The history of the specialty as an independent one has a certain way: Training the forestry specialists at the Agronomy Faculty began in 2001. During this period, due to changes in the name of the classifier the names of specialties were also changed: in 2001, 4515 specialty was named "Forest and Park Service", from 2004, it was 05807- "Forestry Farm Business", and from 2010 5B080700- "Forest Resources and Forestry", in 2008 magistracy 6M080700 was opened– "Forest Resources and Forestry", in 2013 training PhD students in the same specialty started. The chair of Agriculture was originally responsible for the graduation of forestry professionals, then Department of "Ecology and Forestry", which in 2012 was transformed into Department of "Forest Resources and Forestry".

From 1960 to 2012 the chairs "Agriculture", "Ecology and Forestry" were headed by the doctor of agricultural sciences, Professor Lev Roktanen, Doctors of Agricultural Sciences, associate professor Aleksey VasilevichIvaninnikov, RenatHazeevichKaripov, AskarOralovichAmralin, ZhumagulovIglikImangalievich, PhD of Technical Sciences, associate professor Massenov K.B., currently the Department is managed by Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, professor and corresponding member of the RAM Sarsekova Dani Nurgisaevna. In 2005, summing up the results of socio-economic development of Astana and challenges in the development and construction of the capital NursultanNazarbayev, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan noted the importance of training of forestry specialists and instructed the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan to organize the relevant department at Kazakh Agro Technical University.

A new educational and scientific-industrial complex "Sary-Arka" with classrooms equipped with modern equipment and a computer lab was put into operation to improve the practical training of forestry specialists in 2006 on the basis of the Research Institute of Forestry in Schuchinsk. Training of 1st and 2 year students is held in Astana, 3rd and 4th year students study in ERPC "Sary-Arka".

Since 2008, the Department is preparing masters in specialty "Forest Resources and Forestry" and in 2013 master's degree training is conducted on polylingual program (in Kazakh, English and Russian). Since 2013, the department trains bachelors on specialty 5B080700 "Forest Resources and Forestry" in two directions: "Protective Afforestation" and "Landscape Design and Gardening." In 2013 S.Seifullin KATU received a license to train doctors RhD on specialty 6D080700 "Forest Resources and Forestry".

Since 2001, it has graduated more than 450 experts in the field of forestry in the field "Forest and Park Service", "Forest Farm Business" and 5B080700- "Forest resources and forestry".

Abzhanov Talgat Sagidollaevich

Boranbay Zhumagul Tanatkanuly

Ebel Andrey Vladimirovich

Kapar Bektur Kadyruly

Kazangapova Nurgul Burkitbaevna

Kitaibekova Sara Orazbekovna

Kopabayeva Arailym Aitbayevna

Kurmangozhinov Alzhan Zhanibekovich

Mazarzhanova Kuralaj Mukazhanovna

Nurlabi Ainur Ermekkizy

Obezinskaya Evelina Vasilievna

Sarsekova Dani Nurgisayevna

Toktasynov Zhailau Nurmukhamedovich

Yesmursayeva Aida Kadyrbayevna

Оspangaliyev Askhat Suttibaiuly

Оsserkhan Bekbolat

Mussayeva Binazir Mukhtarkhanovna

Kenesaryuly Gani

Maissupova Indira Kuzdeubekovna

Kuankul Sharipovna Rahkmatulina

Zhumagulova Madina Serikbaevna

Kadyrbekov Zhassulan Bolatovich

Kuderbay Zhanibek Sailaubekuly

Shaldybayeva Ayman Nakanovna

Sharip Torebi

Visit of a professor from the USA

From the period of December 5 till 9, 2022 Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University, Faculty of Forestry Wildlife and Environment was visited by Andrew Egan, Senior Fulbright Scholar, Professor of Abraham Baldwin College at Tifton, Georgia Universities System, USA, and Visiting Professor of the Forest Institute, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. The purpose of the visit is to read guest lectures in the field of forestry, to strengthen cooperation between scientists from the United States, Nepal and Kazakhstan.

Professor Andy Egan was received by Nysanbayev E.N., Deputy Chairman of the Board for Strategic Development and International Relations, Tokbergenov I.T., Deputy Chairman of the Board for Research and Innovation Activities. During the conversation, issues of cooperation in the field of science and education, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Georgia Universities System and the Forest Institute of Tribhuvan University, Nepal were discussed.

During the visit, Professor Andrew Egan met with the staff of the Department of Forest Resources and Forestry, where he delivered lectures for undergraduates, doctoral students and teaching staff of the department on the following topics: advanced management practices in forestry, interaction between forestry operations, forestry and the forest environment, socio-economic and environmental aspects of forest and watershed restoration. A meeting of the Professional English-Speaking Club was held on the theme "Forestry in the USA and Nepal".

