Subsequent discussion was held on the issue of the disease that appeared in pine plantations in the territory of “Sevan” National Park.

Today, with the participation of “Sevan” National Park, “Hayantar” NOSC, “Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center” NOSC, Environmental Protection and Subsoil Inspection Body, Scientific Center of Zoology and Hydroecology of RA NAS, professional units of the Ministry and non-governmental organizations, it was once again discussed ” The problem of the drying of pine trees in the Sevan National Park SNOC.

The road map of urgent measures to combat the disease and the existing international experience were discussed.

Minister Mr. H Simidyan noted that ensuring inclusiveness is extremely important at every stage of the decision-making process.

ℹ️ Let me remind you that the problem has been noticed since 2017. Trees infected with the disease wither without signs of weakening, resulting in tree fall, disruption of the connectivity of tree foliage, turning into a sparse forest. Along with this process, the normal regrowth of pines in these centers was also disrupted.

As a result of the inventory and assessment, it was found that there are also a large number of trees going to dry, around 10,000 trees. The disease spreads rapidly.

Testing samples taken from infected foci, tree trunks and soil were studied in laboratories in Germany and Russia.

A preliminary study has documented the presence of nematode disease in the area. In conclusion, it is mentioned as the most dangerous disease, the main pest is the nematode, which is spread by beetles.