complex of species are sufficiently preserved. Populations of species such as Anemone pratensis L., Adonis vernalis L., Tulipa biebersteiniana Schult. & Schult.f., Hyacinthella leucophaea (K.Koch) Schur are stable and numerous (there are tens of thousands of individuals). Rare endemic species (such as Cymbaria borysthenica Pall. Ex Schltdl.) are presented here. A significant role in the formation of landscape and biological diversity of "Bazavluk" is formed by habitats associated with the outcrops of crystalline rocks, both granitoid and basalt groups: rocks and cliffs, hillsides, canyons, small rapids and overturns, which are important for the maintenance of rare reptile and plant populations. The basin extends nearly 100 km from north to south, making the territory a key ecological steppe and river corridor of national importance.Among birds species from Resolution 6 the following should be additionally mentioned, but without population assessment: Ardea purpurea (A029), Egretta alba (A027), Egretta garzetta (A026), Himantopus himantopus (A131), Philomachus pugnax (A151), Ixobrychus minutus (?022), Nycticorax nycticorax (?023), Ardeola ralloides (A024), Plegadis falcinellus (A032), Platalea leucorodia (A034), Milvus migrans (?073), Haliaeetus albicilla (?075), Circus aeruginosus (?081), Circus cyaneus (?082), Crex crex (?122), Asio flammeus (A222), Alcedo atthis (?229), Coracias garrulus (A231), Melanocorypha calandra (A242), Luscinia svecica (?272), Ficedula parva (A320), Ficedula albicollis (?321), Lanius collurio (?338), Lanius minor (A339), Dendrocopos syriacus (A429), Oenanthe pleschanka (A533).


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Circus pygargus? Grus grus, Buteo rufinus, Ciconia nigra, Circaetus gallicus, Aquila pomarina - IN MOD, Bombina bombina, C1.226, F9.1 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
Rare plant communities listed in the Green Data Book of Ukraine: Acereto (platanoidis)-Tilieto (cordatae)-Quercetum (roboris) aegopodiosum; Carpineto-Quercetum aegopodiosum; Tilieto (cordatae)-Quercetum (roboris) aegopodiosum are registered within the site territory.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Triturus cristatus, Alcedo atthis, Circus pygargus? Grus grus, Buteo rufinus, Ciconia nigra, Circaetus gallicus, Aquila pomarina - IN MOD, Emys orbicularis, Bombina bombina, C1.226, F9.1 - IN MIN.


SITENAME:
Smolianka massif and Budianski grasslands

QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Triturus cristatus, Alcedo atthis, Circus pygargus, Grus grus, Ciconia nigra, Circaetus gallicus - IN MOD, Emys orbicularis, C1.226, F9.1 - IN MIN.


DOCUMENTATION:
1. Rusin M. Spermophilus suslicus. Image ID # 138635. In: UkrBIN: Ukrainian Biodiversity Information Network [public project & web application]. UkrBIN, Database on Biodiversity Information. 2017. Available from: http://www.ukrbin.com (Accessed: 5 January 2019).

QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: E1.2, Spermophilus suslicus - IN MOD.

OTHERCHARACT:
This site homes the only currently known population of a unique subspecies of Spermophilus suslicus borysthenicus.


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: E1.2, Emys orbicularis, Vipera ursinii, Buteo rufinus, Circus pygargus, Falco cherrug - IN MOD, Milvus migrans - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
Haichur river valley is one of the regional ecological corridors of Zaporizhia region. Yanchur, the tributary of Haichur river, is the local ecological corridor. Here is also the “Ternuvate” regional core area, which include landscape reserve “Coniferous-deciduous forest with the steppe area and a stream” (43,7 ha). Moreover in those river basins are such protected areas as botanical reserves “Virgin gulch” (63,14 ha), “Haichur gulch” (10 ha), “Yanchur gulch” (5 ha), entomological reserve “Virgin area” (2 ha), landscape reserve “Kamianska lisova dacha” (800 ha).


QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Narcissus angustifolius, C2.34, C1.3413, C3.4, C3.51, E3.4, G1.8, G1.A1, G1.41 - IN MOD, D5.2 - IN MIN, Rosalia alpina - SR.

OTHERCHARACT:
Part of the proposed site should be included to the projected botanical reserve of the local importance - "Ostrosh" (area of 399 hectares), which is currently under approval.The proposed site includes a section of the Pannonian oak-hornbeam forest, where the south-eastern edge along the bed of a small, one of the last in the Transcarpathian plain middle-forest meandering streams, a fragment of a ancient wet floodplain of elm-ash grove with a different age structure of stands is preserved. The forest is a significant center of species diversity, including rare species listed in the Red book of Ukraine and in the regional red list of species. Of particular importance is the preservation on the edge of the massif of a small plain population listed in Resolution ? 6 BC species - Narcissus angustifolius. This is the third existing habitat of the species in Ukraine on the plain, which has exceptional environmental, historical and scientific significance.


