Earlier, entrepreneur Murad Nazarov proposed to lift the moratorium. This was reported by Upl.uz.
He emphasized that trees are still being cut down. Environmental party deputies strongly condemned his proposal.
Alisher Qodirov, a deputy of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlisi of the Republic of Uzbekistan and leader of the "National Revival" democratic party, also expressed his opinion on the existing ban. Alisher Qodirov cited an example from his life, explaining the bureaucratic difficulties that arise during the legal process of cutting down damaged trees.
He noted that the process of obtaining permission drags on for months, with responsibility being shifted from one person to another. When specialists arrive, it becomes clear that their actions are not simple but rather a very complex and multi-stage process.
Qodirov wrote on his Telegram channel: “We collected documents all year to cut down the dead tree in front of the office, but responsibility just passed from one person to another. Finally, when the specialists arrived, it seemed they came to punish a person, not to cut down a tree.” The politician emphasized that calls to preserve trees should not mean an absolute ban on their cutting.
In some cases, cutting down a tree may be necessary and justified. He stressed the priority of human interests, stating that trees should be preserved for people.
Qodirov expressed concern that the excessive idea of protecting trees could lead future generations to focus too much on nature, forgetting other important aspects of life. He said: “Of course, trees are necessary.
But do not forget, we preserve trees for people, not for trees for the sake of people. If this continues, future generations will forget religion and start worshiping trees.”
