The Past, Present and Future of Georgian Forests

Abstract

Forest resources are invaluable on earth. It is the most productive ecosystem of biosphere. Almost 40% of Georgian territory is covered with forests. Georgian forests have been characterized by abundance and variety since ancient times. The relationship between humans and forests changed throughout centuries, depending on will of forest owners. Nonstop deforestations took place, selling them outside of the country borders, gifting it and such facts, put maintenance of Georgian forests in danger. Even nowadays deforestation, natural disasters, forest fires have posed a threat to usage of this resource which puts country in ecological and economical danger.