Voting is underway for the tree that will represent Ukraine at the international competition «European Tree of the Year»

For a month, the NGO «Ecosphera» searched for trees with unique stories that have historical, cultural or ecological significance for the community. In total, we identified 16 trees for the national selection to participate in the international competition «European Tree of the Year». Everyone can participate in the vote, but we will take into account only unique votes.

In 2023, Ukraine took part in this competition for the first time, presenting an apple tree from Sumy region, which is already over 220 years old. In total, more than 14 thousand people voted for the apple tree colony. According to the results of the competition, the Ukrainian tree took third place!

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the stories of the trees and vote for the tree that, in your opinion, should represent Ukraine at the competition «European Tree of the Year».

1. The century-old oak tree named «Princes Lubomirsky» has great historical and cultural value for the residents of the Rivne city community. The tree grows in an area that was once an oak-hornbeam forest on the northeastern outskirts of the city of Rivne.
Read more about the history of the tree at the link.
You can vote here: https://forms.gle/2Dfivx1Gb3WBCpM66
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2. «Professor Alekseev’s Oak» is a “tree-witness” of historical events that survived the fierce battles in Golosievo during World War II. The tree has extraordinary historical and cultural significance, is part of the architectural ensemble and an indispensable companion of student life.
Read more about the history of the tree at the link.
You can vote here: https://forms.gle/2Dfivx1Gb3WBCpM66

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3. The Panskiy Oak is a botanical monument of local importance in the Otyniysk settlement-territorial community. It is located in the village of Vinograd on the territory of the “Ogrod” tract (the ancient name of the land that was owned by the lord). On the territory of this tract there was a lord’s estate, as well as a farmstead.
Read more about the history of the tree at the link.
You can vote here: https://forms.gle/2Dfivx1Gb3WBCpM66

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4. White acacia is a “Witness of Seven Generations”, which is already 140 years old. The tree has been part of 6 states (Austria-Hungary, Western Polish People’s Republic, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Germany, Ukrainian SSR, and Ukraine) and is a true witness to history.
Read more about the history of the tree at the link.
You can vote here: https://forms.gle/2Dfivx1Gb3WBCpM66

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5. «Giant Oak» is a botanical monument of local importance that grows on the territory of Demydivska territorial community. According to legend, under this oak, Hetman of Ukraine Bogdan Khmelnytskyi, on his way to the Berestets battlefield, held a meeting with Cossack colonels.
Read more about the history of the tree at the link.
You can vote here: https://forms.gle/2Dfivx1Gb3WBCpM66

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6. The largest specimen of Weymouth pine outside North America grows near the village of Turya Remeta, on Magurycha Mountain, in Transcarpathia. The tree has its own name “President”, its height exceeds 50 m, the crown span is 18 m, the diameter is 1.5 m, and its age is over 150 years. A pine of such size is rare even for its natural range in North America.
Read more about the history of the tree at the link.
You can vote here: https://forms.gle/2Dfivx1Gb3WBCpM66

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7. An oak tree that is over 100 years old grows in the Ivankivska community. During an enemy attack in February 2022, the tree saved the lives of three soldiers by taking the blow that split it in half. Currently, volunteer arborists are treating it and trying to save its life. Part of the tree has recovered.
Read more about the history of the tree at the link.
You can vote here: https://forms.gle/2Dfivx1Gb3WBCpM66

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8. «The Thousand-Year Oak» is the oldest tree in the Lviv region, which took root on the territory of the local church of St. Michael in the village of Veryn. In 1984, the centuries-old oak was granted the status of a botanical monument. The tree has several hollows, one of which is so large that it resembles a cave. This tree is truly impressive in its mighty size.
Read more about the history of the tree at the link.
You can vote here: https://forms.gle/2Dfivx1Gb3WBCpM66

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9. The savior elm is a witness to the history of the village of Hlynne in the Bereziv territorial community in the Rivne region. This is an ancient tree that has its own special legend. During the Mongol-Tatar attack, local residents could hide in the tree, which saved their lives. People have not forgotten about this tree and to this day call it the savior elm. The trunk circumference is about 5 meters.
Read more about the history of the tree at the link.
You can vote here: https://forms.gle/2Dfivx1Gb3WBCpM66

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12. «Gunali Oak» is a botanical natural monument of local importance. The tree grows at the northwestern end of the Kristera Hill park in the Podilskyi district of Kyiv. The oak is about 400 years old with a girth of 4.3 meters and a height of 25 meters. It was taken under protection by the decision of the Kyiv City Council of November 27, 2009.
Read more about the history of the tree at the link.
You can vote here: https://forms.gle/2Dfivx1Gb3WBCpM66

14. «Shevchenko Oak» is a botanical monument of local importance, which grows in the territory of the park of local importance “Birch Grove” in the Podilskyi district of Kyiv. T. G. Shevchenko lived nearby in a small dacha of the Loboda family during his second visit to Kyiv.
Read more about the history of the tree at the link.
You can vote here: https://forms.gle/2Dfivx1Gb3WBCpM66
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