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National nature parks ofUkraine are preservation territories that are part of the Nature-Preservation Fund of Ukraine. The total area protected by national parks is approximately 1,111,600 hectares (11,116 km²), for an average of 22,685 hectares (226.85 km²) but amedian of only 14,836 hectares (148.36 km²) atZalissia. The largest national park isPodilski Tovtry inKhmelnytskyi Oblast at 80,178 hectares (801.78 km²) and the smallest park isDerman–Ostroh National Nature Park, at less than 5,500 hectares (55 km²).

This category of the Nature-Preservation Fund was mainly established after the fall of theSoviet Union. There were very few parks in Ukraine and most of them were in theWest.

List of National Parks of Ukraine

Name	Ukrainian name	Photo	Area	Location	Year[a]	Description	Refs.
Azov–Syvash	Азово-Сиваський		52154	Kherson Oblast	1993	Located onByriuchyi Island in the northwesternAzov Sea. The park was created to protect the unique coastal environment of the northwestern Azov. It is particularly important as a stop on the flyway for migratory birds, with over a million birds visiting each year.[1]	[2]
Bile Ozero	Білоозерський		7014	Kyiv Oblast	2009	As of 2014, the park appeared to be closed to the public and the legal status unclear.[3]	[4]
Boikivshchyna	Бойківщина		12240	Lviv Oblast	2019	Located in the Carpathians, near the border with Slovakia.	[5]
Bug Gard	Бузький Гард		6138	Mykolaiv Oblast	2009	Covers an area along theSouthern Bug River in south-centralUkraine. At this point, the Southern Bug River cuts through the southern edge of theUkrainian Shield (a block of Archean basement rock).[6]	[7]
Carpathian	Карпатський		50303	Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast	1980	Carpathian National Nature Park is the first national park of Ukraine and one of the biggest national parks of this country.[8]	[9]
Charming Harbor	Чарівна гавань		6270	Crimea	2009	Covers a coastal sector of theTarkhankut Peninsula (itself a part of theCrimean peninsula) on theBlack Sea. The park protects and exhibits steppe landscape as it descends to the seacoast in a semi-arid environment and with dramatic cliffs and rock formations.[10]	[11]
Cheremosh	Черемоський		7118	Chernivtsi Oblast	2009	A collection of three reserves in the northeastern section of theCarpathian Mountains, located in southwesternUkraine. The park highlights the highly varied geology of the northeastern Carpathians, as well as the deep spruce forests of the region.[12]	[13]
Derman–Ostroh	Дермансько-Острозький		1648	Rivne Oblast	2009	Sits in a river valley that separates the southern edge of thePolesian Lowland, and the northern edge of thePodolian Upland in northwesternUkraine. The terrain is a mixture of pine-oak forest and marshy river lowlands.[14]	[15]
Desna–Stara Huta	Деснянсько-Старогутський		16215	Sumy Oblast	1999	Covers a middle section of theDesna River in northeasternUkraine, representing the variety of wetland and mixed forest landscapes of the easternPolesia region. The park contains two sections, one on the floodplains of the Desna, the other in the southern region of the Bryansk forest on the Russian border.[16]	[17]
Dniester Canyon	Дністровський каньйон		10830	Ternopil Oblast	2010	FollowsDniester Canyon, the largest canyon inUkraine, along the middle course of theDniester River. It protects a relatively undeveloped portion of the Ukrainian forest-steppe landscape, about 75 km east of theCarpathian Mountains in western Ukraine. The canyon is known for its varied geological formations, including two of the longest caves in the world.[18]	[19]
