Georgia plans to carry out forest restoration works across nine regions, covering up to 2,600 hectares by the end of 2026, according to the National Forestry Agency. Under the long-term plan, restoration activities are expected to cover up to 51,000 hectares nationwide by 2031.
Restoration is currently underway in several areas, including the Tsalka-Tetritskaro forestry district in Kvemo Kartli, where works cover 118 hectares. Near the village of Akhalsheni, 12 hectares of heavily degraded forest are being restored following years of intensive logging and livestock grazing.
As part of the project, 24,250 Caucasian pine seedlings have been planted in the Akhalsheni area. The National Forestry Agency says the restoration program also includes measures to support natural forest regeneration.
Agency head Besik Amiranashvili said restoring degraded forests is one of the key priorities of Georgia’s forestry reform. He added that forest inventory work is also being carried out continuously alongside restoration efforts to improve the country’s forest resources.
