SUMMARY FOR UKRAINE:
• Total Parks: 51
• Parks Listed Below: Azov-Syvash, Biloberezhzhia Sviatoslava, Bohdanivka, Buzkyi Hard, Carpathian, Charivna Havan, Cheremosh, Dermansko-Ostrozkyi, Desniansko-Starogutskyi, Dvorichanskyi, Dzharylhatskyi, Galician, Hetman, Holosiivskyi, Holy Mountains, Homilsha Forests, Hutsulshchyna, Ichniansky, Karmeliukove Podillia, Khotyn, Kremenets Mountains, Lower Dniester, Medobory, Meotyda, Mezyn, Nyzhniodniprovskyi, Nyzhnosulskyi, Oleshky Sands, Podilski Tovtry, Prypiat-Stokhid, Pyriatyn, Ravske Roztochia, Royal Forests, Shatsk, Skolivski Beskydy, Slobozhanskyi, Small Polissia, Synevyr, Tuzlovski Lymany, Tuzly Lagoons, Upper Pripyat, Uzhansky, Velykyi Luh, Verkhovyna, Vyzhnytskyi, White Lake, Yavoriv, Zacharovanyy Kray, Zalissya, Znesinnia, Zolochiv Castle
• Average Country Rating: 50/100
PARK NAME: Azov-Syvash
Country: Ukraine
Park ID: 1488
AVERAGE RATING: 49/100
Review Volume: Low number of reviews
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Azov-Syvash National Nature Park is a protected area encompassing parts of the Azov Sea coast and Syvash lagoons. The park features unique salt lakes, coastal wetlands, and serves as an important stopover for migratory birds. It contains diverse flora and fauna adapted to the saline environment.
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Located on the Kinburn Peninsula, this park features unique landscapes of sand dunes, pine forests, and coastal areas. The park is home to numerous rare plant species and serves as a crucial habitat for waterfowl. Its diverse ecosystems include both marine and forest environments.
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Bohdanivka is a protected landscape featuring typical steppe vegetation and geological formations. The area preserves important examples of the region's natural heritage and biodiversity. It serves as a refuge for local flora and fauna species characteristic of the Ukrainian steppe.
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Buzkyi Hard National Nature Park is centered around the Southern Bug River canyon. The park features dramatic granite cliffs, rapids, and unique geological formations. It is known for its combination of historical sites and natural landscapes, including ancient Cossack settlements.
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The Carpathian National Nature Park is Ukraine's first and largest national park. It protects pristine mountain forests, alpine meadows, and numerous rare species of flora and fauna. The park includes Mount Hoverla, the highest peak in Ukraine, and features extensive hiking trails.
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Charivna Havan (Magic Harbor) National Nature Park encompasses coastal areas along the Black Sea. The park features unique marine ecosystems, sand spits, and coastal wetlands. It serves as an important area for biodiversity conservation and scientific research.
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Cheremosh National Nature Park is situated along the Cheremosh River in the Carpathian Mountains. The park protects mountain forests, river ecosystems, and traditional Hutsul culture. It is known for its rapid rivers popular for rafting and kayaking.
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Dermansko-Ostrozkyi National Nature Park preserves unique forest and wetland ecosystems. The park features historical monuments and diverse landscapes including limestone outcrops. It is an important site for the conservation of rare plant and animal species.
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Located in northern Ukraine, this park protects the Desna River valley and ancient Starogutski forests. The park features diverse wetland ecosystems and serves as an important bird habitat. It contains well-preserved natural forests and numerous rare species.
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Dvorichanskyi National Nature Park is known for its chalk outcrops along the Oskil River. The park preserves unique chalk flora and steppe ecosystems. It features distinctive landscapes and serves as a refuge for rare plant species adapted to chalk substrates.
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Dzharylhatskyi National Nature Park is located on Dzharylhach Island, the largest island in the Black Sea. The park features unique coastal landscapes, sandy beaches, and saline lakes. It is an important habitat for various bird species and contains rare steppe vegetation.
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Galician National Nature Park is situated in the Carpathian foothills region. The park features diverse forest ecosystems and historical monuments including the ancient Halych castle. It serves as an important ecological corridor and preserves unique flora and fauna of the region.
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Hetman National Nature Park preserves the natural landscapes of the Vorskla River valley. The park contains diverse forest ecosystems, wetlands, and meadows. It is home to numerous protected species and features historical sites related to Ukrainian Cossack history.
