Spatiotemporal Assessment of Pastureland Transformation and Resilience in the Moiynkum Desert, Kazakhstan

ES Food & Agroforestry 2026 Open access

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Authors: Zhanarys Turymtayev, Aizhan Ryskeldiyeva, Aigul Tokbergenova, Salavat Duisenbayev, Ruslan Salmurzauly, Omirzhan Taukebayev, Utkir Ussarov, Zhassulan Smanov
DOI: 10.30919/faf2093
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Abstract

Pasture degradation in arid regions constitutes a major ecological and socio-economic concern, particularly in Central Asia where climatic variability and anthropogenic pressure accelerate desertification.The Moiynkum Desert of southern Kazakhstan, one of the largest sandy rangelands in the region, is highly vulnerable to drought, nutrient limitations, and unsustainable land use.This

Fields of Study & Subjects

Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology Transboundary Water Resource Management Soil and Environmental Studies

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Journal / source
ES Food & Agroforestry
Publisher
Engineered Science Publisher
Publication date
1 January 2026