Head of Inspectorate: Changes to fire warning systems important today

ArmInfo.On November 26, Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the  Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection  body, participated in a roundtable discussion titled "Improving  Legal Framework for Developing New Approach to Afforestation in Armenia," organized by the Forest Alliance of  Armenia.

According to the Inspectorate's press service, in his speech,  Martirosyan touched on the main issues in forest restoration and  protection in Armenia, including fires that have broken out  simultaneously in several regions, posing a threat to forests and  residents. Noting the need for relevant agencies to work around the  clock to quickly contain fires, he emphasized the importance of  changes to fire warning and management systems. Martirosyan presented  the consequences and impacts of burning vegetation cover and fallen  leaf litter, as well as statistical data on administrative penalties  applied by the Inspectorate.

Presentations were also given by Environment Minister Hambardzum  Matevosyan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Swiss  Confederation to Armenia Andrea Baumann, and representatives from  foundations and public organizations.

The goal of the event was to bring together the experiences and ideas  of government agencies, international organizations, and  representatives of the public and private sectors to discuss possible  ways to enhance reforestation in Armenia.