In the heart of the eastern Karakum Desert, on the territory of the Repetek Biosphere Reserve, a tree grows that has become a true natural legend of Turkmenistan. The black saxaul, known as "Sazak-Palvan", has been withstanding the desert's extreme climate for over a hundred years, where summer temperatures exceed +50°C and severe frosts are possible in winter. Saxaul is … [Read more...]
Nature’s Chronicle: How Turkmenistan Preserves Its Unique Ecosystems
Elena Dovletova Within the specially protected natural areas overseen by Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Environmental Protection, systematic observations of ecosystems, population surveys of ungulates, and evaluations of rare species of flora and fauna are regularly conducted. The data gathered is of high scientific and ecological value and is compiled into a reporting system … [Read more...]
Inspiring nature of Turkmenistan
Tamir Shakirov Turkmenistan is a country of diverse flora and fauna, amazing landscapes, contrasting terrains varying from desert dunes to impenetrable riparian thickets on the banks of fast–flowing rivers and subtropics of Kopetdag. Gazelles galloping along the foothills of Kopetadag, camels known as the "Kings of Karakums", snow-white gulls over the raging waters of the … [Read more...]