In compliance with the order from the Ministry of Environmental Protection, state inspectors from the State Ecological Inspection of Ukraine conducted a state supervision (control) event in the territory of the Kosmach Forestry of the "Kutske Forestry" branch of the State Specialized Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
The inspection was initiated following a citizen's appeal regarding potential violations of environmental legislation. Inspectors from Volyn, Ternopil regions, and the Carpathian district joined the effort.
Instances of illegal logging were discovered, which contravene the norms of the Forest Code of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine "On Environmental Protection," and the Law of Ukraine "On the Nature Reserve Fund." The damage to the environment amounts to 83,243,809 hryvnias.
The State Ecological Inspection issued a claim to the "Kutske Forestry" branch demanding voluntary compensation for the damage. The case materials have been forwarded to law enforcement authorities in accordance with the requirements of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine to hold those responsible accountable.