Istanbul Forests

and Social Cohesion Project
Istanbul is Beautiful with its Forests

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Forest Ecosystem Services for Social Cohesion Project works for a future in harmony with nature. By enhancing the strength of forests against climate change, we support the resilience of both ecosystems and society.

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Vize Forest Management Directorate

  • Tree SpeciesTree Species: Turkey Oak, Hungarian Oak,
    Sessile oak, Hornbeam, Ash, Maple,
    Black pine
  • Total Area (ha)103892.8
  • Forest Area (%)66.56
In the region, provisioning services such as charcoal production, honey forests, and non-wood forest products (boletus and truffle mushrooms, St. John's wort, tetra plant) primarily stand out.

Çatalca Forest Management Directorate

  • Tree SpeciesOak, Beech, Hungarian oak,
    Maritime pine, Stone pine
  • Total Area (ha)214900.9
  • Forest Area (%)(%): 46.62
In the Çatalca Forest Management Directorate, climate regulation, water resource protection, and carbon sequestration come to the forefront.

Demirköy Forest Management Directorate

  • Tree SpeciesTree Species: Oak, Beech,
    Hornbeam, Pine, Ash, Poplar
  • Total Area (ha)82165
  • Forest Area (%)88.09
Among the ecosystem services of the forests within the boundaries of the Demirköy Forest Management Directorate, wood production is paramount.

Kırklareli Forest Management Directorate

  • Tree SpeciesBeech, Oak, Hornbeam, Turkey oak, Black pine,
    Black locust, Poplar, Ash, Rowan,
    Stone Pine, Cypress, Cedar
  • Total Area (ha)89640.18
  • Forest Area (%)24.15
Within the boundaries of the Kırklareli Forest Management Directorate, water-related services come to the fore; Armağan and Kayalı Dams are critically important for drinking water supply and water protection functions.

Edirne Forest Management Directorate

  • Tree SpeciesTree Species: Oak
  • Total Area (ha)391558.2
  • Forest Area (%)10.07
When the ecosystem services of the forests within the boundaries of the Edirne Forest Management Directorate are evaluated in order of priority; regulating services rank first.

Tekirdağ Forest Management Directorate

  • Tree SpeciesOak, Black pine, Hornbeam, Turkish pine,
    Hornbeam, Linden, Turkish pine, Cedar,
    Maritime Pine
  • Total Area (ha)597316.2
  • Forest Area (%)14.93
Within the boundaries of the Tekirdağ Forest Management Directorate, the prominent ecosystem service categories can be listed as; primarily cultural ecosystem services (recreation areas, trekking, paragliding,..

Bahçeköy Forest Management Directorate

  • Tree SpeciesOak, Beech, Hornbeam, Chestnut,
    Maritime pine, Stone pine, Black pine
  • Total Area (ha)15373.6
  • Forest Area (%)69.43
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.

Kanlıca Forest Management Directorate

  • Tree SpeciesOak, Hornbeam, Black pine,
    Chestnut, Maritime pine, Sessile oak
  • Total Area (ha)105201.1
  • Forest Area (%)42.15
Within the boundaries of the Kanlıca Management Directorate, recreation and hydrological services stand out; Riva Stream, as one of Istanbul's most important water sources, is critically important and meets the irrigation needs...

Şile Forest Management Directorate

  • Tree SpeciesOak, Beech, Hornbeam, Chestnut,
    Maritime pine, Sessile oak
  • Total Area (ha)77867.3
  • Forest Area (%)76.96
Within the boundaries of the Şile Forest Management Directorate, a rich diversity in terms of ecosystem services attracts attention.
 
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