Journalist Oskan Sargsyan wrote on his Facebook page.
"3702 trees were cut down in Dilijan National Park, 1055 cubic meters of wood were sold. Dilijan National Park is a specially protected natural area. In 2023, massive tree felling was done in the areas of the national park, in the areas under the high-voltage electric current pylons.
On October 21, I made an information request about it to the Minister of Environment Hakob Simidyan. The Ministry's answer states:
"In response to your request of October 21, 2024, I inform you that according to the agreement signed by the Ministry of Environment on June 12, 2023 between "Dilijan" National Park SNOC (hereinafter - SNOC) and "High Voltage Electric Networks" CJSC" On the implementation of works aimed at ensuring the uninterrupted operation of the power transmission system and the fire hazard condition in forest roads" N In 2023, 3,702 trees were felled and 1,055.42 cubic meters of timber were harvested in the overhead power line NN 132-151.
In 2024, timber and firewood were not cut within the framework of the contract.
