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The Department of Environmental Supervision Identified Illegal Coal Mines in Mtskheta-Mtianeti
Employees of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti Regional Division of the Department of Environmental Supervision under the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture identified 5 violations in a state forest area near the village of Bochorma, Tianeti Municipality.
More than 5 cubic meters of illegally harvested firewood of various species were also seized from the territory.
The production of charcoal without special equipment and compliance with regulations harms the environment and is particularly dangerous to human health. During this process, the substance CO spreads into the air, which is harmful.
The patrol crews of the Department of Environmental Supervision conduct continuous 24-hour patrols nationwide to ensure the timely prevention, detection, and suppression of air pollution, illegal forest use, and other environmental violations. In addition, they provide immediate responses to all reports received through the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture’s hotline (153).
