Ecology has become the most pressing problem in our century. Air and water pollution, land degradation, desertification, and global warming damage the natural balance and human health. In Uzbekistan, we realized the consequences of this problem in advance and began to take measures to protect the environment.
The “Yashil Makon” nationwide project, launched three years ago on the initiative of the Head of state, has become a real people’s movement. The tradition of planting trees every spring and autumn is being revived.
The President sets a personal example in this. He planted seedlings in New Tashkent, Sergeli, and Chilanzar districts in previous years. This year, a green belt was laid in Bektemir district of the capital along the Tashkent Ring Road.
One hundred hectares of land have been allocated for this purpose, and 100,000 tree and shrub seedlings will be planted in two years. Three artificial reservoirs and 12 wells have been created for their irrigation.
As is known, the “Yashil Makon” project aims to increase the level of greening of cities to 30 percent, in particular by creating green belts around them. This area along the ring road will become part of the Tashkent green belt. Another notable feature is that a natural forest ecosystem will be created here.
The Head of state talked to representatives of the public and foreign diplomats and expressed gratitude for their contribution to this noble initiative.
“This tradition is deeply rooted in our people. We call nature “mother”, we treat the land and water with respect. Today, against the backdrop of urgent environmental problems, this truth is becoming especially obvious. That is why the “Yashil Makon” project was initiated, and next year has been declared the Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy. These initiatives must be widely disseminated and deeply rooted, especially among young people. Every family and every enterprise should make its contribution to the preservation of nature”, Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized.
The event was watched by the public of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and the regions via video link. Trees were also planted there. This autumn season, within the framework of the “Yashil Makon” project, 80 million seedlings of trees and shrubs are planned to be planted.
In spring, 138 million seedlings were planted. Ministries and hokimiyats created 257 parks. Trees are also being planted around large industrial enterprises and landfills, and green belts are being created.
Almost 10,000 residents and entrepreneurs have been allocated land adjacent to roads, railways, rivers, and canals for planting trees based on a lease agreement. The phased planting of 215 projects recognized as winners within the framework of the “My Garden” project has begun.
In total, 646 million tree and shrub seedlings have been planted throughout the country over the past three years. In the Aral Sea region, the area of green spaces has exceeded 2 million hectares.
