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    How much forest does Armenia have?

    May 04, 2013 | 00:09


    YEREVAN. - As of 2012, Armenia's forest lands amount to 334,200
    hectares, whose 289,400 hectares (86.6%) are covered with forests,
    the National Statistical Service informs.

    A total of 111,800 hectares of forests were planted in 2012, and 11.6
    million drams (approx. $28,248) - or close to 100,000 drams (approx.
    $244), per hectare - were spent for this purpose.

    A total of 1,186 trees were illegally cut down last year, as compared
    to the 1,690 such trees in the previous year.

    Forest arson likewise reduced in 2012, with 240 hectares, as compared
    to 472 hectares in 2011.


    News from Armenia - NEWS.am

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