Two new protected areas to conserve saigas in Kazakhstan

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The Bokeyorda State Nature Reserve and the Ashiozek State Wildlife Sanctuary (Zakaznik), both with federal status, have been established in the western part of West Kazakhstan province, in Kaztal, Zhanybek, Bokey Orda and Zhanakala Districts. Both protected areas were designated following a decree by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan issued on 25th May, 2022, and officially opened on 1st July 2022. The Bokeyorda Reserve consists of two sections, Aralsor and Zhanakala, and has a total area of 343,040.1 hectares. The Ashiozek Zakaznik is 314,504.1 ha in area and adjoins the Aralsor section of the Bokeyorda reserve.