The Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Constitutional Legislation has approved in its first reading a deputy's initiative, Dastan Bekeshev, to protect green zones in settlements. One of the objects under discussion is the Birch Grove in Bishkek's 6th microdistrict, which was proposed to be made a development-free territory.
Protecting parks and squares
The bill aims to prevent the reduction of public green zone territories. According to the document, there are plans to tighten liability for illegal tree cutting. During the discussion of the legislative initiative, Deputy Mirlan Jeenchoroyev cited the reduction of Ataturk Park's area as an example.
Change in Ataturk Park area
Context
Dastan Bekeshev is a deputy of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 22. Ataturk Park is one of the major green zones in the city of Bishkek.
