Azerbaijan, Baku, April 3 / Trend M. Aliyev /
The Azerbaijani Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry disseminated the information on the eve of the anniversary of the Armenian occupation of Kalbajar region about plundering of natural resources in this region.
"The natural resources of the Kalbadjar region, which is under occupation for 18 years, are being plundered," the Azerbaijani Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources said.
There are the exploited gold deposits in the region.
There are such mineral water sources as Yukhary Istisu, Ashagi Istisu, Keshdak, Garasu, Tuthun, Mozchay, Goturlusu in the occupied region.
There are such lakes as Ala Geller, Lake Zalha etc.
A number of trees and shrubs, growing in the woods are included in the "Red Book" of Azerbaijan. These trees are exported by Armenians to Armenia as a material for making furniture.
The central and northern parts of the region are occupied by deciduous forests (oak, beech, hornbeam), field and forest plants. There are alpine and subalpine meadows in the highland and midland areas. The characteristic species of fauna are mountainous goat, grizzly bear, wild boar, stone marten, ular, eagle, etc.