Some sources indicate even lower percentage, i.e. around 19,500 ha, or only 2.2 per cent. The GEF-UNEP-WWF project, "Development of the Econet for Long-term Conservation of Biodiversity in the Central Asia Eco-region”, being pursued in consultation with Governments and using GIS technologies, has outlined an ecological network plan for Central Asian countries. Taking this plan into account, Kyrgyzstan has established five new protected areas since 2000 (three State reserves and two national parks) and enlarged several others.