Loss of Ecological and Recreational Values of Landscapes in Ukraine’s National Nature Parks Due to Military Actions
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.48128/pisg-2026-71.3-03 | Journal eISSN: 2543-7313 | Journal ISSN: 0208-4589
Language: Polish, English
Page range: 39 - 54
Submitted on: May 5, 2026
Accepted on: Sep 5, 2026
Published on: Sep 21, 2026
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