EcoLur
The Agriculture Ministry is warning about probability of fires in forest and nearby areas. The press release disseminated by the Ministry says, 'The Agriculture Ministry is warning that drastic increase in temperature in the country can cause fires and their spread in forest and nearby areas.'
Taking into consideration the circumstance that wheat harvesting has started in a number of regions (particularly Armavir, Ararat, Syunik, Aragatsotn, Tavush) the Agriculture Ministry warns to demonstrate particular alertness and reminds that according to RA Law 'On Preservation of Atmospheric Air' it's banned to burn down stubbles, areas with dry vegetation, pastures and meadow lands in agricultural, near-forest, forest and specially protected areas of nature.
In forest areas it's banned to:
1/ make a fire
2/ throw away a burning match or cigarette
It's allowed to make a fire only in specially designed areas, which must be put away at the end. The current legislation lays down pecuniary liability for both intentional and non-intentional causing damage to the areas.
'ArmForest' SNCO of Agriculture Ministry has set 24-hour control over forest areas in Armenia.
In case of forest fires, please immediately call at 911 or 'ArmForest' SNCO at 65-01-24, 65-47-28 from 9:00- 18:00 and at 077999991, 93401112 and 93715858 /mobile phone/ from 18:00 to 9:00.'
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The material is prepared by 'EcoLur' Informational NGO under UNDP Climate Change Program, within the framework of ARM-002/2015 Contract.
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June 29, 2015 at 13:01