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9 February 2021
The Red Book-listed endangered plant species Sternbergia fischeriana (yellow snowdrop) in the streets of the capital
In recent days, the Ministry of Environment has received numerous warnings that "yellow snowdrop", which is red-listed in Armenia as a plant named Sternbergia fischeriana, is sold in the streets of the capital for 250-300 AMD.
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8 February 2021
The hydrological regime of Lake Sevan as of February 1-7, 2021
The level of Lake Sevan increased by 1 cm from February 1-7, comprising 1900.53 m (07.02.2021), which is 12 cm higher than the level of the same day last year, and 1 cm higher than the level of January 1.
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8 February 2021
Encroachment on any animal listed in the Red Book of Armenia is inadmissible
Econews.am environmental information platform has warned of the unfavorable conditions of keeping a red-listed brown bear in captivity in the territory of "Nairi Spa Resorts" hotel complex in Hankavan.
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8 February 2021
The RA Red Book-listed animal poaching
On February 4, 2021, the workers of Vayots Dzor Territorial Division of the Inspectorate for Nature Protection and Mineral Resources in collaboration with Yeghegnadzor Police Department, receiving the next operative information, immediately left for "Siranuysh" camp of the Yeghegis settlement, Yeghegis community, Vayots Dzor region and detected a case of poaching: an individual of a bezoar goat listed in the Red Book of Animals of the Republic of Armenia was killed. 3 citizens were detained by Yeghegnadzor Police Department from the spot.
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5 February 2021
We draw the attention of the public sector, organizations and individuals interested in the sphere
Under EU4Environment's component 1.2 on “Sectoral investment planning and comparative analysis of costs and benefits”, the Ministry of Environment holds online "The opportunities of introducing DRS packaging wastes in the Republic of Armenia" online consultative workshop, which will take place on February 11, at 10:30 via the Zoom online platform. The agenda of the workshop is attached.