The Green Standards
Best Management Practices
What type of management is good, and what goes against biology.
Consider age
Green Space Density
An analysis of WHO recommendations for green space density and a review of the situation in Yerevan.
Support
Replacement Recommended
Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven)
The harm of Ailanthus to Yerevan's ecosystem and the best ways to combat it.
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.
Meadow Recommended
Lawns Standard
Native meadow lawns require 80% less water than turf and reduce fire risk compared to wild grass.
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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Green City Action Plan
A strategy adopted in 2017 to improve Yerevan's environmental situation.
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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
Resolution No. 36-N regulates the management and protection of green zones in Yerevan.
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Yerevan Construction Tree Protection Law
Resolution No. 405-N regulates implementation of Urban Planning Standards.
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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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Proposed Amendments (Kanach Drafts)
Draft on Proactive Greening
A proposal to legalize tree planting by city residents in vacant sidewalk pits following professional standards and a transparent notification system through the Active Citizen platform.
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Draft on Cutting
This draft law aims to prohibit the cutting of trees based solely on visual inspection without proper assessment.
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