The state-owned enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" has announced plans to harvest more than 75,000 New Year trees for the 2026–2027 winter holidays. The enterprise reported this in a commentary to RBC-Ukraine. Out of the total volume, 51,000 firs and pines were grown on specialized plantations, while another 24,000 will be obtained through regular forest maintenance felling. The enterprise emphasizes that in the event of increased demand, harvesting volumes can be increased: current legislative limits allow for the extraction of more than 311,000 New Year trees from special plantations.
Labeling and accounting: over 157,000 tags
To ensure the traceability of each tree, more than 157,000 tags and self-adhesive labels have already been prepared at the warehouses of the branches of "Forests of Ukraine". Each unit of products will be labeled, allowing the buyer to identify a specific tree and check its origin. This accounting system is part of the state policy to combat illegal logging and illicit trade in coniferous trees.
Prices and sales logistics: what has not yet been determined
As of the publication date (November 13, 2026), the enterprise is still coordinating start dates for sales, addresses of retail outlets, product range, and distribution channels with its branches. Prices for firs and pines are also at the drafting stage. "Forests of Ukraine" specified that the cost will be differentiated according to several parameters: tree species, height, region of sale, and sales format (retail point, online order, wholesale batches). After gathering all information, the enterprise promises to publish an official announcement with the cost and conditions for purchasing New Year trees.
Online legality check: how the service works
Buyers will be able to independently check the legal origin of the purchased New Year tree through a special online service. To do this, open the "New Year Tree Verification" section, enter the number from the label or tag, and compare the received information with the actual tree. At the same time, "Forests of Ukraine" make an important reservation: the service confirms the origin of the tree according to state accounting data, but does not verify the presence of FSC or PEFC environmental certificates. Information about the availability of such certificates should be requested directly from the specific seller.
Context: the main Christmas tree of Kyiv 2026
In parallel with preparations for commercial sales, Kyiv is already considering the concept of the country's main New Year tree for 2026. Its theme is "Light Within". The organizers have not yet disclosed the details of the concept, as it must be approved by the Kyiv City State Administration. Reminder: last year, the central Kyiv tree was white with blue garlands — the white color symbolized "life with a clean slate", and the blue lights symbolized a clean sky over the country. Thus, by December 2026, Ukrainian consumers will receive both a commercial offer from "Forests of Ukraine" with transparent labeling and updated festive symbols in the capital.
