3414 entities were under the authority of Nature Protection Ministry in 2012 against 3369 entities in 2011.

According to Nature Protection Minister Aram Harutyunyan, due to punitive measures imposed, AMD 87 million was returned to Armenia’s state budget in 2012 against AMD 77,6 million in 2011.

The income of 16 organizations working under the Ministry comprised AMD 931,4 million in the reporting period, with 8,5% growth posted against 2011 results.

AMD 133,1 million was paid in taxes, the Minister said.