The park was established July 4, 1998, by the President of Ukraine on the base of Yavoriv Regional Landscape Park (which existed here since 1996 in the area of 4,190 hectares (10,400 acres)) and surrounding areas of Yavoriv military base and Maherivskoho forestry enterprises.

The climate of the area is typical for Roztocze that is located in the boundary zone of influence of the Atlantic air currents from the west and continental - from the east.

Beech forests grow near the Eastern border of the range and are confined to the hilly landscape.

Interesting island surviving pockets of spruce, fir and sycamore, which remained on the northeastern limit of its range.

Due to favorable natural conditions the national park also has considerable recreational potential and is an interesting tourist destination.