SITENAME:
Left bank floodplain of the Dnieper river

QUALITY:
The site is designed according to the resolution of Biogeographical seminar (June 16-17, 2019, Minsk, Belarus) and Emerald Network biogeographical Seminar for bird species (23-24 May 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine), where the following habitats and species obtained their statuses for the biogeographical region of the site: Crex crex, Lanius minor, Luscinia svecica, Nycticorax nycticorax, Pernis apivorus, Milvus migrans, Circaetus gallicus, Circus pygargus, Chlidonias hybridus, Chlidonias niger, Chlidonias leucopterus, Triturus cristatus, C1.32, C1.33 - IN MOD, Emys orbicularis, Ixobrychus minutus, Mergus albellus, Alcedo atthis, Picus canus, Bombina bombina, C1.225, C3.4, F9.1 - IN MIN.

OTHERCHARACT:
This territory is important as a key area of ??the Dnieper eco-corridor and the regional eco-network of Kyiv region, as well as the eco-network of the city of Kyiv. Over the centuries, the nature of Kyiv has been strongly affected by anthropogenic impact due to residential and industrial development, development of transport infrastructure, construction of Kyiv and Kaniv reservoirs, reclamation works etc. The green zones of the city (forests, islands, parks, etc.) form the basis of the ecological network and nature reserve fund (NRF) of Kyiv. Today, areas and facilities valuable for the conservation of biodiversity have faced such threats and negative impacts as: the destruction of green areas for construction buildings, hydronomic works for the extraction of sand and for the construction of new houses, felling of trees, recreational loads, pollution, waste from floating hotel restaurants, solid waste accumulation, burning of dry grass, jeeping and ATV rides, noise pollution, including rock festivals during the nesting season of birds and the use of fireworks. Within the dense urban development, which has led to significant fragmentation of green areas and an increase in anthropogenic pressure, large-scale NRF facilities are absent. Natural areas in the territory of botanical gardens, arboretums, park complexes, groves, some of which are objects of the nature reserve fund, play an important role in the functioning of the ecological network.


QUALITY:
In 2019, 11 locations of 1 habitat type from Resolution 4 of the Bern Convention, 7 species of animals from Resolution 6 of the Bern Convention and 3 species of plants and 11 species of animals of other rare categories (national and international) were identified within the site.

DESIGNATION:
Decision of Volynsk Oblast Council of May 261992 #132.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located in the northwestern part of Volyn oblast. It includes plantations of 2nd forest capacity over 60 years old. The pine, oak, alder stands with typical herbaceous and shrub vegetation are represented in it.


QUALITY:
In 2019, 18 locations of 7 of habitat types from Resolution 4 of the Bern Convention, 13 species of animals and 1 species of plant mentioned in the Resolution 6 of the Bern Convention, 1 species of plant and 7 species of animals of other rare categories (national and international) were identified within the site.

DESIGNATION:
The decision of Volun Oblast Council of 23 November 1979,# 401

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located in the northern part of the Volyn oblast. It includes the damed floodplain of Tur lake, lakeside and wet meadows. From the northeast side of the lake begins the Tur Canal - the first reclamation canal of the former Volyn province, built in the 19th century, by which water flows to Lake Orikhovo.


QUALITY:
In 2019, 15 locations of 6 Emerald habitats types and 14 animal species mentioned in the Resolution 6 of the Bern Convention, 1 plant species and 12 species of animals of other rare categories (national and international) were identified within the site.

DESIGNATION:
Decision of the  Volyn Oblast Council of 16 October 1996 # 551

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located in the northern part of the Volyn oblast. It includes 3 lakes, a forest area and a swamp between the villages of Bereznyky, Zalysytsya, Mezhysit, Samara-Orikhov.


QUALITY:
In 2019, 11 locations of 2 Emerald habitats types, 10 species of animals under Resolution 6 of the Bern Convention, 5 plant species and 11 species of animals of other rare categories (national and international) were identified within the site.

DESIGNATION:
Decision of the Council of Ministers of Ukrainian Soviet Social Republic from June 02, 1990  # 123

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located in the eastern part of the Volyn oblast near the Kiev-Warsaw highway. It includes woodlands with significant spruce stands.


QUALITY:
In 2019, 14 locations with 3 types of Emerald habitats, 4 species of animals from Resolution 6 of the Bern Convention and 3 plant species and 12 species of animals of other rare categories (national and international) were identified within the site.

DESIGNATION:
Decision of Volunsk Oblast Council of 26 July 1983, #272

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located in the northern part of the Volyn oblast near the border with Belarus. It includes the areas of ancient high-oak, pine and alder forests.


