Kazakhstan is committed to expanding its forested areas, with a target of planting 100mn trees in the northern part of the country by 2025. This ambitious project is underway, with foresters, scientists, and students working together to restore green zones.
Birch trees, prevalent in the area, had to be cut down due to their age. Larch trees are being planted in their place.
Timur Zveryachenko, a North Kazakhstan State University professor, collaborates with his students and foresters to plant seedlings in the forest during autumn. Although planting trees in late September or early October is recommended, recent rains have allowed for earlier planting.
Recent years have posed challenges, such as roe deer consuming the conifer tree seedlings. To counter this, the team researched international experience and treated the seedlings with a soapy tar solution, effectively deterring the roe deer.
By the end of the year, the region will have 23mn conifers and hardwoods planted. In 2024, the forests will begin to grow exotic crops such as hazelnuts and black nuts as a scientific experiment.
Earlier, Daryo reported that the Tashkent City Administration in neighboring Uzbekistan has introduced additional measures to improve the care of green spaces in the city. Each tree in Uzbekistan's capital will be assigned a passport, and a specific individual will be responsible for its upkeep.
The plan is to increase the number of green spaces in the city to 5,000 hectares by 2030. In 2024 an additional 300 hectares of green spaces will be created, bringing the total planned green areas to 1,100 hectares, including the existing 900 hectares.
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