Workshop for the representatives of PAs in Borjomi

On December 9-12, 2013, with the initiative of Transboundary Joint Cooperation, workshop for the representatives of the Protected Areas of Georgia and Azerbaijan (particularly Borjomi-Kahargauli NP, Yalama NP and Zakatala-Balakend State Reserve) was held in Borjomi.

Information about the activities carried out by the Kolkheti Fund

On November 28, 2013, Kolkheti Protected Areas Development Fund, financial resources of which are directed towards infrastructure development, rehabilitation and research work in Kolkheti National Park and Kobuleti Protected Areas, announced a tender for the procurement of the construction works for the visitors center at Kholkheti

Review of the Project implemented within the framework of the WTO

The Agency of Protected Areas of Georgia in cooperation with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and financial support of the German Government is implementing the project called Strengthening the possibilities of the Protected Areas of Georgia. 

Visit to Azerbaijan regarding the reintroduction of gazelles

On December 15, 2013 the workshop regarding the reintroduction of gazelles from Azerbaijan to Georgia was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, which was attended by the Deputy Minister of the Agency of Protected Areas Lasha Moistsrapishvili.

Estimation of number and density of mammals in the mountains

On December 5, 2013, scientific research was conducted to determine the number and density of mammals populating  Kazbegi and Khevsureti highland Areas.

Awarding of the winners of the competition at the Agrarian University

From July 8 through August 8, 2013, the project Volunteers in the Protected Areas of Georgia, based on the memorandum signed between the Free and Agrarian Universities in collaboration with the Agency of Protected Areas has been carried out.

Estimating the number and density of mammals in Lagodekhi

On December 1, 2013, scientific research was conducted to determine the number and density of mammals populating the LagodekhiProtected Areas.

Parliament approved the legal status for 16 Nature Monument

In July this year, the Agency of Protected Areas nominated 16 nature monuments in 8 different locations to receive Protected Area status.

Cycling tour to Vashlovani Protected Areas

On Sunday, November 24, the Agency of Protected Areas, together with the initiative from a group of cyclists, organized a one-day cycling tour to Vashlovani Protected Areas.

Project My School in Nature

On November 20th, 2013, the Imereti Caves Protected Areas hosted the first event carried out in the framework of the project “My School in Nature”. 

New tourist attractions at Mtirala National Park

On November 12th, 2013, with the support of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and a few German tourism sector experts, new extreme and recreational services for tourists have been introduced at Mtirala National Park.

Bicycle tour through Vashlovani Protected Areas

The Agency of Protected Areas welcomes cycling enthusiasts to the One Day Tour of Tbilisi – Vashlovani on Sunday, November 24.

Presentation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On November 12th, 2013 the Chairman of the Agency of Protected Areas Rati Japaridze held a presentation at the Education Center at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the major development in the Protected Areas sector.

New Look of Visitors’ Trails in Sataplia

Last week, with the initiative of the staff of Imerteti Caves Protected Areas administration, visitors’ trail on the territory of Sataplia Managed Reserve has been equipped with decorative wattled fences.

Photo exhibition of Protected Areas of Georgia at the UN office in

On November 6, 2013, an opening ceremony of the photo exhibition representing the Protected Areas and National Parks of Georgia was held at the United Nations office in Geneva.