Conservation and restoration of pine forests near the Irtysh river (Demonstration of appropriate ways to conserve and restore Pine forests, by introducing a new management system for the Krasnokardon forest area, by encouraging more rational forms of resource use, by improving the livelihoods of the local population, and by involving local people and NGOs in project activities)
The East Kazakhstan area, partially the Pavlodar area, is the only place in Kazakhstan, where unique Pine forests have remained since the Ice Age. Although these Pine forests are specified as ?nature protection areas?, they are under continuous disparage from arson, fires and increasing harvesting. In many respects the situation is complicated by the low level of forest protection and the relative poverty of the local population, due to a lack of sustainable sources of income. According to expert forecasts, in the next 25 years these threats could significantly diminish the Pine forests and could threaten the Pine species altogether.
This project will demonstrate the appropriate ways to conserve and restore Pine forests, by introducing a management system for the Krasnokardon forest area (formerly owned by a Semipalatinsk timber enterprise, but now managed by the State Department of the forest and fauna protection). By encouraging more rational forms of resource use, by improving
This project will demonstrate the appropriate ways to conserve and restore Pine forests, by introducing a management system for the Krasnokardon forest area (formerly owned by a Semipalatinsk timber enterprise, but now managed by the State Department of the forest and fauna protection). By encouraging more rational forms of resource use, by improving
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Center for Children and Youth Istock Public Association
Country:
Kazakhstan
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 19,870.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 22,345.00
Project Number:
KAZ/01/18
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
The basic task of the project, the protection and restoration of the pine forests, will be carried out by the local inhabitants. Thus, success of the project will depend on the ability and the desire of local community members to undertake project activities. Encouraging state bodies to be involved in the project the project will strengthen partnerships between all participants in the project. The local community's understanding of environmental issues will be raised due to the educational initiatives of the project. Public monitoring and evaluation of the project will eliminate threats to the project, will improve the ecological situation, and will strengthen socioeconomic development in the region.
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
The information campaign will include the publication of articles in local, regional and national media about the project, video-plots and videofilm demonstration on regional TV, and radio program preparation. Leaflets, brochures and posters will also be produced and distributed amongst the local population, local authorities, youth, potential donors and partners of the project.
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SGP Country office contact
Zharas Tugulbayev
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Ms. Zhazira Altybayeva
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