Department of Forestry and Horticulture

Mission and history of the department

Training of highly qualified, harmoniously developed, in-demand, practice-oriented specialists and scientific personnel in the field of agronomy and forestry for the sustainable development of the agro-industrial complex and other agricultural sectors of the republic. The Department of Forestry was established in November 1999 on the initiative of the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University named after. K.I. Skryabin and the State Agency for Environmental Protection and Forestry of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Kyrgyz-Swiss Forestry Support Program (Kirles) provided great assistance to the creation of the department. Then, by the decision of the Academic Council of the University in January 2014, the Department of Forestry and Fruit Growing was renamed.

The department is graduating, has sufficient educational and methodological materials for lectures and practical classes, and is equipped with office equipment, equipment and tools.

During this time, the department taught and made a great contribution to the teaching staff of Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor Bikirov Sh.B., Doctor of Biological Sciences. Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic Toktoraliev B.A., Doctor of Biological Sciences Professor Ashymov K.S., Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Doctor of Biological Sciences Professor Sodombekov I.S., Doctor of Agricultural Sciences and about. Professor Turgunbaev K.T., Ph.D. Azhybekov K.A., Ph.D. Yakovleva N.V., Ph.D. Kosmynin A.V., Ph.D. Golovina R.D., Ph.D. Zhaparov E.B., Art. teachers: Budaichiev D.A., Murzaev T.J., Imanaliev A.T., Mambetaliev U.A., Steinberg E.V., Kerimkulova N.T., Aaliev S.A., Badyrov M. and others.

The head of the department since 2023 is Imanaliev Almaz Tabyldyevich.

The department teaches in 31 different disciplines of environmental and forestry areas. Now students are studying in the direction of “bachelor” and “master” 730100 “Forestry and landscape construction.”

Quantitative and qualitative indicators of the professorial teaching staff: head of the department Imanaliev A.T., doctor of agricultural sciences, acting professor Turgunbaev K.T., d.b.s. Professor Sodombekov I.S., associate professors: Ph.D. Yakovleva N.V., Phd-doctor Zhalilova G., senior lecturers: Murzaev T.J., Steinberg E.V., Aaliev S.A., Kerimkulova N.K.

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHER WORK OF TEACHERS

The research work of teachers, researchers, graduate students and students of the department is carried out in the main directions. At the moment, 4 candidate dissertations are being prepared for defense. The department also teaches 2 full-time and 3 part-time graduate students, conducts research on 4 research topics.
Graduates of the department of forestry are engaged in research work not only in Kyrgyzstan, but also abroad (in Austria, Germany, Russia, etc.).
The department cooperates with leading universities of the Republic, institutes of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, such as the Botanical Garden named after E.E. Gareeva, Forest Institute, Innovation Center of Phytotechnology NAN KR and management of monitoring of forest ecosystems, Department of Forestry, Biosphere Territory “Issyk-Kul” at GAOOS and LH KR and Alamudun State Expert Committee. The department also cooperates with universities abroad.

ACADEMIC PLAN

The curriculum is developed in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Standards. The department has developed the State Standard for the academic degree “bachelor” and “master” in the directions 730100 “Forestry and landscape construction” and 611000 “Gardening” in Kyrgyz and Russian languages. Curricula have been developed for all assigned academic disciplines, the content of which sufficiently reveals the required amount of material in accordance with qualification requirements. The design of the work programs of the disciplines is an established set of materials that allows you to ensure the quality of the classes.

            Educational and methodological complexes have been formed at the department for all assigned disciplines, including a work program, methodological materials on types of classes and control of students’ knowledge. The department is working on writing textbooks, manuals and guidelines for various disciplines in the Kyrgyz language. For 5 years more than 90 scientific articles, 5 monographs, 25 lectures, 15 manuals and guidelines have been published.

            To conduct practice-oriented classes at the department, a “Fruit and Forest Nursery” was organized, an orchard in the KNAU Educational and Experimental Farm. In the educational process, special classes and a collection nursery are used to conduct practical classes in various disciplines.

            Employees of the department constantly take part in many international and republican conferences, symposiums, seminars and round tables.

   – Seminar “Capacity Support in Forest Education, Research and Training in Central Asia”;

– seminar “Methods of dealing with snow avalanches and landslides”;

– German-Kyrgyz symposium: on pasture and forest management. Study training;

– Seminar on the creation of a model forestry “Conservation of genetic resources of fruit crops in Central Asia for the purpose of their diverse and sustainable use.”

