Samtskhe-Javakheti.The coordination group of the Open Environmental Civic Initiative (OECI) launches the expeditions to study the current situation in the resort forests. To this end, the regional coordination group of Samtskhe-Javakheti has already visited Borjomi. The first working meeting was held in borough Bakuriani, while the first field trip - in the territory of the Tskhratskaro Pass.According to the Samtskhe-Javakheti Coordinator of OECIKhatunaKhmaladze, the situation in the resort forests is obviously extremely grave, demanding rapid measures to be taken by the authorities. Yet, the specialists have to deliver the final conclusion."Scientific expedition will be planned in the nearest days and along with the forestry experts will include the authorities and public, while the expedition's conclusions and recommendations will be based on a dialogue with the authorities. The respective questionnaire is developed, which provides for obtaining information in relation to the problems and legislative gaps in the management system of resort forests. We have already addressed the Agency of Natural Resources of Georgia and the Samtskhe-Javakheti Department", – KkhatunaKhmaladze said.The Open Environmental Civic Initiative is implemented in 7 regions of Georgia with support of the Austrian Development Agency.