The Nature Reserve Fund of Khmelnytskyi Region in the Context of the Emerald Network Developemnt

Purpose. To investigate the state of Nature Reserve Fund (NRF) in Khmelnytskyi region context Emerald Network development. Methods. We have used data Register region, literature, cartographic materials and documentations as for our investigation. Based on criteria created by Yu. M. Gryshchenko NRF has been assessed. Results. 536 objects 328,663.98 ha (January 1, 2021): 42 national 494 local objects. The this includes all categories protected areas except nature biosphere reserves. About 80% area is occupied Podilsky Tovtry National Park. characterized high percentages reserves, density landscape representativeness low insularization index. Despite expansion over 2000–2020, percentage reserves 44% less than set out Regional Development Strategy 2020). Eight are included Europe. All emerald indices uniqueness flora fauna. provided preserving unique ecosystems Podillya. These value public environmental initiative “Emerald – Natura 2000 Ukraine” two to “shadow list” region: Dnister Ushytsia Reserves. positive dynamics formation there a lot problems gaps. There such difficult approval procedure creation new areas; insufficient funding at levels. Also system monitoring existing Reserved Objects information about current biodiversity territory absent. non-compliance with regime areas, awareness ignorance citizens need preserve environment great problems. Conclusions. qualitative quantitative characteristics (a large number Objects, objects, index). However, despite its quality indices, protection remained. be solved