Forest is the national treasure of Kazakhstan. There are 363 species of vertebrates and 284 species of birds in the Katon-Karagai SNPP. Of these, Altai snowcock, black stork, belladonna crane, burial ground, osprey, balaban, peregrine falcon, hunchbacked scooper, snow leopard, stone marten are listed in the Red Book. The biggest enemy for plants and animals is forest fires. After the fire passes through large areas of the forest, a large amount of flora and fauna perishes. It takes years to recover.
Forest fires most often occur due to human fault - abandoned cigarette butts, fires not extinguished at resting places, burning garbage, holding agricultural burns. Very rarely, natural factors such as lightning strikes during dry thunderstorms are to blame.
What should every citizen do to prevent forest fires ?!
First, you need to be extremely careful with fire in the forest area.
During the fire-hazardous season, while in the forest, it is prohibited:
Throw open matches and cigarettes;
Throwing rubbish, especially glass items;
Make fires outside specially designated areas.
Bonfires can only be made in designated areas. Before making a fire, you need to dig it in. Rake the forest floor within a radius of 0.5 m. Prepare water. Fill the fire well before leaving. Mix the coals well with water until they cool completely.
Remember, protecting the forest from fire is the concern of every person!
If a fire is detected, immediately inform the unified dispatching service of the Department of Emergency Situations by phone 112.
RGKP "Kazavialesoohrana"
Katon – Karagai aviation department.