Article 37. Cutting of Trees and Shrubs
On introducing amendment and additions to the law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On the protection and use of flora” (LRU-409-son) · Date: 21.09.2016 · In force
Cutting of trees and shrubs in the lands of the state forest fund shall be carried out under forest tickets, in accordance with the rules of sanitary and care felling, taking into account the protection categories of forests.
Cutting of trees and shrubs not included in the state forest fund shall be permitted only in the order of sanitary felling and felling related to the construction and reconstruction of buildings, structures and communications, on the basis of permits issued by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and the regional and Tashkent city departments of the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Cutting of trees and shrubs not included in the state forest fund that have been damaged, are drying out or have dried out under the influence of natural factors or plant pests and diseases, as well as trees and shrubs posing a threat to the life and health of people or to the safety of the property of legal entities and individuals, shall be carried out free of charge on the basis of permits issued by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and the regional and Tashkent city departments of the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan.