The document discusses the main challenges facing the forest resources and wood sector in Georgia, including illegal logging, unsustainable livestock grazing, and pests. It highlights issues like water erosion, forest fires, and the impact of the 2008 aggression, as well as the shortage of high-quality forest roads and non-competitiveness in furniture and timber markets. Additionally, it notes minimal afforestation efforts and excessive firewood consumption.

1. Agricultural University of Georgia
FOREST RESOURCES AND WOOD SECTOR:
THE MAIN CHALLENGES
Professor Teimuraz Kandelaki
Lviv
18 May 2016

2. Illegal Logging

4. Unsustainable livestock grazing

5. Pests and diseases

7. Water Erosion

8. Forest fires

10. Results of 2008 aggression

11. A shortage of high-quality forest roads

13. Remains of wood at logging sites

14. Firewood Consumption

15. Small scale of afforestation

16. Non-competitiveness in the markets of
furniture and timber