Qakh district joined the first nationwide Green Marathon that was launched on 5th of November 2014.
Area: 1493,8 sq.km.
Population: 54,1 thousand
Center: Qakh city
On November 15,with the organization of Executive Body of Gakh city, during tree planting action held in the scope of “First Green Marathon”, generally 2000 trees, including Khan chinari and cypress species were planted on Shaki-Zaqatala-Gakh road passing through Gakh district.
Within "Green Marathon" 6700 trees, including Sycamore, cypress, acacia, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds etc. were planted in Gakh district, between 10 March and 31 March.