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                                        MINUTES #3

of the Roundtable “Discussion of the Environmental Assessment Manual and Environmental
     Management Plan for the Pasture and Livestock Management Improvement Project�
                    (Chui Province, eastern districts (rayons), 54 PUUs)


April 11, 2014                                                                 Bishkek

Attended by: __ participants (see the list attached)
A working presidium was elected with the following membership:

- M. Tairov, Head of the Presidium, - Director of the Agricultural Projects Implementation Unit;
- A.B. Jusupov, Deputy Director, State Inspectorate on Veterinary and Phytosanitary Security
under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic;
- S.Sh. Mamaev, Head of the Livestock Development Department, Ministry of Agriculture and
Melioration;
- R.Ph. Beishenkulov, Head of the Department on Agricultural Sector, Representation of the
Government of the Kyrgyz Republic in Chui oblast;
- K.K. Anyvarbekov, Head of Chui oblast Inspection on Veterinary and Phytosanitary Security
  under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic;
- Aijamal Prieva - secretary.



Key Speakers:

M. Tairov delivered a presentation on the Pasture and Livestock Management Improvement
Project, its objectives, geographical coverage, project components, participants, and
implementation period.

T. Volkova spoke of the Project’s requirements to environmental assessment and its key
findings, including measures for potential environmental risk management.

Discussion of the Project’s Environmental Assessment:


Question # 1:
J.Beishenaliev - Head of the Pasture Committee, Kemin city:
You have said that the Project envisages the use of leskhoz pastures. Leskhozes use these
pastures for grazing, take money for these services, but nobody knows how this money is used
afterwards. Can the Project help to transfer these pastures into the ownership of local self-
governments?

Answer:
M. Tairov:
Land transformation is outside the Project’s mandate.

Question # 2:
E.Koichukeev - Head of the Pasture Committee, Kochkorbaevo village:
One of the activities under the Environmental Assessment is elimination of thorn bushes and
ungrazed weeds, while environmental inspectors impose considerable fines for each chopped
bush. How are you going to address such situations?

Answer:
M. Tairov:
Currently, we have an agreement with the State Agency for Environmental Protection and
Forestry concerning elimination of caragana. In the situation of elimination of caragana, one
should contact the local department of the State Agency for Environmental Protection and
Forestry. However, it should be remembered that this plant has soil protecting, climate
regulating, and shore-fixing functions and also serves as a natural habitat for small animals.
Pasture users should be familiar with environmental norms, and any intervention into the plant
life should be well-grounded and justified. It is necessary to specify pest control methods –
elimination of plants or also roots.

Question # 3:
S.Chotkoraev - Head of CRDVPS:
We have old unfenced anthrax burial sites. New inhabitants come and start their farming
activities in these areas. Who is responsible for maintenance of such anthrax burial sites?

Answer:
M. Tairov:
Local administrations are responsible for maintenance of burial sites in their respective
territories. Communities should prepare an inventory of burial sites in their areas and to monitor
and give a special protection status to anthrax burial sites and other animal carcass disposal sites.
Community maps will include marked places where livestock grazing should be prohibited.

Question # 4:
A.Turusbekov - Private veterinarian, Tokmok city
Currently, we have problems with young veterinarians. Does the Project include support for
young specialists?

Answer:
M. Tairov:
The Project will provide support to private veterinarians in establishing their business through
free trainings and grants for purchasing veterinarian medicines and equipment so that they can
provide their services to livestock farmers.

No other questions or comments were provided.

At the end of the Roundtable M. Tairov thanked all the participants for active participation.

Any additional comments, recommendations, or questions can be submitted to S. Tynaev in the
APIU by April 18, 2014.


Head of the Roundtable Presidium                                                        M. Tairov

Secretary                                                                               A. Prieva