Creation conditions for rehabilitation of the ash-tree forest in the valley of Charyn river with active participation of the local community
Creation conditions for rehabilitation of the ash-tree forest in the valley of Charyn river with active participation of the local community
The Charyn ash forest is a haven for birds and other wildlife in the arid steppes of this corner of Kazakhstan. This is one of the last remnants of a great forest which once stretched along the foothills of the Tien Shan mountains after the last Ice Age. This woodland has survived in a narrow,sheltered canyon along a twenty-five kilometre stretch of the Charyn river. This is the last place in Central Asia -- and one of the few places in the world -- which still supports a large population of the endangered Sogdian ash tree. The Sogdian ash, named after the ancient Zoroastrian kingdom defeated here by Alexander the Great, grows up to thirty metres high and can live as long as three hundred years. But the use of the Charyn river for irrigation has lowered water levels in recent years, threatening the
survival of this forest and its ash trees.

The project is directed on restoration of the ashen wood on the territory of Charyn ash nature sanctuary. During the project implementation
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
The Koryk NGO
Country:
Kazakhstan
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 47,500.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 288.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 23,422.00
Project Number:
KAZ/03/20
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed

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Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
As a result of the seminars and trainings, granting of information materials(leaflets and booklets) the level of the environmental education of the local community, local authorities and local nature protecting departments will increase. There is a perspective of establishment of a local travel agency and ecological NGO.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
In process of ecotourist activity development, local residents will receive additional opportunity of granting local goods and services for tourists, such as products of the national kitchen, non-polluting fruits and vegetables, manual products, concert programs, and also carrying out diferent excursions.
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Indicators
Biophysical
Number of globally significant species protected by project 1
Biophysical
Hectares of globally significant biodiversity area protected or sustainably managed by project 1000
Biophysical
Number of national policies informed in biodiversity focal area 1
Empowerment
Number of women participated / involved in SGP project 20
Livehood
Number of households who have benefited* from SGP project 10

SGP Country office contact

Zharas Tugulbayev
Email:
Ms. Zhazira Altybayeva
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Address

24 Mambetov street
Astana, 010000