An integrated parameter has been elaborated to
estimate landscape changes based on the concept of
spatial-temporal analysis and synthesis of natural territorial
complexes (NTCs) enabling to study components of nature
applying the unified methodology. To achieve the purpose a
great number of statistical data (censuses of Georgia, area of
agriculture lands, number of industrial enterprises, and length
of transport network), long-term field-work observations in
different landscapes, cartographic and fund materials were
made use of. The entire data were processed by means of
GIS-technologies. The cartographic base of the research is the
landscape map of Georgia. The object of the study is the entire
territory of Georgia. On the basis of Geographical inventory of
landscapes and Landscapes GIS database an integrated
parameter of landscape changes was elaborated on the example
of Georgia, also the degree of landscape changes and its spatial
distribution were revealed according to different landscape
units.