Lack of forest management plans results in illegal tree felling in Armenia
28.03.2009,
01:29
The lack of forest management plans results in illegal tree felling in Armenia, Martun Matevosyan, Director General of the Hayantar (Armforest) nonprofit organization, RA Ministry of Agriculture, told a news conference.
YEREVAN, March 27. /ARKA/. The lack of forest management plans results in illegal tree felling in Armenia, Martun Matevosyan, Director General of the Hayantar (Armforest) nonprofit organization, RA Ministry of Agriculture, told a news conference.
“Efficient forest management is impossible without planning,” he said. Matevosyan also pointed out the importance of separating forest management from forest utilization.
He added that the organization is exercising a strict supervision of its staff to prevent illegal tree felling.
“Last year about 100 foresters and other employees were dismissed for being involved in illegal tree felling,” Matevosyan said.
A total of 2,080 cases of illegal tree felling were registered in Armenia last year, which caused 85mln AMD (over $230,000) damage to the state. Over 430 cases were registered in the 1st quarter of 2009, which caused 25mln AMD (about $68,000) damage. –0--
“Efficient forest management is impossible without planning,” he said. Matevosyan also pointed out the importance of separating forest management from forest utilization.
He added that the organization is exercising a strict supervision of its staff to prevent illegal tree felling.
“Last year about 100 foresters and other employees were dismissed for being involved in illegal tree felling,” Matevosyan said.
A total of 2,080 cases of illegal tree felling were registered in Armenia last year, which caused 85mln AMD (over $230,000) damage to the state. Over 430 cases were registered in the 1st quarter of 2009, which caused 25mln AMD (about $68,000) damage. –0--
