On August 6, 2025, the Turan municipal state institution in Shymkent began felling trees for the purpose of sanitary and restoration of green areas in the city. This event is planned to protect the environment, maintain the balance and improve the quality of the urban environment. The joint work of the district akimat and municipal institutions will contribute to the formation of Shymkent as a green city in the future.

Tree felling operations are carried out in the area of the district's most popular alleys and parks, near schools and kindergartens. Employees first identify bushes with strong knots, diseased bushes or bushes that are overhanging the road. Each tree is thoroughly inspected and a decision is made as to whether it needs to be cut down or pruned and restored.

The main areas of current work are:
• Creating conditions for proper tree growth and regulating natural winds;
• Maintain the safety of residents by eliminating dangerous nightshade shrubs;
• Improve the beauty of the city by preserving aesthetically pleasing trees that do not affect well-being.

During the first event on August 6, municipal specialists inspected 50-60 trees. More than 20 young trees were pruned for sanitary purposes or parts of the canopy were trimmed. The young leaf gaps were opened between the bushes to allow air to pass through, and the green layer was replenished. Then, the remaining trees were carefully restored and soil cultivation was carried out.

In addition, grass and weeds were actively mowed, and mud puddles were reduced on the side of the road. Special attention was paid to cleanliness at bus stops and public places inside the school, and pedestrian paths were cleaned.

This initiative is significantly different from similar work in previous years. In 2023, tree felling was limited to emergency situations — for example, only trees that fell during a storm were removed. And planned work of ecological and social importance, such as tree restoration, was not carried out much. This was due to a lack of professional capacity or budget.

In 2024, the city underwent a large-scale landscaping project. Green flags were planted, flower beds were established. However, tree pruning was carried out only in unusual cases - to remove broken branches and diseased trees. At that time, a culture of tree protection had not yet been formed among the city's residents and specialists.

And the new program, launched in 2025, provides a mechanism for regularly scheduled pruning and shaping. This is not just a sanitary measure, but a key factor in ecological growth. The difference from last year is not just pruning, but replanting and leaving it for posterity. Programs are also being introduced to restore greenery left after construction.

This year, the plan includes planting trees to increase soil fertility. Although each node is cut down, certain species and varieties will be replanted in its place: young coniferous seedlings and ornamental shrubs. Such a mechanism will allow for the development of the city's green infrastructure.

The public reaction has been positive. Residents have supported the initiative, and some have actively participated in the joint care of trees near their yards. Eco-active youth and volunteers have held a Saturday, established contacts, and paid attention to discipline. This process has become part of raising public awareness, not just technical.

The city's Department of Ecology announced that, taking into account the results of the weekend, the city will continue to take care of the greenery in the coming months. Regular work will be carried out every week to clean up dry branches and weeds that have grown spontaneously.

The sanitary felling of trees is not completed in one day. This is a long-term work - to keep the city green, prevent climate change, and create a comfortable environment for residents. This initiative is also part of a larger educational effort aimed at educating residents about environmental responsibility.

In conclusion, the sanitary felling of trees that began on August 6 is a clear demonstration of careful management of the city's nature, environmental protection, and raising public awareness. This initiative in the Turan district is a strong example of cooperation for a common goal. If such work continues systematically and professionally, Shymkent will further strengthen its green city status.