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YEREVAN. – In 2011, 1,690 trees were illegally cut down in Armenia, the National Statistical Service informs. And this is the greatest amount in recent years, as 1,200-1,300 trees were illegally cut down, on an annual basis, in the past several years.   

In addition, 472 hectares of forest were destroyed by fire in 2011, and this likewise is a considerable amount yielding only to 2010, when 810 hectares of forest were burnt down. To note, the 53 forest fires in the year past also has no equal.     

At the same time, 2011 was distinguished by the least tree planting, with a mere 28.4 hectares. In 2010 and 2009, for example, this was 157 and 453 hectares respectively.

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