Illegal Tree Cutting Investigation Reveals Extensive Damage to Nature
The Office of the General Prosecutor’s Office for Non-Prosecution Proceedings has recently conducted an investigation into the illegal cutting of trees in several cities and regions of Azerbaijan. The cities of Baku and Sumgayit, as well as the Absheron, Samukh, Gusar, and Barda regions, were all found to be affected by this illegal activity.
According to the press service of the institution, a total of 2,254 trees and bushes, which are not included in the forest fund, were illegally felled during the investigations. The areas affected include Hospitalkhanayan Street in the Sabunchu District of Baku, Zeytun Street in the Khatai District, the 13th Microdistrict of Sumgayit City, the 28th Quarter of Khyrdalan City, Sarkar and Karagagli villages in the Samukh District, Yasab Village in the Gusar District, and Lanbaran and Khanarab Villages in the Barda District.
Furthermore, it was discovered that the Barda Regional Forestry Center of the Forestry Development Service under ETSN had included a total of 2,254 trees and bushes in the forest fund, causing significant damage to nature. The estimated cost of the damage is more than 76,000 manat.
In response to these findings, criminal cases have been initiated under Articles 259.1, 259.2.4, and 259.3 of the Criminal Code. These articles pertain to the illegal cutting of trees by a group of individuals who colluded in advance, resulting in significant damage. The cases have been forwarded to the relevant internal affairs bodies for further investigation.
The illegal cutting of trees not only poses a threat to the environment but also disrupts the delicate balance of ecosystems. It is crucial for authorities to take swift action to prevent such activities and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
The Office of the General Prosecutor’s Office for Non-Prosecution Proceedings is committed to ensuring the protection of Azerbaijan’s natural resources and will continue to investigate and prosecute cases of illegal tree cutting.
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Extensive Damage to Nature Unveiled in Probe of Illegal Tree Cutting
A recent investigation conducted by the Office of the General Prosecutor’s Office for Non-Prosecution Proceedings has shed light on the illegal cutting of trees in various cities and regions across Azerbaijan. Shockingly, the cities of Baku and Sumgayit, as well as the Absheron, Samukh, Gusar, and Barda regions, have all been subject to this harmful activity.
Unveiled by the institution’s press service, the investigation uncovered a staggering total of 2,254 trees and bushes that were illegally felled, despite not being part of the designated forest fund. The affected areas include Hospitalkhanayan Street in Sabunchu District, Zeytun Street in Khatai District, the 13th Microdistrict of Sumgayit City, the 28th Quarter of Khyrdalan City, Sarkar and Karagagli villages in Samukh District, Yasab Village in Gusar District, and Lanbaran and Khanarab Villages in Barda District.
Additionally, it was revealed that the Barda Regional Forestry Center, operating under ETSN’s Forestry Development Service, had misclassified and included these 2,254 trees and bushes in the forest fund. The consequences of this negligence have resulted in significant damage to nature, estimated to be worth over 76,000 manat.
Consequently, criminal cases have been initiated under Articles 259.1, 259.2.4, and 259.3 of the Criminal Code. These articles address the illegal cutting of trees by a colluding group, leading to substantial harm. The cases are now with the appropriate internal affairs bodies for further investigation.
The dire consequences of illegal tree cutting go beyond environmental concerns, as it disrupts the delicate balance of ecosystems. Authorities must act swiftly to prevent such activities and ensure those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
The Office of the General Prosecutor’s Office for Non-Prosecution Proceedings remains steadfast in protecting Azerbaijan’s precious natural resources and will relentlessly investigate and prosecute cases of illegal tree cutting.
It’s about time! Protecting our natural environment should be a top priority for everyone. Those responsible for deforestation need to be held accountable for their actions.