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| description | This project focuses on adapting Ukraine’s nature reserve areas to meet modern societal challenges, ensuring barrier-free access to natural assets for visitors of all abilities. The creation of a multifunctional sensory location using native plant species in the Park “Feofaniya” (Kyiv, Ukraine), as in this project, is a practical implementation of the National Strategy for the Formation of a Barrier-Free Space. A prospective plant fund (up to 40 plant names, including native and introduced species) has been established to stimulate different sensitive organs of humans and enhance the therapeutic function of the sensory area. The multilevel design, based on the concept of mixborders, serves both decorative and functional purposes. The multisensory zone enhances existing park elements, helping to maintain a cognitive connection to nature for all categories of visitors. The proposed landscape design also includes improvements to existing park features, ensuring wheelchair users and individuals with other physical limitations have unrestricted access to safe and tactile plant compositions. To promote informational accessibility, key elements of the sensory mixborders are complemented by informational plaques and audio materials about individual types of plants used. This initiative aims to create an environment that fosters physical, emotional, and social well-being, enhances quality of life, and raises awareness about plants, providing diverse sensory experiences for people with reduced mobility. An innovative form of urban green zone for a wide range of users is being created by leveraging the existing potential of the Park “Feofaniya” and publicly available technologies. By implementing this project, the recreational zones of nature conservation areas in Ukraine will be better equipped to address contemporary societal challenges and contribute to recovery efforts in the post-war period. |
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Plant Introduction, 107, 48–61 (2025)
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Searching for opportunities to adapt green infrastructure for creating a
barrier-free environment in living nature sites
Rаisa Matiashuk 1, *, Liubov Gubar 1, Olena Kolesnichenko 2, Yaroslav Krylov 1,
Rostyslav Radionov 2, Tetiana Kozachuk 2, Iryna Tkachenko 1
1 Institute for Evolutionary Ecology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Acad. Lebedeva str. 37, 03143 Kyiv, Ukraine;
* raisakiev2015@gmail.com
2 Educational and Research Institute of Forestry and Landscape-park Management of the National University of Life and Environmental
Sciences of Ukraine, Horikhuvatskyi shliakh str. 19, 03041 Kyiv, Ukraine
Received: 28.08.2025 | Accepted: 25.10.2025 | Published online: 30.10.2025
Abstract
This project focuses on adapting Ukraine’s nature reserve areas to meet modern societal challenges,
ensuring barrier-free access to natural assets for visitors of all abilities. The creation of a multifunctional
sensory location using native plant species in the Park “Feofaniya” (Kyiv, Ukraine), as in this project, is a
practical implementation of the National Strategy for the Formation of a Barrier-Free Space. A prospective
plant fund (up to 40 plant names, including native and introduced species) has been established to stimulate
different sensitive organs of humans and enhance the therapeutic function of the sensory area. The
multilevel design, based on the concept of mixborders, serves both decorative and functional purposes.
The multisensory zone enhances existing park elements, helping to maintain a cognitive connection to
nature for all categories of visitors. The proposed landscape design also includes improvements to existing
park features, ensuring wheelchair users and individuals with other physical limitations have unrestricted
access to safe and tactile plant compositions. To promote informational accessibility, key elements of the
sensory mixborders are complemented by informational plaques and audio materials about individual
types of plants used. This initiative aims to create an environment that fosters physical, emotional, and
social well-being, enhances quality of life, and raises awareness about plants, providing diverse sensory
experiences for people with reduced mobility. An innovative form of urban green zone for a wide range
of users is being created by leveraging the existing potential of the Park “Feofaniya” and publicly available
technologies. By implementing this project, the recreational zones of nature conservation areas in Ukraine
will be better equipped to address contemporary societal challenges and contribute to recovery efforts in
the post-war period.
Keywords: barrier-free environment, nature heritage, green areas, tactile gardens, optimization
https://doi.org/10.46341/PI2025014
UDC 502.504
Authors’ contributions: Matiashuk R. – conceptualization of the study, development or design of methodology, data analysis, writing
the manuscript – original draft, editing. Gubar L. – research observations, development or design of methodology, data analysis,
validation of research outputs. Kolesnichenko O. – formal analysis, development or design of methodology, editing. Krylov Y. –
research observations, validation of research outputs. Radionov R. – designing computer programs, visualizing the project of the
plan and the implementation location. Kozachuk T. – preparation of figures and tables, translation of the initial draft. Tkachenko I. –
research observations, review of literary sources, photographing, preparation of figures and tables.
