Shusha: The activities of the Basitchay State Nature Reserve and Dashalty State Nature Reserve have been restored, with the territorial and sanitary-protection zone maps officially approved. Vugar Karimov, Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources and Head of the Working Group on Environmental Issues, made the announcement during a meeting held in Shusha, as reported by APA’s Karabakh bureau.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Karimov highlighted ongoing efforts to restore the Arazboyu State Nature Reserve, including coordinating its draft territorial map with relevant state authorities. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources has initiated efforts to protect biodiversity in the liberated areas, focusing on preserving ecologically significant natural complexes. As part of these efforts, a preliminary map-scheme for a proposed new national park has been prepared. This new park will encompass the territories of Kalbajar, Lachin, Aghdara, and Khojaly districts, and coordination with state authorities is ongoing. The creation of the New National Park is currently in progress.