The present report provides detailed estimates of current available financing as well as estimated financial needs for basic and optimal management of eight target protected areas in Georgia. The process and financial model developed for this Assessment provides a workable template for future estimations of financial needs and can be used as part of management and financial planning.

The report was prepared with the assistance from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Global Environmental Facility (GEF), Caucasus Nature Fund (CNF), Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia and the Agency of Protected Areas of Georgia.