Role in the project:

Within the framework of the project “Protection of biodiversity of transboundary territories of Ukraine and Poland from invasive populations of hogweed (Heracleum spp.)” Lviv National University of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology named after S.Z. Gzhytskyi performs a set of tasks, including:

• conducting field studies to assess the age structure and viability of hogweed populations in nine territorial communities of the Lviv region;
• selecting and establishing trial plots to test the effectiveness of various methods of hogweed eradication;
• selecting soil and plant material for laboratory studies;
• analyzing the impact of hogweed on soil conditions and forming a joint database together with Polish partners;
• preparing and conducting training for representatives of territorial communities and municipal enterprises on modern approaches to combating invasive species.

The implementation of these tasks will contribute to the creation of scientifically sound solutions for controlling hogweed, developing effective systems for its elimination and soil recultivation.

Key strengths

• Many years of experience in conducting fundamental and applied scientific research in the fields of biology, agronomy and ecology.
• Powerful research base and modern laboratories for the analysis of soils, plant and biological material.
• Qualified scientific staff capable of performing both field and laboratory research.
• Experience in international projects and cooperation with European partners.
• Active role in the preparation and implementation of educational and training programs for communities.

Team

Bohdan HULKO

Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Horticulture and Vegetable Growing named after Professor I.P. Hulko of the Lviv National University of Environmental Management.