Kazakhstan to plant 36 million trees in major forest restoration drive

Authorities in East Kazakhstan are preparing to launch a large-scale forest restoration programme that will cover more than 7,000 hectares in the coming years. The initiative focuses on restoring areas of the forest fund affected by wildfires, logging activities, and natural ageing, according to Kazinform, a partner of TV BRICS.

The programme includes planting around 36 million tree seedlings across the designated territory.

“These measures will help increase forest cover and enhance the resilience of natural ecosystems,” noted Daniyar Kanatbayev, Head of the Forestry Department at the East Kazakhstan region’s Natural Resources and Environmental Management office.

The restoration efforts are expected to gradually return green landscapes to damaged areas while supporting ecological balance in the region. Such measures also play an important role in preserving biodiversity and strengthening the sustainability of forest resources.

Alongside the reforestation programme, the region is expanding its forest monitoring and protection system. Plans include the installation of 90 antenna-mast structures to ensure stable communication across large and remote forest areas.

According to specialists, the new infrastructure will allow forestry services, monitoring teams, and emergency responders to exchange information more efficiently. This will help detect potential fire outbreaks at an early stage and respond promptly before they spread across extensive forest territories.