The WWF is run at a local level by the following offices...
The ENPI FLEG program aimed at putting in place improved forest governance arrangements through the effective implementation of the main priorities set out in the St. Petersburg Ministerial Declaration and Indicative Plan of Actions for the Europe and North Asia Forest Law Enforcement and Governance (ENA-FLEG) process.
Participating countries include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine. Implementation of the Program is led by the World Bank, working in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and in close coordination with governmental and nongovernmental stakeholders of the participating countries.
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Production of a calendar for 2011 devoted to the forest topic and the UN International Year of Forests
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Publication of map and brochure on forests with the protected areas
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Broadcast of a film “Forest worshippers” (produced by the WB) by public and local TV channels
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Publication of a book on non-wood forest products of Northern Armenia
Capacity building in forest legislation issues through publication of a manual on forest legislation and implementation of a training
- Manual on forest legislation
- Training for capacity building in Yerevan and 6 regions of Armenia
Assessment of 2 forest sanctuaries in the structure of “Hayantar” SNCO in terms of legal use of forest resources, proposals on improvement of management and law enforcement, capacity building for the staff to control illegal activities
- Draft charters for Gyulagarak and Ijevan-Arjatkhleni Sanctuaries
- Development of a conceptual management plan for Gyulagarak Sanctuary
- Development of GIS maps for Gyulagarak and Ijevan-Arjatkhleni Sanctuaries
- A draft governmental decision on the revision of the boundaries and approval of charters of Gyulagarak and Ijevan-Arjatkhleni Sanctuaries
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Analysis of alternatives for forest use (non-wood forest products, ecotourism etc.). Analysis of private sector/local population access to wood and non-wood resources. Two pilot projects on alternative forest use by communities aimed at local livelihood improvement and sustainable use of forest resources
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Feasibility study for establishment of a forest protected area in juniper open woodlands in Tavush Region, Northern Armenia
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Evaluation of the role of the private sector in sustainable use of forest wood products and recommendations on responsible use of forest by the private sector
Pilot project in Khoghb community in Tavush Province
- A fruit-berry collection point established in Koghb community: renovated, furnished and equipped
- A business plan for the collection point
- Visitor Center established – renovated, furnished and equipped
- Tourism Program for Koghb community
- Installation of information and directional signs
- Cleaning campaign with participation of school-children
- Educational seminar for local community on environmental and ecotourism issues
- Familiarization trip for Armenian tour-operators
Pilot project in Dsegh community in Lori Province
- A business plan for ecotourism development in Dsegh
- Ecotourism infrastructure in “Tsover” Resort Area: provision of tents, sleeping-bags, bicycles and other ecotourism facilities, installation of tourist shelters, trailer for relevant staff, garbage bins, etc.
- Three B&Bs renovated, furnished, equipped
- Installation of information and directional signs
- Cleaning campaign with participation of school-children
- Educational seminar for local community on environmental and ecotourism issues
- Website for Dsegh Community: www.dsegh.am
- Familiarization trip for Armenian tour-operators