THE NATURE RESERVE FUND OF THE KYIV REGION AS A COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL ECOLOGICAL NETWORK SYSTEM

Abstract

The article is dedicated to analyzing the structure and functioning of the Kyiv Region’s nature reserve fund, its importance for ensuring the region’s ecological stability, and its contribution to the national ecological network. The study highlights the key categories of areas and objects within the nature reserve fund, such as national natural parks, biosphere and nature reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, natural landmarks, botanical gardens, and other forms of conservation areas. The nature reserve fund of Kyiv Region is an integral part of Ukraine’s National Ecological Network, playing a significant role in preserving biodiversity and ecosystem services.A key topic of the research is the integration of Kyiv’s conservation areas into the broader context of Ukraine’s ecological network, as well as their role as vital ecological hubs that ensure the connection between various ecosystems, including forest, aquatic, and steppe systems. The role of these protected areas in preserving rare species of flora and fauna, as well as their potential to support species migration through ecological corridors, is emphasized. The article also discusses the challenges faced by the Kyiv Region’s nature reserve fund, including anthropogenic pressure, urbanization, and climate change. It proposes ways to improve the management of these areas by enhancing legal frameworks, monitoring systems, and public engagement. The authors underscore the importance of the nature reserve fund and its contribution to sustainable regional development. The Kyiv Region’s nature reserve fund plays a strategic role not only at the regional level but also in the national context, acting as a key component of the national ecological network that supports ecological balance and biodiversity conservation across Ukraine.