“Park Cultural Phytocenoses of Poltava Region: History, Current Status and Prospects”

13.3.2025

A guest lecture dedicated to park cultural phytocenoses of Poltava Region was held at the Department of Landscape Gardening and Ecology of the ER INAS. 

The event brought together students and teachers of various specialties who had the opportunity to learn about the unique history and current state of the parks of the Poltava region.

The lecturer was Liudmyla GLUSCHCHENKO, Candidate of Biological Sciences, Senior Research Fellow, Deputy Director for Scientific Work; the material for the lecture was prepared by Roman FEDKO, Candidate of Biological Sciences, Head of the Department of Ecology and Pharmacognosy of the Research Station of Medicinal Plants of the Institute of Agroecology and Environmental Management of the NAAS of Ukraine.

During the presentation, Ms. Liudmyla presented key aspects of the formation and development of park cultural phytocenoses in the Poltava region, which have a long history dating back to the 18th century. She emphasized that the parks of the Poltava region are an important element of the cultural and natural heritage of Ukraine, which reflect the influence of various factors: natural, economic, social and political.

Ms. Liudmyla spoke about the four main periods of the formation of park cultures and phytocenoses, starting from the 18th century, when parks were created in a landscape style, and up to the present day, when they have become important objects of the nature reserve network. Special attention was paid to the current state of the parks of the Poltava region, which are protected in the nature reserve network of the region. Ms. Lyudmila emphasized the importance of preserving historical parks, such as Berezovorudsky, Khomutetsky, Poltava City Park “Peremoga”, Ustimov Arboretum and others, which have great scientific, historical and cultural value. Ms. Liudmyla also emphasized the importance of preserving biodiversity in parks, which includes not only the diversity of plants, but also historical landscapes that form a unique ecological and cultural heritage.

The participants actively asked questions, in particular about methods of preserving historical parks, the use of new technologies in landscaping and the possibility of involving local communities in the care of parks. The lecture drew attention to the further study of park cultures and phytocenoses and their consideration as an important element of the natural and cultural heritage of Ukraine.

We sincerely thank Ms. Liudmyla for this interesting and informative lecture! We hope for further cooperation and new meetings!

Department of Landscape Gardening and Ecology