Guardian of Machakhela - 40 Years Protecting Georgian Wildlife [FILM]

A Georgian ranger of the Machakhela National Park reflects on his life working with nature. Machakhela National Park lies in the valley of Machakhlistskali, in the Adjara region of Georgia, a country rich in wildlife and biodiversity located in the Southern Caucasus. Machakhela borders Georgia's neighbouring country, Turkey, in the Khelvachauri Municipality and was established the National Park was established in 2014. Machakhela National Park provides for the preservation of unique biological and landscape biodiversity, the long-term protection of the ecosystem of Colchic forests, ecological safety and natural and environmental tourism and recreational activities. It features ruins of fortresses in historic region of Machakheli, arch bridges and wine presses. From the slopes of Mtavarangelozi mountain there are views of Batumi and Machakhela gorge. Dural Khinkiladze has been working with nature in this valley for more than 40 years, this is his story. A film by Saxon Bosworth. Translation support from Julietta Jijavadze and Maya Kepashvili. This film was in the official selection of the Cortomontagna (Premio Leggimontagna) film festival. --- More from Saxon:   / saxonbosworth   Support Saxon's research and films by buying him a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/saxonbosworth Saxon's last film:    • "KURT" - Brine Shrimp \u0026 the Aral Sea ...   Created with this equipment: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/decouvr... #აჭარა #Georgia #Conservation #Adjara #Wildlife #Batumi #Tbilisi #საქართველო