Shamkir district joined the first nationwide Green Marathon that was launched on 5th of November 2014.
Area: 1816,1 sq.km.
Population: 199,0 thousand
Center: Shamkir city
On October 18 - November 8, with the organization of Executive Body of Shamkir district, in the scope of “First Green Marathon”, generally 10700 trees were planted,including 3360 pine trees, 350 plane trees, 290 nut trees in Konullu village, 6000 acacia, 300 lime trees, 200 sweet cherry trees, 200 pomegranates in Seyfali village.
In the scope of "Green Marathon" 18600 trees, including sycamore, acacia, eldar pine and other species were planted in the area of Shamkir region in March 18, 2015.