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National Assembly Deputy Edmon Maruqyan is calling for the suspension of adoption of a new draft law directed at the elimination of forests. “While all people are busy with the tense situation on the border, the Armenian Government has initiated to make amendments and supplements to RA Forest Code. By this legislative initiative, besides other “reforms” there is a new potential threat for the forest - it’s envisaged to allot forests for site development. Leaving aside the discussion of the contradictions with the existing legislation – it should be mentioned any built structure will need also water pipelines, sewage, electricity communication and the construction of roads and other infrastructures, and it’s rather dubious whether we will have forest any more. On the other hand, it will have also extremely adversary effects for the people living on the money received from the sale of forest goods. The bill is in the National Assembly staring from 11 April. I’m calling for all to actively participate and suspend the adoption of this bill as possible,” the deputy posted on his Facebook page.
April 25, 2016 at 18:43