Funding: Departmental research program “The formation of principles and methods of organizing a barrier-free environment at the
facilities of the nature reserve fund of Ukraine (on the example of Park “Feofaniya”) and the post-war restoration of their recreational
potential” 2024–2026, state registration number 0124U000113.
Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Introduction
The current challenges and the prospects
for the post-war period in Ukraine lay the
groundwork for reshaping our society’s culture,
norms, and behaviors. With each passing day
of the war, especially since russia’s full-scale
invasion, adapting the environment to meet
the needs of people with various functional
limitations has become increasingly important.
Most physical environments in Ukraine are
not adapted for people with limited mobility,
such as the elderly, people with disabilities,
people with temporary health problems (due
to injury or illness), pregnant women, people
with prams, children under seven years of
age, and others. According to statistics, 30–
50 % of Ukrainians can be considered to have
limited mobility to some extent, experiencing
difficulties in independent movement,
spatial orientation, and obtaining necessary
information and services (Fesenko & Lysyuk,
2021). Ensuring equal opportunities in all
areas of life by addressing the issue of adapted
physical environment, access to information,
and creating a favorable environment for
communication in Ukraine is enshrined in law
(Resolution, 1993; Decree, 2005, 2007; Law
of Ukraine, 2020). Addressing these issues
quickly and effectively will not only ensure
equal opportunities and access to all aspects of
a fulfilling life but also serve as a key indicator
of society’s humanity, mature responsibility,
and level of civilization. As such, implementing
the country’s strategic plan to create barrier-
free spaces is critical (Order, 2021).
A clear sign that the principles of social
inclusion are increasingly being integrated
into key areas of Ukrainian life, such as legal
regulation, economic and social development,
healthcare, education, transportation,
construction, and architecture, is the creation
of the “Album of barrier-free solutions”
(Big City Lab, 2023). The term ‘barrier-free’
is defined as the philosophy of a society
without restrictions, where equal rights and
opportunities for self-realization, employment,
mobility, services, education, communication,
recreation, and development are guaranteed
for all people (Big City Lab, 2023). At the same
time, there has been relatively little focus on
the accessibility of natural environments for
their recreational, rehabilitative, educational,
and cultural potential in current research and
development, thought, creating barrier-free
environments in natural areas, particularly
through the use of modern technologies
and techniques for designing multisensory
gardens, is essential not only for people with
physical limitations and their families, but for
a broader segment of our society.
Ensuring easy and comfortable access to
natural sites, especially those within Ukraine’s
nature conservation areas, extends beyond
improving infrastructure and upgrading
technical features, such as ramps, handrails,
and path surfaces. It’s about creating an
environment that facilitates a seamless
connection with nature – allowing people to
explore unique natural landmarks, learn about
biodiversity, and engage with the rich heritage
of our land. It also entails offering high-quality
recreational services, utilizing nature for
therapeutic purposes, promoting physical and
emotional well-being, and satisfying aesthetic
needs (Pashchenko, 2021; Obynochna, 2022;
Matiashuk et al., 2023; Kendzora & Hotsii,
2025). This is particularly critical for existing
green spaces, such as urban parks, squares,
botanical gardens, and other green areas,
where altering or redesigning walking paths
due to steep slopes or surface materials may
be technically or financially challenging. Such
limitations make it challenging for individuals
with mobility impairments to enjoy these
spaces fully. There is a growing urgency to
reduce barriers and ensure everyone can
freely access natural resources, recreational
areas, and parks.
