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ITB 2016 Water in PAs in The South Caucasus
ITB 2016 Water in PAs in The South Caucasus
South Caucasus
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Nature protection through
• Protected areas
(now some 11% of land surface)
• Eco-corridors
• Sustainable use of natural resources,
e.g. forests and (mountain) pastures
• Public awareness raising
• Use nature value, e.g. through tourism
German Development
Cooperation supports Nature
Protection by:
German Ecoregional Conservation Programme
In partnership with
Ministries, and other
organisations
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TJS supports sustainable tourism in
Protected Areas
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Hirkan National Park
The vast woodlands of
Hirkan NP survived the
Ice Age and continue
to flourish and
proliferate
The lush It is home to
Caucasian leopard and
many other mammals
and birds
Hiking, horse riding or
wildlife watching
Lankaran on the Caspian
Sea coast is famous for its
craft products like carpets,
hats, baskets decorated
with traditional patterns, and
beautifully embroidered
handwoven cloths.
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Flamingo Lake is an
excellent bird habitat for
bird watching from the
viewpoint or from a boat
Or stay in the Eco-village
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Göy-göl National Park
Goygol means “blue lake”
A precious gems of
Azerbaijan’s nature:
A crystal clear lake that
mirrors blue skies
Mountain tops peak above
peaceful lush meadows
and dense forests full of
wildlife
Relax in nature, hike or
watch birds
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Samur Yalama National Park
A lush forest area on the
Caspian Sea coastline,
interwoven with creeks, rives
and springs
Wetlands and marine areas
provide important habitats and
spawning grounds for
endangered fish, which
migrate from
the coast up the rivers
Hiking, coastal recreation,
local culture
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Lagodekhi Protected Areas
Glacial alpine lakes feed swelling
mountain streams, which rage down
gorges between narrow pine-clad slopes
Rapid torrents and
impressive waterfalls
(some 40 metres high)
Stream quiet down in the valleys with their magnificent broad leaf
forests, reminding one of fairy tale stories.
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Fascinating world of
high mountain villages
with traditional
houses and
remarkable defence
towers dating back to
the Middle Ages
Enjoy landscape,
nature, historical sites,
traditional customs,
Tushetian cuisine,
music and local
products
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Kazbegi
Mount Kazbek or
Mqinvartsveri,
Georgian for “ice
mountain“
Majestic snow-
capped mountains
oversee valleys
with wild rivers and
alpine meadows
Ideal for hiking
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Imereti Caves
includes
Prometheus Cave
(with boat ride),
Sataplia Cave
(with dinosaur
footprints) and
nearby Okatse
Canyon and
Martvili Canyon
(with dinosaur
footprints)
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Kolkheti National Park
Comprises the
Black Sea coast
line and Lake
Paliastomi basin
Kolkheti wetland
ecosystems is of
International
importance
Activities include
boat tours on Lake
Paliastomi and river
Pichori gorge, as
well as sport
fishing, bird
watching and eco-
educational tours
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Kintrishi Protected Areas
Kintrishi Protected
Areas are located in
breath-taking gorge
of the Kintrishi river,
which flows through
the Adjara Region
In the subtropical
wet climate a colchic
forest flourish in a
landscape with
waterfalls, mountain
lakes and
rhododendrons
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Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
Vast mountainous
wilderness areas
Red deer, chamois,
brown bear, lynx,
golden eagle and
many other birds
Visitors can enjoy the
fantastic landscapes,
watch birds during
migration seasons
Visit villages,
fortresses and
monasteries nearby
Spa tourism
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Lake Arpi National Park
Volcanic Javakhq-
Shirak Plateau with
mountain steppes,
subalpine grasslands
and high alpine rocky
outcrops, intertwined
with a wealth of lakes,
wetlands and rivers
Habitat for nesting and
migratory birds
Ideal for hiking,
horseback-riding,
birdwatching tours, or
cross country skiing
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Lake Sevan National Park
Vast lake in an ancient
volcanic landscape with
mountain steppes, alpine
meadows, pebble beaches
and wide bright strips of
sea-buckthorn and pine
trees
Home to many bird
species and rare fish
species
Attracts many tourists for
hiking, bird watching and
water sports
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Can you organise eco-tours to these
protected areas?
• Tourism and visitor services are
developing in these areas
• Services are not perfect, but for less
demanding travellers add to the
authentic experience
• Next to nature there is also a rich
cultural heritage, amazing hospitality
and food
• Visitor numbers grow over 10%
annually
• As a project and programme we work
on improving products, services and
capacities of service providers
• No need to wait; current visitors are
enthusiast and just go!!
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Whom to contact
Armenia
Ministry of Nature Protection
http://www.mnp.am/
Azerbaijan
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources
http://eco.gov.az/en/77-national-parks
Georgia
Agency for Protected Areas of Georgia
http://www.apa.gov.ge/en/eco-tourism
Regional
Transboundary Joint Secretariat
http://tjs-caucasus.org
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Can you organise eco-tours to these
protected areas?
• Tourism and visitor services are
developing in these areas
• Services are not perfect, but for less
demanding travellers add to the
authentic experience
• Next to nature there is also a rich
cultural heritage, amazing hospitality
and food
• Visitor numbers grow over 10%
annually
• As a project and programme we work
on improving products, services and
capacities of service providers
• No need to wait; current visitors are
enthusiast and just go!!
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Whom to contact
Armenia
Ministry of Nature Protection
http://www.mnp.am/
Azerbaijan
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources
http://eco.gov.az/en/77-national-parks
Georgia
Agency for Protected Areas of Georgia
http://www.apa.gov.ge/en/eco-tourism
Regional
Transboundary Joint Secretariat
http://tjs-caucasus.org
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