A Scientific Expedition held outside the office of GAAS
On May 23, 2017, a scientific expedition was organized by GAAS to the following agricultural production farms, Ltd. 
Margebeli, Ltd. Lasharela, Ltd. Lomtagora, and kumisi Paultry Production Enterprise . The members of the members of Scientific Board of cattle breeding, veterinary, and food production at the Academy took part in the expedition, alongside with national coordinators of this branch.
Ltd. Margebeli which is cattle breeding complex was discussed in the speech of G. Gogolashvili and G. Beghelauri. The zoo technicians were given recommendations how to improve productivity and achieve higher standards.In Ltd. Lomtagora the 
meeting attended local farmers and specialists. Prof. Beghelauri, Acad. Gugushvili and R. Kikvadze shared with their important experience in this sphere.
Proffessors A. Bokuchava and Tatarashvili made presentations in kumisi Paultry Production Enterprise about existed problems in poultry raising in Georgia and talked about the ways of solution.
The results of the expedition was summarized by academician E. Gugushvili who talked about the significance of the measures carried out in this direction and expressed his wish to continue such meetings because they are important for all who benefit from exchange of knowledge and experience, also this kinds of meetings will support the further expansion of integration between science and production field.
On May 20, 2017, the Academy congratulated its real member, academician Elguja Shapakidze with his 75 –year jubilee and wished him a many –year successful scientific and pedagogical work. 
On May 9, 2017, with the initiative of Scientific Department of GAAS together with the Scientific department of the Agency for protection of Environment and Natural Resources of Georgia a scientific seminar was held in Sagarejo region: “Commemoration of the two founders of science in Georgian Forest Studies – academician Vasil Gulisashvili and professor Solomon Kurdiani.” 
The seminar participants remembered important facts from the life and social activities of the scholars who contributed their long and fruitful life to development of scientific study of Georgian forests and raised many generations of researchers who continued their work to achieve the aims outlined by academician Vasil Gulisashvili and professor Solomon Kurdiani.
On April 19, 2017, in the conference hall of GAAS, a meeting dedicated to the 100th anniversary from the birth of Academician Valerian Metreveli was held which was opened by the GAAS President, Academician Guram Aleksidze. Acadmician Archil Vashakidze, in his speech talked about Valerian Metreveli’s scientific and social activities. The colleagues, employees, and former students of Valerian Metreveli dedicated their speeches to the memorable moments spent in the company of their colleague, about the success achieved with the support of Valerian Metreveli.
