The Forest Code of the Republic of Armenia
The Republic of Armenia Forest Code primarily governs the sustainable management, protection, and reproduction of forests on designated forest lands. While its main scope is the national forestry fund, it is legally critical for Yerevan because substantial green belts within and surrounding the city—such as the Nork Forests and parts of Tsitsernakaberd—are historically or officially classified as urban forests or forest parks. These areas fall under stricter protection regimes than standard municipal green spaces, technically prohibiting the commercial logging or arbitrary land-use changes often attempted by developers.
By referencing this Code, we can challenge the municipality's treatment of these zones. Often, city officials manage these complex ecosystems as if they were simple parks or construction sites, ignoring the biological requirements mandated by forestry law. Enforcing the Forest Code within city limits forces the administration to treat these areas as ecological units requiring professional reforestation and pest control, rather than just waiting zones for future real estate projects.