Large area in Basitchay State Nature Reserve cleared of mines

The demining of Basitchay State Nature Reserve continues within the framework of the works carried out toward the restoration of the activity of this reserve, said Firuddin Aliyev, the head of the Biological Diversity Protection Service, Report informs.

He said that almost 30 hectares of land have already been cleared of mines: “Representatives of relevant institutions visited the area several times. Preliminary inverting works have been carried out, and the amount of damage has been determined. The ministry prepared the staffing table of the reserve, determined the area where guard posts will be located, and compiled maps. The work carried out in the direction of the creation of the reserve continues in stages.”