Note: This service (632) is identical to services 806 and 581 ("Wetlands Protection"). To create unique content, we will focus here on ecological restoration and conservation projects for wetlands.
Wetland protection involves not only maintaining the status quo but also restoring damaged habitats. Projects are underway in Georgia to renaturalize (restore to natural state) Colchis marshes. This involves blocking illegal drainage canals and restoring water levels. Legal services in this direction are needed by environmental organizations, donors, and state agencies to implement conservation projects. Also, private owners wishing to enter the "carbon credit" market through peatland restoration require legal assistance.
What Does Wetland Conservation Service Cover?
Our experts help manage conservation and restoration projects legally:
- Restoration Project Permit: Agreeing on the hydrological restoration project of the wetland with the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
- Carbon Credits: Legal assurance for certification and trading of carbon credits obtained from peatland restoration.
- Creating Protected Areas: Initiating the creation of a new protected area and preparing a legislative proposal.
- Land Acquisition for Conservation: Purchasing or long-term leasing of private lands for conservation purposes.
- Grant Management: Legal administration of grants received from international donors (GEF, UNDP).
- Monitoring Obligations: Managing ecological monitoring reporting for the restored area.
Common Scenarios and Needs
International funds often finance swamp restoration, but problems arise regarding land ownership — if the territory is private, owner consent or land purchase is required. Also, entering the carbon market requires complex legal and technical verification, necessitating lawyer assistance.
Georgian Legislation and Regulations
Conservation is regulated by the "Biodiversity Strategy" and international conventions. Carbon credits are regulated by mechanisms under the Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The Process: How a Specialist Works
The lawyer prepares contracts with landowners for conservation easements. In the case of carbon credits, the lawyer works with international certification bodies (e.g., Verra, Gold Standard) and prepares documentation for project registration.
Why Legal.ge?
Conservation and carbon credits are innovative fields. Legal.ge gives you access to lawyers who understand environmental finance and international projects. Specialists on our platform will help you turn environmental protection into a profitable activity. Invest in nature with Legal.ge.
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