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Georgian Raptor Protector Up for “Green Oscar”

10,000 Birds

As Director of SABUKO (the Society for Nature Conservation) , Rukhaia has led his colleagues in making a substantial impact, driving the number of birds killed in two villages down by 80% since 2010. In the end, no matter who goes home with the award (and gets to shake Sir David Attenborough’s hand), wildlife wins big.