TBILISI, September 27 – Georgia’s environmental authorities say they have uncovered 414 cases of illegal hunting since the start of the hunting season just one month ago. The country’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture reported that the bulk of violations were recorded in Samegrelo–Upper Svaneti, a western region known for its forests and wetlands, … Read more
TBILISI, DFWatch – Georgia’s environment minister has resigned in order to stand for election for the National Movement party.
George Khachidze, who was appointed to the post in 2008, today announced on his Facebook page that he has resigned in order to become a member
TBILISI, DFWatch – Georgia allows hunting of rare animal species, which could lead to their extinction, environmentalists claim. The legislative changes will also allow hunting in protected areas. Hunting and protection of species is regulated by a kind of laws used under the Soviet Union called normative acts and decrees. The law doesn’t directly says … Read more