On November 9, the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Land Use, Ecology and Environmental Protection reviewed at its first reading a bill tightening the rules for managing green spaces in the country.
Compensation for logging and digital accounting
According to an initiative by deputies Dastan Bekeshev, Ulukbek Karybek uulu, Zhanybek Abirov, and Umbetaly Kydyraliev, five new saplings must be planted for every destroyed tree. Furthermore, a duty of care for the new plants must be maintained for three years.
Logging compensation terms
In addition to compensatory measures, the document provides for a ban on reducing the area of parks and squares, as well as the introduction of liability measures for illegal logging. To monitor the state of flora, it is proposed to create an open electronic registry that will allow for the digital accounting of all green spaces.
Planting requirements
During the discussion, deputies Nilufar Alimzhanova and Alisher Kozuev emphasized that when implementing the law, it is important to consider the climatic characteristics of the regions. The selected saplings must correspond to local conditions, and responsible persons must have clearly defined duties for their preservation and watering.
Context
The bill was prepared by a group of deputies from the VIII convocation, including Dastan Bekeshev and Umbetaly Kydyraliev. An amendment to the law on environmental expertise proposed by the Cabinet of Ministers was also supported during the committee meeting.
