Davit Songulashvili Meets Rangers of Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park

Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture Davit Songulashvili met with the rangers of Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, one of the largest protected areas not only in Georgia but also in Europe. The park spans 107,649.10 hectares and is safeguarded by 82 dedicated rangers.

During the meeting, the Minister expressed his gratitude to the rangers for their high-risk and critical work in protecting Georgia’s unique natural heritage. He underscored the vital role that protected areas play in preserving biodiversity and emphasized the importance of effective park management.

Given the ongoing fire-prone season, the Minister received detailed information about the rangers' preparedness, working conditions, and fire-prevention efforts. He was briefed on the operational readiness of patrol teams, which have been strengthened for the summer period with special formations and updated fire-fighting equipment. All rangers have undergone relevant training to respond swiftly to emergencies.

A key topic of the discussion was the implementation of modern technology for forest fire monitoring. Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park now uses advanced remote technologies for early detection and surveillance of fire outbreaks. The park administration is equipped with thermal drones and fire engines to bolster its fire response capacity.

Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park is also one of Georgia's most visited eco-tourism destinations. It offers 17 marked and maintained hiking trails, ranging from one-day excursions to multi-day treks, attracting nature lovers from around the world.