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This initiative is being implemented as part of the FAO project "Carbon Sequestration through Climate Investments in Forests and Pastures in the Kyrgyz Republic (CS-FOR)."
In the Suzak district, the planting of trees over an area of 294 hectares is planned, where forest and fruit trees will be planted. It is expected that walnuts, pistachios, wild apple trees, and cherries, which are already adapted to local climatic conditions and have high economic potential, will grow here. Of this area, 224 hectares consist of low-productive lands of ayil aimaks, while 70 hectares are state forest fund lands.
Photo by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
On April 1, 2026, the establishment of 21 hectares of nut plantations on municipal lands will begin in the Kyz-Kol ayil aimak, in the village of Kashka-Terek. This will be an important step towards the development of the local economy and the management of land resources with a sustainable approach.
In the Toguz-Toro district, the reclamation of 204 hectares of low-productive lands is also planned, of which 108 hectares belong to ayil aimaks, and 95 hectares to the state forest fund. On these lands, it is planned to plant Tien Shan spruce, juniper, six varieties of apple trees, as well as apricots and plums.
The goals of these activities are not only to restore degraded lands but also to improve ecosystems, enhance the living standards of the local population, and create new sources of income.
Photo by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
NoteThe FAO project for improving forest and pasture lands (CS-FOR), supported by the Green Climate Fund, provides pilot areas with seedlings, fencing, and, if necessary, drip irrigation systems. In addition, the project includes training local communities on climate change adaptation, sustainable use of natural resources, and effective forest and pasture management.
Reforestation is an important part of the fight against climate change, as it contributes to increased carbon absorption, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and the preservation of biodiversity. Against the backdrop of climate change, characterized by rising temperatures and decreasing precipitation, Kyrgyzstan faces natural risks such as mudslides, floods, and droughts. The regions of Suzak, Toguz-Toro, Ak-Talaa, and Uzgen, which are in climate-sensitive zones, are particularly vulnerable to these changes. Therefore, these regions have been selected as priorities within the CS-FOR project with the support of the Green Climate Fund.
