Loss of 69% of Chitgar Trees: From Neglect to Management Failure

The condition of the trees in Chitgar Forest Park is critical. Preliminary estimates show that about 41% of the park's trees have completely dried out, and another 28% are at risk of drying out. This situation results from a combination of factors, including drought, water shortage, the spread of pests, and long-standing weak specialized management.

The condition of the trees in the Chitgar Forest Park is critical, and preliminary estimates show that about 41% of the trees in this park have completely dried up, and 28% are at risk of drying out. A situation that is the result of a series of factors including drought, lack of water, the spread of pests and the weakness of specialized management from the past to the present.