Management of national natural parks: the experience of France for Ukraine

Preservation and protection of biodiversity is one of the most important components of the balanced development of society. In Ukraine, as of 01.01.2021, there were 8633 objects of the nature reserve fund with a total area of 4.1 million hectares. Currently, as a result of the Russian attack, more than 900 objects of the nature reserve fund (NRF) with an area of 1.24 million hectares remain occupied, which is approximately a third of the area of the NRF of Ukraine. Among them are national natural parks, of which there are 56 in Ukraine and they occupy an area of 1 399 161 hectares, which is 30.6% of the total area of the nature reserve fund of Ukraine. Post-war reconstruction, restoration of protected areas, integration into the European community will pose new challenges for environmental organizations. The experience of France in the post-war restoration of nature reserves and management of national natural parks is presented. This is especially important in the context of Ukraine's accession to the European Union, the adaptation of legislation to European standards. Proposals have been developed to improve the management of national natural parks based on the experience of France