On July 18, 2025, large-scale landscaping, irrigation and sanitation works were organized in the Abay district of Shymkent. This event is a continuation of the city administration's ongoing initiatives to protect nature and improve the ecological situation. Carrying out such works in the Abay district, one of the largest districts of the city, is important not only for improving the appearance, but also for improving the quality of life of residents and maintaining ecological balance.

According to the district akimat, the cleaning and landscaping work began at 8:00 in the morning and continued until the evening. In addition to utility workers, volunteers, residents and students from local schools were involved in the event. The main streets, public places, courtyards, recreation areas and vacant land in the district were cleaned and covered with greenery. In particular, more than 200 trees and shrubs were planted, and water was poured into existing greenery. 5 water-carrying vehicles and 3 tractors were used for irrigation.

This work was not limited to planting trees, but also included the collection of household waste, sorting and separating garbage, mowing grass, and cleaning gutter systems according to a special schedule. In order to maintain sanitary cleanliness, more than 30 tons of garbage were transported to special landfills. In addition, advertising waste and illegal stickers along the roads were removed and put in order with special signs.

Local authorities noted that the main goal of this event is to form an ecological culture and increase environmental responsibility among residents. This is because currently, the reduction of green areas in cities, worsening air quality, and increasing household waste are becoming a worrying problem. Through such large-scale events, the city's population is encouraged to be involved in nature conservation and to show compassion for their native land.

Such planting and cleaning work is not the first time that Abay district has organized such a project. For example, in the spring of 2023, more than 3 thousand seedlings were planted in this very district as part of the “Green Belt” project. Even then, public organizations and educational institutions were active, and a Saturday was organized with the participation of residents. And in the fall of 2024, old trees in the district were cut down for sanitary purposes, and new, dust-absorbing willows and poplars were planted in their place.

Similarly, in 2022, at the initiative of the city administration, mass cleaning work was carried out as part of a special project called "Clean Abay". That time, 17 streets and 11 public areas of the district were completely cleaned, and the drainage systems were repaired. As a result of these works, it was noted that support from the residents of the district increased and a culture of constant cleanliness began to form.

The cleaning and planting event, which took place on July 18, 2025, is a legitimate continuation of those previous initiatives. This year's special feature is the voluntary participation of residents and the activity of young people. Volunteers from the Youth Resource Center explained to residents the importance of planting seedlings and taught them how to sort garbage. This work was carried out in an accessible manner using specially prepared leaflets and visual materials.

Also, this year, for the first time, an environmental monitoring group was created and tasked with systematically maintaining the planted greenery. This group will conduct monthly monitoring, monitoring the watering, care, and growth dynamics of the trees. This approach has not been practiced in previous years, so this innovation is attracting the attention of residents.

At the end of the event, which was attended by representatives of the city maslikhat and the deputy akim of the district, letters of gratitude were presented to active citizens of the district. In addition, a small environmental competition was announced under the slogan "Clean district - healthy society", encouraging residents to improve their yards.

In conclusion, the landscaping and cleaning work that took place in the Abay district on July 18 was an important initiative that deepened the ecological culture and mobilized the city's residents to work together. This work should not be limited to a one-day event, but should continue in the future. As the experience of previous years has shown, only systematic and community-wide measures will bring real results. If residents become more active and their attitude towards environmental protection changes, this will benefit not only the city, but also future generations.