Istanbul Forests

The Istanbul Regional Forestry Directorate was established on February 7, 1951, covering the provinces of Istanbul, Adapazarı, Izmit, Edirne, Kırklareli, and Tekirdağ.

In this region, 2.1% of the area consists of coniferous tree species, while 97.7% is predominantly covered by deciduous trees. Among the deciduous trees, oak species are the most dominant, accounting for 83% of the total. These are followed by beech, hornbeam, and chestnut forests. As for coniferous tree species, nearly 100% of them consist of pure and mixed red pine forests.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,..

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.

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...