Following the signing of the KT&G-AFoCO Partnership Agreement on 10 December 2024, preparations have been underway to advance the partnership’s first cooperative projects. Among them, the “KT&G Green-Globe Project: Forest Restoration of Wildfire-affected Areas in Abai Region, Kazakhstan” stands as an important public-private partnership initiative designed to restore wildfire-damaged landscapes and strengthen forest fire management in collaboration with government agencies and local stakeholders.
The project will be implemented by the Forestry and Wildlife Committee under the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Over the project period from 2025 to 2027, the initiative will focus on restoring approximately 100 hectares of forest land affected by the severe wildfires in 2023, building local and institutional capacity for forest fire management, and promoting long-term monitoring and public awareness. Through customized restoration design, planting, maintenance, technical training, study visits, and outreach activities, the project aims to support both ecological recovery and sustainable forest management in the Abai region.
Goals & Objectives
- Restore 100 hectares of fire-damaged Scots pine forest in the Semey Ormany State Forest Natural Reserve, Abai Region, through an integrated approach in collaboration with the Kazakhstan government, KT&G’s local branch, and local communities.
- Build capacities in forest fire management for government officials and firefighting personnel through expert-led trainings in Kazakhstan and a Training of Trainers programme in Korea.
- Establish a long-term ecological monitoring system to track restoration progress and forest recovery in post-fire territories.
- Raise awareness among local communities on wildfire prevention through targeted campaigns aimed at reducing human-induced forest fires.
Main Activities
- Establishment 100 hectares of forests in wildfire-affected areas
- On-site training and workshops, internships, and policy support to enhance the capacity of specialists and strengthen forest management based on Korean experience
- Establish an integrated system for monitoring forest restoration
- Engage the public in campaigns for fire prevention
Expected Outputs
- 100 hectares of fire-damaged Scots pine forest established and restored in the Semey Ormany State Forest Natural Reserve.
- Government officials and firefighting personnel trained in forest fire management through workshops, internships, and a Training of Trainers programme.
- An integrated long-term ecological monitoring system established to track restoration progress and forest recovery.
- Local communities engaged in wildfire prevention campaigns and awareness-raising activities.
- Policy and technical guidance developed to support improved forest fire management and restoration practices.