Forest Inventory and Management

Despite economic growth, many areas of rural Georgia have high poverty rates. Due to the lack of income opportunities, natural resources are often overused. Against this background, the GIZ supports the national forest administration in reforming the forestry sector. The GIZ commissioned UNIQUE to conduct pilot-based planning and monitoring of a forest inventory and the elaboration of a management plan for 3,000 hectares of forest in the district of Dedoplistskaro. Additionally, UNIQUE developed an energy wood supply concept. Upon successful completion of the assignment, the experience gained from this pilot project will be applied for the introduction of standardized forest management planning in Georgia.