During a working trip to the Talas region, Minister Akyl Toktobaev visited the Besh-Tash State Nature Park. The meeting with the park's staff focused on reviewing current efforts to conserve natural areas and increase wild animal populations.
Features of the Besh-Tash Nature Park
The Besh-Tash State Nature Park was established in 1996. The park's total area is 12,802 hectares. A diverse flora grows on its territory, including juniper, pine, fir, birch, creeping juniper, Talas poplar and other plant species.
Biodiversity and wildlife
The park is home to many species of wild fauna. Among the animals recorded on its territory are bears, snow leopards, lynxes, wolves, foxes, hares, marals, mountain goats, snowcocks and chukars. The presence of rare plant and animal species listed in the Red Book of the Kyrgyz Republic is noted.
Key points of the visit
During the visit, the minister focused on efforts aimed at conserving biological diversity and protecting natural areas.
