Upper Pobuzhia National Nature Park

Upper Pobuzhia National Nature Park (Ukrainian: Національний парк «Верхнє Побужжя») is one of National Parks in Ukraine, located in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, in western part of the country. It was established in 2013 and covers an area of 108,000 hectares (1,080 km2). The Park has its headquarters in the town of Khmelnytskyi.

Upper Pobuzhia National Nature Park
Національний парк «Верхнє Побужжя»
IUCN category II (national park)
LocationKhmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukraine
Nearest cityKhmelnytskyi
Coordinates49°26′11″N 27°25′7″E
Area108,000 hectares (1,080 km2)
Established2013

The Park contains a varied flora and fauna, including 19 plant species listed in the Red Book of Ukraine, 37 regional rare species and 17 species from the European Red List. Upper Pobuzhia is located in the upper part of Southern Bug and its tributaries basin.

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