Tactile locations and/or sensory gardens
have become an effective, inclusive, and
innovative approach to addressing such
problems in modern urban green spaces
(Zajadacz & Lubarska, 2019; Nagajyothi et al.,
2023; Pimentel et al., 2024). The practice of
botanical gardens and nature corners for
people with disabilities in urban parks has
long been widespread, dating back to the
first apothecary garden in Italy (in Padua),
established in 1545. The practice of creating
tactile locations based on specialized or
‘paravisuous’ gardens in Ukraine was previously
reproduced in elements of apothecary gardens
(vegetable gardens), which appeared in
monasteries of Ancient Rus as early as the 11th–
13th centuries. Such areas are currently one of
the ways in which natural environments are
being adapted to create equal opportunities
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for leisure, provide a variety of sensory
experiences, and fulfill the rehabilitative and
social integration functions of ‘green’ spaces
for all social groups (Pashchenko, 2012;
Baev, 2013; Dyachenko, 2019; Krzeptowska-
Moszkowicz et al., 2021, 2022). The
organization of sensory locations, ‘health
gardens’, and tactile flowerbeds to help people
with disabilities overcome barriers in their
interaction with the environment and nature is
actively explored in numerous contemporary
research reports (Zajadacz & Lubarska,
2020, 2023; Wajchman-Świtalska et al., 2021,
2022). The therapeutic function of nature is
even more critical today, as its significance
has grown due to the rise in technogenic
stress, further underscoring its value in our
modern reality (Isachenko, 2021; Lototska,
2024; Shendre & Narad, 2025). Since the start
of russia’s full-scale invasion, nature-based
rehabilitation has become a vital necessity
for a substantial proportion of the country’s
population (Kendzora & Olejniuk-Puchniak,
2023; Oliferchuk & Olejniuk-Puchniak, 2024;
Krasniy, 2025). Successful attempts to adapt
the environment of Ukrainian settlements
through therapeutic locations to facilitate use
by people with physical disabilities are already
being implemented for patients in medical
and rehabilitation facilities (Matiashuk et al.,
2018; Kovalska & Obynochna, 2019; Turovtseva
et al., 2022; Rashkovska & Kolesnichenko,
2023). Since 2024, a pilot project “Scandinavian
therapy gardens” has been launched in Kyiv,
with international support. The design of this
project considers a wide range of personal
issues faced by users, as some prefer solitude
(introverted users). In contrast, others seek
interaction with people (extroverted users)
as part of their healing process. A key aspect
of its design is the careful selection of only
native flora species that promote maximum
biodiversity coexistence (Colville-Andersen,
2025). The adoption of modern practices
for creating a barrier-free environment in
Ukraine will contribute to integration into the
European space and more effective protection
of the rights of vulnerable groups of the
population (Zubchenko et al., 2020; Kozhyna,
2020; Yasenovska & Zinenko, 2020).
Our work aims to develop landscape design
solutions that create an inclusive environment
at existing natural heritage sites, adapt their
territories to meet rehabilitation needs,
and expand opportunities for discovering,
studying, and utilizing the region’s natural
and cultural heritage. This project also aims
to make part of the park more comfortable
for visitors with limited mobility by creating a
landscape and architectural composition that
serves as a nature therapy function.
Material and methods
The project focuses on transforming an
area of the park-monument of landscape
аrt of national importance Feofaniya (Park
“Feofaniya”). This nationally significant
landscape park is part of Ukraine’s nature
reserve fund. It is one of the youngest parks
in Kyiv, offering a serene space for families
to relax and enjoy nature. With over 150,000
visitors annually, including 30,000 children,
the park plays a vital role in the city’s
recreational life. The Institute for Evolutionary
Ecology of the NAS of Ukraine is responsible
for the park’s conservation, promoting
its scientific, environmental, educational,
aesthetic, and health benefits. Over the years,
the institute has worked to increase public
awareness of the park’s ecological value and
improve access to its key natural features
(Radchenko et al., 2019; Matiashuk et al., 2019;
Matiashuk & Voytyuk, 2022).
The study area is located in the park’s
central part. The site largely complies with
the principles of barrier-free landscaping
in urban environments (accessibility, safety,
sustainability, aesthetics) (Barrier-Free, 2021).
The layout of the existing paths and structures
naturally creates a clear architectural plan. The
paths (1.5–2.3 m wide) are paved with durable
materials, ensuring safe and easy movement
for wheelchair users towards the main path.
The existing vertical structures allow for the
placement of plant compositions at a level
that maximizes tactile contact and fragrance
perception. These structures will also double
as seating areas, providing spaces for people
to rest and enjoy the park’s greenery.
The design proposals for the transformation
of the selected location were developed
using Realtime Landscaping Architect 2018, a
landscape design and visualization software.