Dvorichna	Дворічанський		3132	Kharkiv Oblast	2009	Set on the border of the steppe and forest-steppe on the banks of the riverOskil, in the south-east part of Ukraine.[20]	[21]
Dzharylhach	Джарилгацький		10000	Kherson Oblast	2009	CoversDzharylhach Island and the adjacentKarkinit Bay in the northern reaches of theBlack Sea. Famous for clean sandy beaches and mineral springs in its many small lakes, Dzharylhach is the largest island in the Black Sea. Portions of the park have been protected nature reserves for almost 100 years.[22]	[23]
Grand Meadow	Великий Луг		16756	Zaporizhzhia Oblast	2006	Covers historic steppe terrain in southeastUkraine. It is on the south bank of theDnieper River'sKakhovka Reservoir, which was created by theDnieper Hydroelectric Station. The meadows and reed beds on the shore support one of the largest transmigration spots for birds in Eastern Europe.[24]	[25]
Halych	Галицький		14685	Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast	2004	Highlights forest, steppe, meadow and wetlands of the borderlands between theUkrainianCarpathians and the southwestern part of theEast European Plain.[26]	[27]
Hetman	Гетьманський		23360	Sumy Oblast	2009	The park begins at the border withRussia as theVorskla River runs west and south, and follows the river for all 122 km of its length through Sumy Oblast. There are some short breaks between sectors for roads or built-up villages. The terrain is mostly flat, with some hills and ravines.[28]	[29]
Holosiiv	Голосіївський		4525	Kyiv	2007	A protected remnant of forest surrounded by the urban area of the city ofKyiv,Ukraine. It is located on theKyiv Hills, in the Dniester-Dnieper forest-steppe province, North-Dnieper lowland and steppe zone of Left-Bank Dnieper province.	[30]
Holy Mountains	Святі Гори		40609	Donetsk Oblast	1997	Located along the chalk cliffs and river terraces of theDonets River in EasternUkraine. The park's boundaries are a patchwork of forested areas stretching along the banks of the Donets. TheHoly Mountains of Ukraine contain many archaeological, natural, historical, and recreational sites.[31]	[32]
Homilsha Woods	Гомільшанські ліси		14315	Kharkiv Oblast	2004	Covers established forests in theDonets River valley. The site has been a protected area for a very long time, beginning withPeter the Great designating local territory as a 'protected ship grove' for wood to build ships. The site also has high ecological value as forest-steppe land.[33]	[34]
Hutsulshchyna	Гуцульщина		32271	Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast	2002	Located in the Western Ukraine'sCarpathian Mountains.	[35]
Ichnia	Ічнянський		9666	Chernihiv Oblast	2004	Covers forest-steppe terrain in theUdai River basin, about 120 km northeast ofKyiv.[36]	[37]
Ivory Coast of Sviatoslav	Білобережжя Святослава		35223	Mykolaiv Oblast	2009	Ivory Coast of Sviatoslav Park is situated on the north coast of theBlack Sea in southernUkraine. It covers portions ofDnieper–Bug estuary, theKinburn Peninsula just south of the estuary, andYahorlyk Bay a shallow bay of the Black Sea itself. Adjacent to the site along the coast is theBlack Sea Biosphere Reserve.[38]	[39]
Kamianka Sich	Кам'янська Січ		12261	Kherson Oblast	2019	Located on the right bank of the southern part ofKakhovka Reservoir.	[40]
Karmeliuk's Podillia	Кармелюкове Поділля		16518	Vinnytsia Oblast	2009	Located in southwestUkraine on the forested southern slopes of theUkrainian Shield.[41]	[42]
Kholodnyi Yar	Холодний яр		6833	Cherkasy Oblast	2022	Located in southeastern Cherkasy Oblast. TheMaksym Zalizniak oak tree is located on the territory of the park.	—
