Zhasyl Damu Allocates More Than KZT 33 Billion to Forest Protection

More than 1,000 units of specialized equipment have been delivered to Kazakhstan’s environmental protection institutions. JSC Zhasyl Damu allocated KZT 33.1 billion for their procurement, according to the company’s press service.

According to Zhasyl Damu, the purchases were made under the "Taza Kazakhstan" environmental initiative launched by the Head of State, with the support of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.

Since 2024, the company has allocated KZT 33,121,711,000 from the recycling fee to purchase modern specialized equipment for state national parks, forest reserves, nature reserves, and forestry institutions across the country.

During this period, 1,006 units of specialized equipment were procured for environmental protection organizations to help prevent and rapidly extinguish forest and steppe fires. The equipment includes fire tank trucks, off-road vehicles, tractors of various types, and other machinery essential for protecting forest resources and specially protected natural areas.

According to the company, upgrading the technical capabilities of environmental institutions is aimed at improving their preparedness for the wildfire season, reducing emergency response times, and increasing the effectiveness of wildfire suppression efforts.

The regions that received the largest amount of funding were:

• East Kazakhstan Region – KZT 5.05 billion, 148 units of equipment;
• Akmola Region – KZT 4.94 billion, 160 units;
• Pavlodar Region – KZT 4.44 billion, 136 units;
• Kostanay Region – KZT 4.10 billion, 112 units;
• Abai Region – KZT 3.34 billion, 82 units;
• North Kazakhstan Region – KZT 3.31 billion, 107 units.

According to company representatives, the delivered equipment is already being used by environmental protection institutions across the country. It enables rapid deployment of firefighting crews to wildfire sites, supports patrol operations, and enhances efforts to prevent and eliminate forest fires.

The company also noted that environmental projects funded through the recycling fee continue to be implemented. These funds are directed toward strengthening environmental safety, preserving forest ecosystems, and improving the protection of Kazakhstan’s specially protected natural areas.