[1] The Mongolian Government declared Hustai National Park as a Specially Protected Area in 1993, one year after the initiation of the reintroduction project of the Takhi[2] (Przewalski's horse) to the Hustain Nuruu.

The HNP extends through the Khentii Mountains and includes the western edge of the Mongolian steppe at the boundaries of Altanbulag, Argalant and Bayankhangai Soums of Töv Province.

Some 44 species of mammals have been recorded, including Altai wapiti, Mongolian gazelle, roe deer, wild boar, wild sheep, ibex, Mongolian marmots, grey wolf, Eurasian lynx, Pallas's cat, red fox, corsac fox and Eurasian badger.

A new species of soil insect has been found in the Hustai and given the scientific name of Epidamaeus khustaiensis.

The HNPT conducts operations in five main activity areas as follows: The Trust has around 60 employees, working in five units as follows: Since 1993, the HNP has implemented the following international projects, supported by the Dutch Government: