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23 April 2010 [11:32] - Today.Az
The ongoing work in the environmental field in Azerbaijan is a good contribution to the "green movement" in the world, Azerbaijani Ecology and Natural Resources Minister Huseyngulu Bagirov said.
The ministry prepared an action plan in the environmental field, covering 2010-2014, which is submitted to the government, Bagirov said at a press conference.
The plan will be implemented jointly with the ministries of industry and energy, agriculture and the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR).
Forest area increased by 0.4% over the past two years, he said. Bagirov also said special attention is given roadside landscaping, planting new trees and improving soil quality, as well as establishment of irrigation systems.
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