Territorial Administration
As of 2026, according to IUCN criteria, Georgia has 112 protected areas in 6 different categories, namely: 14 strict nature reserves, 17 national parks, 45 natural monuments, 27 managed reserves, 7 protected landscapes and 2 multiple use areas. Of these, 104 protected areas are under the management of the Agency of Protected Areas, while local municipalities are responsible for the management of protected landscapes and multiple use areas. Today, the area of Georgia’s protected areas amounts to 1 066 175 hectares, which is approximately 15.3% of the country’s total area.
The protected areas under the management of the LEPL Agency of Protected Areas are managed by 26 territorial administrations.