"The creation of a new protected area will ensure the preservation of unique biodiversity, ecosystems and landscapes, as well as sustainable management of natural resources in the Upper Imereti region. It will also help popularize the region nationally and internationally, attract the tourist flow, make it possible for the local population to receive additional economic benefits.

The Kvereti  Area planned to be protected is characterized by unique biodiversity, ecosystems and landscapes of national and international importance. Here we can find rare, unique, characteristic and endangered wildlife species of Georgia, which are included in the Red List of Threatened Species of Georgia," the Georgian government said.

According to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, over the last 10 years, the area of protected areas has increased by almost 300,000 hectares and, as of 2021, it is about 800,000 hectares (11.5% of the country's territory). In 2012-2021, 31 new protected areas were created and 3 protected areas were expanded.