Field surveys were conducted with the
leveling of the terrain using an optical level,
Bosch GOL 26D Professional, along with
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auxiliary equipment. The selection of plant
species for the multifunctional use of this
park area was based on the previous work
of the authors, the established database of
ornamental phytocenotic species, as well as
recommendations from other researchers
and botanical institutions (Arslan et al., 2018;
Marchenko & Butenko, 2025; Arboretum
Bolestraszyce, 2025). The selection of plant
species was carried out taking into account the
physical, geographical, and climatic properties
of the territory (Gnatiuk & Gaponenko, 2018;
Matiashuk et al., 2021). Tactile-safe plants were
selected based on their external morphological
features (texture, shape, size, etc.) of their
vegetative and generative organs, as well
as their decorative qualities and medicinal
properties (Bondar, 2022; Poznіakova &
Popova, 2023; Matiashuk et al., 2024).
The design of the landscape mixborder
was based on an ecological-phytocenotic
approach. The scientific plant names, both in
Ukrainian and Latin, are provided according
to the International Code of Botanical
Nomenclature (Turland et al., 2018) and the
International Code of Nomenclature for
Cultivated Plants (Brickell et al., 2016) and
associated publications (i.e., Mosyakin &
Fedoronchuk, 1999; Spencer & Cross, 2007).
Results and discussion
The Park “Feofaniya” is a unique combination
of a modern park complex and a reserve
forest area. The forested part of the park is
the richest in Europe in terms of the number
of preserved ancient Quercus robur L. trees
within an urban green zone. Therefore, a key
objective of this project is to harmoniously
integrate new design elements into the park’s
ensemble while respecting the surrounding
forest. This consideration was integral to the
selection of the basic plant assortment and
the material and stylistic choices made for the
design of the new locations (Figs. 1 & 2).
Effective phytodesign techniques
can create an environment that fosters
meaningful connections with nature for
all visitors. By engaging the senses – sight,
touch, sound, and smell – people can enjoy
a rich, varied, and safe experience in their
surroundings. The project’s design is based
on a sensory zoning principle, which includes
distinct areas such as a sound zone, a color
zone, a tactile zone, and an aroma zone.
This layout is designed to stimulate multiple
sensory organs and enhance the therapeutic
qualities of the space. A circular pathway
allows visitors to explore each of these
sensory zones and interact with the plants.
The selection of plants was carried out
taking into account the principles and
methods of sensory location organization, as
well as the characteristics of different visitor
categories (Obynochna, 2022; Bidolakh et al.,
2024). In accordance with these principles,
regional (valley-balcony relief), zonal (forest-
steppe), and geographical (flat part) features
of the territory were taken into account in
its formation. Since this project is designed
to be multifunctional and multilevel, each
zone is created to engage at least two senses.
Special attention is given to species that have
a distinct effect on the visual appearance,
while some of these species also stimulate
the sense of hearing (Table 1). To achieve
visual stimulation, plants with striking
habitus, such as Pennisetum alopecuroides
Ham., Cortaderia selloana Asch. & Graebn.,
Asparagus officinalis L., and Stipa L. species,
are incorporated into the design. The sensory
experience is further enhanced by the sounds
of the rustling leaves of Cortaderia selloana
and the vegetative parts of Miscanthus
sinensis Andersson, Festuca valesiaca
Schleich. ex Gaudin, along with the generative
parts of Nigella damascene L., Silybum
marianum (L.) Gaertn., Lunaria annua L., and
Linum usitatissimum L., all of which produce
a subtle rustling effect. By placing these
species near the edges of paths, the tactile
experience is also extended, particularly for
Stipa species.
To enable the possibility of observing and
experiencing the impact of light and color
on elements of living nature, a coloristic
diversity of plants has been chosen, which
are also tactilely safe. The foundation of this
location is formed by promising phytocentric
species, ensuring the possibility of exploring
the richness of local biodiversity (Popovych
et al., 2018; Kysnychan et al., 2022; Matiashuk
et al., 2023; Marchenko & Butenko, 2025).
The visual perception zone of the sensory
area is formed by herbaceous perennials,
specifically Perovskia abrotanoides (Kar.).
Sytsma, Bergenia crassifolia (L.) Fritsch.,
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Figure 1. Plan (A) and visualisation (B, C) of the Park “Feofaniya” transformation.
B
A
C
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varieties of Lavandula angustifolia Mill.,
varieties of Hyssopus officinalis L., Digitalis
grandiflora Mill., and Physalis alkekengi L.