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Holosiivskyi is a unique urban national park located within Kyiv city limits. The park features ancient oak and beech forests, lakes, and wetlands. It serves as an important recreational area for city residents while preserving natural ecosystems within an urban environment.
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Holy Mountains National Nature Park is located along the Seversky Donets River. The park is known for its chalk mountains, pine forests, and ancient Orthodox monasteries carved into the chalk cliffs. It contains unique flora and fauna adapted to the chalk outcrop environment.
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Homilsha Forests National Nature Park features ancient oak forests and diverse woodland ecosystems. The park contains numerous archaeological sites and historical monuments. It serves as an important scientific research area and preserves rare plant and animal species.
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Hutsulshchyna National Nature Park preserves the cultural and natural heritage of the Hutsul region in the Carpathian Mountains. The park features mountain forests, meadows, and traditional Hutsul architecture. It is an important center for the preservation of local customs and traditional crafts.
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Ichniansky National Nature Park protects forest and wetland ecosystems in northern Ukraine. The park features diverse flora and fauna typical of the forest-steppe zone. It contains numerous lakes and serves as an important bird habitat during migration periods.
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Karmeliukove Podillia National Nature Park preserves the natural landscapes of the Podilian region. The park features unique forest ecosystems and historical sites associated with the Ukrainian folk hero Ustym Karmeliuk. It contains rare plant species and serves as an important ecological corridor.
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Khotyn National Nature Park is located along the Dniester River canyon. The park features dramatic limestone cliffs, diverse forest ecosystems, and the historic Khotyn Fortress. It preserves unique geological formations and rare species of flora and fauna.
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A protected area featuring unique chalk mountains and diverse flora. The park contains rare plant species and valuable forest ecosystems. The mountains provide habitat for numerous species of birds and small mammals.
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Located in the Dniester River delta, this park features unique wetland ecosystems. It serves as an important bird migration corridor and breeding ground. The area contains diverse aquatic and terrestrial habitats including floodplain forests and meadows.
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A protected area featuring unique limestone reef formations known as Tovtry. The reserve is home to diverse flora including many rare and endemic species. The area has significant geological and archaeological importance with traces of ancient settlements.
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A coastal park along the Sea of Azov featuring unique marine and coastal ecosystems. The park is an important stopover for migratory birds and includes valuable wetland areas. It contains diverse coastal vegetation and rare species of flora and fauna.
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Located along the Desna River, this park features diverse forest ecosystems and archaeological sites. The area is known for its Paleolithic settlements and unique geological formations. The park contains valuable floodplain meadows and ancient oak forests.
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Located in the lower Dnieper River region, featuring unique sand dunes and floodplain ecosystems. The park contains numerous lakes and islands formed by the river. It serves as an important habitat for waterfowl and aquatic species.
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A protected area along the Sula River featuring wetland ecosystems and floodplain meadows. The park is an important breeding ground for waterfowl and contains diverse aquatic vegetation. It includes valuable fish spawning grounds and wildlife habitats.
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Europe's largest desert featuring unique sand dunes and steppe vegetation. The park contains rare plant species adapted to sandy conditions. The area represents a unique ecosystem with distinctive flora and fauna communities.
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One of Ukraine's largest national parks featuring ancient reef formations and limestone hills. The park contains numerous caves, grottos, and unique geological formations. It is home to diverse flora including many rare and endemic species.
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A wetland park at the confluence of the Pripyat and Stokhid rivers featuring extensive marshes and floodplains. The area is crucial for migrating birds and contains valuable aquatic ecosystems. The park preserves traditional Polesian landscapes and culture.
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Pyriatyn National Nature Park is a protected area featuring diverse wetland ecosystems along the Udai River. The park contains valuable floodplain meadows and forests that provide habitat for numerous bird species. It serves as an important ecological corridor in central Ukraine.
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Ravske Roztochia is a protected area in western Ukraine featuring unique forest ecosystems and geological formations. The park is part of the larger Roztochya region that spans across the Ukrainian-Polish border. It contains valuable beech and pine forests along with diverse flora and fauna species.
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Royal Forests National Nature Park preserves historic hunting grounds once used by Polish kings. The park features old-growth oak and beech forests with some trees over 200 years old. It provides important habitat for rare species and contains numerous historical monuments.
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Shatsk National Nature Park is centered around the Shatsk Lakes, including Lake Svityaz, the deepest lake in Ukraine. The park features unique wetland ecosystems and pine forests. It is an important stopover for migratory birds and contains rare flora and fauna species.
