On May 10, 2014, as part of a series of events dedicated to the International Day for Biodiversity, an open tour of the Uzbek Research Institute of Horticulture, Viticulture and Enology named after Academician M. Mirzayev and the Republican Research and Production Center 'tdi. ornamental horticulture and forestry. Organizers of the event: Small Grants Program Global Environment Facility (PMGEF) with the support of the United Nations Development Program in Uzbekistan in cooperation with the State Committee for Nature Protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The tour was open to anyone interested in nature and ecology. There were no age restrictions, so among those gathered were preschoolers, schoolchildren, young people, as well as professionals who have dedicated many years of work to the cultivation, selection, study and preservation of natural monuments.

Participants will not only visit the gardens, drip-irrigated nurseries, walk on shady paths and hear the birds singing, watch the greenhouses, but also on the territory of the Research Institute named after Academician Mirzayev, December 11, 2010. had the opportunity to visit the museum on the day. Many years of experience of farmers, breeders, entomologists and others are specialists of the agro-industrial complex of our country, because this year the organization celebrated its 116th anniversary. The museum exhibits include historical photos of the founders of the institute during their work with students, scientific works of past and contemporaries (books, textbooks, manuals, magazines, etc.), photos of fruit crops and their pests. was possible. Get acquainted with the range of fruits and berries grown at the Research Institute from wax, natural walnuts, pistachios, almonds, dried fruits, wine and other products.

The second purpose of the tour was the Republican Scientific Production Center of Horticulture and Forestry. In a cozy and cool room, children and adults were explained the relationship between man and nature, the rich flora of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as the importance of preserving biodiversity for future generations, especially in the growing period. globalization and industrialization of cities, population growth on the planet, environmental problems and the threat of environmental disasters. Of course, there was also talk about such unpleasant problems and preventive measures to eliminate their consequences.

In their stories, the experts did not ignore the Aral Sea problem, the problem of landslides and avalanches in mountainous areas, as well as ways to solve these problems, the pros and cons of these methods.

At the end of the tour, the organizers and participants thanked the guides for their ideas and interesting stories and expressed hope that such open tours will continue.

O. Vanaeva