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Country Study of Biodiversity in The Republic of Armenia

Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan

 

 
 
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No. Action/activity Related activities Related objectives Duration Estimated budget Outputs Priority
Strategic component C: Sustainable use
C.1 IMPROVE THE ASSESSMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF LIMITS ON USE OF BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
C.1.1 Develop standardised methods and guidelines for conducting assessments of biological resources for the State Registry F.2.1, J.1.7, D.3.4 1, 4, 12 2000-2001 I Methodical instructions and guidelines II
C.1.2
Improve support and resources for assessment of populations of economically valuable species for inclusion in the State Cadastre System and for the setting of limits of use
G.1.1, G.1.8, D.3.4, J.1.2, J.1.7
1, 4, 12
2000-2002
I
Criteria
II
C.1.3
Develop and adopt limits for use of different biological resources (including medicinal and edible plants), or where relevant revise existing limits in the light of improved information
G.1.1, G.1.8, J.1.2, J.1.7, L.1.6, C.5.3, D.3.4
1, 4, 12
2000-2001
I
Limits adopted
II
C.1.4
Develop regulations for the use of particularly fragile or vulnerable habitats
A.7.1, A.7.4, F.3.8, D.3.4, F.1.2, F.3.7, C.9.1
1, 10
2001
I
Regulations
II
C.1.5
Develop a mechanism to increase local stakeholder consultation in development of norms or limits of use for biological
C.6.4, D.2.1, D.2.2
7, 13
2001
I
Consultative body
III
C.1.6
Establish an inter-ministerial Commission to manage licensed use of biological resources
D.1.1, D.2.1, D.2.2, D.2.3
5
2000
I
Inter-ministerial commission
II
C.1.7
Provide technical assistance and equipment to the State Inspectorate for the Environment, to improve enforcement of norms and limits of use of biological resources
D.3.3, J.2.1, J.2.2, K.2.5
6, 2
2000-2001
I
Technical assistance
II
C.1.8
Review and rationalise the responsibilities of regional, marz and local authorities for the enforcement of limits on biological resource use
C.3.3, D.1.3, D.2.1, D.2.2, G.1.4
5, 13
2000-2001
I
Re-distribution of responsibilities
II
C.1.9
Develop and disseminate guidelines (instructions, rules) for local and regional authorities regarding their responsibilities in regulating biological resource use
C.3.3, D.1.3, D.2.1, D.2.2
6, 5, 13
2000-2001
I
Guidelines
II
C.2
PROMOTE METHODS OF SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIODIVERSITY IN THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURE
C.2.1
Develop guidelines for farmers on sustainable limits of grazing (including livestock density and duration of pasture use) in relation to different landscape types
C.3.1, C.3.2, C.6.4, J.1.2, J.1.3, L.1.1
6, 13
2000-2001
I
Guidelines
II
C.2.2
Develop a grants scheme to provide farmers access to supplementary food for livestock to reduce pressure on natural pastures
B.3.3, K.1.1, M.2.2
2, 12, 13
2001
I
Grants scheme
II
C.2.3
Define optimal proportions of areas of non-grazed hay fields to pasture lands for different landscape types, to best balance both productivity and diversity
A.7.4, F.3.7, L.1.11
4, 1, 10
2000-2001
I
Proportions defined
II
C.2.4
Develop and implement pilot projects on novel agricultural methods and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity
A.7.2, B.3.3, C.4.3, C.5.4, F.3.7, G.1.1, G.2.2
12
2001-2003
II
Pilot projects
I
C.2.5
Develop regulations on use of roads network in fragile ecosystems, particularly natural pastures
C.3.1, C.3.5
12, 10
2001
I
Regulations
III
C.2.6
Develop and implement projects for the regeneration of natural pasture lands, particularly sub-alpine meadows
A.7.4, C.6.5, F.1.2, F.3.7
10, 12
2000-2003
III
Projects implemented
I
C.2.7
Develop mechanisms, including grants schemes, to encourage cultivation of traditional crop varieties
C.6.2-C.6.6
12, 6
2001-2002
I
Mechanisms established
II
C.2.8
Review and enforce regulations regarding pesticide use in agriculture
G.1.6, K.1.4
8
2001-2002
I
Monitoring enforcement
II
C.3
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE USE OF FOREST RESOURCES
C.3.1
Develop regulations for local communities for reducing impacts on forested areas both from grazing and movements of livestock to pastures
C.2.1, C.2.2, C.2.5
1, 10
2001
I
Regulation
III
C.3.2
Develop mechanisms for regulating grazing in key forest areas, including forests within protected areas
C.2.1, C.2.2
3, 1
2001-2002
I
Monitoring and enforcement
III
C.3.3
Conduct an independent review of the roles and responsibilities of different government agencies in protection of forest resources, and revise roles accordingly
C.1.8, A.1.4, D.2.1, D.1.2, J.2.3
3, 5
2001
I
Revision of roles
II
C.3.4
Increase financial resources and technical assistance to agencies enforcing forest protection, in line with recommendations of the external review
D.3.1, D.3.3, C.1.7
2, 3
2001-2002
II
Technical assistance
II
C.3.5
Restore and extend forest roads network, to mitigate unnecessary damage to lands and biodiversity
C.2.5
3, 10
2001-2003
II
Forest road network
II
C.3.6
Develop and adopt regulation on timber extraction, to reduce the negative impact on biodiversity
A.6.2
3, 10
2001
I
Regulation adopted
II
C.4
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES
C.4.1
Review and revise, if necessary, existing regulations regarding commercial fisheries in Lake Sevan
G.1.2, L.1.4, L.1.3, L.1.6
6
2001
I
Regulations
II
C.4.2
Develop regulations on the introduction and management of non-native fish species in watersheds
A.7.3, G.1.9
6
2001-2002
I
Regulations
II
C.4.3
Develop regulations for privatised enterprises on fisheries management appropriate to biodiversity conservation
C.2.4, A.7.1, B.1.2
6
2001
I
Regulations
III

 

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