The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan has announced it will spend 300 million tenge on planting 3 million coniferous trees. The project was supported by Samruk-Kazyna JSC. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
"As part of these measures, the planting of 3 million Scots pine seedlings with an open root system is planned. The main goal of the initiative is the restoration of the forest fund, increasing the area of forest plantations and preserving natural ecosystems," the ministry's statement said.
The planting of pine seedlings will be an important contribution to the formation of future forests, the preservation of biodiversity and the strengthening of environmental sustainability.
Earlier, Kursiv wrote that fires are constantly recorded in the forests of Kazakhstan.
Objectives of the project
According to the ministry, the main goal of the initiative is the restoration of the forest fund, increasing the area of forest plantations and preserving natural ecosystems. At the same time, it is planned to plant 3 million Scots pine seedlings with an open root system.
Environmental significance
The planting of pine seedlings will be an important contribution to the formation of future forests, the preservation of biodiversity and the strengthening of environmental sustainability. This is stated in the ministry's message.
Financing
The project was supported by Samruk-Kazyna JSC. The total cost will be 300 million tenge. These funds will be directed to the planting of 3 million coniferous trees.
The problem of forest fires
Earlier, Kursiv wrote that fires are constantly recorded in the forests of Kazakhstan. This highlights the urgency of forest restoration efforts.