In Tashkent, Builders Destroyed a Garden of 800 Trees Despite the Moratorium

The Ecological Party of Uzbekistan has exposed an outrageous incident: despite the active moratorium on tree cutting, 800 fruit and ornamental tree saplings were destroyed in the “Turkiston” neighborhood of Yunusabad district, Tashkent. Representatives of the party visited the site and confirmed that the garden had been wiped out, with active construction work now taking place on the land.

The Story of the Destroyed Garden

According to local residents, the plot had long been an abandoned area used as a dumping ground. A local entrepreneur approached the administration of Yunusabad district with a proposal to restore the area. The authorities supported the initiative and advised planting trees.

After receiving permission, the entrepreneur and his team cleared the land and planted 800 trees, including fruit-bearing and ornamental species. For four years, they carefully maintained the garden: regularly watering the trees, treating them, and managing irrigation channels.

However, a few days ago, in the dead of night, construction equipment was brought to the site, destroying all the trees. Local residents claim that a new power station is now being built on the land.

Parliamentary Inquiries and Prosecutorial Investigation

In response to this incident, the Ecological Party’s faction in the Legislative Chamber submitted parliamentary inquiries to the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change, as well as to the General Prosecutor’s Office. The inquiries demand the protection of the tree owners’ rights, compliance with environmental laws, and a legal evaluation of the actions of those responsible.

The General Prosecutor’s Office has already responded to the situation. In an official statement, the department announced that the Tashkent city prosecutor’s office had launched a preliminary investigation. Expert assessments have been appointed to determine the environmental damage caused.

“The case is under the control of the General Prosecutor’s Office. Additional information will be provided following the investigation,” the press service stated.

Damage and Consequences

Independent experts estimate that the damage caused by the destruction of the garden may reach 1 billion soums. The violation of the moratorium on tree cutting has raised serious concerns, as the moratorium was introduced to protect green spaces and prevent environmental harm.

This incident raises questions about compliance with the law and accountability for environmental damage. The public expects a fair investigation, the prosecution of those responsible, and the implementation of measures to protect green zones in the future.