Over 290,000 new green trees successfully planted in Almaty.
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Greening Almaty: A Citywide Effort
It's full steam ahead for Almaty's green revolution, as the city gears up for a massive planting spree this autumn! As reported by Almaty.tv, the Green Economy Department's head, Natalia Livinskaya, recently announced the city's ambitious plans for the coming months.
Starting this very moment, the city will embark on a major planting operation that stretches until November 20th, with roughly 290,000 saplings set to take root—the majority sprouting in Alatau, Nauryzbai, and Jetysu districts.
If you're keen to lend a green thumb, the schedule can be found on the department's official website. In total, the city aims to green up an impressive 1 million planted sites over the coming three years.
But what makes a green sapling worthy of Almaty soil? According to Livinskaya, there's a strict set of criteria. Trees must be at least 3 meters tall, with 5 well-formed branches, aged 6-8 years, boasting a straight trunk, a diameter of at least 3 centimeters, and proper care for the past two years. The choice of tree species will depend on each district's climate and soil conditions.
Not only is the growth recorded, but the city maintains an inventory of these green wonders, with data on species, size, status, and location kept up-to-date via a GIS system.
In recent years, Almaty's emerald expanse hasn't been without challenges, such as invasive insect species wreaking havoc. The oak mining sawfly, for instance, has caused significant damage to oak trees. To protect and rehabilitate the city's green spaces, preventive and protective treatments against leaf-eaters, sap-suckers, and fungal diseases have been implemented, preferably using biological methods.
These treatments have helped combat diseases like diatrypous oak necrosis, linden and elm anthracnose, klen wilt, and melonconial and cylindrosporium necroses, reducing infection rates from 70-85% to a more manageable 30-35%. In some cases, the disease has even been completely avoided.
The chosen biological preparations are not only eco-friendly but also highly effective against pests, posing no threat to humans.
To ensure a consistent water supply for these green spaces, 10 wells are being dug in the Alatau and Bostandyk districts, with 38 water intakes planned for the irrigation system as well.
With these initiatives in place, Almaty continues striving to become a greener city. Previously, Akim B. Sagintayev discussed the development of Almaty's Greening Strategy until 2030, which will likely include a 10-year Dendrological Greening Plan. This strategy is expected to focus on enhancing urban greenery, biodiversity, carbon footprint reduction, and sustainable urban ecosystem management as part of Kazakhstan's national climate action and sustainable development goals.
For a deeper insight into the specifics of the city's greening strategy and the 10-year Dendrological Greening Plan, visiting official Almaty city resources or Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources is advised.
When implementing Almaty's green strategy, the city is focusing on environmental-science, aiming to plant over 290,000 saplings in various districts, ensuring the selected trees meet specific criteria. In the realm of lifestyle and home-and-garden, individuals can contribute by checking the department's schedule for participation. Furthermore, to maintain a sustainable ecosystem, the city is also ensuring a water supply by digging wells and installing water intakes for the irrigation system.
