To organize assistance to the Khosrov Forest Reserve, special bank accounts were opened
ArmInfo.The Ministry of Nature Protection of Armenia stated that the state non-profit organization opened accounts in the bank to collect funds for the restoration of the Khosrov Forest, which suffered during the fires.
All funds that will be received on these bank accounts will be
directed solely to the elimination of damage as a result of a fire in
Reserve. As the press service of the Ministry of Nature Protection
told ArmInfo, the public council "Khosrov Forest" consisting of
experts, people enjoying public confidence, etc., will be established
for the correct use and distribution of funds collected for the
restoration of the reserve. The council will monitor the use of
collected Means and periodically inform the public about the work
done. Those who want to help the reserve can transfer money to
Akba-Credit Agricole Bank to the following accounts:
Armenian Dram - 220129690305000 US Dollar - 220415140015001 Russian
Rouble - 220129690016958 Euro - 220415140049002
Note that on August 14, the Foundation for the Protection of Wildlife
and Cultural Property (FPWC) announced collection of donations aimed
at saving the Khosrov Forest Reserve, urging the environmental
community to help in combating this challenge.
As a result of the fire in the Khosrov Reserve, which was located
within six days, according to official data, 360 hectares of forest
were burnt. However, according to independent experts, the damage far
exceeded official figures. According to ecologists, as a result of
the fire, 2.5 thousand hectares of forest were burnt.