Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), its General Partner VivaCell-MTS, as well as the employees of both organizations implemented a series of projects in Armenia’s Urtsadzor community.

In the framework of the programs, VivaCell-MTS and the FPWC installed a LED lighting system and organized a tree-planting event.

General Manager of VivaCell-MTS Ralph Yirikian, the Founder of FPWC Ruben Khachatryan, employees of both organizations, head of Urtsadzor community Rafik Andreasyan and community members attended the event.

50 environmentally friendly energy saving LED bulbs will be used to illuminate about 2 km-long area in the village.

Besides, 670 rowan, almond, cherry and poplar trees have been planted in 3150 square meters of territory.

The forestation activities of the area began in 2012, gaining momentum in the fall of 2015 when testing innovative planting technologies.

The innovative approach in the irrigation system will help decrease evaporation level, providing water directly to the stem of the plant.

The parties emphasize the use of modern technologies in the sector of environmental protection. This project will add to the long-term cooperation between the FPWC and VivaCell-MTS in similar programs.

“We live in the era of advanced technologies and should make use of the opportunities they offer for community development purposes,” Yirikian said. “Also, modern technologies can be used to tackle environmental issues. The joint program is aimed at reducing the negative effect of weather conditions on the prosperity of rural communities without harming the nature. Energy-efficient lamps and water gathering trees will also help to reduce the Urtsadzor community’s expenses.”