Meeting of the advisory board of Koltheti

 On 20th July, 2013, the Advisory Council was convened in Kolkheti National Park. The Chairman of Agency of Protected Areas – Rati Japaridze; members of Advisory Board; Poty City Hall Tourism and Youth Affairs Department; Maltakva district municipality; members of the boards of the cities Zugdidi, Senaki, Xobi and Abasha; members of NGOs and the employees of Kolkheti National Park Administration attended the Advisory Council.

At the meeting discussion was held regarding the development of eco-tourism in Kolkheti National Park, the use of natural resources, the Park boundaries and related issues. Further discussion also took place about eco-educational activities and the subject of “Poti Fund”. The meeting was followed by open-floor discussion, with audience participation.

It should be noted that this is the second Advisory Council of Kolkheti National Park since 2011. Similar arrangements are planned for the administration of all protected areas.