Battle for Borjomi
Asia
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7m 10s
Borjomi Kharagauli is the Republic of Georgia's oldest and largest national park - it is home to most of the endangered species of the Caucuses. Logging, hunting, trapping and intimidation are the main issues that the park's rangers face.
NGO Global Conservation is working with the park authorities and local communities to increase protection for the park's wildlife and those who look after it.
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