The document emphasizes the significance of the Botanical Garden as a green space in the city and its role in scientific research on flora, the protection of rare plants, and environmental education. It also mentions that the garden covers an area of 42 hectares, and the loss of even one hectare would be a serious loss.
The petition author points out plans to reduce the garden's area for the construction of sports facilities, which, in her opinion, could negatively impact the long-term work of scientists and ecologists in preserving biodiversity. She calls for alternative locations for construction.
As of 5:00 PM on January 17, the petition has collected 1,006 signatures, and the collection continues.
Additionally, social media users in Kyrgyzstan are urging to submit appeals to government bodies through the "Tunduk" app. In particular, it is suggested to send requests to the Bishkek City Hall, the Presidential Administration, the National Academy of Sciences, and to file complaints with the prosecutor's office requesting a review of the legality of construction on the territory of the Botanical Garden. A template for the appeal is also available on social media.
Click here to view the appeal template.
Subject of the appeal:
On the legality of construction of capital facilities on the territory of the Botanical Garden named after E. Gareev (Protected Natural Area)
Text of the appeal:
I, (your full name), am addressing you due to my concern regarding construction activities on the territory of the Botanical Garden named after E. Gareev in Bishkek (the area at the intersection of Akhunbaeva St. and April 7 St.). Currently, the pouring of a concrete foundation for football fields and the installation of sports fences has begun on the garden's territory.
I remind you that, according to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic from January 2025, the Botanical Garden has been granted the status of "Protected Natural Area" (PNA).
According to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Protected Natural Areas":
1. Any activities that do not comply with the established protection regime and intended purpose are prohibited on the territory of the PNA.
2. The construction of capital sports facilities (football fields) is not included in the list of permitted types of activities, as it harms the ecosystem, soil cover, and irrigation network of the scientific institution.
Based on the above, I request:
1. To conduct a review of the legality of construction works and the pouring of the foundation on the territory of the Botanical Garden.
2. To check for a positive conclusion of the state ecological expertise for this project.
3. To verify the compliance of these works with the protection regime of the PNA.
4. In case of violations, to issue an order for the immediate suspension of works, dismantling of installed structures, and reclamation (restoration) of the damaged land plot.
5. To provide a response within the legally established timeframe to the email address indicated in the "Tunduk" personal account.
Date: (day) January 2026.
Collapse. To write an appeal, you need to open the "Tunduk" app, go to the "Cabinet" section, then select the "Appeal" category and click "Write an appeal".
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This week, it became known that the Presidential Administration has begun the construction of two football fields near the central entrance along April 7 Street. It is reported that the area has rocky soil and a lack of water, which hinders the survival of green plantings.Opposition to this construction has come from deputy Dastan Bekeshev, as well as representatives of the public and local residents.
The President of the National Academy of Sciences, Kanat Abdrakhmatov, noted that the construction of two mini-football fields will occupy only 0.18% of the garden's territory and will not harm the ecosystem.
