On November 5, the volunteer community UAnimals planted trees and shrubs near the village of Zatyshne in the Boryspil district of the Kyiv region. This new green oasis was created in partnership with the “Peli Can Live” foundation.
The volunteers planted linden, rowan, hawthorn, quince, dogwood, currant, barberry, and other plants — more than 2,000 seedlings in total. Thirteen activists from the community joined the initiative. UAnimals provided planting materials and arranged transportation for all participants. On November 5, volunteers planted over half of the seedlings, with the remaining plants being planted by the foundation staff on Wednesday, November 7. “Peli Can Live” prepared the land for planting and will continue to care for the plants.
“We are truly concerned about the condition of shelterbelts. Many are in critical condition, as they are cut down for firewood and lack professional care. Some shelterbelts have already aged out, and with significant climate changes, some trees have dried up. Additionally, over the years, arable land area has increased, but new shelterbelts have not been created,” said representatives of the “Peli Can Live” foundation.
The “Shelterbelts of life” project, launched in 2019, aims to address this issue by planting species best suited to the local climate. These plants help protect fields, attract insects, birds, and other wildlife, and support biodiversity.
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