gogita chikjladze is 27. he comes here regularly. gogita eimates thaeach and ery house his area nsumes about two to three truckloads of wood every year. gogita eimates thaeach and gogita: if we cut down trees eranywhere else we could cause rock slides, which are dangerous for the residents. reporter: the forest might seem lush, but deforestation is rife across georgia. the number of trees being cut has to be limited to ensure long-term sustainability. currently over 12 times that number is being felled. the work of these two mechanics is helping to solve the problem. they're cutting solar panels. the mache dates ba to worldwar. they're part of the energy cooperative. the systems they produce here should help to reduce wood buing, andherefore cbon dioxide emissions. the cooperative has provided solar-powered water heaters to more than 100 homes in the village. marietta letodiani is a 39-year the system is being installed here today. marietta: local residents know about the hot water systems, and they know that banksre providg loans fot