Several of Uzbekistan's ancient and rare trees have been added to an international list of Monumental Trees, a platform that highlights historically important trees worldwide. The inclusion of these natural wonders was facilitated by specialists from Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change.
Monumental Trees is known for cataloging perennial, rare, and unique trees of international significance, contributing to the global recognition of these natural heritage sites. The platform also plays a key role in boosting national tourism by promoting such unique natural landmarks.
Uzbekistan, rich in historical and natural treasures, has now seen several of its ancient trees recognized on the global stage. Some of the entries include a 1,500-year-old Eastern biota tree in Jizzakh's Forish district, a 1,160-year-old maple tree in Samarkand's Urgut district, and a spruce tree over 1,000 years old in Tashkent's Bostonliq district.
Additionally, a 900-year-old maple tree from Boysun district’s Sayrob village in Surkhandarya, a 750-year-old maple tree in the Dorus-Saodat memorial complex in Shahrisabz, Kashkadarya, and a 700-year-old walnut tree in the Zamin National Park in Jizzakh have been recognized for their historic and ecological importance.
Uzbekistan holds the distinction of being the first Central Asian country to have its natural heritage listed on Monumental Trees and the third among CIS republics, following Russia and Azerbaijan.
Efforts to add more rare and ancient trees from Uzbekistan to this international list are ongoing, with the Ministry of Ecology committed to further developing the country's ecotourism potential through this initiative.
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