To further diversify and enhance the
decorativeness, part of the plant composition
will be changed annually with the addition of
annual ornamental plants, such as varieties of
Tropaeolum majus L. and Matthiola incana (L.).
W.T. Aiton, and the genus Tagetes L. Over time,
the assortment of this changing component
may be supplemented and improved.
The most significant group (over 30 %) is
that of plants used to provide aromatic sensory
experiences, which are also complemented by
tactile perception (Table 1). The accessibility
of these plants for visitors with limited
mobility will be ensured through the creation
of modular locations with compositions
of aromatic and flowering plants (Fig. 1).
Their convenient placement along pathways
will allow for detailed interaction with the
plants using touch, smell, and sight. Modular
compositions will be partially changeable
through plant selection to maximize the
decorative effect throughout the location’s
lifespan. The primary permanent elements
of these locations will be various aromatic
species and varieties of the genus Mentha L.
These plants have medicinal properties and
culinary uses (vitamin collections, teas), and
their spicy-aromatic qualities lend themselves
to taste applications (Minarchenko, 2012;
Figure 2. Results of the first stage of project implementation in the Park “Feofaniya”.
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Nr Species Flowering period Decorative and sensory function
Liliopsida
Alliaceae
1 Allium tuberosum Rottler ex Spreng. VIII–IX fragrant, decorative
Poaceae
2 Anemanthele lessoniana (Steud.) Veldkamp VIII decorative, sound-producing
3 Festuca valesiaca Schleich. ex Gaudin V–VI decorative, sound-producing
4 Cortaderia selloana Asch. & Graebn. VIII–XI decorative, sound-producing
5 Miscanthus sinensis Andersson VIII–XI decorative, sound-producing
6 Pennisetum alopecuroides Ham. VIII–X tactile
7 Stipa pennata L. V–VI tactile
8 Stipa pulcherrima K. Koch V–VII tactile
9 Stipa tirsa Steven VI–VII tactile
Magnoliopsida
Apiaceae
10 Levisticum officinale W.D.J. Koch VII–VIII fragrant
Asparagaceae
11 Asparagus officinalis L. V–VI decorative
12 Yucca filamentosa L. VI–VIII decorative, sound-producing
Asteraceae
13 Artemisia taurica Willd. IX–X decorative, fragrant
14 Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench VII–IX coloristic, medicinal
15 Echinops sphaerocephalus L. VI–VII tactile, sound-producing
16 Matricaria recutita L. V–VIII fragrant
17 Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. VII–IX tactile, sound-producing
18 Tagetes patula L. VI–X coloristic, fragrant
19 Tagetes tenuifolia Cav. VI–X coloristic, fragrant
Brassicaceae
20 Lunaria annua L. IV–VI sound-producing
21 Matthiola incana (L.) W.T. Aiton VI fragrant, coloristic
Caprifoliaceae
22 Lonicera japonica Thunb. VI–IX сoloristic, fragrant
Lamiaceae
23 Hyssopus officinalis L. VII–VIII coloristic, fragrant
24 Lavandula angustifolia Mill. VII–IX fragrant, coloristic
25 Mentha × piperita L. VI–VII fragrant, tactile
26 Perovskia abrotanoides (Kar.) Sytsma VII–IX fragrant, coloristic
27 Salvia pratensis L. V–IX coloristic
28 Salvia verticillata L. VII–IX coloristic
Table 1. Assortment of species for the proposed sensory area in the Park “Feofaniya”.
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Sobko et al., 2012; Alekseev, 2013; Govorun,
2020). Additionally, with a focus on the
olfactory experience, the compositions will
include Matthiola incana, Levisticum officinale
W.D.J. Koch, and various cultivars of Tagetes
tenuifolia Cav. Plants like Tropaeolum majus
and others will complement the coloristic
effect of the compositions.
The proposed selection of plants ensures
a high decorative effect for the location,
both through the harmonious combination of
evergreen plants, ornamental grasses, ground-
covering species, and the flowering of most
species. In terms of phenological development,
the first plants to bloom (starting in May) will
be representatives genera Thymus and Stipa
genera, as well as Lunaria annua (Fig. 3). By
September–October, the blooming phase will
continue in Lavandula angustifolia, Perovskia
abrotanoides, Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench,
and species and varieties of the genus Salvia L..
