BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF AMERICAN ASH (FRAXINUS AMERICANA) IN THE FLOODLAND FORESTS OF THE CHAGAN RIVER

Abstract

In accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 7, 2006 No. 175, sufficient attention is paid to the protection of major and minor species of trees and shrubs in specially protected natural areas. In addition, as indicated in the long-term thematic scientific plan of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Committee of Forestry and Wildlife, rare, endemic, medicinal, living species of the world species, assessment of their condition, demonstration and wide dissemination of research work on species criticism is planned.

Currently, the invasion of alien species is a large-scale phenomenon that threatens natural diversity and is one of the most serious environmental problems facing humanity. One of them is common in floodplain forests - American ash (Fraxinus americana). This tree is distributed along the banks of Zhaiyk, Chagan, Derkul and small rivers in the Western region.

American ash (Fraxinus americana L.) - Neophyte. Ergasiophyte. Colonophyte. Tree. North American. Rarely grows on the edge of the forest