Tougher protection for green spaces proposed in Kyrgyzstan

15:25, 01 апреля 2026, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Turdubek AIGYROV

A draft law proposing large-scale tightening of protections for green spaces has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan.

The document proposes amendments to a number of legislative acts, from the Land Code to the Law on Environmental Protection.

A key provision is the introduction of mandatory compensatory greening: for every tree cut down, at least 10 new saplings must be planted and maintained for three years.

Other proposed measures include:

• banning the reduction of areas of parks, public gardens, and boulevards;
• requiring environmental impact assessments before tree removal;
• introducing a digital registry of all green spaces with public access;
• prohibiting development on green areas without their preservation;
• strengthening liability for damage to trees, including during construction.

According to the supporting document, the initiative is driven by a rise in illegal construction and mass tree felling in populated areas.

The law’s adoption is expected to create a system to protect the country’s «green framework» and improve the environmental safety in urban areas.