SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL SEMINAR “CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF WILDLIFE”

On March 19, 2026, in Almaty, at the venue of @kaznaru_official, a scientific and practical seminar dedicated to biodiversity conservation and sustainable natural resource management was held in honor of Zhanaru Day and the International Year of Volunteers.

Organizers: @ayalaulttyqpalatasy, @baytaq_almaty, with partner support from @kaznaru_official.

The seminar served as an open platform for dialogue between scientists, environmentalists, government agencies, and public organizations. Participants discussed current challenges in wildlife conservation, scientific monitoring, the role of specially protected natural areas (SPNAs), the development of sustainable nature management models, and the management of hunting grounds.

The seminar was opened with welcoming remarks by the Chairman of the Almaty City Branch of the Kazakhstan Green Party “Baitaq” @baytaq_jasyldar_partiyasy — @alma_qarash, and Professor of the Department of Forest Resources, Hunting Management and Aquaculture at KazNAIU @lessfak_kaznaru — @mukhtarbaibatshanov.

Moderator:
Executive Director of the National Chamber of Hunters and Fishermen “AYALA” — @steppedaddy

Speakers:
• Zhanerke Zhanbolatkyzy Bigazinova @almaty.bioreserve
• Saltanat Amantaevna Userbaeva @ile_alatau_nationalpark
• Elmira Abaevna Bukenova
• Olga Nikolaevna Gumirova @kazakhstanstranapetroglifov
• Mukhit Tursynkhanovich Akoev @ohotzooprom.kz
• Tlek Bauyrzhanuly Adilzhanov @qnp.kz

Following the meeting, participants exchanged experiences and developed proposals aimed at preserving Kazakhstan’s natural heritage and promoting environmental culture.