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Skolivski Beskydy National Nature Park encompasses part of the Carpathian Mountains featuring diverse forest ecosystems. The park contains numerous waterfalls, mineral springs, and historic sites. It is popular for hiking, skiing, and other outdoor recreational activities.
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Slobozhanskyi National Nature Park protects unique forest-steppe ecosystems in eastern Ukraine. The park features oak forests, meadows, and wetlands along the Merla River. It serves as an important scientific research area and provides habitat for numerous rare species.
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Small Polissia National Nature Park preserves unique lowland forest ecosystems characteristic of the Polissia region. The park features a mix of pine and oak forests, wetlands, and meadows. It provides important habitat for numerous plant and animal species typical of the region.
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Synevyr National Nature Park is centered around Lake Synevyr, known as the 'Pearl of the Carpathians'. The park protects virgin forests and mountain ecosystems of the Ukrainian Carpathians. It features a unique brown bear rehabilitation center and extensive hiking trail network.
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Tuzlovski Lymany National Nature Park is a protected coastal area featuring a system of marine lagoons and limans. The park contains unique wetland ecosystems and serves as an important stopover for migratory birds. It includes valuable coastal landscapes and several rare plant species endemic to the Black Sea region.
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Tuzly Lagoons National Nature Park protects a system of coastal lagoons along the Black Sea. The park is an important stopover for migratory birds and features unique coastal ecosystems. It contains valuable wetlands and serves as a crucial breeding ground for many water bird species.
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Upper Pripyat National Nature Park protects the wetlands and floodplains of the upper Pripyat River basin. The park features extensive marshlands, meadows, and forests typical of Polesia. It serves as a crucial habitat for numerous waterfowl species and contains rare flora communities.
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Uzhansky National Nature Park is located in the Eastern Carpathians along the borders with Poland and Slovakia. The park protects pristine beech forests and mountain ecosystems. It forms part of the East Carpathian Biosphere Reserve and features unique geological formations and biodiversity.
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Velykyi Luh National Park preserves the unique landscape of the Dnieper River valley. The park includes floodplain forests, meadows, and wetlands that provide habitat for numerous bird species. It contains important archaeological sites and represents a significant ecological corridor along the Dnieper.
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Verkhovyna National Nature Park is situated in the Carpathian Mountains of western Ukraine. The park protects mountain ecosystems including ancient spruce forests and alpine meadows. It is known for its rich Hutsul cultural heritage and traditional mountain communities.
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Vyzhnytskyi National Nature Park is located in the Carpathian Mountains of southwestern Ukraine. The park features diverse forest ecosystems and mountain landscapes. It is known for its waterfalls, geological formations, and rich biodiversity including rare plant and animal species.
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White Lake National Nature Park is centered around one of Ukraine's clearest lakes. The park protects unique aquatic ecosystems and surrounding forests typical of the Polesian lowlands. It serves as an important habitat for waterfowl and contains rare aquatic vegetation communities.
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Yavoriv National Nature Park preserves the natural landscapes of the Roztochia region. The park features unique forest ecosystems and includes numerous lakes and wetlands. It serves as an important ecological corridor and contains significant historical and cultural monuments.
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Zacharovanyy Kray National Nature Park protects volcanic formations and beech forests in the Carpathian Mountains. The park features unique geological monuments and pristine forest ecosystems. It is known for its scenic beauty and rich biodiversity including rare plant and animal species.
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Zalissya National Nature Park is located within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The park has become an unintended wildlife sanctuary since the 1986 nuclear accident. It features recovering forest ecosystems and serves as a unique scientific study area for wildlife in the absence of human activity.
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Znesinnia is a regional landscape park located in the northeastern part of Lviv. The park features diverse landscapes including hills, valleys, and historic quarries, as well as several architectural monuments. It serves as an important recreational area for locals and contains numerous walking trails and viewpoints overlooking the city.
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Zolochiv Castle is a historic fortress-palace complex built in the 17th century as a defensive structure and noble residence. The castle consists of a large palace, Chinese palace, and defensive fortifications surrounded by a moat. It is part of the Golden Horseshoe of Lviv Oblast tourist route and houses museum exhibitions featuring period furniture and art.
COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):
1. UNIQUENESS38/100
2. INTENSITY17/100
3. BEAUTY43/100
4. GEOLOGY18/100
5. PLANT LIFE30/100
6. WILDLIFE13/100
7. TRANQUILITY62/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY73/100
9. SAFETY83/100
10. HERITAGE38/100
Classification: State Historic Architecture Reserve