Abies Nordmanniana cone seeds will be exported to Europe and the United States of America
Licenses
The National Environment Agency of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia issued licenses for the use of Abies Nordmanniana in Racha-Lechkhumi, Kvemo Svaneti, Samtskhe-Javakheti and Guria regions by auction.
Abies Nordmanniana seeds are exported from Georgia to Europe and the United States of America for the purpose of producing New Year Christmas trees.
The announcement of the auction was preceded by studies carried out by the specialists of the National Environment Agency and the National Wildlife Agency in order to determine the quotas.
As a result of the said auction, 215 tons of Abies Nordmanniana resources were sold on 20 lots. The amount to be paid to the state budget was 1,630,056 GEL.
According to the condition of the issued license, the Abies Nordmanniana seed quota will be fully utilized and exported, which will contribute to the growth of the country's export capacity and the employment of the local population.
