Endangered species losing their habitat in
Losiny Ostrov
Naturalists have recorded over 600 species of plants, animals, and birds in the area planned for the road through Losiny Ostrov, including endangered species of the Moscow region. Here you can see which species are at risk, evidence of their destruction, and the laws being violated.
Evidence of destruction
- Sanicula europaea
- Sanicula europaea
- Usnea Hirta
- Usnea Hirta
- Usnea Hirta
- Usnea Hirta
Violated laws
Article 259 of the Russian Criminal Code
«Destruction of critical habitats for species listed in the Russian Red Book»
Article 260.1 of the Russian Criminal Code
Intentional destruction or damage, as well as illegal collection, harvesting, and trade of particularly valuable plants and fungi belonging to species listed in the Russian Red Book or protected under international treaties of the Russian Federation
Article 262 of the Russian Criminal Code
«Violation of the regime of specially protected natural areas and natural objects»
Article 9.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Moscow Region
Causing harm to animals, plants, or other organisms listed in the Red Book of the Moscow Region, including their destruction
Federal Law No. 174-FZ of 23 November 1995
"On Environmental Impact Assessment"
«About especially protected natural territories»
Federal Law No. 33-FZ of March 14, 1995
Article 2: Defines specially protected natural areas (SPNAs) as objects of national heritage.
Article 27: Establishes the special protection regime for national parks, including Losiny Ostrov.
Part 1, Clause 6, Article 15: Prohibits activities that lead to soil degradation, disturbance of geological formations, or changes to the hydrological regime.
Part 1, Clause 7, Article 15: Prohibits activities that alter the habitat of plant and animal species, including destruction or damage caused by human factors.Part 1, Clause 8, Article 15: Prohibits the construction of roads, pipelines, power lines, and other infrastructure not related to the operation of the national park.
Article 27: Establishes the special protection regime for national parks, including Losiny Ostrov.
Part 1, Clause 6, Article 15: Prohibits activities that lead to soil degradation, disturbance of geological formations, or changes to the hydrological regime.
Part 1, Clause 7, Article 15: Prohibits activities that alter the habitat of plant and animal species, including destruction or damage caused by human factors.Part 1, Clause 8, Article 15: Prohibits the construction of roads, pipelines, power lines, and other infrastructure not related to the operation of the national park.
Collected documents and evidence
Экспертное заключение РАН от 13.11.2025 о вырубленной Уснее
How you can help
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