According to the scientist, the term "harm of talypozy" does not have a strict biological definition and requires a more detailed analysis of the causes of these processes.
“As a biologist, I prefer mechanical methods of combating plants rather than chemical ones. Chemistry is a kind of time bomb. However, it is important not only to choose a method but also to understand the causes and consequences,” emphasized Milko.
He noted that Caragana represents a group of plants, not a single species.
“Caragana bushes belong to the genus Caragana. There are 12 species in Kyrgyzstan, and only one of them, the altygana, is not found everywhere. For example, in Susamyr, you can see several species with different characteristics,” he explained.
Milko also cautioned that statements about the rapid spread of Caragana require a careful approach, as the analysis of satellite images can have its inaccuracies.
“Satellite images are not just pictures. They are hundreds of layers of data processed by computer programs, which can sometimes make mistakes. Therefore, drawing conclusions about the spread of shrubs solely based on them is not entirely correct,” noted the scientist.
Nevertheless, he agreed that local spread of Caragana does indeed take place.
“True expansion is not visible from above, but on the ground, when young shoots appear around the mother bush. In such cases, new bushes are formed,” he added.
The main reason for the degradation of pastures, according to Milko, is the disruption of the balance between herbaceous vegetation and shrubs, caused by improper grazing pressure on the pastures.
“Once, Susamyr was covered with grass up to the knee, but today it looks like a golf course. The reason is obvious — uncontrolled local grazing. Herdsmen keep livestock at the foot and near the camps, which leads to soil destruction,” he stated.
Additionally, he mentioned the premature grazing in high-altitude pastures, which exacerbates the situation.
“There are cases when horses are taken to the upper pastures as early as the end of March. The question is, what will be able to grow there after that?” he concluded.
