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flag Kyrgyzstan’s Arslanbob walnut forest, the world’s largest, is declining due to climate change, overgrazing, and water shortages, reducing harvests from 15 to just 3–4 tonnes daily.

flag Kyrgyzstan’s Arslanbob walnut forest, the world’s largest natural stand, is rapidly declining due to climate change, overgrazing, illegal logging, and water shortages. flag Once yielding up to 15 tonnes of walnuts daily in the 2000s, harvests now average just three to four tonnes, with nuts often turning red or black from heat and drought. flag Central Asia has warmed 1.5°C since 1991—twice the global average—intensifying dry conditions. flag Replanting efforts struggle with dry soil, while livestock and firewood use further damage the forest. flag Locals are exploring sustainable alternatives like walnut oil production and eco-tourism to boost economic value and encourage conservation.

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