Monitoring studies of habitats of rare species and tree-dwelling insects in the Emerald Network sites

The pine stands of the Vyshcha Dubechnia State Forestry Enterprise in Emerald Network sites Kyivske Reservoir UA0000094, Podesennia UA0000233, Mizhrichynsky Regional Landscape Park UA0000047 are an important reserve that includes species and habitats insects subject to protection. Most existing studies this area were designed identify describe individual habitats, while xylophagous not considered. purpose research was rare endangered tree-dwelling unique natural complexes. methods included reconnaissance surveys determine composition their density. conducted 2020-2022, covering 33 plots with a total 50.5 hectares. monitoring performed through regular territories, during which listed Red Data Book Ukraine Berne Convention resolution identified. A desktop analysis forestry materials conducted. Rare protection encountered, but outside areas where observations These mainly water, marsh, meadow lands, etc. Accounting for stem pests such as Scolytinae (small engraver Tomicus minor shoot beetle piniperda), Buprestidae (steelblue jewel Phaenops cyanea) Cerambycidae (pine sawyer Monochamus galloprovincialis timberman Acanthocinus aedilis). identified populations described low medium density, occurring only on very weakened trees, Chrysobothris affinis, Cerambyx scopolii, Scolytus ratzeburgi rare. results study will serve informational base development regional biodiversity conservation programs implementation mechanisms sustainable use forest resources