Ivane Machavariani: Forest needs to be protected
Ivane Machavariani: Forest needs to be protected

There was no discussion on a specific initiative on logging, but we are planning to introduce tax exemptions on wood import”, – Ivane Machavariani, the Minister of Finance made the regarding statement.

According to him, decision on supporting import may be unexpected on the one hand, but currently, Georgia’s ecological problems are much more important than economic.

According to him, the forest needs protection. The activities currently conducted in Svaneti are implemented within the framework of this strategy.

“The activities currently conducted in Svaneti are implemented within the framework of this strategy. During last two weeks we have revealed about 15 cases of illegal logging and 15 people have been detained related to this crime”, – Minister of Finance said.