Environmental Protection and Mining
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
15, September 2025
During oversight activities aimed at protecting water resources, the staff of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body recorded cases of illegal water use. In the village of Ranchpar, Ararat region, "Hella Systems" LLC, engaged in sand washing, illegally extracted water from the local surface water source using four electric pumps, without a water use permit. In the village of Gugark, Lori region, "Igor Sakhanyan Alik" IE, engaged in stone processing, illegally used the surfac
12, September 2025
Today, Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environmental Protection and Subsoil InspectorateMining Inspection Body, participated in the workshop launching the “Road to COP 17” initiative. The aim of the event was to officially announce the start of the initiative in the lead-up to COP 17 and to highlight the implementation process of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Armenia. The workshop was organized by the Ministry of Environment of Armenia and the American Un
12, September 2025
On July 9, Captain E.S. Mkrtchyan of the Ministry of Defense noticed a weak and helpless bear cub in the Vayots Dzor–Ararat border area and immediately contacted the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body. On the same day, EPMIB inspectors handed over the emaciated cub of the Red-Listed Transcaucasian brown bear to the “Fauna-Zoo” LLC Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Yerevan for preliminary care. Afterwards, the cub was transferred to the Urtsadzor Wildlife Res
10, September 2025
On September 1, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body initiated administrative proceedings regarding a wildfire in the administrative area of Saravan settlement, Vayk community, Vayots Dzor region. Within the framework of these proceedings, inspectors conducted an on-site inspection using modern drone-based measurement systems. The inspection revealed that as a result of the fire, 823,817 sq. m (82.3 ha) of land near the M-2 Yerevan-Meghri road in the Saravan settlement are
09, September 2025
According to the 2025 inspection plan of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, an inspection was carried out in the “Noyemberyan Forestry Enterprise” branch of the “HayAntar” SNCO, covering the period from October 2021 to August 2025. The inspection revealed the following violations: Illegal logging: 236 trees of different species and diameters were cut down. The damage caused to vegetation was assessed at 25,432,500 AMD. Land lea
08, September 2025
The amateur hunting season has officially started. The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body is carrying out inspections to ensure compliance with hunting regulations. The increase in recorded violations is not due to a rise in offenses but rather the result of enhanced technical equipment and updated legislative regulations. These improvements allow the EPMIB to implement stricter and more effective oversight.
05, September 2025
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body reminds citizens about the dangers and consequences of burning agricultural and plant residues. Dear citizens, Do not pollute the air by burning waste and vegetation. Use plant residues to enrich the soil, improving its quality and fertility. Avoid fines ranging from 50,000 to 300,000 AMD, as defined by the Administrative Offenses Code of RA. This issue was also addressed in the Public Television o
04, September 2025
As part of large-scale inspections carried out across the Republic to prevent environmental violations, inspectors of the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) recorded cases of illegal transportation of timber, fertile soil, and air pollution. In particular: In Voskehat village (Armavir region), citizen H.Ch. attempted to illegally transport 3.7 m³ of hornbeam timber in a “GAZelle” vehicle, disguised with charc
03, September 2025
Mr. Hovhannes Martirosyan, Head of the Environment Protection and Mining Inspection Body, paid a working visit to Ararat region. As part of the visit, he toured the newly constructed Vedi Reservoir to assess water resource use and management efficiency. On site, Mr. Martirosyan observed the reservoir’s current filling level, as well as ongoing water conservation and distribution processes at the intake point. He expressed hope that the reservoir—equipped with modern, locally adap
01, September 2025
On August 31, at around 15:30, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body initiated administrative proceedings in connection with a wildfire that broke out in the Ughedzor highland area of Vayots Dzor region. According to preliminary information, the fire originated as a result of welding works on high-voltage transmission poles in the Saravan settlement of Vayk community (not located within the Amulsar area). The wildfire affected approximately 45 hectares of land, burnin
