Vasylkiv Carpathians

Vasylkiv Carpathians

This area showcases a diverse mix of natural ecosystems and striking contrasts in terrain and vegetation.

The gully bottom is marshy and features a riparian wetland habitat with typical marsh vegetation. Along the riverbed stretches a floodplain aspen forest, adding to the area's natural authenticity.

The gently sloping southern hillsides are covered with meadow-steppe vegetation, including sedge-herb, couch grass, and beard grass plant communities. Some parts of the gully are dominated by ruderal (weed) vegetation, indicating past human impact.

The upper and central parts of the gully were partially planted with pine trees, though mostly isolated trees remain today. Traces of artificial ponds can be seen at the bottom, but their impact on biodiversity was minimal.

The lower part of the reserve preserves a natural broadleaf mixed forest — a valuable remnant of the native ecosystem.