This Resolution establishes an experimental project approved by the Cabinet of Ministers to introduce electronic issuance of key forestry permits through the unified environmental platform “EcoSystem.” It covers two main documents: the logging permit (forest felling ticket) and the certificate of origin for timber and sawn wood. The Ministry of Economy (with environmental and agricultural functions) acts as the project coordinator, with participation from the State Forest Resources Agency and the Ministry of Digital Transformation. The regulation also mandates exclusive use of electronic formats for these permits during the project, integrates them with national information systems, and temporarily suspends conflicting procedures under earlier regulations.
The procedure for issuing electronic logging permits defines them as mandatory documents for timber extraction and establishes a fully digital application and processing system via “EcoSystem” or the Diia portal. Applicants must submit detailed documentation depending on the type of logging activity, while authorities verify compliance and may conduct site inspections before issuance. Permits are issued for specific plots, generally valid for one year, and include QR codes linked to the national timber tracking system. The regulation sets time limits for processing, defines grounds for refusal (such as missing permits, non-compliance with environmental assessments, or inaccurate data), and provides rules for suspension, extension, or termination of permits in cases of violations or changed circumstances.
The procedure for electronic certificates governs export documentation for timber products, requiring submission of contracts, transport documents, and traceability information confirming the origin of wood materials. Certificates are issued per shipment, valid for 60 days, and are mandatory for export clearance, with automatic data exchange between forestry authorities and customs systems. The regulation establishes grounds for refusal (e.g., incomplete documentation or inconsistencies in volumes), rules for revocation, and electronic communication with applicants. Overall, the project aims to digitize forestry permitting and export control processes, improve transparency through open data and electronic registers, and streamline administrative procedures.
The procedure for issuing electronic logging permits defines them as mandatory documents for timber extraction and establishes a fully digital application and processing system via “EcoSystem” or the Diia portal. Applicants must submit detailed documentation depending on the type of logging activity, while authorities verify compliance and may conduct site inspections before issuance. Permits are issued for specific plots, generally valid for one year, and include QR codes linked to the national timber tracking system. The regulation sets time limits for processing, defines grounds for refusal (such as missing permits, non-compliance with environmental assessments, or inaccurate data), and provides rules for suspension, extension, or termination of permits in cases of violations or changed circumstances.
The procedure for electronic certificates governs export documentation for timber products, requiring submission of contracts, transport documents, and traceability information confirming the origin of wood materials. Certificates are issued per shipment, valid for 60 days, and are mandatory for export clearance, with automatic data exchange between forestry authorities and customs systems. The regulation establishes grounds for refusal (e.g., incomplete documentation or inconsistencies in volumes), rules for revocation, and electronic communication with applicants. Overall, the project aims to digitize forestry permitting and export control processes, improve transparency through open data and electronic registers, and streamline administrative procedures.
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Resolution No. 625 of the Cabinet of Ministers On the implementation of a pilot project on the issuance of certain permits in the field of forestry in electronic form.
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Ukraine
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Regulation
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No