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ILLEGAL TREE-CUTTING IN ARMENIA REACHES RECORD HIGH IN 2011 - STATISTICS
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February 22, 2012 | 10:56
YEREVAN. - In 2011, 1,690 trees were illegally cut down in Armenia,
the National Statistical Service informs. And this is the greatest
amount in recent years, as 1,200-1,300 trees were illegally cut down,
on an annual basis, in the past several years.
In addition, 472 hectares of forest were destroyed by fire in 2011,
and this likewise is a considerable amount yielding only to 2010,
when 810 hectares of forest were burnt down. To note, the 53 forest
fires in the year past also has no equal.
At the same time, 2011 was distinguished by the least tree planting,
with a mere 28.4 hectares. In 2010 and 2009, for example, this was
157 and 453 hectares respectively.
From: A. Papazian
news.am
February 22, 2012 | 10:56
YEREVAN. - In 2011, 1,690 trees were illegally cut down in Armenia,
the National Statistical Service informs. And this is the greatest
amount in recent years, as 1,200-1,300 trees were illegally cut down,
on an annual basis, in the past several years.
In addition, 472 hectares of forest were destroyed by fire in 2011,
and this likewise is a considerable amount yielding only to 2010,
when 810 hectares of forest were burnt down. To note, the 53 forest
fires in the year past also has no equal.
At the same time, 2011 was distinguished by the least tree planting,
with a mere 28.4 hectares. In 2010 and 2009, for example, this was
157 and 453 hectares respectively.
From: A. Papazian