Khotyn	Хотинський		9400	Chernivtsi Oblast	2010	Covers a segment of theDniester River Canyon and the Dniester River Reservoir. It is located in the west of the country on the border withRomania. The famousKhotyn Fortress is located within the territory.[43]	[44]
Kremenets Mountains	Кременецькі гори		6,951	Ternopil Oblast	2009	A cluster of mountains and ridges in the Holohoro-Kremenetskyi range of thePodolian Upland in west centralUkraine.[45]	[46]
Kreminna Woods	Кремінські ліси		7,269	Luhansk Oblast	2019	Located in the basin of theDonets River, near the city ofKreminna.	—
Kuialnyk	Куяльницький		10,800	Odesa Oblast	2022	Located in and near theKuialnyk Estuary.	—
Lower Dnieper	Нижньодніпровський		80,177	Kherson Oblast	2015	Consists of the islands in theDnieper River delta. The entire park was flooded on June 7–8, 2023, due to theKakhovka dam collapse.[47]	—
Lower Dniester	Нижньодністровський		21,311	Odesa Oblast	2008	A large portion of theDniester River Estuary where it enters theBlack Sea in southwesternUkraine. The floodplains and waterways are important to nesting and wintering waterfowl and spawning fish, with over 70 species of fish in 20 groups recorded in the park.[48]	[49]
Lower Polissia	Мале Полісся		9,515	Khmelnytskyi Oblast	2013	A section of thePolissia region; the park includes several lakes and wetland areas, as well as parts of the valleys of the Horyn, Viliia, and Hnylyi Rih Rivers.[50]	[51]
Lower Sula	Нижньосульський		16,879	Poltava Oblast	2010	Covers the lower reaches of theSula River as it enters theKremenchuk Reservoir, about 120 km southeast ofKyiv. Its extensive marshes and wetlands are important habitats for fish, waterfowl, and floodplain plants.[52]	[53]
Meotyda	Меотида		20,720	Donetsk Oblast	2009	A stretch of coastline, estuaries, and coastal lands on the northern edge of theSea of Azov inUkraine. Administration of the park has been disrupted by hostilities. Previously, it supported significant populations of migratory waterfowl and over 100 species of nesting birds.	[54]
Mezyn	Мезинський		31,035	Chernihiv Oblast	2006	Forest and floodplain terraces of theDesna River in northernUkraine. The park was created to balance protection of sensitive ecological and archaeological sites with recreation and rural agriculture.[55]	[56]
Nobel	Нобельський		25318	Rivne Oblast	2019	Located in northwesternRivne Oblast. The park protects a series of lakes and wetlands surroundingLake Nobel in thePolissia region.	—
Northern Podillia	Північне Поділля		15588	Lviv Oblast	2010	Covers a variety of individual protected sites in the northwesternPodolian Upland ofUkraine. The park provides protection to representative ecological and cultural sites of the area, including hornbeam–beech forested uplands, swamp–marsh floodplains,karst features, and historical landmarks such as three castles and World War sites.[57]	[58]
Oleshky Sands	Олешківські піски		8020	Kherson Oblast	2010	The largest desert inUkraine, located near theDnieper River delta. Its sandy dunes and semi-arid vegetation create a unique landscape unlike any other in the country.	[59]
Podilski Tovtry	Подільські Товтри		80178	Khmelnytskyi Oblast	2015	Representative of the natural landscape of thePodillia region, featuring limestone ridges and forest–steppe ecosystems that form part of theTovtry Ridge.[60]	[61]
Pryazovia	Приазовський		78127	Zaporizhzhia Oblast	2010	The second-largest national park inUkraine, covering the estuaries, coastal plains, and seaside landforms around theMolochna River andUtlyuk Estuary inPryazovia on the northern coast of theSea of Azov.[62]	[63]