The seminar on the topic "Transformation in education through the prism of the methodology of teaching foreign languages in non-linguistic universities" was organized by Uteubayeva E.A., the Head of the Department of Foreign Languages, where Professor Andrew Egan also took an active part. The teachers of the department introduced him to the traditions and customs of Kazakhstan.

Professor Andrew Egan, took part in the round table "Development and challenges of forestry, training in the USA and Kazakhstan", organized by the Committee of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of the Botanical Garden of Astana, which was attended by representatives of the Committee, the Botanical Garden, RSE "Zhasyl Aimak", as well as S. Seifullin KATU, represented by Sarsekova D.N., Dean of the Faculty of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, Boranbay Zh.T., the Head of the Department of Forest Resources and Forestry, Toktassynov Zh.N., Associate Professor of the Department, Kitaibekova S.O., coordinator of international cooperation of the faculty and teaching staff of the department. The participants of the round table discussed the issues of forestry development and training in Kazakhstan, the USA and Nepal, and at the end they visited the greenhouses of the Botanical Garden.

The stay of a professor from the USA in Kazakhstan ended with a visit to the campus of Educational Scientific Production Complex "Saryarka" of the Faculty of Forestry, Wildlife and the Environment, and the National Park "Burabay", where the staff of the Department of Forest Resources and Forestry Ospangaliev A.S., Bimurzaev N., Oserkhan B. and Mussayeva B. took an unforgettable tour.

Lecturing at the Faculty of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment

Seminar at the Department of Foreign Languages, acquaintance with the traditions and customs of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Round table in the Botanical Garden

ERPC"Saryarka", Burabay National Park

In 2016-2019, the SUSDEV project “Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Development” was implemented. The project aims to develop lifelong learning programs that contribute to the development of green skills of various target groups and for three different subject areas that are closely related to the quality of life (ecology, food science and land management).

The aim of this project was to strengthen the role of higher education institutions in ensuring the sustainable development of industry and society, supporting national green policies in partner countries and promoting a green culture through lifelong learning. Project objectives included the development of modules to stimulate green skills for various target groups and skill levels; ensuring access of target groups to the opening of educational resources; improving green culture and continuing education through training of faculty, external stakeholders and public administration; increasing the importance of "green skills" in education and work. The project coordinator is Warsaw University of Life Sciences. As a result of the program, courses were prepared for the master's program for employers, and the «Green skills» center for green skills was opened in Schuchinsk.

In the framework of academic mobility, foreign scientists (AkimDorenbusch - Germany, MikhelZasada and KshishtovBetkovsky - Poland, LudekShishak - Czech Republic, Alfas Plyura - Lithuania, Olga Vayshlya - Russia, SezginAyan - Turkey, Alexander Tashev-Bulgaria) conducted classes by specialty for 3-4 year students.

On June 17-29, 2019, the VI international summer school «Priorities of Forest Science and innovation for youth» was held in Shchuchinsk, with the participation of 29 students, undergraduates and doctoral students from Turkey, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Universities: M. Kozybayev SKU, S.Toraigyrov PSU, ShakarimSemey state University. ZhangirkhanZKATU , S. Seifullin University and invited lecturers Menshikov S. L., D. SC. (Yekaterinburg, Russia) and Sultangazieva O. (a graduate of BOKU University, Austria, Kyrgyz state K.Scriabina University).

Students of "Forest resources and forestry", together with the teaching staff take an active part in all events held at the faculty and the university (public holidays, sporting events, month on crime prevention, drug addiction and religious extremism).

For students meetings with the heads and specialists of relevant organizations are organized with an invitation to give lectures and excursions.The students of the department became active participants in the meetings with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and representatives of NDP "NurOtan" and "ZhasOtan".

Annually in the autumn period the students of the given specialty actively participate in planting trees around the green belt of Astana, which, in turn, forms among the future specialists not only labor education and love for nature, but also instills protect the environment from all possible fires and tree felling. Most of our students are engaged in scientific work. With this purpose the interest club "Jas ormanshy" (young forester) was organized (Shuchinsk), in which the students of the specialty are actively engaged. As part of the social and political, patriotic and legal education curatorial hours devoted to the state holidays of Kazakhstan, the conversation on the topic of discussion of the Annual message of the President, Strategy "Kazakhstan-2050"are held.

Annually the1st year students of the department within the educational program visit the local historical and specialized museums located in Astana (Kazakhstan First President Museum, S.Seifullin Museum, etc.), to expand the horizons in major they visit national parks and reserves in cities Schuchinsk and Kokshetau. Student Youth Organization (SYO) and university students, with the support of vice dean on the educational work   organize concerts, meetings, parties.

For the development of students’creative abilities amateur clubs, the club of artistic expression, music workshop and debate club are available.

010000, Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana,

Zhenis Avenue, 62a, (Military Department),

Faculty of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment,

Tel: 8 (7172) 31-02-14, +7-771-470-65-65,

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