About 4,000 trees planted at tourist sites in Jetisu region
Around 12,000 people joined the regional cleanup, which removed about 500 tonnes of waste.
Tourist sites and green areas in Kazakhstan’s Jetisu region were cleaned and landscaped under the Taza Kazakhstan environmental programme. About 4,000 trees were planted, with around 12,000 people taking part.
A region-wide cleanup was held in Jetisu as part of the Taza Kazakhstan environmental programme. Participants cleaned and landscaped tourist sites and natural areas, including Tamshybulak spring, the Serkesai and Koitas eco-parks, the shore of Lake Zhalanashkol and Altynemel National Nature Park.
Around 12,000 people took part, including local government representatives, tourism-sector workers, entrepreneurs, volunteers and young people. About 50 pieces of specialized equipment were used. The campaign resulted in around 4,000 trees being planted and about 500 tonnes of waste being removed.
In Taldykorgan, the cleanup covered Zhastar Park and the area around the Visit Zhetуsu tourism information centre. Participants cleared fallen leaves and dry branches, tended greenery and prepared it for winter. They planted 60 young coniferous trees in the park.
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The Kemel Tokaev square and Bolek Batyr Park were tidied in Karatal and Panfilov districts. Areas around the Koksu and Karatal rivers, Lake Zhalanashkol and Tamshybulak spring were cleaned in Aksu, Alakol, Koksu and Eskeldi districts.
Saplings were also planted at Serkesai eco-park in Tekeli and Koitas eco-park in Sarkan. Staff of Altynemel State National Nature Park cleared rubbish from the park. The regional tourism department organized the campaign.
