Korytko L. Formation and Development of Environmental Institutions in the Austro-Hungarian Еmpire: Historical and Legal Dimension (based on the materials of Eastern Galicia 1867-1918).

The dissertation is determined to the historical and legal analysis of the environmental legislation of the Austrian (Austro-Hungarian) Empire and its immediate practical application in the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, in particular, the Ukrainian lands of Eastern Galicia in the period of their stay in the Austro-Hungary (1867-1918). For the first time a systematic analysis of the Austrian legislation of the II-nd half of XIX - early XX century, which regulates environmental activities and requirements for the use of natural objects and their resources has been given. On the basis of legal acts, scientific literature and archival materials the activities of national, regional and sectoral management bodies in the sphere of environmental protection have been shown. Their competence has been characterized.