Abstract
The role of ants in forests is an open and ambiguous question in myrmecology. Some scientists attribute the functionality of ants to the control of pest populations, others consider ants an important component in the forest ecosystem, others point to their special significance in maintaining the balance of forest communities. The study of ant hills occurrence in the forests of North-Kazakhstan region is necessary in order to identify the dynamics of ant populations, to determine the factors affecting their distribution, and to develop recommendations for the conservation of biodiversity of forest ecosystems of the North-Kazakhstan region. This study will provide data on the status of anthills and their role in forest communities, which is important for the development of effective forest management strategies and preservation of the natural balance of anthills in the forests of North Kazakhstan region.