The trail's official opening on Saturday, October 19, was attended by the Czech Ambassador to Mongolia, Jan Vytopil; U. Enhtaivan, head of the Department of Foreign Cooperation at the Mongolian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change; and E. Tsogbadral, head of the Bogd Khan Protected Area Administration. The trail was created as part of the project "Forests for Life Educational Trail in Bogd Khan Uul," implemented by the Mongolian Walking Association with support from the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Czech Embassy in Ulaanbaatar.

"Opening an educational trail about forests in Mongolia has been a dream of our team for several years. Now, thanks to our collaboration with the Mongolian Walking Association and financial support from the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we have finally made it a reality," explained Václav Pecina from Mendel University, who prepared and provided expertise for the project. The educational trail consists of two sections. The first section is a classic trail accompanied by eight educational panels that introduce visitors to the functions of forests, their importance for life, and why it's essential to protect and care for them. The second section is an educational zone for children, with facilities for outdoor learning and games prepared in collaboration with the company Lesní svět. "These are their classic games and educational elements, adapted to the Mongolian environment and biodiversity," Pecina specified.

"Forests in Mongolia are in a challenging situation. They face climate change, fires, overgrazing, and a shortage of experts to care for them, whether as nature protectors or foresters. Half of the population lives in the capital, and the connection and relationship with nature are rapidly being lost. Environmental education and programs aimed at children and the general public are therefore supported in Mongolia as key to the future. That’s why the event also included the inauguration of a 'children’s hiking club' under the Mongolian Walking Association, with more than 200 children joining the club at the opening ceremony. Besides daily use by passing tourists, the trail will also be purposefully utilized by local schools and the Bogd Khan Uul Protected Area Administration for outdoor educational events," Pecina added.