Uzbekistan’s new centre aims to grow 5 million saplings
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In Kashkadarya Region, Uzbekistan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev opened a new sapling-growing centre as part of the nationwide Yashil Makon (Green Space) project.
The 9.5 billion soum complex covers 65 hectares and created around 100 jobs. It intends to supply local communities, called mahallas, with trees, shrubs, and flowers to expand green spaces and offer income opportunities. The centre will grow ornamental trees on 50 hectares, fruit crops on five, and shrubs and flowers on three.
It plans to begin by producing 1.6 million saplings each year, eventually increasing output to 5 million from a collection of 41 species. The facility includes greenhouses, seed-germination areas, and water storage with a capacity of 4,200 cubic metres. Modern technologies like drip irrigation and solar panels will allow the centre to grow plants year-round.
Project leaders expect these technologies to increase production eight to tenfold compared to traditional methods, reduce water use by three times, and lower sapling production costs by 30 to 40%. The centre will also offer services to mahallas, such as planting, plant care, and irrigation installation, and will train local community representatives. Local families will grow saplings on their land and sell them to the centre through cooperative agreements, creating an additional income stream.
This initiative aligns with a presidential decree from 23 September 2026 that established the “3 to 30 to 300” principle to support greening efforts and community involvement.
