In 2010, to preserve the unique ecosystem, archaeological and historical-cultural monuments, as well as rare and endangered species of plants and animals, the State regional natural Syrdarya was created. The area of the park is 120,000 hectares. The territory of the park includes three branches: Syrdarya, Turkestan and Boraldai. The total area of the park is divided into 4 functional zones – a protected area, an ecological stabilization zone, a zone of tourist and recreational activities, and a zone of limited economic activity. About 955 species of plants grow in the park, among which 40 species are listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The fauna of the park includes about 382 species of birds and animals. 109 of them are listed in the Red Book of Kazakhstan. One of the famous attractions of the park is the only nursery in the Republic of Kazakhstan to restore the population of Bukhara deer.
Reference
- Tourist guide of the city of Turkestan. p.42
- eLIBRARY.RU - SCIENTIFIC ELECTRONIC LIBRARY. THE CURRENT STATE OF THE SYRDARYA-TURKESTAN NATURAL PARK, PROTECTION AND RATIONAL USE OF ITS NATURAL RESOURCES