The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, together with the Administration of the Numrug Strictly Protected Area, is providing grass hay to wildlife to improve food availability and help protect their natural habitats.

The initiative aims to ensure a food supply for wild animals during winter, improve their living conditions and support the recovery of natural ecosystems. The Ministry said that these biotechnical measures would continue in stages as part of broader efforts to conserve wildlife habitats and biodiversity.

Last October, a wildfire swept across a large area of the Numrug Strictly Protected Area in Khalkhgol soum, Dornod aimag, damaging natural ecosystems and wildlife habitats. Relevant professional organisations are conducting assessments and research in stages to evaluate post-fire conditions and determine the extent of ecological damage.

Located at the crossroads of the flora and fauna of Mongolia, Russia and China, the Numrug Strictly Protected Area is exceptionally rich in biodiversity, with more than 700 recorded plant species. More than 30 of these, including the pink peony, Dahurian lily and lotus, are listed in the Red Book and register of rare plants.

The area is also home to more than 330 vertebrate species, including over 250 bird species, such as cranes, the Pallas's fish eagle and great bustards, as well as more than 50 mammal species, including red deer, moose, wild boar and Mongolian gazelles.

Published Date:2026-11-12