The decorativeness of the entire location will
be further diversified in autumn by adding low-
growing varieties of garden chrysanthemums.
Throughout the whole growing season, the
sensory value will be provided by over 75 % of
the species from the proposed list of tactile
and aromatic plants.
In addressing the set goal, we considered
the priority of this issue for our society, as well
as the importance of ensuring barrier-free
access to elements of living nature through
sensory experiences. We also factored in the
existing global expertise, alongside the findings
and contributions of domestic researchers
(Bayev, 2013; Yasenovska & Zinenko, 2020;
Kovalchuk, 2024). We believe that adapting
the recreational zones of nature conservation
areas of Ukraine for recreational purposes
should follow the principles of accessibility
and equal usage for all visitor categories.
Since recreational activity aims to restore
people’s mental and physical well-being by
creating opportunities for general health and
educational relaxation, it’s essential to ensure
barrier-free access to Ukraine’s nature reserve
areas and objects (Order, 2022). Hence, the
proposed adaptation project encompasses
several areas outlined in the National Strategy
for Creating a Barrier-Free Space in Ukraine
by 2030 (Order, 2021).
In particular, Direction 1 (physical
accessibility) of the Order (2021) states that
“all objects in the physical environment
should be accessible to all social groups,
regardless of age, health condition, disability,
financial status, gender, place of residence,
and other factors”. By enhancing existing
natural spaces, this project will improve the
accessibility of the Park “Feofaniya”’s park
territory using phytodesign techniques and
approaches.
Nr Species Flowering period Decorative and sensory function
29 Thymus marschallianus Willd. VI–VII fragrant
30 Thymus serpyllum L. V–VII fragrant
Linaceae
31 Linum usitatissimum L. VI–VII sound-producing
Ranunculaceae
32 Nigella damascena L. V–VII sound-producing, coloristic
Saxifragaceae
33 Bergenia crassifolia (L.) Fritsch. V–VII coloristic, tactile
Scrophulariaceae
34 Digitalis grandiflora Mill. VI–VIII coloristic, decorative
Solanaceae
35 Physalis alkekengi L. VI–VII tactile
Tropaeolaceae
36 Tropaeolum majus L. VI coloristic
Table 1. Continued.
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Figure 3. Decorative value of herbaceous perennials based on the color palette of their vegetative and/or
generative parts.
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The use of this territory for educational,
scientific, aesthetic, conservation,
recreational, and wellness purposes is
central to the mission of the Park “Feofaniya”.
Therefore, it is essential to note that the
proposed project aligns with the vision of
Direction 2 of the Order (2021) in terms of
informational accessibility. To ensure access to
information about the variety of plants used in
the phytocompositions, signs with the names
of the main species will be added, and Braille
prints will be included later on. This practice
is already widely implemented in this area. It
plays a key role in the effective utilization of
the park’s phytodiversity for environmental
education and recreational services, as well
as for introducing visitors to specific tree
species native to Ukraine (Radchenko et al.,
2016, 2019). With the implementation of this
project, we will gain valuable experience in
creating equal opportunities for accessing
natural and cultural assets, improving the
quality of life, and facilitating social adaptation
for visitors with various functional limitations.
Green spaces offer a unique environment for
physical development and self-discovery,
helping to restore lost or strained social
connections, promote emotional healing, and
facilitate social rehabilitation. Therefore, this
project also partially addresses the vision of
Direction 4 of the Order (2021) regarding social
and civil accessibility by creating an inclusive
environment for people with disabilities and
other low-mobility groups, supporting their
integration into public life. The key focus is on
fostering an understanding of the challenges
faced by people with disabilities and providing
equal access to nature for all visitors, while
also promoting the importance of creating
a barrier-free space in Ukraine that meets
international standards.
Conclusions
As a result of the work, a project for optimizing
park environments within the nature reserve
fund of Ukraine was proposed, involving the
creation of rehabilitation sensory gardens
using native and introduced plants.
By utilizing landscape design visualization
software, a proposal has been developed
for organizing a multifunctional, multilevel
location, based on the example of Park
“Feofaniya”. The project aligns with the main
objectives of the National strategy for creating
a barrier-free space, particularly in forming
sensory locations adapted to the needs of
various population groups. This will serve as
an example of how to organize a barrier-free
environment in living nature sites.
