ArmInfo. The implementation of the "Support Program for Protected Areas-Armenia" continues. According to the RA Ministry of Environment, by the efforts of the Kapan branch of the work was carried out to plant trees near the settlement of Tsav.
On the territory adjacent to the Mtnadzor forest, on a total area of 2 hectares, about 9 thousand seedlings were planted. Of these, 5 thousand are seedlings of trees of the walnut family, 4 thousand are the frame of the Caucasian, Caucasian pear, Caucasian mock-orange, and other tree species. The planting area was fenced off, an irrigation system with a length of 4 thousand meters was installed, and a container for collecting water with a capacity of 25 tons was installed.
The "Support Program for Protected Areas-Armenia" is implemented by the RA Ministry of Environment with financial assistance from KFW Bank. The program is aimed at preserving natural resources and biodiversity, as well as managing specially protected natural areas in Syunik region, while helping to improve the socio-economic situation of neighboring communities. Thus, within the framework of the program, two sports grounds were built in Kapan.