Prypiat–Stokhid	Прип'ять-Стохід		39316	Volyn Oblast	2007	Created to protect and unify a series of natural complexes of thePripyat River andStokhid River valleys in northwesternUkraine. The park safeguards the meadows, floodplains, and wetlands of thePolissia region and serves as a major habitat for migratory waterfowl.[64]	[65]
Pushcha Radzivila	Пуща Радзівіла		24265	Rivne Oblast	2022	Covers the basin of theStvyha River in northwesternUkraine. It protects forest and wetland ecosystems characteristic of thePolissia region.	—
Pyriatyn	Пирятинський		12028	Poltava Oblast	2009	Covers a portion of theUdai River valley in north-centralUkraine. It provides nature conservation and recreation on the terraces and floodplains of the river.[66]	[67]
Royal Beskids	Королівські Бескиди		8997	Lviv Oblast	2020	Covers the left-bank portion of theDniester River basin fromStaryi Sambir toStrilky, and also the basins of the Yablunka, Linynka, and Tysovychka rivers in theEastern Carpathians.	—
Shatsk	Шацький		32515	Volyn Oblast	1983	Established to preserve, reconstitute, and sustainably use the unique natural complexes ofVolyn Polissia, including lakes, forests, and wetlands of exceptional ecological, recreational, and aesthetic value.	[68]
Skole Beskids	Сколівські Бескиди		35684	Lviv Oblast	1999	Covers theSkole Beskids Range of theCarpathian Mountains on the western edge ofUkraine. The park protects beech and beech–fir forests and provides for environmental, ecological, educational, and recreational uses.[69]	[70]
Sloboda	Слобожанський		5244	Kharkiv Oblast	2009	Covers a forest–steppe region at the confluence of theMerla andMerchik Rivers in the East Poltava Highlands. The park features an extensive complex of marshes, swamps, and other wetlands.[71]	[72]
Synevyr	Синевир		40400	Zakarpattia Oblast	1989	Located in theZakarpattia Oblast in southwesternUkraine, the park is centered aroundLake Synevyr and surrounding mountain ecosystems of theCarpathians.[73]	[74]
Syniohora	Синьогора		10866	Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast	2009	Transition to full national park status was uncertain as of 2017, with portions of the park closed to the public.[75]	—
Tsumanska Pushcha	Цуманська пуща		33475	Volyn Oblast	2010	Located in southeasternVolyn Oblast.	[76]
Tuzly Lagoons	Тузловські лимани		10866	Odesa Oblast	2009	Includes the group ofTuzly Lagoons: parts of the larger lagoonsShahany,Alibey, andBurnas; and the small lagoonsSolone Ozero,Khadzhyder,Karachaus,Budury,Martaza,Mahala,Malyi Sasyk, andDzhantshei.[77]	[78]
Uzh	Ужанський		39159	Zakarpattia Oblast	1999	Part of theEast Carpathian Biosphere Reserve. The park protects pristinebeech forests of theCarpathians.	[79]
Verkhovyna	Верховинський		12023	Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast	2010	Covers the highest reaches of theCheremosh River in theCarpathian Mountains.[80]	[81]
Vyzhnytsia	Вижницький		7928	Chernivtsi Oblast	1995	Located in theUkrainian Carpathians, Vyzhnytsia Park represents a lowland part of the Carpathians with a mild climate. The area is forested with beech and fir trees.	—
Yavoriv	Яворівський		7079	Lviv Oblast	1998	A narrow range of hills 75 km (47 mi) long, which rises sharply to the north of theLesser Polissya.	[82]
Zacharovanyi Krai	Зачарований край		6101	Zakarpattia Oblast	2009	Located inKhust Raion in theUkrainian Carpathians.	[83]
Zalissia	Залісся		14836	Kyiv Oblast	2009	Covers a large forest on the left bank of theDesna River, about 20 km northeast ofKyiv. As of 2017, the area is open for limited public access, but is primarily administered as a protected area for “the reception and stay of senior officials”, other state uses, and the protection of plant and animal life.[84]	[85]

List of proposed National Parks of Ukraine

Name	Ukrainian name	Photo	Area	Location	Year[b]	Description	Refs.
