The Republic of Azerbaijan is classified as a sparsely forested region. Due to the economic problems of the transitional period and armed conflicts, there has been an increased impact of human activities on forests, resulting in both a reduction in forest area and a decline in their quality.
One of the reasons for the unsatisfactory condition of the existing natural forests in the Republic is the insufficient level of natural regeneration.

Global climate change, inadequate implementation of forest protection measures, and the increase in pests and diseases have led to a decrease in both the productivity and quality of forest seeds. As a result, natural regeneration in forests is unevenly distributed and is not occurring sufficiently.

At the same time, the lack of control over livestock grazing in forests and the uneven natural regeneration process hinder the natural development of young forests. Recently, areas of degraded forests are first converted to shrubs, then often to pastures, and ultimately, typically, to barren wilderness.

The Republic of Azerbaijan is classified as a sparsely forested region. Due to the economic problems of the transitional period and armed conflicts, there has been an increased impact of human activities on forests, resulting in both a reduction in forest area and a decline in their quality. One of the reasons for the unsatisfactory condition of the existing natural forests in the Republic is the insufficient level of natural regeneration.
Global climate change, inadequate implementation of forest protection measures, and the increase in pests and diseases have led to a decrease in both the productivity and quality of forest seeds. As a result, natural regeneration in forests is unevenly distributed and is not occurring sufficiently.
At the same time, the lack of control over livestock grazing in forests and the uneven natural regeneration process hinder the natural development of young forests. Recently, areas of degraded forests are first converted to shrubs, then often to pastures, and ultimately, typically, to barren wilderness.

One of the most critical issues is the implementation of forest management plans to ensure the protection and preservation of existing forests, establishment of new forests, proper identification of service and sanitation clearings, volume calculations, and the continuous and sustainable use of forest resources. The preparation of forest management plans requires the training of local personnel, the establishment of a training center, and the provision of appropriate equipment as fundamental conditions.

The institute strives to promote and disseminate high-level research on mountain landscapes by collaborating with various state and non-state agencies, government and non-governmental organizations, as well as local and international institutions. Additionally, the research conducted by “The Mountain Biodiversity, Landscape, and Culture Research Institute” offers insights into the dynamics and prospects of mountain tourism. This work facilitates timely updates for students on recent developments in the field.

One of such initiatives was the creation of a forest belt in the area where the Research Institute's base is located. Specifically, establishing a forest belt at an altitude of 2,600 meters above sea level and planting trees was achieved through significant effort and dedication.

Western Caspian University places significant emphasis on the protection, promotion, and education regarding forests, starting from the family level, through preschools, primary schools, and continuing at higher education institutions. This involves the preparation of educational materials (textbooks, visual aids, display boards, photomontages, etc.), delivering lectures, organizing periodic seminars, enhancing the knowledge of specialists through courses on new scientific achievements, and improving the programs of nature enthusiasts' clubs and centers. The university is committed to organizing school forestry activities as part of ecological education for the younger generation, establishing nature enthusiasts' clubs and centers, and ensuring that the teaching of forestry and nature conservation science is carried out by specialized experts in close collaboration with forest management sectors. The primary mission of the "Mountain Biodiversity, Landscape and Culture" Research Institute, established by the University in cooperation with the UIAA, is to enhance the focus on mountain conservation, identify recommendations for the preservation of mountain cultures, secure the protection status for endangered mountain cultures. The institute focuses on providing opportunities to closely explore topics such as mountain culture and mountaineering prospects..