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GORO has launched its environmental program to restore forests and preserve the natural heritage of the mountains as part of its long-term sustainability and regional impact strategy.
During the spring reforestation campaign, 2,000 young trees were planted over 2.5 hectares in the Volosianka forestry sector. This included 500 one-year-old European larch saplings, 500 one-year-old Douglas fir saplings, and 1,000 three-year-old silver fir saplings. The species were selected by the Regional Municipal Specialised Forestry Enterprise "Halsillis" of the Lviv Regional Council, taking into account the area's specific characteristics, which lie outside the direct responsibility zone of the future resort. GORO team members joined forestry workers in planting the trees.
Over the next 4–5 years, these coniferous trees are expected to grow to a height of 2–3 meters, developing strong root systems that will stabilise the soil and help restore the balance of the forest ecosystem, a crucial factor for maintaining the region’s environmental equilibrium. Symbolically, this period coincides with the completion of the key facilities of GORO's first development phase, allowing the forest and the resort to grow together.
The GORO team and Halsillis are already working on identifying future areas for the next phases of reforestation. Planting 2,000 trees marks only the beginning of a large-scale program to achieve real, long-term environmental impact.
"We deliberately chose a site outside the resort’s future territory because we see regional development as a whole. A responsible business must contribute to improving the environment in which it interacts. We want nature around GORO to grow at its own pace, becoming a shared value for resort guests and local communities," said Vasyl Danylyak, CEO of OKKO Group of Companies and co-founder of GORO Mountain Resort.
"Our partnership with GORO shows how responsible businesses can become true agents of change in environmental preservation. This is not just about planting trees — it’s an example of private initiative becoming part of a broader, long-term regional environmental strategy. We are proud that GORO extended its efforts beyond its land. It’s a model of synergy between nature, community, and business, creating lasting and meaningful change in the ecological balance of the Lviv Carpathians," emphasised Ivan Pidhorodetskyi, Head of OKSLGP "Halsillis."
"For us, fostering nature around the resort is not just an important initiative; it’s part of our social mission. We want future visitors and local residents to enjoy forested, lush, and well-cared-for mountains. That’s why GORO is establishing a tradition of annual tree planting. We aim to leave a legacy for future generations — an example of how caring for nature and taking responsibility for the environment begins today. It’s about love for the land, respect for the world around us, and building a shared future," explained Volodymyr Garazd, CEO of GORO Mountain Resort.
About GORO Mountain Resort
In October 2024, OKKO Group launched the construction of GORO Mountain Resort, a large-scale recreational project. The resort spans nearly 1,200 hectares, including 360 hectares designated for mountain and ski infrastructure and over 800 hectares reserved for developing hotel, commercial, and recreational facilities. Over the next 15 years, the project envisions the construction of 25 hotels with a total of 5,150 rooms, 41 ski trails stretching 75 km with 342 hectares of snowmaking coverage, two state-of-the-art gondola lifts, 11 chairlifts, and the development of Welcome and Mountain Centres.
The first development phase of GORO, covering 127 hectares, commenced near the village of Volosyanka, located 5 km from Slavske in the Lviv region. This phase includes 10 ski trails totalling 13 km with 50 hectares of snowmaking, the longest gondola lift (2.8 km), and two modern chairlifts, each 1.5 km long.
Construction of the resort's first hotel complex began in February 2025. The project, with a total area of 48,000 sq. m, features three designer hotels with 415 rooms, including 13,000 sq. m dedicated to commercial and entertainment infrastructure. It is one of five hotel complexes planned for GORO’s first phase. It will bring together nine hotels with over 1,100 rooms and a wide range of recreational amenities: spa areas, swimming pools, restaurants, children’s facilities, and business spaces. The investment and development company GORO Development, part of OKKO Group, oversees hotel real estate development, including architectural concept creation, construction, recreational programming, and investment attraction for the hotel business.
In the GORO Mountain Resort project, OKKO Group acts as the sole owner, primary investor, master developer, leading builder, and operator, ensuring the harmonious growth and holistic vision of the year-round recreational destination. To create an international-level resort, OKKO Group engaged world-class Austrian experts: PKF Hospitality (investment analysis and concept development), ILF Group (master planning and ski infrastructure), and Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group (design of lift and gondola systems).
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