ArmInfo.In Armenian Nature Protection sphere, 25 investment projects are being implemented, 23 of which are for grant funds, and 2 - with a total cost of $ 184 453.4 thousand, are being implemented by the state treasury funds, Artsvik Minasyan, Armenian Nature Protection Minister reported to Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan on May 11 during the visit of Government's head to the department.
What about the effective water resources management of the country, Deputy Minister Khachik Hakobyan presented the steps aimed at the restoration of the underground resources of the Ararat Valley. As a solution to the issue, as the representative of the Ministry noted, the implementation of an automated, centralized management system is being planned in the country's fish farms, which will provide on-line control in the water use field. The system is planned to be implemented in three stages - by 2018. The head of the Armenian Parliament is also presented steps aimed at increasing the water level in Lake Sevan. Today, the water level in Lake Sevan is 1,900 m 76 cm. By 2030, the lake level should increase to 1,903.5 m, the Premier was reported at the department.
What about the illegal tree cutting topic, Karen Karapetyan called to be as intolerant as possible, to conduct strengthened control and to be consistent in the issue of punishing offenders. "You are destroying forests, you are the protectors of our resources and should not be tolerant to these phenomena," he stated. In this regard, the Prime Minister instructed to submit suggestions on improving forest management in the country.