In the Bahçeköy Forest Management Directorate, the recreational potential of forest ecosystems comes first. Proximity to the city and the fact that it is already preferred by people are the driving forces behind this situation. After recreation, provisioning services come to the fore. Products such as bay leaves, strawberry tree fruit, chestnuts, and pine cones are considered for their production potential. However, collecting these products economically is generally unattractive due to low efficiency. Additionally, local mushroom species like truffles and oyster mushrooms exist, but they cannot be utilized efficiently due to unplanned collection and low awareness. Beekeeping activity, especially chestnut honey production, is in demand due to proximity to the region but is done as a hobby and production is not at a commercial level. Urbanization pressure is increasing, felt particularly around the 3rd bridge road and Belgrad Forest.
Fox, Wild Boar, Roe Deer
Cultural Services: Recreation
Provisioning Services: Non-wood forest products
