According to experts, overuse of pastures, as well as undergrazing, have a negative impact on the environment. If placed evenly throughout the pasture area, drinking wells for livestock can mitigate these negative consequences.

However, many wells in desert and semi-desert pastures have become unusable over time, and their restoration is a rather difficult and costly process for shepherds.

Recently, the FAO multi-country project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), aided in the renovation of a well located near the village of Takham in southeast Uzbekistan, which in turn provides great support for local livestock breeders.

The population of Takham village is about 1 500 people, who, due to the arid climate, strongly rely on livestock as their source of income.