Sadullayev Rashad Rahib¹*, Ahmadova Gulnara Baratkhan², Abasova Nazifa Ali¹ and Aktorpak İrken Fatih¹

¹Baku State University, Department of Geography, Baku, Azerbaijan ²Baku State University, Phd in Department of Geography, Baku, Azerbaijan

*Corresponding Author: Bipesh Sapkota, Jibika College of Agricultural Sciences, Sunsari, Nepal.

Received: April 30, 2024; Published: May 16, 2024

Abstract

In the article, researched the modern state and dynamics of anthropogenic transformation in the semi-desert, dry steppe and intrazonal plain-forest landscapes of the northeastern slope of the Greater Caucasus based on satellite images (Landsat/Copernicus). The modern natural-anthropogenic landscapes of the northeastern slope of the Great Caucasus form one of the unique geosystems, clearly reflecting the signs of the vertical belt. The modern natural landscapes of the region, especially the foothills and lowlands, were transformed by centuries old anthropogenic influences, as a result of which repeated-derivative landscapes and new landscape complexes created. The degree of anthropogenization of natural landscapes has increased accordingly with the involvement of people in the north-eastern slope of the Great Caucasus for farming, the expansion of residential areas, gardens, crops, vegetables, melons and plantations. At present, the maximum indicators of anthropogenicity are found in all landscape types where agrolandscapes and seliteb complexes located in the region.On the basis of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Landsat 7 satellite images, we have determined that the natural complexes of the sloping plains of the Gusar foothills, the wide river valleys of Gusarchay, Gudyalchay, Karachay and Valvalachay, and the Samur-Devachi lowland have gradually changed over the course of historical periods, and various intensively used replaced by agro landscapes, man-made and agricultural complexes.

Keywords: Anthropogenic Transformation; Plain-Forest Complexes; Northeastern Slope of the Great Caucasus; Geographical Information Systems (GIS); Semi-Desert; Dry-Steppe Landscapes

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Citation

Citation: Sadullayev Rashad Rahib., et al. “Anthropogenic Transformations in Natural Landscapes of the Great Caucasus". Acta Scientific Agriculture 8.7 (2024): 02-07.

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