The forest restoration project in Borjomi is ongoing
2000 Caucasian pine saplings were planted on the territory of Borjomi Plateau within the framework of #BorjomiNaturalfans.
At the initiative of IDS Borjomi Georgia, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Borjomi Forest Restoration Project continues, and during the autumn planting another 2,000 new seedlings were added to the plateau in Borjomi. "Borjomi" has been involved in the project, which aims to restore and renew the forest cover on the territory of Borjomi Plateau, for several years. To date, more than 15,000 seedlings have been planted on 3.5 hectares of land under the auspices of #BorjomiNaturalfans. The goal of IDS Borjomi Georgia is to improve the ecological condition of Borjomi and restore the forest cover.
"Restoration of forest cover is the most important duty for each of us. We, the company "IDS Borjomi Georgia", have a high social responsibility to improve the ecological situation of the country, we try to contribute to this work and leave a healthy environment for the next generation. Due to the pandemic, this year, according to the existing regulations, the planting process was carried out without guests, however, most importantly is that we managed to continue the tradition, and on behalf of our friends we took care of the restoration of the forest cover in Borjomi. I would like to thank the employees of the National Forestry Agency, who were directly involved in the process of trees planting, "- said the Vice President of IDS Borjomi Georgia, Levan Baghdavadze.
It should be noted, that the company "IDS Borjomi Georgia" is implementing a forest restoration project in Borjomi together with the National Forestry Agency.
"It is important for us to involve the private sector in the process of forest restoration. The company "Borjomi" has been carrying out autumn and spring planting works in Borjomi for many years on the plateau area, and each season gifts to the forest an average of 3,000 coniferous seedlings. It is especially important that along with the planting "Borjomi" provides seedling’s care for 5 years, which is a necessary period to maintain their viability," - said the Head of the National Forestry Agency, Archil Nikoleishvili.
In the frame of the #BorjomiNaturalFans project, a map has been added to the Borjomi Corporate Social Responsibility Projects website www.csr.borjomi.com, which allows you a virtual trip on the Borjomi Plateau. Each fan who participated in the Borjomi Forest Restoration Project since 2012 - can find its own name and see a planted sapling in a virtual environment of Borjomi Plateau on the website’s field - Find Your Tree. Through a virtual platform, "Borjomi" thanks nature lovers for their involvement in the project and active participation.
Borjomi forest restoration project has been implemented by IDS Borjomi Georgia since 2012, and the joint project with the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture has been running for four years. During this time, 3.5 hectares of forest have been restored and more than 15,000 seedlings planted. The project also includes a 5-year seedling care plan. The aim of the campaign is to rehabilitate the Borjomi forest and to actively involve community members in the forest restoration process.
