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Papers by Gela Sandodze

Research paper thumbnail of Methodology and results of surface water quality monitoring in Georgia

Pollution Study (PS, eISSN: 2811-0153), 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Landscape functions: Some methodological issues for urban planning from a case study of Mtskheta, Georgia

Geografie. Sborník České geografické společnosti/Geografie, 2024

Defining landscape functions is a pivotal aspect of landscape planning, involving collaboration a... more Defining landscape functions is a pivotal aspect of landscape planning, involving collaboration among numerous specialists. These experts consider various factors such as the landscape-ecological situation, including structural and functional peculiarities, current conditions, natural and socioeconomic influences, scale, potential, sustainability, and socioeconomic functions imposed or anticipated by society. The article delves into the primary functions of landscapes and methodological aspects of their definition in urban planning. Specifically, it examines the landscape functions of Mtskheta, a historical capital of Georgia situated approximately 11 kilometers from Tbilisi. The classification units and outcomes of landscape planning are outlined. Following the research, five types of landscape functions were identified within Mtskheta: urban, environmental protection, environment restoration, recreation, and resource production. This outcome underscores the considerable ecological value of landscape planning methodology.

Research paper thumbnail of Socio-ecological system of the mountainous region: A case study from Georgia

Journal of environmental biology, Mar 23, 2024

Aim: The research aim to study the change to characteristics of the socio-ecological system of th... more Aim: The research aim to study the change to characteristics of the socio-ecological system of the mountain regions of Georgia. Methodology: Research methods included geographic, cartographic, ecosystem, and landscape research methodology, landscape-ecological analysis and synthesis methods, and social-ecological systems concepts. Results: The results showed the following: Ecological characteristics of medium and high mountain natural landscapes and ecosystems within the Central Caucasus (Georgia's historical-geographical province of Pshav-Khevsureti); Main forms of cultural landscape, their economic and social values of the mountain region; Environmental protection of the local population, ethics and environmental history and the ecological, economic, and social culture of the population of the mountain region. Interpretation: In the mountainous regions of Georgia, there is a high potential for creating cultural landscapes, based on the results of the long-term and effective interdependence of man and nature. Cultural landscapes, depending on their importance, will further increase the sustainability of the socio-ecological system of mountainous regions.

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural Landscapes: Essence and Application Perspectives in Georgia

Advances in geographical and environmental sciences, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Assessment of Ecological Conditions and Potential of Pastures, Meadows and Steppes Landscapes of Georgia

Global Journal Of Botanical Science

The natural diversity of Georgia is outstanding in the world. This is particularly true with the ... more The natural diversity of Georgia is outstanding in the world. This is particularly true with the subtropical and moderate belts of the country presenting over seventy natural landscapes, from humid subtropical or light semiarid forests through moist and Alpine landscapes. Such a variety is the result of several factors, with the following ones being most important: geographical location (location along the border of the tropical and moderate belts), effect of the Black Sea (which never freezes), altitudinal zoning (up to 5200 ml) and several-thousand-year-long history of the economic use of the territory. The highly diverse landscapes of Georgia complicate the study of the geographical-ecological (geo-ecological) properties of the country. Among such properties, horizontal and vertical structure of landscapes, energy and substance transformation in the landscape (functioning), forms and scales of influence on the landscapes, landscape stability and function, and landscape condition ...

Research paper thumbnail of Landscapes—Structure, Functions, and Development Trends (On the Example of Landscapes of Georgia)

Research paper thumbnail of Some geographical dimensions of Georgia’s sustainable development

InterCarto. InterGIS

Modern Georgia faces many challenges. An important part of them is geopolitical, social, economic... more Modern Georgia faces many challenges. An important part of them is geopolitical, social, economic and environmental problems. Because of this, the Georgian Geographic School should further intensify action towards integrating its separate fields (directions), geographical research regionalization, and a unified research on sustainable development issues. The rapid dynamics of environmental factors and the interests of the country raise new challenges, which are a major challenge for the Georgian Geographic School. Such tasks include the use of geographic (space-time) research and its methodology to solve sustainable development problems. Georgia is a unique country. It has many features in the world. These include natural and landscape diversity, unique soil and climate resources, favorable geographical (and not geopolitical) location, traditions of agriculture and food industry, healthy ecological conditions, relatively high share of natural environment, fresh and mineral-thermal w...

