Bishkek mayor explains tree felling during Dubovoy Park reconstruction

Bishkek Mayor Aybek Dzhunushaliyev has sought to reassure citizens regarding the ongoing reconstruction of Dubovoy Park, specifically addressing concerns about the removal of trees.

During a recent address, Mayor Dzhunushaliyev, alongside Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev, explained that the city's policy is not to cut down healthy trees unnecessarily. He emphasized that the removed trees are primarily dead or dry specimens, which are replaced with new saplings. "We ourselves live here, we walk with our children and we want the city to be beautiful and green," Dzhunushaliyev stated, highlighting the administration's commitment to the city's environment.

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We never intend to remove healthy trees unnecessarily. We ourselves live here, we walk with our children and we want the city to be beautiful and green.

The mayor acknowledged that new trees will take time to mature and replace the ecological function of older ones, estimating a 10-15 year period for growth. He urged residents not to worry, pointing to the city's substantial tree-planting initiatives. Approximately 18,500 saplings were planted last year, and the target for this year has been raised from 18,600 to 25,000. "We want to leave a green city for future generations," he added.

Despite these assurances, some residents have voiced criticism, citing concerns about the pace of reconstruction and the condition of remaining trees in certain park sections. Online comments expressed frustration over the disruption, particularly during the hot summer period, questioning the city's priorities.

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We want to leave a green city for future generations, so that future mayors will deal with other tasks, and not solve problems that have been passed on to us.