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. The fragmented structure of the forests and drought cause a decrease in water availability, while the amount of water used for agricultural irrigation is also gradually decreasing. In recreational services, Kavaklı Meşe Forest Park and the scout camp in Dereköy are important for ecotourism and nature education. While honey forests cannot provide sufficient efficiency for sustainable honey production, oak honeydew honey stands out with its geographical indication. The diversity of non-wood forest products (NWFP) is limited and only meets the needs of the local people; truffle mushroom production is considered a potential source of income.
Roe Deer, Wolf, Fox, Wild Boar, Rabbit, Hawk, Jackal
Provisioning Services: Drinking water supply, Honey forests, Non-Wood Forest Products
Regulating Services: Water protection function
Recreational Services: Ecotourism, Nature education
