DUSHANBE, 15.07.2026 (NIAT Khovar) – Tajikistan has carried out forest restoration, afforestation and plantation development works across more than 3,298 hectares during the first half of 2026, the Forestry Agency under the Government reported.

According to Deputy Director of the Forestry Agency Davlatali Sharifzoda, new forests were planted on 1,230.4 hectares, while restoration activities were conducted on 1,874.4 hectares. Additional plantations of rosehip, pistachio, walnut and other tree species were established on 193.5 hectares.

The agency said that forest expansion and restoration remain among its key priorities, alongside improving forest density, protecting existing woodland areas and supporting natural regeneration.

During the reporting period, forest care and maintenance activities were carried out on more than 10,600 hectares, while measures to support natural forest recovery covered over 7,200 hectares.

The Forestry Agency operates five state nursery farms, one experimental production facility and 42 smaller nurseries to support the cultivation of planting materials.

In 2026, new nurseries are planned to be established on 40 hectares in 34 forestry institutions, further expanding the country’s capacity for forest restoration and sustainable managemen