Foresters’ international Day celebrated at the Academy of agricultural Sciences
On October 9 of this year, a thematic session dedicated to the Forester's Day (October 10) was held at the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, organized by the Department of Environmental Protection and Forestry Sciences of the Academy.
The session was attended by: Academician-Secretary of the Department, Academician Lasha Dolidze, Head of the Academic Department, Academician Marine Barvenashvili, Fellow of the Department: Doctor of Agriculture Zviad Tiginashvili, Acting Director of the Forestry Institute, Doctor of Forestry Giorgi Kavtaradze, Academy staff.... The thematic session was opened by Academician Lasha Dolidze, Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection and Forestry Sciences of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences. After the greetings, he congratulated the foresters on their professional day and wished them success in their work. The thematic session was conducted in accordance with the agenda and the audience heard a report by Zviad Tiginashvili, a fellow of the Academy: “Features of the structure of pure groves of Georgian oak (Querqus petraea aubsp. Iberica) in the Tsiv-Gombori region”. The speaker reviewed the processes of degradation, unsatisfactory renewal and forest drying in oak forests worldwide, the first symptoms of which were noted as early as the 18th century in Europe, later in America and Asia. It was noted that the issue of restoring oak forests and promoting natural renewal in them is very relevant in the Caucasus region, in particular in Georgia. The problem is not only economic (due to the very low productivity of oak forests and the demand for its expensive timber), but also socio-aesthetic. Today, oak forests in Georgia occupy 0.29 million hectares. Of the 7 species of oak widespread in Georgia, the Georgian oak occupies the largest area, it is found throughout forested Georgia. Oak forests are distinguished by extremely high protective, high economic values and biodiversity. Analysis of the growth and development, natural renewal, and structure of the Georgian oak grove provides an opportunity to study and cover a number of scientifically substantiated issues. The formation, structure, and age-related development of the grove depend on the natural conditions of the location and its bioecology. The results of the current state of the ecosystems of the Georgian oak forest, their bioecological potential, structure, and growth and development can serve as a basis for forest regeneration. Therefore, the study of the features of the formation, growth, and development of oak groves in relation to environmental conditions is very relevant. The speaker drew attention to the regularity between the number of trees and the thickness levels detected in the Georgian oak formations originating from seeds in the Tsiv-Gombori region. It was noted that the number of trees in the smallest oak diameter levels is small and varies within 1.7-3.4%. Then, in parallel with the increase in thickness levels, the number of trees increases and reaches its peak in the 28-36 cm levels (72.2%). With a further increase in thickness levels, the number of trees decreases sharply and is represented within 3.1-1.7%. The average indicators of the order of tree distribution in the grove are derived.
In oak-dominated groves, where hornbeam is mixed with 1-2 units, the existing vertical structure has been revealed as a result of tree differentiation, which is reflected in the formation of a two-story grove. The first floor is represented by oak, the second by hornbeam.
After the report, an active discussion was held in question-and-answer mode. Dr. Z. Tiginashvili provided exhaustive answers to the questions asked by the audience, which mainly concerned problems related to Georgian forests.
At the end of the round table, Academician-Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection and Forestry Sciences of the Academy, Academician Lasha Dolidze, thanked the audience for coming and added that such meetings contribute to the discussion of challenges related to Georgian forests and their solutions.
Congratulations
Academician of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences,
Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, prominent representative of the Georgian School of Agrochemists, Mr. Zaur Chankseliani
was elected an honorary citizen of Lentekhi on October 1 of this year.
The Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences cordially congratulates Mr. Zaur on this great award, wishes him many years of happiness and success in scientific and public activities for the benefit of our country!
International Conference
Education and Scince in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Innovations, Researches and International Relations
The Georgian National Academy of Sciences hosted the international conference “Education and Science in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Innovations, Research and International Cooperation” on October 2-3.
The conference was organized by the Georgian National Academy of Sciences and the Georgian National Office of Horizon Europe of the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia. The format of the conference was hybrid and it was attended by both Georgian and foreign scientists. Education and science policy makers and innovators from both Europe and Georgia. The conference aimed to discuss the practical and strategic impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on education systems, scientific research and institutional development processes.
The conference was opened and the audience was welcomed by the President of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, Academician Roin Metreveli. In his speech, Mr. Roin noted - “Today's reality shows that artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology of the future. It is already an integral part of our daily lives, economy, healthcare, science and education.
