Participants in the “Rustamov Readings” conference discussed the possibility of creating the first National Park in Turkmenistan, to be named after Magtymguly Fragi. The meeting, which brought together famous scientists and practitioners in the field of ecology and conservation, was held at the Academic Council of the National Institute of Deserts, Flora and Fauna. The idea for the park arose in connection with the project, “Strengthening the efficiency of management of the system of specially protected natural areas of Turkmenistan,” carried out with financial support from the Global Environment Facility and UNDP.
At the meeting, scientific reports were presented and speeches made and discussed, Turkmenistan: Golden Age reported.
