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ARMENIA'S SYUNIK MINING INDUSTRY MAY ENDANGER LOCAL FORESTS
February 11, 2014 | 11:05
YEREVAN. - The mining industry in Syunik may endanger the local
forests, says the "Socioeconomic Development Program for Syunik Region
for 2014-2017," which the Armenian Government approved on February 6,
"EcoLur" NGO reports.
"Syunik, which is relatively rich in forests, is in a contradictory
situation; rich and picturesque forests, on the one hand, and the
metallic mines and rich subsoil subject to mining, on the other hand,
which caused various environmental problems in the region, together
with positive socioeconomic consequences," the program specifically
says.
But the program also proposes a solution: "...banning mining in forest,
or nearby territories, until the use of new and up-to-date technologies
by the coming generations."
The total forest area of Syunik makes up 94,825 hectares, including
68,912 hectares of forests and 25,913 hectares of bushes.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
February 11, 2014 | 11:05
YEREVAN. - The mining industry in Syunik may endanger the local
forests, says the "Socioeconomic Development Program for Syunik Region
for 2014-2017," which the Armenian Government approved on February 6,
"EcoLur" NGO reports.
"Syunik, which is relatively rich in forests, is in a contradictory
situation; rich and picturesque forests, on the one hand, and the
metallic mines and rich subsoil subject to mining, on the other hand,
which caused various environmental problems in the region, together
with positive socioeconomic consequences," the program specifically
says.
But the program also proposes a solution: "...banning mining in forest,
or nearby territories, until the use of new and up-to-date technologies
by the coming generations."
The total forest area of Syunik makes up 94,825 hectares, including
68,912 hectares of forests and 25,913 hectares of bushes.
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