Such rapid development, scale and impact on current events are rarely remembered in human history. That is why it is of utmost importance for us to analyze how to combine innovative technologies with education and science systems in such a way that they contribute to the development of society, international cooperation and the protection of cultural values.
This conference is the best opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences.
The mission of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences is to promote the progress of science, strengthen the national education system, and integrate the country into the global scientific community. We believe that the proper integration of artificial intelligence will not only strengthen the research potential, but also significantly contribute to the social and economic development of the country. In addition, it is essential for us to use the capabilities of artificial intelligence to support and promote the scientific disciplines of Georgia - history, languages and literature, philosophy and religion, art and architecture, natural environment and agricultural heritage - and their international promotion. In order to coordinate scientific activities in this and other areas, a permanent working group has been created under the President of the Academy, the first result of whose activities is the organization of today's conference."
The following participants of the Conference also delivered welcoming speeches at the conference: Givi Mikanadze, Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia; Mariam Lashkhi, Chair of the Committee on Education, Science and Youth Affairs of the Parliament of Georgia; Zviad Gabisonia, Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia; Ramaz Khurodze, Vice-President of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences; Ketevan Kokrashvili, Head of the Science Department of the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia; and Levan Khetsuriani, Head of the National Office of Horizon Europe Georgia.
The conference was attended by the President of the Academy, Academician Givi Japaridze, Deputy President, Academician Anatoly Giorgadze, Academician-Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection and Forestry Sciences, Academician Lasha Dolidze, and Coordinator of Relations with Higher Educational Institutions, Academician Jemal Gugushvuli.
After the welcome remarks, the first day of the conference was dedicated to the strategic visions of universities, international speakers, projects and reports by Georgian academics - “Strategic Visions of Universities and AI”, which were presented by: Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia Zviad Gabisonia, Rector of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Academician Jaba Samushia, Chairman of the Supervisory Board (President) of the Georgian Technical University Zurab Gudavadze, Rector of Tbilisi State Medical University Irakli Natroshvili, Rector of the University of Business and Technology Nino Enukidze, President of Caucasus University Kakhaber Shengelia, Acting Rector of Kutaisi International University Paata Turava, Rector of Telavi State University Shalva Chkadua and Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Rector, and others.
The second day of the conference was also very busy. Local research and innovations in education and science in the direction of AI were presented. Representatives of various universities and scientific-research institutes presented interesting reports to the audience. Presentations were made by: Aleksandre Gamkrelidze and Irakli Kobakhidze from Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University; Zurab Bosikashvili, Rati Neparidze and Natia Kukhilava from the Georgian Technical University; Rima Beriashvili and Tinatin Tkemaladze from the Tbilisi State Medical University; Maxim Ivich, Vladimer Svanadze, Rati Skhirtladze, Giorgi Kakalashvili and Zaza Tsotniashvili from the Caucasus International University; Zaza Tabagari from the Niko Muskhelishvili Institute of Computational Mathematics; from the Georgian-American University - Tsira Barbakadze; from St. Andrew Georgian University - Luka Kurdelia.
The reports, discussions and presentations of innovative projects presented by about thirty scientists participated at the conference, will significantly enrich both national and international understanding of AI.
"Science Festival 2025" at Akaki Tsereteli State University
On September 29 of this year, a Science Festival was held at Akaki Tsereteli State University in Kutaisi, with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia. The festival aimed to popularize science, strengthen the involvement of the younger generation in research and innovative activities, raise their awareness, motivate young people in science and encourage interdisciplinary research.
The festival was attended by: the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia: Minister, Mr. Givi Mikanadze, Deputy Minister, Mr. Zviad Gabisonia, heads of departments, as well as representatives of Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgian Technical University, the Georgian National Office “Horizon Europe” and other educational organizations and general education schools.
The Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences was represented by Academician-Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection and Forestry Sciences of the Academy, Academician Lasha Dolidze, and Head of the Information Center Ketevan Chipashvili.
Various events were held within the framework of the festival: a scientific conference “Young Scientists for Regional and Global Development”, presentations of the projects: “Kutaisi - the Ancient City of Georgia” and “Commercialization in the Direction of Landscape Architecture”, as well as working meetings.
It is worth noting the interest of young people, university teaching staff, and guests participating in the festival in the scientific works and recommendations presented by the Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Young people showed special interest in various animal diseases and their prevention, breeding of rabbits and domestic birds, technologies for the production and processing of agricultural products, ecosystems of Georgian forests, etc.
At the end of the festival, a concert was organized, in which the band "Ocho's Hut" participated.