In particular, during the raids conducted in September-October in the desert areas of the region, 25 cases of violations were revealed. Administrative protocols have been drawn up in relation to offenders in accordance with Part 1 of Article 79 of the Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Administrative Responsibility.

As a result of the identified 25 incidents, nature suffered damage in the amount of 29 million 702 thousand 400 sums, fines in the amount of 222 million 900 thousand sums were imposed on offenders. The total amount to be paid to the violators is 252 million 602 thousand 400 sums.

It should be noted that the Ministry of Ecology and its regional units in all regions of the country regularly conduct raids to combat illegal cutting of saxaul. Any violation in this direction entails liability under the law.