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13 April 2021
Econews.am environmental information platform has warned of unfavorable conditions of keeping foxes in captivity in the park of Artashat
We strongly condemn similar treatment of animals, thus urging to refrain from any unacceptable and violent behavior towards animals.
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13 April 2021
The Ministry of Environment is preparing for the nationwide tree planting; it is envisaged to plant about 300.000 saplings on April 25 within the framework of "10 million trees" initiative
Ahead of the nationwide tree planting envisaged on April 25, Minister of Environment Romanos Petrosyan held a working meeting-discussion, which was attended by Artur Petrosyan, Acting Chairman of the Committee of Forest of the Ministry of Environment, Pavel Tsugunyan, Acting Director of “ArmForest” SNCO, Advisers to the Minister.
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12 April 2021
Made amendments and supplements to the procedure of leasing and (or) granting land use right of specially protected areas of nature
In a bid to balance the environmental, socio-economic components, to achieve the vision of sustainable management and dynamic development of SPAs, to streamline the procedure of leasing and granting land construction right of specially protected areas of nature, amendments and supplements were made to the N1578-N decree on “Approving the order of the interdepartmental tender commission set up for leasing and (or) granting land use right of specially protected areas of nature ".
According to these amendments, minimum requirements and conditions have been defined to ensure the effective use of lands in specially protected areas of nature meant for the purpose, the provision of opportunities for sustainable development of the area, the presentation of competitive programs, and their fulfillment.
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12 April 2021
Online training
On April 16, an online training (within the Zoom platform) will be organized by the staff of the Visitor Center of "Sevan" national park SNCO on the initiative of the Ministry of Environment.
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12 April 2021
The Ministry of Environment extends a vote of thanks to the authors of this exemplary initiative
In the frames of the upcoming nationwide tree planting, local cleanup days and cleaning activities are also envisaged along the shores of Lake Sevan.
We once again urge our citizens to be more caring and compassionate towards the environment with a focus of keeping it clean and safe.