            In recent years, the staff of the department has participated in international projects that have been partially implemented at the department: the project “Creation of a Center for Biocultural Diversity” by the Christensen Foundation, the project “UNEP-GEF / Bioversity International In situ / Onfarm conservation and use of agrobiodiversity (fruit crops and their wild relatives in Central Asia”, project – Bioversity International/CRPGL “Conservation of genetic resources of fruit crops in Central Asia for the purpose of their diverse and sustainable use”, project – PF “Biomuras” Christensen Foundation. Project for the development of the UNDP “Green Economy” Module. Tien Shan Forest Ecosystem Development (GEF/WB) Kumtor Mine Reclamation Project.

Imanaliev Almaz Tabyldievich

Head of the Department of Forestry and Fruit Growing at the Faculty of Agronomy and Forestry.

E-mail: almasikpit@inbox.ru

Sodombekov Ishenbai Sodombekovich

Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences

Yakovleva Nadezhda Vasilyevna

Associate Professor of the Department of Forestry and Fruit Growing at the Faculty of Agronomy and Forestry.
E-mail: nadejda.forest@gmail.com

Murzaev Tirkesh Dzholdoshbaevich

Senior Lecturer at the Department of Forestry and Fruit Growing at the Faculty of Agronomy and Forestry
e-mail: murzaev.1960@mail.ru

Zhalilova Gulnaz

Doctor of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (Dr. nat. Techn.) University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria - 11 / 2008-02 / 2013
Почта: gulnaz.jalilova@gmail.com

Turgunbayev Kubanychbek Toktonazarovich

a professor of the Department of Forestry and Fruit Growing at the Faculty of Agronomy and Forestry.
E-mail: kuban_tur@mail.ru

Kerimkulova Nurzat Tapaevna

Senior Lecturer at the Department of Forestry and Fruit Growing
nurzat_tap@mail.ru

Steinberg Elina Viktorovna

Senior lecturer at the Department of Forestry and Fruit Growing at the Faculty of Agronomy and Forestry.
E-mail: steinberg.elina@mail.ru

Sydykov Aibek Belkovich

Deputy Dean. Senior lecturer at the Department of Forestry and Fruit Growing at the Faculty of Agronomy and Forestry
E-mail: aybek_sydykov@list.ru

Aliev Sagynbek Abdimalikovich

Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Forestry and Fruit Growing at the Faculty of Agronomy and Forestry.
E-mail:Sagyn555@mail.ru

Baataeva Zhyldyz Kushtarbekovna

Senior laboratory assistant at the Department of Forestry and Horticulture.
baataevaj@mail.ru
jikssbatay@gmail.com

Institution (date from – date to)	Degree(s) or diploma(s) obtained
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria – 11/2008-02/2013	Doctor of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (Dr. nat. techn.)
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria – 10/2005-09/2007	Master’s Degree (MSc) in Mountain Forestry
Jalal-Abad State University, Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan – 09/1995-03/2000	Forest Engineer
TRAININGS / WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS ATTENDED:
From 2001 to 2020 I have participated in many conferences and trainings in the field of natural resources management, agriculture, biodiversity, development, gender, tourism, policy, conflict management, climate change, ecosystem services, participatory methods and tools in Germany, Finland, Italy, France, Czech, Austria, Sri-Lanka, Nepal, India, Thailand, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, Kenya, Uganda, Canada and Ecuador.

Language	Reading	Speaking	Writing
Kyrgyz	native
Russian	1	1	1
English	1	1	1

Country	Date from – date to
Kyrgyzstan	From 2000 to present
Mongolia	From 2020 to present
Nepal	2016 – 2017; 2019
Austria	2011- 2014
Tajikistan	2011-2014
Afghanistan	2011-2014

