High-voltage power lines are a major source of mortality among birds (particularly predatory birds), killing more vultures than hunting or trapping activities. Night lighting has been shown to have significant impacts on populations of night-flying insects. Furthermore, roads are a major source of mortality for various species, including hedgehogs, snakes and birds, particularly during migration seasons. In 2008, the preparation of national forest inventory was launched, no inventory of other plants has ever been prepared in Kyrgyzstan.