Ukraine: FRVR
Vyshenskyi Park (Парк «Вишенський»)
Photos: FRVR
Site description
Vyshenka is the largest residential neighbourhood in Vinnytsia, home to more than 60,000 people. Its development began in the 1960s. At that time, autotransport was the main priority, so hundreds of kilometers of roads were built at the expense of ecosystems: forests were cut, swamps were drained and rivers were hidden in pipes.
Two unnamed rivers, 30 and 32, flow through the Vyshenka neighbourhood; the riverbeds are almost entirely hidden in pipes connected to the stormwater system. Both small rivers come to the surface only before meeting the Podillia pond. The pond is an expansion of the small river Vyshnia riverbed. Vyshnia is a tributary of Vinnytsia's main river Pivdennyi Buh. The slowed down flow, concrete pond banks and rainfall from the pipes prevent Vyshnia from self-cleaning. These lead to riverbed clogging and deterioration of water quality and living conditions for bank residents.
The Podillia pond is part of Vyshenskyi Park, a key recreational area of the Vyshenka neighbourhood and the entire city. It has necessary conditions for sports, dog walking, relaxation with family, friends or alone, and other leisure activities, which helps to strengthen community ties and improve the quality of life.
Ecosystem
South Vyshnia biocenosis:
Animals on the European Red List (Endangered species are the smallest in number. Then the rare and vulnerable ones follow):
- Endangered: Cerambyx cerdo
- Rare: Helix pomatia
- Vulnerable: Muscaridinus avellanarius, Maculinea arion
Animals listed in the Bern Convention:
Bombina bombina, Periparus ater, Sylvia atricapilla, Lanius collurio, Ciconia ciconia, Troglodytes troglodytes, Motacilla alba Linnaeus, Asio otus
Plants from the Red Data Book of Ukraine (rare status):
Chamaecytisus blockianus, Dictamnus albus, Viola alba Besser, Staphylea pinnata, Allium ursinum, Astragalus dasyanthus, Bulbocodium versicolor, Colchicum autumnale L., Crocus angustifolius, Crocus heuffelianus, Daphne sophia, Dictamnus albus
Facts & Figures
58
The South Vyshnia biocenosis is the habitat of 58 animal species listed Convention
141.3
141.3 hectare eco-corridor of the small river Vyshnia valley
60,000
Vyshenskyi Park is the key recreational area for 60,000 Vyshenka neighbourhood residents
109
109 kilometers of small rivers in Vinnytsia
Location
Ukraine, Vinnytsia region, Vinnytsia city
1. CWS at the small river 30 - 49.217991, 28.409952
2. CWS at the small river 32 - 49.216848, 28.421346
Size
The small river Vyshnia:
- Total length 22 km
- Within the city 6.2 km
- Total basin area 142 km2
The small river No30:
- Total length 456 m
- Total size of the CWS 1 hectare (10,062 m2)
The small river No32:
- Total length 948 m
- Total size of the CWS 0.17 hectares (1,696 m2)
Vyshenskyi park, the largest park with a pond in Vinnytsia, is important not only for its social function as a park but also for its ecological impact on the city environment.
Existing projects
“2024 Vinnytsia Meadow Test Site: Urban meadow is a nature-based solution for biodiversity preservation, air quality improvement and heat island mitigation.
DALIA Implementation Plan
- Comprehensive monitoring of the parameters of the small river Vyshnia
- Wetland development and design
- Wetland construction
- Repeated monitoring after the wetland construction
- Awareness-raising campaign for the project
Involvement of the Community
Residents will be involved in project public discussions and volunteer co-creation activities. Citizens will also receive education on environmental topics such as NBS, benefits from CWS and blue-green infrastructure within city limits.
Local communities will benefit from the environmental, economic and social benefits of the wetlands, including improved water quality, reduced flood risk, new recreational areas and opportunities for small business.
Expected Impact
Establish a sustainable nature-based approach to surface water treatment when it enters the city river system.
Funded by the European Union
