Eco-houses are replacing gazebos: the process of renting forest areas for recreational purposes has been activated.
At the press conference held in ArmenPress News Agency, Sevak Markosyan, Director of "Hayantar" SNCO of the Ministry of Environment, and Artur Petrosyan, Head of Forest Policy Department of the Ministry of Environment, referred to the activities organized for recreation and tourism in forest areas.
The Ministry of Environment is conducting a tender for giving specified forest areas on rent for recreation and tourism purposes. Businessmen must submit an investment plan, taking into account the environmental provisions set by the state. Compared to the previous years, the content of the projects presented by businessmen has changed a lot. The ideas for eco-houses prevail now.
During the last 3 years, no tree felling was carried out in the forest areas due to activities organized for recreation and tourism purposes. If in case of violation, the state can terminate the contracts if necessary.
Full press conference: https://www.youtube.com/live