In Tajikistan, the responsibility for illegal tree cutting has been increased. The maximum fine now reaches almost 94,000 somoni (over $10,000). However, while the state intends to fight illegal logging more strictly, tree cutting during construction still raises many questions. Is building a new house always a sufficient reason to cut down mature trees? In recent years, in the capital and other major cities of Tajikistan, new residential buildi…
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