Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –
An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Tbilisi, July 25 (Xinhua) — Georgia has launched a state program to restore the population of red deer (Cervus elaphus maral), a rare species listed in the Red Book, the country's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture said on Friday.
The programme is being implemented at the initiative of the National Wildlife Agency as part of the National Species Recovery Plan.
As part of the program, a specialized farm for breeding red deer, covering an area of 60 hectares, was opened in the Algeti National Park /Kvemo Kartli region/.
The facility is equipped with modern monitoring systems, including camera traps and collars with satellite communication channels.
The opening ceremony of the farm was attended by the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia Shalva Papuashvili and the Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture David Songulashvili.
According to D. Songulashvili, the restoration of the red deer population is a “historic step” in the protection of biodiversity.
He stressed that the long-term goal of the project is to form viable and sustainable populations throughout the country. “Our duty is to preserve for future generations the natural wealth that has formed Georgia’s unique ecosystem for centuries,” the minister noted.
As part of the event, seven deer bred in the Tbilisi Zoo were released into the protected area of the Algeti National Park. At the first stage, their number will increase to 15, after which the animals will be gradually released into the wild.
The choice of the Algeti Park is explained by its geographical location in the central part of the Caucasus, as well as favorable natural and ecological conditions. Since the restoration of Georgia's independence, this is the first large-scale project to revive the population of the Caucasian red deer. –0–
Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.
.