Over 20,000 applications to cut down trees have accumulated in Bishkek mayor's office

Bishkek is grappling with a significant backlog of requests for tree removal, with over 20,000 applications pending from residents. Mayor Aybek Dzhunushaliev highlighted the issue, explaining that a substantial number of trees in the capital have exceeded their natural lifespan.

"We have over 20,000 applications to remove deadwood. These are trees that have lived out their term, they are dry and subject to demolition," the mayor stated after an Eco-Council meeting. He attributed the problem to a long-term lack of systematic renewal of the city's green spaces, leading to many trees reaching the end of their life cycle.

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We have over 20,000 applications to remove deadwood. These are trees that have lived out their term, they are dry and subject to demolition.

Even with ambitious plans to increase tree planting, Dzhunushaliev acknowledged that the current efforts will not fully meet the city's needs. Bishkek has already boosted its seedling production to 93,000 annually and intends to raise this figure to 100,000. "Even the volume we are fulfilling does not cover the needs 100 percent. But this work will continue year after year," the mayor assured, while showcasing the city's nursery to journalists.

The city administration plans to expand its nurseries and prioritize planting tall-growing trees. This strategy aims to gradually rejuvenate the capital's green fund and improve the urban environment. The focus on larger, mature trees is intended to provide a more immediate impact on the city's landscape and ecological health.

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Even the volume we are fulfilling does not cover the needs 100 percent. But this work will continue year after year.