In accordance with the approved plan of the Main Department for Environmental Protection of Sughd Region, the operation “Protection of Wild Animals and Birds” was organized and carried out in the highland and foothill areas of cities and districts of the region.
In order to ensure favorable conditions for wild animals and birds to survive the winter cold, specialists of the Department of State Control over the Use and Protection of Flora and Fauna, as well as Fish Resources, conducted biotechnical measures in the Lakkan area of Isfara city and in the Shurkul area located in the upper reaches of the “Tajik Sea” reservoir. During the activities, 500 kg of crushed wheat and barley, salt and bran, 50 kg of crushed maize, and 50 bundles of hay and alfalfa were prepared and distributed. In total, the volume of additional feed amounted to 4,050 kg.
In addition, biotechnical measures were also carried out by the Environmental Protection Department of Istaravshan city in the Navobod area of the Nofaroj rural jamoat, which is considered one of the coldest and most precipitation-prone areas.
It should be noted that, according to the results of long-term observations, various rare species of animals and birds are encountered at different times in the foothills, hills, and elevated areas of this locality, including fox, bear, falcon, gazelle, Tajik pheasant, golden eagle, vulture, deer, and other representatives of wildlife, many of which are listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Tajikistan.
During the biotechnical activities in this area, 50 kg of wheat and barley, 20 kg of salt, 30 kg of bran and chestnuts, and 10 bundles of hay and alfalfa were distributed. The total volume of additional feed amounted to 580 kg.
