Yurij Bihun, a long-time supporter of Science for the Carpathians, one of original founders of the network passed away. Yurij was a man full of life, deeply connected to the forests he cherished and to the mountains he loved. A true patriot of Ukraine. Yurij supported young Ukrainian professionals and researchers offering guidance and encouragement. His passion for bringing people together and fostering connections for the Science for the Carpathians Network was a reflection of his boundless generosity and belief in a better future. His commitment to support sustainable forest management in the Carpathian Mountains was unwavering and Colleagues from the Science for the Carpathians Network in Eastern Europe will miss him deeply.
He will be missed, not just for his work, but for the heart and humanity he brought to everything he did.
RIP dear Yurij