Research paper thumbnail of Methodology and results of surface water quality monitoring in Georgia

Pollution Study (PS, eISSN: 2811-0153), 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Landscape functions: Some methodological issues for urban planning from a case study of Mtskheta, Georgia

Geografie. Sborník České geografické společnosti/Geografie, 2024

Defining landscape functions is a pivotal aspect of landscape planning, involving collaboration a... more Defining landscape functions is a pivotal aspect of landscape planning, involving collaboration among numerous specialists. These experts consider various factors such as the landscape-ecological situation, including structural and functional peculiarities, current conditions, natural and socioeconomic influences, scale, potential, sustainability, and socioeconomic functions imposed or anticipated by society. The article delves into the primary functions of landscapes and methodological aspects of their definition in urban planning. Specifically, it examines the landscape functions of Mtskheta, a historical capital of Georgia situated approximately 11 kilometers from Tbilisi. The classification units and outcomes of landscape planning are outlined. Following the research, five types of landscape functions were identified within Mtskheta: urban, environmental protection, environment restoration, recreation, and resource production. This outcome underscores the considerable ecological value of landscape planning methodology.

Research paper thumbnail of Socio-ecological system of the mountainous region: A case study from Georgia

Journal of environmental biology, Mar 23, 2024

Aim: The research aim to study the change to characteristics of the socio-ecological system of th... more Aim: The research aim to study the change to characteristics of the socio-ecological system of the mountain regions of Georgia. Methodology: Research methods included geographic, cartographic, ecosystem, and landscape research methodology, landscape-ecological analysis and synthesis methods, and social-ecological systems concepts. Results: The results showed the following: Ecological characteristics of medium and high mountain natural landscapes and ecosystems within the Central Caucasus (Georgia's historical-geographical province of Pshav-Khevsureti); Main forms of cultural landscape, their economic and social values of the mountain region; Environmental protection of the local population, ethics and environmental history and the ecological, economic, and social culture of the population of the mountain region. Interpretation: In the mountainous regions of Georgia, there is a high potential for creating cultural landscapes, based on the results of the long-term and effective interdependence of man and nature. Cultural landscapes, depending on their importance, will further increase the sustainability of the socio-ecological system of mountainous regions.

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural Landscapes: Essence and Application Perspectives in Georgia

Advances in geographical and environmental sciences, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Assessment of Ecological Conditions and Potential of Pastures, Meadows and Steppes Landscapes of Georgia

Global Journal Of Botanical Science

The natural diversity of Georgia is outstanding in the world. This is particularly true with the ... more The natural diversity of Georgia is outstanding in the world. This is particularly true with the subtropical and moderate belts of the country presenting over seventy natural landscapes, from humid subtropical or light semiarid forests through moist and Alpine landscapes. Such a variety is the result of several factors, with the following ones being most important: geographical location (location along the border of the tropical and moderate belts), effect of the Black Sea (which never freezes), altitudinal zoning (up to 5200 ml) and several-thousand-year-long history of the economic use of the territory. The highly diverse landscapes of Georgia complicate the study of the geographical-ecological (geo-ecological) properties of the country. Among such properties, horizontal and vertical structure of landscapes, energy and substance transformation in the landscape (functioning), forms and scales of influence on the landscapes, landscape stability and function, and landscape condition ...

Research paper thumbnail of Landscapes—Structure, Functions, and Development Trends (On the Example of Landscapes of Georgia)

Research paper thumbnail of Some geographical dimensions of Georgia’s sustainable development

InterCarto. InterGIS

Modern Georgia faces many challenges. An important part of them is geopolitical, social, economic... more Modern Georgia faces many challenges. An important part of them is geopolitical, social, economic and environmental problems. Because of this, the Georgian Geographic School should further intensify action towards integrating its separate fields (directions), geographical research regionalization, and a unified research on sustainable development issues. The rapid dynamics of environmental factors and the interests of the country raise new challenges, which are a major challenge for the Georgian Geographic School. Such tasks include the use of geographic (space-time) research and its methodology to solve sustainable development problems. Georgia is a unique country. It has many features in the world. These include natural and landscape diversity, unique soil and climate resources, favorable geographical (and not geopolitical) location, traditions of agriculture and food industry, healthy ecological conditions, relatively high share of natural environment, fresh and mineral-thermal w...