Protected Landscape
Aragvi Protected Landscape
The Aragvi Protected Landscape is located in the mountainous region of eastern Georgia, within the territory of Dusheti Municipality, and encompasses the valleys of the Gudamakari Aragvi, Pshavi Aragvi, and Khevsureti Aragvi Rivers. Its total area is 99,802 hectares.
The Aragvi Protected Landscape was established to protect a natural and natural-cultural landscape of national importance and high aesthetic value, shaped through the harmonious interaction between people and the natural environment. It also supports recreational, tourism, and traditional agricultural activities in the area, while safeguarding the socio-economic interests of local communities alongside environmental protection.
The Law of Georgia on the Establishment and Management of the Aragvi Protected Landscape entered into force on January 1, 2021.
According to the IUCN classification, the Aragvi Protected Landscape is a Category V protected area. It is managed by Dusheti Municipality through the Aragvi Protected Landscape Administration, except for state forests, which fall under the responsibility and management of the National Forestry Agency.