On September 4, 2025, District Akim D. Yesilbek visited the Karabastau residential area, where he learned about the operations of the "Aq Qaiyn" nursery. The visit was part of efforts to promote environmental awareness, expand green spaces, and preserve the region's natural beauty.

The Aq Qaiyn nursery was founded in 2013. Its total area is 12 hectares , allowing it to develop a large-scale operation for growing ornamental and useful plants.

Today, the nursery cultivates approximately 1,000 plant species . These include ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers, and seedlings used for urban landscaping. The plants are planted in city parks, squares, along streets, in residential courtyards, and other public spaces.

The activities of the Aq qaiyn nursery are aimed at solving a number of priority tasks:

• Landscaping. Providing the city and district with seedlings for parks and squares.

• Expanding green spaces. Creating new green belts in Shymkent and surrounding communities.

• Maintaining ecological balance. Maintaining air quality, restoring the natural landscape, and creating a comfortable living environment for city residents.

• Cultivation of ornamental plants. Creating an aesthetically pleasing urban environment using flowers and ornamental trees.

During the visit, the district akim, D. Yesilbek, emphasized the importance of the nursery's work for the ecology and future of the city.

"Today, clean air and more green spaces are crucial for city residents. The work of the Aq Qaiyn nursery is directly aimed at achieving these goals. The seedlings grown here will beautify our city, improve its ecology, and generally enhance the quality of life for the residents," noted the district akim.

He also expressed gratitude to the nursery staff for their work and noted the need for further development in this area.

The nursery's activities go beyond simply growing seedlings. It also hosts events to promote environmental awareness among the population.

Tree planting events are organized for schoolchildren and young people. This helps instill in the younger generation a sense of responsibility for nature and a desire to protect the environment.

The nursery also hosts practical classes for students and young ecologists. They have the opportunity to learn plant care techniques, master modern cultivation technologies, and consolidate their theoretical knowledge with practical experience.

The nursery in the Karabastau residential area plays an important role not only for the district but for the entire city. Its seedlings are used to create new parks, squares, and flower gardens, making Shymkent greener and more attractive.

The benefits of green spaces are obvious:

• they purify the air by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide;

• create shade and coolness on hot summer days;

• improve the aesthetic appearance of the city;

• provide places for rest, walking and sports.

The nursery's management intends to expand its plant selection, build new greenhouses, and introduce modern methods of growing and caring for seedlings.

Additionally, plans call for the creation of additional green spaces on the city's outskirts, as well as the opening of new parks. A strong focus will be placed on engaging residents in environmental campaigns and cleanup days. Such events will help unite the efforts of the government and the public in environmental conservation.

A visit to the Aq qaiyn nursery on August 4, 2025, confirmed that this enterprise is of strategic importance for the ecology of the region.

Over a thousand plant species are grown here on a 12-hectare site, forming the basis for the city's green spaces. The nursery's work aims to preserve ecological balance, improve air quality, and create a more comfortable urban environment.

Thanks to the efforts of the nursery's specialists and the support of local authorities, Karabastau and all of Shymkent will become even greener and more comfortable in the coming years. This means residents will have the opportunity to live in a cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful city.