A basic selection of tactile-safe plants
has been developed for creating sensory
compositions at the Park “Feofaniya”, taking
into account their vegetation periods and
decorative-functional purposes.
The use of the existing specialized pathway
network, small architectural forms, plant name
signs (including Braille prints in the future),
and audio tours ensures that individuals
with mobility limitations can explore the
represented phytodiversity.
This work highlights the modern
possibilities for more effective use of the
recreational potential of protected areas
of Ukraine, while enhancing environmental
education, scientific, and informational
services, as well as their therapeutic functions.
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Пошук можливостей адаптації зеленої інфраструктури для організації
безбар’єрного середовища на об’єктах живої природи
Раїса Матяшук 1, *, Любов Губарь 1, Олена Колесніченко 2, Ярослав Крилов 1, Ростислав Радіонов 2,
Тетяна Козачук 2, Ірина Ткаченко 1
1 Державна установа “Інститут еволюційної екології НАН України”, вул. Акад. Лебедєва, 37, Київ,
03143, Україна; * raisakiev2015@gmail.com
2 Національний університет біоресурсів і природокористування України, вул. Горіхуватський шлях,
19, Київ, 18031, Україна
Представлений проєкт адаптації рекреаційних зон природоохоронних територій України до
сучасних викликів суспільства, що дозволяє забезпечити безбар’єрний доступ усіх категорій
відвідувачів до природних цінностей. Створення поліфункціональної сенсорної локації із
використанням аборигенних видів рослин у ППСПМ “Феофанія” є реалізацією основних напрямів
Національної стратегії з формування безбар’єрного простору. Сформований перспективний
фонд рослин (до 40 найменувань рослин, зокрема і з використанням аборигенних видів та
інтродуцентів) для стимулювання різних органів чуття людини та підвищення терапевтичної
функції сенсорної локації. Запропонований ландшафтно-дизайнерський проєкт вдосконалює
існуючі елементи території парку і сприяє підтриманню когнітивного зв’язку з природою для
усіх категорій відвідувачів. Створювана багаторівнева композиція (за типом міксбордерів)
має декоративно-функціональне призначення і доповнює паркову територію інклюзивною
мультисенсорною зоною. Реалізацію інформаційної безбар’єрності основні елементи сенсорного
міксбордеру забезпечать текстові таблички та аудійований матеріал про окремі види використаних
рослин. Проєкт спрямований на створення умов для фізичного і емоційного відновлення,
соціальної взаємодії, підвищення обізнаності про рослини і забезпечення різноманітного
сенсорного досвіду для осіб з маломобільних груп. З використанням існуючого потенціалу парку
“Феофанія” та загальнодоступних технологій створюється приклад інноваційної форми міської
зеленої зони для широкого кола користувачів. Завдяки реалізації цього проєкту, рекреаційні
зони природоохоронних територій України будуть більш придатними для вирішення сучасних
суспільних проблем та викликів сьогодення і перспективи повоєнного періоду.
