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The ‘Bog’ (God) River Basin

The book gives a comprehensive description of the Southern Bug River Basin. It contains information about origin of the river name “Bog” and its natural conditions, short description of the river itself and its tributaries, information about geology, climate, landscapes, animals and plants, stories about history and modern economic development, short description of main settlements, environmental problems and ways to solve them. The book informs about nature protection areas and activities of environmental NGOs. It also includes children’s drawings and essays.
 


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The book is targeted to all people, interested in learning of native culture and nature and concerned about the destiny of the Southern Bug River.


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Towards integrating wetland biodiversity conservation with water and agricultural management in Ukraine. A pilot project in the South Bug River Basin

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Rivers by Design

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This presentation presents the impact of peat soil subsidence and discusses the issues of sustainability of peatland drainage activities.

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