Fact of coniferous tree dieback recorded in the Lakhamula gorge

A fact of coniferous tree dieback has been revealed in the Mestia forestry district of the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Forestry Service, in the Lakhamula gorge. According to the National Forestry Agency, forestry entomologists conducted field research on-site and assessed the sanitary condition of the spruce stands, as a result of which signs of the presence of pests and diseases were recorded. According to 1tv, Deputy Head of the National Forestry Agency Natia Iordanishvili stated that the pest is the six-toothed bark beetle, while according to Rustavi2, specialists determined that the trees are being damaged by the bark beetle. 1TV+3

For the purpose of monitoring the pest, pheromone traps have been placed in the Lakhamula gorge. As 1tv reports, the area remains under the observation of specialists so that appropriate forestry measures can be implemented in a timely manner if necessary. 1TV+1

Due to the difficult terrain of the Lakhamula gorge, the planning of sanitary measures requires an individual assessment for each area. 1tv, imedinews, and Rustavi2 note that this is necessary to ensure human safety and to avoid risks of soil erosion and environmental damage. 1TV+3