The Green Standards
Best Management Practices
Meadow Recommended
Lawns Standard
Native meadow lawns require 80% less water than turf and reduce fire risk compared to wild grass.
Compost Required
Leaf Disposal
Due to Leaf Miner infestation, leaves must be composted to neutralize pests. Do not leave on surface.
Critical Infrastructure
The Value of Trees
Quantifying the cooling effect, dust filtration, and property value increase of Yerevan's canopy.
Ecological Infrastructure
Legal Guidelines
Current Legislation
Armenian Law on Plant World
The main framework law, obliges municipalities to ensure the protection and integrity of natural plant communities.
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Armenian Law on Tariffs and Fines
This law establishes fines for damaging trees and shrubs in urban areas.
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Armenian Forest Code
This is about forest, but often its articles are applied by analogy to urban plantations.
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Yerevan Green Zone Law
This law regulates the management and protection of green zones in Yerevan.
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Yerevan Construction Tree Protection Law
This law regulates the management and protection of green zones in Yerevan.
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International Standards (Reference)
ANSI A300 Tree Care Standards
A complete set of tree management standards, recognized in the US and Europe
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European Tree Cabling & Branching Standard
European Arboricultural Council Standard for protecting trees through cabling and branching techniques
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European Tree Planting Standard
European Arboricultural Council Standard for Tree Planting
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European Tree Pruning Standard
European Arboricultural Council Standard for Tree Pruning
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Soviet Standard for Green Plantings
An old Soviet standard which heavily affecter many countries including Armenia
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