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WATER, LAND AND FOREST RESOURCES

ANALYSIS OF MECHANIZATION OF FOREST-CULTURAL WORKS OF SAXAUL IN KAZAKHSTAN

Arman Tlepbergenov 1 , Talgat Kerteshev 1 , Mukhtar Baybatshanov 1 , Kurmankul Abayeva 1

1 NJSC "Kazakh National Agrarian Research University"

doi.org/10.37884/4-2025/34 pp. 324-331 Admitted 01.10.2025 Published 30.12.2025

Abstract

As of January 1, 2025, the total area of the state forest fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan is 31,375.5 thousand hectares, which corresponds to 11.5% of the country's territory. Of this area, 13,898.7 thousand hectares are covered by forested land, which is 44.3% of the total forest fund area. Despite the significant size of the forest fund, the overall forest cover of Kazakhstan remains relatively low — only 5.1% of the total area of the republic.

The distribution of forest cover across the regions of the country varies greatly and reflects the natural and climatic characteristics of each area. The highest forest cover percentages are recorded in Kyzylorda (17.2%), East Kazakhstan (17.1%), Zhambyl (16.0%), and Almaty (15.1%) regions. These areas are characterized by mountainous and foothill landscapes, where the climate and topography create favorable conditions for the growth of forest vegetation. At the same time, forest cover is significantly lower in the western and central parts of the country: for example, in Aktobe and Atyrau regions, it is only 0.2%, and in Ulytau region, it is 0.1%.

The structure of Kazakhstan’s forests is dominated by saxaul forests (51.9%) and shrub plantations (21.9%), primarily found in desert and steppe zones. These ecosystems play a crucial role in preventing desertification, stabilizing sand dunes, and preserving biodiversity. Thus, despite the relatively low overall forest cover, the forest fund of Kazakhstan holds significant ecological and economic importance, ensuring the stability of natural systems and climatic balance in the country.

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01 Introduction

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ANALYSIS OF MECHANIZATION OF FOREST-CULTURAL WORKS OF SAXAUL IN KAZAKHSTAN. (2025). Izdenister Natigeler, 4 (108), 324-331. https://doi.org/10.37884/4-2025/34
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