REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
27.06.2023
Aviation and biological warfare activities are being carried out in the forests

On June 26 of this year, aviation and biological warfare activities started in the forests.
In previous years, the air fight was conducted by chemical means, and this year - by biological means. This type of struggle is aimed at a deeper fight against the development of diseases and the reproduction of damage, providing a long-term result.
The activities will be carried out in the forest territories infected with pests and other diseases of the Armnat State Forestry Committee of the Ministry of Environment -Vayots Dzor, Aragatsotn and Hrazdan branches of Forestry - according to the following schedule.
-Vayots Dzor branch "forestry" of the SNCO "Armles" of the Forestry Committee on the territory of 1200 hectares - 06/26/2023 - 06/27/2023,
-Aragatsotn branch "forestry" of the SNCO "Armles" of the Forestry Committee on the territory of 1320 hectares - 06/28/2023 - 30.06.2023,
-Hrazdan branch of "forestry" of the SNCO "Armles" of the Forestry Committee on the territory of 1600 hectares - 01.07.2023 - 03.07.2023.
Attention
Within 3 days after the end of the control measures, it is recommended to avoid collecting mushrooms, plants and berries.
During the work it is necessary to close the arcades of bee colonies.