Proposals to expand green zones were discussed

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the presentation of proposals for the effective organization of the implementation of the national project "Yashil Makon", optimization of forestry management.

Last year, in order to increase the area of green spaces, the national project "Yashil Makon" was launched on the initiative of the head of our state. It was decided to plant 200 million trees and shrubs annually within the framework of the project. The goal is to increase the area of green zones from the current 8 to 30 percent.

Over the past short time, 535 hectares of forest plantations and 638 hectares of public parks have been created in the Republic of Karakalpakstan and the regions. The state unitary enterprise "Yashil Hudud" was created and provided with the necessary equipment under the State Forestry Committee.

An analysis of the environmental situation in our country and the work done indicate the need for further expansion of this movement. In particular, air pollution with various chemicals and heavy metals is increasing. There is no clear distinction between the tasks of the State Forestry Committee and the khokimiyats for planting and caring for seedlings.

In this regard, it is proposed to identify the State Forestry Committee as the only responsible organization for this activity. It is proposed to entrust the Yashil Hudud enterprise with the creation of gardens and public parks, the care of trees and their maintenance for 3 years.

Measures are also envisaged to identify and design land plots for tree planting, increase the number of nurseries, introduce water-saving technologies, purchase special equipment for forestry.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, stressing the importance of these works for the ecology of the country and the health of our people, instructed to finalize and scale the proposed measures.