Forest restoration project to rehabilitate degraded woodland in Tkibuli forestry district

A degraded forest restoration project covering six hectares will be implemented in the Mukhuri and Satsire forestry sectors of the Tkibuli forestry district.

Specialists from the National Forestry Agency will draft the restoration project, with field operations set to commence in 2027.

The Mukhuri area previously featured mixed stands of Colchic boxwood and chestnut, which have now been destroyed due to pest infestation. Planting of species capable of preserving the original ecosystem will be planned following perimeter fencing and site clearance. In the Satsire area, tentative plans envisage planting oak, pine, chestnut, and beech species.

“The main objective of the forestry reform is the restoration of degraded forests. This year, the National Forestry Agency implemented forest restoration measures across nine regions of the country, covering up to 2,600 hectares. Under the long-term plan, forest restoration activities will ultimately encompass up to 51,000 hectares in total,” noted Head of the National Forestry Agency Besik Amiranashvili.