Arsons committed by Armenians ruin 6-hectare forest in Tovuz region

Arsons committed by Armenians ruin 6-hectare forest in Tovuz region

13 March 2008

published by en.apa.az

Azerbaijan —

6-hectare forest was ruined during the arsons committed by Armenians on the frontline of Tovuz Region, APA reports.Huseyn Bagirov , Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources stated that trees and shrubberies had been ruined near open areas and occupied lands in such cases. Last arsons caused danger to a normal forest. It was impossible to extinguish fire because of windy weather. However, measures have been taken to prevent the arsons. The Minister noted that the damage assessment was being defined.