*[Enwl-eng] [cenn] Fire-Stricken Borjomi Valley in Anticipation ofa Disaster

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Fire-Stricken Borjomi Valley in Anticipation of a Disaster



The risks of natural disasters could double in spring of 2018. Specialists
predict an alarming situation and state that immediate measures are to be
taken in order to avoid the anticipated disasters. In 2010, village Daba
barely survived a devastating disaster. National Environmental Agency called
for implementation of urgent preventive measures yet eight years ago. The
repeated fire aggravated the already severe situation in the valley even
more.



On 23 September 2017, within Global Forest Watch project, CENN conducted a
field visit to Borjomi Valley. Within the field visit, an expert group
evaluated the outcomes of a six-day fire that took place in Borjomi Forest,
soil condition and the geodynamic processes taking place in the disaster
zone. Some initial reports were prepared and recommendations were given
based on visual assessment. The aforementioned project is implemented by
World Resources Institute (WRI) with the support of UNEP/GEF.



According to the findings of experts’ group, the situation in Borjomi Valley
is severe and requires special attention. As a result, of the repeated fire,
disaster risk factors have particularly increased. The forest fire that took
place in the period of August 20-26 spread on the area of 753 hectares where
525 hectares was burnt for the second time, with the fire totally destroying
the trees that had survived the precious fire, which took place in 2008.



For more information, please see the following link
<https://magda-7.atavist.com/fire-stricken-borjomi-valley> .






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