An international scientific-practical conference "Modern challenges and prospects for the development of forestry in the 21st century" was held at Toraighyrov University.

 - The problem of development of forestry is currently important.  We must preserve and increase our forests, and science should help in this.  Special thanks to our friends from Krasnoyarsk, Barnaul and Prague, who, despite the time difference, joined our discussion.  The experience of foreign colleagues is very important to us, so we will be happy to listen to your reports and proposals for improving forests.  Pavlodar region has always been proud of the forest fund.  Firstly, we have a unique relic ribbon pine forest.  Secondly, our region is known for Bayanaul with its national natural park.  Therefore, we are interested in making our forest areas larger and better, - said the rector of the university Yerkin Sadykov.

 Presentations were made by scientists not only from Kazakhstan, but also from Prague, Krasnoyarsk and Barnaul.
 Participants of the meeting discussed the prospects for the implementation of the concept of forests of high conservation value in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as topical problems of forestry, a potential procedure for obtaining data for the design and maintenance of biotechnical elements of the landscape, and more.

It should be noted that the breakout sessions were held in four areas - forest biodiversity, forest management problems, forest protection and restoration, forest resource management and personnel training.