Ключові слова: безбар’єрне середовище, природна спадщина, зелені зони, тактильні сади, оптимізація
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| spelling | oai:ojs2.plantintroduction.org:article-16692025-12-27T15:10:16Z Searching for opportunities to adapt green infrastructure for creating a barrier-free environment in living nature sites Пошук можливостей адаптації зеленої інфраструктури для організації безбар’єрного середовища на об’єктах живої природи Matiashuk, Rаisa Gubar, Liubov Kolesnichenko, Olena Krylov, Yaroslav Radionov, Rostyslav Kozachuk, Tetiana Tkachenko, Iryna This project focuses on adapting Ukraine’s nature reserve areas to meet modern societal challenges, ensuring barrier-free access to natural assets for visitors of all abilities. The creation of a multifunctional sensory location using native plant species in the Park “Feofaniya” (Kyiv, Ukraine), as in this project, is a practical implementation of the National Strategy for the Formation of a Barrier-Free Space. A prospective plant fund (up to 40 plant names, including native and introduced species) has been established to stimulate different sensitive organs of humans and enhance the therapeutic function of the sensory area. The multilevel design, based on the concept of mixborders, serves both decorative and functional purposes. The multisensory zone enhances existing park elements, helping to maintain a cognitive connection to nature for all categories of visitors. The proposed landscape design also includes improvements to existing park features, ensuring wheelchair users and individuals with other physical limitations have unrestricted access to safe and tactile plant compositions. To promote informational accessibility, key elements of the sensory mixborders are complemented by informational plaques and audio materials about individual types of plants used. This initiative aims to create an environment that fosters physical, emotional, and social well-being, enhances quality of life, and raises awareness about plants, providing diverse sensory experiences for people with reduced mobility. An innovative form of urban green zone for a wide range of users is being created by leveraging the existing potential of the Park “Feofaniya” and publicly available technologies. By implementing this project, the recreational zones of nature conservation areas in Ukraine will be better equipped to address contemporary societal challenges and contribute to recovery efforts in the post-war period. Представлений проєкт адаптації рекреаційних зон природоохоронних територій України до сучасних викликів суспільства, що дозволяє забезпечити безбар’єрний доступ усіх категорій відвідувачів до природних цінностей. Створення поліфункціональної сенсорної локації із використанням аборигенних видів рослин у ППСПМ “Феофанія” є реалізацією основних напрямів Національної стратегії з формування безбар’єрного простору. Сформований перспективний фонд рослин (до 40 найменувань рослин, зокрема і з використанням аборигенних видів та інтродуцентів) для стимулювання різних органів чуття людини та підвищення терапевтичної функції сенсорної локації. Запропонований ландшафтно-дизайнерський проєкт вдосконалює існуючі елементи території парку і сприяє підтриманню когнітивного зв’язку з природою для усіх категорій відвідувачів. Створювана багаторівнева композиція (за типом міксбордерів) має декоративно-функціональне призначення і доповнює паркову територію інклюзивною мультисенсорною зоною. Реалізацію інформаційної безбар’єрності основні елементи сенсорного міксбордеру забезпечать текстові таблички та аудійований матеріал про окремі види використаних рослин. Проєкт спрямований на створення умов для фізичного і емоційного відновлення, соціальної взаємодії, підвищення обізнаності про рослини і забезпечення різноманітного сенсорного досвіду для осіб з маломобільних груп. З використанням існуючого потенціалу парку “Феофанія” та загальнодоступних технологій створюється приклад інноваційної форми міської зеленої зони для широкого кола користувачів. Завдяки реалізації цього проєкту, рекреаційні зони природоохоронних територій України будуть більш придатними для вирішення сучасних суспільних проблем та викликів сьогодення і перспективи повоєнного періоду. M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the NAS of Ukraine 2025-10-30 Article Article application/pdf https://www.plantintroduction.org/index.php/pi/article/view/1669 10.46341/PI2025014 Plant Introduction; No 107 (2025); 48-61 Інтродукція Рослин; № 107 (2025); 48-61 2663-290X 1605-6574 en https://www.plantintroduction.org/index.php/pi/article/view/1669/1574 Copyright (c) 2025 Rаisa Matiashuk, Liubov Gubar, Olena Kolesnichenko, Yaroslav Krylov, Rostyslav Radionov, Tetiana Kozachuk, Iryna Tkachenko http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| spellingShingle | Matiashuk, Rаisa Gubar, Liubov Kolesnichenko, Olena Krylov, Yaroslav Radionov, Rostyslav Kozachuk, Tetiana Tkachenko, Iryna Пошук можливостей адаптації зеленої інфраструктури для організації безбар’єрного середовища на об’єктах живої природи |
| title | Пошук можливостей адаптації зеленої інфраструктури для організації безбар’єрного середовища на об’єктах живої природи |
| title_alt | Searching for opportunities to adapt green infrastructure for creating a barrier-free environment in living nature sites |
| title_full | Пошук можливостей адаптації зеленої інфраструктури для організації безбар’єрного середовища на об’єктах живої природи |
| title_fullStr | Пошук можливостей адаптації зеленої інфраструктури для організації безбар’єрного середовища на об’єктах живої природи |
| title_full_unstemmed | Пошук можливостей адаптації зеленої інфраструктури для організації безбар’єрного середовища на об’єктах живої природи |
| title_short | Пошук можливостей адаптації зеленої інфраструктури для організації безбар’єрного середовища на об’єктах живої природи |
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| url | https://www.plantintroduction.org/index.php/pi/article/view/1669 |
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