Dates	Location	Company	Position	Description
Since 15.04.2021	Kyrgyzstan	Agriculture and Finance Consultants (AFC), Germany	Independent expert on green practices ( green economy)	§ Consultancy and advise to experts on the issues of green practices implementation; § Responsibility for interactions with the National Research Institute, local consultants on the issues of green practices and “greening of value chains.
Since 01.03.2021	Kyrgyzstan	INGO “Ecohimal” Austria, NGO ”Agents of Changes”	Independent expert on agroforestry	§ Consultancy and advice to experts and farmers on agroforestry practices in Batken; § Conducting trainings for local farmers and establishment of nurseries and greenhouses in Batken.
Since 01.09.2020	Kyrgyzstan	NGO “Bio-Service”	Expert on climate-smart agriculture	§ Promoting climate-smart agriculture (farming, livestock management, greening practices); § Conducting webinars for project staff, beneficiaries, and online consultations for vulnerable groups.
Since 01.02.2020	Mongolia	INGO «Central Asian Soil Science Society»	International advisor on natural resources management	§ Assisting in project proposal development in the field of natural resources management; § Enhancing NGO staff engagement mechanisms in assessing local needs and resources.
Since 01.09.2017 (25%)	Bishkek Kyrgyzstan	Kyrgyz National Agrarian University a/n K. I. Skryabin	Associate Professor	§ Preparing and conducting lectures and seminars on Agroforestry, Forest Ecology, and Silviculture; § Researching, writing papers, and participating in conferences.
01.06.2020- 31.12.2020	Kyrgyzstan	NGO «Kyrgyz Society of Soil Scientists»	Expert on land/soil management	§ Collecting and analyzing data on land/soil management and adaptation to climate change; § Conducting seminars for farmers/land users and experts.
01.01.2019 12.31.2019	Kyrgyzstan and Nepal	INGO and Local NGOs	International /national consultant on natural resources	§ Assisting in project proposal development in the field of natural resources management; § Enhancing staff engagement mechanisms in assessing local needs and resources.
15.05.2018- 31.12.2018	Kyrgyzstan	The International Center for Tropical Agriculture, Vietnam	Independent expert on climate-smart agriculture	§ Collecting and analyzing data on agriculture (livestock, farming, challenges and opportunities); § Conducting seminars on climate smart agriculture for experts and decision makers; § Developing a climate smart agriculture profile and providing recommendations to decision makers.
01.01.2016 31.12.2017	Kyrgyzstan and Nepal	INGO and Local NGOs	International and national consultant on natural resources	§ Assisting in project proposal development in the field of natural resources management; § Enhancing staff engagement mechanisms in assessing local needs and resources.
15.09.2015- 12.31.2015	Kyrgyzstan	Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Budapest, Hungary	International expert on natural resources management	§ Reviewing documentation: FAO’s intervention to natural resources management in the country; § Preparing a detailed design for the evaluation of the outcomes of the given topic; § Preparing recommendations to improve FAO support to natural resource management in the country.
13.04.2015- 13.05.2015	Kyrgyzstan	World Food Programme of the United Nations	Expert on climate change adaptation	§ Providing technical support to the Agency for Environmental Protection and Forestry (SAEPF); § Strengthening the capacity of the SAEPF and WFP teams on climate change adaptation and natural re- sources management.
01.05.2013- 30.08.2013	Afghanistan	INGO “Afghanaid” Kabul, Afghanistan	International expert	§ Socio-economic studies of catchment resources in line with natural resources management and participatory watershed management project (agroforestry and watershed management).
01.09.2011- 31.05.2014	Austria, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan	Hilfswerk Austria International (HWA), Vienna, Austria	International project coordinator, expert	§ Project coordination, financial monitoring, evaluation, networking (international, national and local); § Developing a Sustainable Mountainous Land Management Model (SMLM), afforestation and nursery. § Managing climate change studies: geology, risk assessment, village disaster reduction plans.
01.06.2011- 31.08.2011	Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan	Hilfswerk Austria International (HWA), Vienna, Austria	International expert	§ Extending Hazard Social Vulnerability Risk Assessment (HSVRA); § Conducting trainings for project staff in all countries and developing materials.
02.2008- 08.2010	Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan	NGO “ТAZA”	Director	§ Developing and directing organizational strategy, preparing comprehensive budgets, partnerships; § Implementing projects in the field of natural resources management.
02.2007- 30.2009	Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan	NGO “ARZUU”	Project consultant	§ Demonstrating renewable energy tools to local people, government officials and schoolchildren; § Raising awareness of all project beneficiaries on biological conservation and renewable energy tools.
01.2005- 12.2007	Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan	NGO “Baigojo”	Projects’ consultant	§ Promoting and developing tourism at Kutman-Kol Lake and capacity building activities for beneficiaries; § Rehabilitating Agrionemys horsfieldi species in highly degraded pasturelands through afforestation.
03.2004- 08.2005	Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan	Jalal-Abad State University	Lecturer	§ Preparing and delivering lectures and seminars on Forest Ecology and Botany; § Conducting research, writing papers and participating in conferences.
2004-2005	Kyrgyzstan	Forestry Programme	Researcher	§ Collecting/analyzing data on bird diversity with different landscapes and publishing papers.
2001-2004	Jalal-Abad Kyrgyzstan	Jalal-Abad State University	Laboratory assistant	§ Conducting laboratory works on Botany, Dendrology and Forest Ecology

Name	Position	Organization	Contacts
Mr.Umed Aslanov	Chief Executive Officer	Hilfswerk Austria International in Tajikistan
Dr. Chiranjeewee Khadka	Senior researcher	Czechglobe, Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic
Dr. Undrakh Od Baatar	Chief Executive Officer	Mongolian National Crop Producers Association, Mongolia
Dr. Abdybek Asanaliev	Professor	Kyrgyz National Agrarian University a/n K. I. Skryabin, Kyrgyzstan