ArmInfo. The problem of forest fires in Armenia, due to the name of climatic conditions, will remain in the future. "" In the conditions of global climate change, such  situations will arise, and we must be ready for them, "Artsvik  Minasyan, Minister of Nature Protection of Armenia, stated at a press  conference on December 25. At the same time, as the minister  stressed, he does not exclude the version about intentional arson  attacks.

ArmInfo."Global warming  contributed to the fires raging all over the world this summer, and  this fate did not escape Armenia.We should actively engage in fire  prevention and climate mitigation - create more green areas, reduce  the level of carbon dioxide emissions," said this September 26  Minister of Nature Protection of Armenia Artsvik Minasyan at a press  conference.

ArmInfo. Russia will provide Armenia $ 1 million to strengthen the capacity to combat forest fires in the country. Minister of Nature Protection of Armenia Artsvik Minasyan and UN Resident Representative in Armenia Bradley Buseto signed a memorandum on September 12 aimed at implementing the program "Mitigating the Impact of Climate Change in Armenia through Developing the Potential of Forest and Field Fire Management" financed by the Russian Federation.

ArmInfo.In 2017, the forests in Armenia burned unprecedentedly, "Artsvik Minasyan, Minister of Nature Protection of Armenia told in the National Assembly on September 6. 

ArmInfo.The US will help Armenia assess the damage from fires in Byurakan and the Khosrov Forest Reserve. Minister of Nature Protection Artsvik Minasyan stated  this in a conversation with journalists in the parliament on September 6. He said that it is necessary to find out the area of damage from the fire near Byurakan. The fire is almost completely extinguished, but there are partially or completely preserved pockets. According to preliminary data, 20 hectares of territory were burned in Byurakan.

ArmInfo.. A meeting was held in the Armenian government the day before, held by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. The meeting discussed issues related to the work to  eliminate the consequences of major fires that erupted in the Khosrov  Forest, on the territory adjacent to the Artavan community in Vayots  Dzor and the Yerevan Nairit plant, to implement measures to prevent  possible fires, and to properly control the territories. 

ArmInfo. On September 4, a fire broke out in the area around 09:00 on the territory near the "Gosh plot" branch of the "Dilijan" National Park SNCO in Armenia.

ArmInfo. Next week, a team of the US Forest Service for the restoration of burnt forests will visit the village, which will render appropriate assistance to the Ministry of  Nature Protection of Armenia and employees of the state reserve "Khosrov Forest".  This was announced by US Ambassador Richard Mills on August 29 during a meeting with the Minister of Nature Protection Artsvik Minasyan.  

ArmInfo. Employees of the Ministry of Nature Protection of Armenia on the territory of the state reserve "Khosrov Forest" have revealed an unprecedented volume of poaching of river trout with the help of an electric shock.

ArmInfo.On August 28, Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received US Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills. The head of the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers stressed the importance of holding periodic meetings, which are a good opportunity for an exchange of views on the course and prospects for the development of cooperation.

ArmInfo. On August 25 in Khosrov reserve in Armenia works continue on extinguishing remaining fire, according to Armenian MES press service.  

ArmInfo. Minister of Nature Protection of Armenia Artsvik Minasyan urged not to look for a black cat in a dark room, especially if it is not there. "The devotion to  the cause and the organization shown by everyone in the fire fighting  in the forests of Vayots Dzor region and the state reserve "Khosrov  Forest" deserve all praise," Artsvik Minasyan told reporters on  August 24 during a briefing.

ArmInfo.The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Armenia was not late with a request for assistance in the work on extinguishing a fire in the Khosrov forest of EMERCOM of Russia and acted adequately the situation. This was stated by the head of the department David Tonoyan on August 24 during a briefing, answering the question why Russian colleagues were involved in fire fighting only on the third day of the fire.

ArmInfo.Ministry of Armenia suburbs banned hunting in the vicinity of the reserve "Khosrov  Forest".

ArmInfo.Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan allows the replacement of two ministers - the heads of Ministry of Emergencies and the Ministry of Nature Protection, but only after a detailed analysis of how the departments fought the unprecedented fires that broke out in the country. Karen Karapetyan said on August 21 in Tsakhkadzor, commenting on media publications about the possible resignation of these ministers.

ArmInfo.The Ministry of Nature Protection of Armenia stated that the state non-profit organization opened accounts in the bank to collect funds for the restoration of the Khosrov Forest, which suffered during the fires.

ArmInfo. The work on extinguishing residual fires in the territory of the state reserve  "Khosrov Forest" continues. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Armenia, on August 20, 100 rescuers and 10 forestry employees took part in these works. On the territory of the reserve works were carried out on extinguishing 149  smoking foci and 5 smoking trees.  On the spot, officers of the Ararat regional administration of the Police of Armenia are on duty.

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ArmInfo.Exploration from the air found on the territory of the state reserve "Khosrov Forest"  smoldering foci. The rescue teams of the special purpose of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Armenia are carrying out final works to eliminate the fire.

ArmInfo.The charitable organization Adibekyan Family Foundation for Advancement of  philanthropist Gagik Adibekyan will send 100,000 EUR to eliminate the consequences of the fire in the state reserve "Khosrov Forest". The press service of the fund told ArmInfo.