QUALITY:
28 locations of 11 types of habitats mentioned in the Resolution 4 of the Bern Convention were identified at the site in 2019.The deciduous forests are kept in good conditions. There are nesting areas for black storks and other important species.The meadows and adjacent farmlands are used annually by migratory birds as resting sites (white stork) and feeding grounds along their migratory route.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located in the North of Rivne oblast. It includes old-growth oak and alder forests.  An important natural component is the floodplain oak forests, hornbeam-oak forests, and alder grove on the old terrace (floodplain) of the Sluch River.


QUALITY:
37 locations of 14 types of habitats mentioned in the Resolution 4 of the Bern Convention were identified at the site in 2019.The deciduous forests are kept in good conditions.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located in the northwestern part of Zhytomyr oblast. It includes the Gresla River watershed. The site extends along the Ukrainian-Belarussian border and is sparsely populated due to the resettlement after the Chernobyl accident in 1986. This creates opportunities for designation of an international cross-border reserve. At the same time, it merges into a single integrated ecosystem with other Emerald Network sites: Ovruch Emerald Site and the Chornobyl Biosphere Reserve.


QUALITY:
As a result of fieldwork in 2019, 58 locations of 18 types of habitats were identified from Resolution 4 of the Bern Convention, 12 species from Resolution 6 of the Bern Convention were identified too including 10 bird species. Also the site locates the largest oak forests expanses with a powerful shrubbery in form of Rhododendron luteum (Resolution 6 of the Bern Convention).

OTHERCHARACT:
The site occupies the area bounded by the valleys of the Perzhanka-Lubenets rivers in the northeast, along a line of peatlands between the settlements of Rudnya and Ozerianska-Dibrova, the A255 motorway in the north and the administrative boundary of the Olevsky rayon in the west. In the north of the eastern part of the site it borders with Polissia Nature Reserve and in the east with the Slovechanskyi ridge. This creates prospects for the expansion of Polissia Nature Reserve area with its transformation into a biosphere reserve.


QUALITY:
As a result of fieldwork in 2019, 127 locations of 20 habitat types from Resolution 4 of the Bern Convention and 5 species from Resolution 6 of the Bern Convention were identified.

DESIGNATION:
The wildlife sanctuary (local importance) “Slovechanskyi kriazh” was designated by the decision of Zhytomyr Oblast Council 17.09.1998

OTHERCHARACT:
The site covers the area of the North of the Slovechansk-Ovruch Ridge, including its northern spurs. To the east, it begins with the valley of the Bigun-Struga River and ends with the valley of the Polohachevka-Zvonka River. The site includes habitats of the valley of Slovechna River and its main tributaries. The territory extends along the Ukrainian-Belarusian border and is sparsely populated. This creates opportunities for the designation of an international cross-border reserve. At the same time, the unified system is integrated with UA0000090_Ovrutskyi and UA0000091_Zakhidno-Ovrutskyi Emerald Sites.


QUALITY:
The site is important for birds, in particular for the nesting (and feeding in the nesting season) of wetland birds, including migratory birds. It is surrounded by the Ramsar site “Perebrody Peatlands in Ukraine”

DESIGNATION:
Wildlife sanctuary (local importance) “Dibrovskyi” was designated by the decision of Rivne Oblast Executive Committee on 28 February1995 # 33. Wildlife sanctuary (State importance) “Dibrovskyi” was designated in 1980.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is represented by a group of ponds and small dystrophic lakes (there are no other large ponds and similar open water bodies in the region). The ponds and lakes are surrounded by swampy alder, birch forests.


QUALITY:
The site hosts 17 species of animal and 1 plant species from the Resolution 6 of Bern Convention.

DESIGNATION:
Decision of Rivne Oblast Executive Committee on 01 July 1980 # 246 (with changes made on 22 November 1983 # 343).

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located in the northwestern part of Rivne oblast. It includes part of the floodplain of the middle course of the River Pererosl, part of which is dammed in order to form a reservoir, and the other part is channeled (directed). Forests are alder, pine, there is a section of spruce forest. The area of the site is crossed by the Rokytne-Stare-Selo road, respectively, the northern section is more forested, the southern one has the Zalavske reservoir (Kobyla tract), wetlands and swamps. The southern and eastern part has the status of a Wildlife botanical sanctuary (local importance) "Zalavsky”.


QUALITY:
The site area is a complex of 5 ponds (artificially created) that are the only open water sites in this wetland region, providing hydrophilic mammal and waterfowl to stay here, enriching the region's biodiversity. The site is surrounded by the lands of the Emerald site “Rivne Nature Reserve”, so the Emerald conservation measures are important for the site, especially taking into account enforcing preservation of the natural complexes of the Rivne Nature Reserve.

OTHERCHARACT:
The site is located in the northeast part of the Rivne oblast at the distance 8 km from the border with the Republic of Belarus. There is also a channel around the 5 ponds.