Berezan	Березанський		–	Mykolaiv Oblast	2023	Covers theBerezan Estuary, Beikul Estuary, and the valleys ofBerezan and Sasyk rivers.[86]	–
Berezhany Opillia	Бережанське Опілля		11800	Ternopil Oblast	2021	Proposed in Ternopil Oblast to preserve forest and meadow ecosystems of the Berezhany region.[87]	–
Budzhak Steppes	Буджацькі степи		9729.7	Odesa Oblast	2023	Covers steppe and forest areas ofBudjak.[88]	–
Chaikovychi	Чайковицький		up to 10000	Lviv Oblast	2013	Covers wetlands near the right bank of theDniester River south of Chaikovychi village.[89]	–
Black Forest–Dmytrivka	Чорнолісько-Дмитрівський		48000	Kirovohrad Oblast	2009	Covers the Black Forest (Chornyi Lis), Dmytrivka-Chuta Forest, and part of theInhulets River valley.[90]	–
Darnytsia	Дарницький		–	Kyiv	–	Covers multiple forested areas in eastern Kyiv.[91]	–
Divychky	Дівички		16648	Kyiv Oblast	2012	Covers forest-steppe and swamp regions on the left bank of theDnieper, southwest ofPereiaslav.[92]	–
Dnieper Islands	Дніпровські Острови		8444.62	Kyiv	2004	Covers most of Kyiv's islands and some peninsulas on the Dnieper and a part ofHorbachykha.[93]
Dnieper–Teteriv	Дніпровсько-Тетерівський		30402.3	Kyiv Oblast	2008	Covers theTeteriv Estuary and the forested area nearby.[94]
Hirskyi Tikych	Гірський Тікич		4908	Cherkasy Oblast	2017	Covers the entireHitskyi Tikych River valley and some surrounding areas, includingBuky Canyon and 11 sites ofCucuteni–Trypillia culture (such asTalianky andMaidanetske).[95]
Hromokliia	Громоклійський			Mykolaiv Oblast	2023	Covers the steppe landscape of Hromokliia River basin and parts of the right bank ofInhul River.[86]
Izium Meadow	Ізюмська Лука			Kharkiv Oblast	2021	Covers territories by theSiverskyi Donets River near Izium that currently belong to Izium Meadow Regional Landscape Park.[96]
Kremenchuk Reedbeds	Кременчуцькі Плавні		around 10000	Kirovohrad Oblast,Poltava Oblast	2008	Covers islands and parts of the Dnieper River nearKremenchuk.[97]
Lower Vorskla	Нижньоворсклянський		23200	Poltava Oblast	2006	Covers theVorskla River estuary and nearby areas that currently belong to Lower Vorskla Regional Landscape Park.[97]
Nadbuzhzhia in the name of EminentLiubomyr Huzar	Надбужжя ім. Блаженнішого Любомира Гузара		3294	Lviv Oblast	2018	Covers floodplains ofWestern Bug and other rivers aroundSokal.[98]
Opillia	Опілля		16790.6	Lviv Oblast	2023	Covers forests and other territories around Dniester River inLviv andStryi raions.[99]
Podesinnia	Подесіння			Chernihiv Oblast,Kyiv Oblast	2008	Covers most of theDesna River valley in Chernihiv and Kyiv oblasts.	[100]
Pryirpinnia and Chernechyi Forest	Приірпіння та Чернечий ліс		17932.4	Kyiv Oblast	2018	Covers forests nearIrpin River to the southwest of Kyiv and the Chernechyi Forest.[101]
Saksahan Sich	Саксаганська січ		7957	Dnipropetrovsk Oblast	2016	Covers theSaksahan River basin.[102]
Sviatoshyn–Pushcha-Vodytsia	Святошинсько-Пуща-Водицький			Kyiv		Covers protected areas in the Sviatoshyn-Bilychi forest massif in Kyiv, including the Golden Forest preserve and some areas that currently belong to Holosiiv National Park.[103]
Upper Pobuzhzhia	Верхнє Побужжя		108000	Khmelnytskyi Oblast	2013	Covers the upperSouthern Bug basin. As of 2015, the park was projected to be created by 2021. As of January 2024, the park has not been created.
Western Pobuzhzhia	Західне Побужжя		17423.4	Volyn Oblast	2018	Covers floodplains ofWestern Bug andLuha rivers within southwestern Volyn Oblast.[98]
Zhdymyr	Ждимир		21600	Zakarpattia Oblast		Covers Polonyna Borzhava in the Carpathians.[104]

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