Georgian protected areas to be announced among UNESCO World Heritage sites
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The Georgian forests are soon to be announced among the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage sites.
Kolkheti National Park has been named among the Georgian areas that will be listed in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Photo source: Kolkheti National Park/Facebook
The Georgian Agency of Protected Areas (APA), together with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is now working to promote the following Georgian national parks and areas:
- Machakhela, Mtirala and Colchian National Parks;
- Kintrishi and Kobuleti protected areas.
This means that the sites that have huge local importance for Georgians, will receive even more special cultural or physical significance worldwide.
Machakhela National Park is also among the Georgian areas that will be listed among the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Photo source: Machakhela National Park/Facebook
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