The new rules provide that construction companies must plant five trees for every one cut down and ensure their care for three years. Local authorities will determine the locations for new plantings.
Greenery standards and inventory
The initiative, introduced by Deputy of the VIII convocation Dastan Bekeshev, also includes the creation of an electronic database of all trees. To this end, local authorities will be tasked with conducting a full inventory of green spaces within two years.
One of the key indicators of the bill is the establishment of a minimum greenery standard for the population. The document proposes ensuring at least 14 square meters of greenery per resident.
State of green zones in the capital
Deputy Mirlan Jeenchorov supported the project, pointing to a significant reduction in the area of parks in Bishkek. According to him, the area of Ataturk Park has decreased from 110 to 50 hectares, and the Karagach Grove from 120–130 to 70 hectares.
"Greenery should be not only on the ground but also on building rooftops. Sooner or later we will have to come to this, as the climate is changing."
At present, the bill has been approved by the Jogorku Kenesh committee in its first reading, and the Cabinet of Ministers has expressed general support for the initiative.
