639 times ignited land, 5350 hectares of damage — space showed the truth
In Uzbekistan, cases of illegally burning leftover land after harvesting grain crops are on the rise. Such incidents pose significant risks not only to the environment but also to human health. Recently, various state agencies have intensified monitoring and control efforts to address this issue.
In this regard, within the framework of the state space monitoring program implemented by the "Uzcosmos" agency, the burning activities carried out in various regions of our country were monitored through satellites. According to analyses conducted until the end of June, a total of 639 illegal fire incidents were recorded in 10 regions, resulting in damage to 5350 hectares of land.
Below you can find the fire incidents identified in these regions and the areas affected:
Tashkent region — 27 incidents, 413.5 hectares
Sirdaryo region — 32 incidents, 341.9 hectares
Jizzakh region — 7 incidents, 74.9 hectares
Bukhara region — 16 incidents, 96.3 hectares
Andijan region — 248 incidents, 2345.7 hectares
Fergana region — 13 incidents, 66.2 hectares
Namangan region — 3 incidents, 36.7 hectares
Surkhandarya region — 253 incidents, 1823 hectares
Khorazm region — 31 incidents, 99.5 hectares
Republic of Karakalpakstan — 9 incidents, 52 hectares
These figures indicate that the highest number of fire incidents was observed in Andijan and Surkhandarya regions. This confirms that the existing problem is widespread.
According to reports, many farmers and landowners prefer to burn the straw and stalks left on the land after harvesting cereal crops as a quick and cheap method of disposal. However, this practice not only harms nature but is also considered illegal.
According to part 3 of article 88 of the Code of Administrative Responsibility, liability is established for cases related to the illegal burning of land, and individuals can be fined up to 10 times the basic calculation amount for such violations. If the amount of damage is significant, the case may also lead to criminal proceedings.
Operational information has been conveyed to the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Ecology and Environmental Protection, and other relevant authorities. Currently, efforts are underway to prevent these incidents, identify responsible individuals, and impose penalties.
Ecological specialists emphasize that these incidents pose a significant threat for the future, urging farmers and the public to use land wisely, recycle waste, mulch, or employ other environmentally friendly methods.
Approaching nature with care, conserving its resources, and adhering to laws is one of the most important tasks of today.
