Protected areas of forest fund of Volyn region

The results of the analysis of natural protected areas within the forests of Volyn Regional Office of a Forestry and Hunting (VROFH) are given. The structure of forest management is explained. The modern categorial structure of natural forest protected areas of VROFH is characterized according to the number and size of protected areas. The dynamics of natural reserve fund on forest land in the last five years (2012-2016) is analyzed. The analysis of arrangement of protected areas in the context of State Forestry are made. The study is based on materials of Volyn Regional Office of a Forestry and Hunting; the main results are illustrated with the diagrams.