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JSC Zhasyl Damu has allocated more than KZT 16.9 billion from the recycling fee to strengthen the protection of Kazakhstan’s forest fund, state protected natural areas, and national parks against wildfires, the Kapital.kz Business Information Center reported, citing the agency’s press service.
“As part of the ‘Taza Kazakhstan’ environmental initiative launched by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and with the support of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, JSC Zhasyl Damu has allocated recycling fee funds to enhance wildfire protection for the country’s forest fund, state protected natural areas, and national parks. The total amount of funding is KZT 16,916,552,707,” the statement said.
The funds will be used to deploy modern early wildfire detection systems, purchase drones, upgrade video surveillance, communication and data transmission equipment, and develop the necessary infrastructure. According to the Ministry, these systems combine software and hardware solutions that enable round-the-clock monitoring of protected areas and the rapid transmission of information whenever signs of fire are detected.
“The project is of particular importance for Kazakhstan, where forests occupy a relatively small share of the country’s territory. Forest restoration takes decades, making early fire detection and rapid response essential for preserving the nation’s natural heritage,” the Ministry emphasized.
As part of the project, 14 SRO-1 early fire detection systems have been delivered to the regions.
Funding has been distributed as follows:
The SRO-1 is a hardware and software complex designed to automatically detect the earliest signs of wildfire within protected areas. Operating 24/7, it identifies smoke, combustion products, temperature increases, and infrared or ultraviolet radiation from flames. Once a threat is confirmed, the system immediately transmits information to a dispatch center or fire service, significantly reducing response time and helping prevent the spread of fire.
Some sites are equipped with automated 360-degree surveillance camera systems operating around the clock. These technologies make it possible to detect fires at an early stage, before they become visible to the naked eye or develop into large-scale wildfires.
Earlier, it was reported that Kazakhstan’s national parks are planned to be equipped with early wildfire detection systems.
In 2024, JSC Zhasyl Damu allocated KZT 200 billion to modernize equipment for the forestry and water management sectors, as well as the national emergency response system.
Since the beginning of the year, 36 forest fires covering more than 794 hectares have been recorded in Kazakhstan’s forest areas.
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