News of the cutting down ornamental trees at the children's hospital in the Kashkadarya region has spread on social media.
After an investigation, it was discovered that 20 trees were damaged, with 16 being cut down at the base and four Virginia junipers being cut in half.
The total cost of the damage amounts to UZS12.7mn (over $1,000), and the investigation is ongoing.
In a similar incident in Namangan, a man was sentenced to two years for cutting down four centuries-old trees.
Despite ongoing efforts to address the issue, illegal tree logging remains a problem in Uzbekistan. During the fortieth plenary session of the senate, deputies discussed the law to amend the code of administrative responsibility. The proposed changes impose stricter penalties on those who cut down, damage, uproot, or destroy trees, shrubs, plants, and seedlings without authorization. Additionally, individuals who provide documentation that facilitates the destruction of important tree and shrub species will now face administrative penalties. The law's primary objective is to prevent illegal logging and ensure effective environmental control, which is crucial for the country.
Earlier, Daryo reported that Tashkent plans to expand its green areas by 5,000 hectares and plant 200mn trees. The budget will cover the cost of a drip irrigation system to care for each tree properly. The strategy also includes expanding the forest area, increasing seed production, creating public parks, and introducing ecotourism. The capital aims to complete an additional 800,000 hectares of greenery on the dry bottom of the Aral Sea. The strategy also aims to reduce the incineration rate and the number of landfills.
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