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15:20 June 18, 2013 | Biodiversity | Tavush
How Much Rest in “Dilijan” National Park Costs? (Photos)On the other hand, to what extent such active tourism complies with the regime of “Dilijan” National park and ...
16:52 June 04, 2013 | Biodiversity | Gegharkunik
12 Fishing Nets Seized in SevanThe State Environmental Inspection has conducted examinations in Gegharkounik Region together with “Sevan” National Park. The examinations resulted in seizing 12 nets and 198 pieces of...
10:52 June 04, 2013 | Biodiversity | Lori
Lori Region on FireLori region is on fire: the photos sent to EcoLur by Vanadzor resident Rafael Movsisyan show burnt down slopes of Debed gorge near Odzun Village. Vegetation on the slopes of southern spurs of Bazum mountain range is burnt down...
18:39 May 29, 2013 | Biodiversity | Gegharkunik
80-100 Companies May Be Engaged with Fish Farming in Lake Sevan 
Recently EcoLur has an article entitled “Emmi Fruit Company Intends to Occupy 500 ha Water-Surface Area for Artificial Breeding of Trout”. The data in the article about 500 ha have been taken from the document called “On Recovering Lake Sevan Endemic...
14:50 May 27, 2013 | Biodiversity
Environmentalist Proposing to Have Seminar on Wolves with Nature Protection MinistryWWF Armenia is launching new studies – this time on wolves. “We should study the main places where conflicts between wolves and people occur and proposals should be made how to mitigate this conflict...
19:02 May 23, 2013 | Biodiversity
Wild Boars Completely Extinct in South of Armenia Because of African Swine FeverInternational Day for Biological Diversity was celebrated on 22 May worldwide. The UN General Assembly declared International Day for Biological Diversity on 20 December 2000. The loss of biodiversity in Armenia...
14:28 May 23, 2013 | Biodiversity
“Union of Hunters” of Armenia Will Produce Weapon“Union of Hunters” of Armenia will produce weapon. The draft decision on issuing a license for weapon production is on the agenda of the government meeting for 23 May...
21:01 May 22, 2013 | Biodiversity | Syunik | Vayots Dzor
Red-Listed Species in Amulsar Territory Revealed WWF Armenia Director Karen Manvelyan presented the list of plants and animals on the verge of extinction in the territory of Amulsar and adjacent territories at EcoLur Press Club on 22 May. Karen Manvelyan...
18:15 May 21, 2013 | Biodiversity | Gegharkunik
Emmi Fruit Company Intends to Occupy 500 ha Water-Surface Area for Artificial Breeding of TroutEmmi Fruit Company dealing with trout breeding artificially directly in Lake Sevan intends to occupy 500 ha of water-surface area of Lake Sevan. The pilot project was launched in the summer of 2012 and caused negative attitude...
16:25 April 22, 2013 | Biodiversity
Earth Day in Armenia – Absolute Problems The Earth Day is celebrated on 22 April worldwide, when people plant trees, clean territories from garbage, hold demonstrations in the support of environment, speak about their achievements and problems...
15:18 April 04, 2013 | Biodiversity | Ararat | Kotayk
“Khosrov Forest” State Reserve – Nominee for European Diploma of Protected Areas“Khosrov Forest” State Reserve is a nominee for the European Diploma of Protected Areas. The application has been filed by Nature protection Ministry and dedicated works were launched in 2011...
16:20 April 01, 2013 | Biodiversity
What Are Reasons of Bird Disappearance in Armenia?April 1 is the World Bird Day. It was introduced by virtue of the Rare Bird Protection Convention signed on 1 April 1906. Armenia has also ratified this convention...
11:31 March 29, 2013 | Biodiversity | Gegharkunik
Leasing Duration Not Extended for Territories Adjoined to “Sevan” National ParkThe Armenian Government extends the leasing or gratis-use duration of state and community owned land areas, nevertheless...
15:30 March 28, 2013 | Biodiversity | Ararat | Kotayk
Who To Be Blamed: Khosrov Reserve Employees or Director?A group of employees at “Khosrov Reserve” State Reserve have applied to the Human Rights Defender...
14:54 March 28, 2013 | Biodiversity | Ararat | Kotayk
“Khosrov Forest” Issues Discussed with Neighboring Community HeadsOn the initiative of Nature Protection Ministry an extraordinary consultation tool place at “Khosrov Forest” State Reserve together with the National Assembly Standing...
12:48 March 20, 2013 | Biodiversity | Ararat | Kotayk
Hrachya Hovakimyan – Khosrov Reserve Director, Khachik Hakobyan – Chairman of Management Board of “Khosrov Forest” State ReserveBy Nature Protection Ministry Aram Harutyunyan’s orders dated on 18 March 2013, Deputy Nature Protection Minister Khachik Hakobyan was appointed as a Chairman of...
11:43 March 18, 2013 | Biodiversity
Who Were Public Representatives in Contest Committee on Khosrov Reserve Director PositionOn 15 March Nature Protection Ministry held the contest for the position of 'Khosrov Forest' State Reserve Director. The press and public were not allowed to participate as observers...
17:35 March 15, 2013 | Biodiversity | Ararat | Kotayk
Nature Protection Ministry Surprise at Contest for Khostov Reserve DirectorDespite its own promises, the Nature Protection Ministry didn’t allow the public representatives to attend the contest for the position of ‘Khosrov Forest’...
19:58 March 14, 2013 | Biodiversity | Kotayk
Candidate Programs for Khosrov Reserve Director Position: Part 2Before implementing the core program, first of all, to conduct monitoring, inventory, to reveal not only reasons for poaching
19:10 March 14, 2013 | Biodiversity | Ararat | Kotayk
Candidate Programs for Khosrov Reserve Director PositionEcoLur held an interview with the candidates for the position of “Khosrov Forest” Reserve. Reminder: the contest committee will have the selection of the candidates on 15
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