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MIGRATORY BIRD SPEND WINTER IN ARARAT VALLEY
http://www.a1plus.am/en/social/2011/09/26/conference
02:13 pm
"Mining industry is developing at a rapid speed which affects Armenia's
biodiversity. Still, it does mean that our economy should not develop,"
Karen Aghabekyan, Director of "Hakobyan Environmental Center" said
during today's conference devoted to the study and conservation of
the biodiversity in the Caucasus.
The three-day conference brought together scientists from Armenia,
Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria and Russia. It aims to provide an exchange
of experience between Armenian and foreign scholars and assist in
the implementation of joint research.
Asked whether the construction of small hydroelectric power plants does
not affect water biodiversity, Aghabekyan said, "Similar structures
are needed for economic development but manufacturers should compensate
for damages which is not done in Armenia."
Talking to A1+, Karen Melikyan, Ph.D. candidate in Biological Sciences,
expressed concern over climate changes in Armenia which have reduced
the duration of winter.
"Instead of flying to warm countries migratory birds spend winter
months in Ararat valley," he said.
On the third day of the conference the participants will visit
Khosrov reserve.
The conference is organized by American University of Armenia and
National Academy of Sciences.
http://www.a1plus.am/en/social/2011/09/26/conference
02:13 pm
"Mining industry is developing at a rapid speed which affects Armenia's
biodiversity. Still, it does mean that our economy should not develop,"
Karen Aghabekyan, Director of "Hakobyan Environmental Center" said
during today's conference devoted to the study and conservation of
the biodiversity in the Caucasus.
The three-day conference brought together scientists from Armenia,
Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria and Russia. It aims to provide an exchange
of experience between Armenian and foreign scholars and assist in
the implementation of joint research.
Asked whether the construction of small hydroelectric power plants does
not affect water biodiversity, Aghabekyan said, "Similar structures
are needed for economic development but manufacturers should compensate
for damages which is not done in Armenia."
Talking to A1+, Karen Melikyan, Ph.D. candidate in Biological Sciences,
expressed concern over climate changes in Armenia which have reduced
the duration of winter.
"Instead of flying to warm countries migratory birds spend winter
months in Ararat valley," he said.
On the third day of the conference the participants will visit
Khosrov reserve.
The conference is organized by American University of Armenia and
National Academy of Sciences.