EcoLur
Two SHPPs at once are being constructed in Artavan Village, Vayots Dzor Region. The SHPPs are constructed on the Artavan Village, which supplies water to the fields and orchards in the village. In their talk with EcoLur Artavan residents said they are opposing to the construction of SHPPs, though are permits have already been issued.
Artavan resident Hrayr Hovhannisyan said that the SHPP is being constructed on the water distribution point of the village and the villagers will experience serious problems with water in future. Trees are being cut there. If I cut down even one tree, I will be sued. Please, go and see what they have done: only enemies can do something like that," Artavan resident was angry.
According to Atom Vardanyan, an employee at Artavan Forestry Enterprise of Vayots Dzor Forestry Enterprise, the SHPP area is not included in the forest and is a community area.
Artavan Community Head Arthur Galstyan said, "We must stop them, unless works are launched."
The words of Nature protection Ministry representative addressed to the villagers at the public discussion on SHPP construction are noteworthy, "Last year a lady from nature protection came here, who said SHPPs will be constructed irregardless of the fact you want it or not," one of Artavan residents said.
The material has been prepared in the frames of “Support to the Reforms of SHPPs through a Dialogue between the Public and The Ministry of Nature Protection of the RA for the Purpose of River Ecosystem Use” project.
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