Author/Authors
Karatepe, Yasin Süleyman Demirel Universitesi - Orman Fakültesi - Orman Mühendisliği Bölümü, Turkey , Özçelik, Ramazan Süleyman Demirel Universitesi - Orman Fakültesi - Orman Mühendisliği Bölümü, Turkey , Gürlevik, Nevzat Süleyman Demirel Universitesi - Orman Fakültesi - Orman Mühendisliği Bölümü, Turkey , Yavuz, Hakkı Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi - Orman Fakültesi - Orman Mühendisliği Bölümü, Turkey , Kırış, Rüstem Orman Genel Müdürlüğü - Orman İdaresi ve Planlama Daire Başkanlığı, Turkey
Title Of Article
Ecological evaluation of vegetation structure in Turkish red pine forests (Pinus brutia Ten.) in different sites of western Mediterranean region of Turkey
شماره ركورد
44100
Abstract
Turkish red pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) is the most widely distributed main tree species of Turkey and it covers approximately 5.8 million ha, accounting for 27 % of the Turkey’s forests. Species richness and composition of vegetation are good indicators of ecological site characteristics. With this study, vegetation structures in Turkish red pine forests were evaluated in different sites of western Mediterranean region of Turkey. The study was conducted in 27 sampling areas in 3 different sites. Vegetation structures of the sampling areas were determined by Braun-Blanquet method. Results showed important differences in vegetation composition among different sites. Maritime site is consisted of species which require higher temperature and moisture, such as Daphne gnidioides Jaub. et Spach, Olea europaea L. var. sylvestris (Miller). Lehr., Arbutus andrachne L., Nerium oleander L. and Myrtus communis L. subsp. communis L.. Mediterranean Interior site also affected by maritime climate but with less rainfall and relative humidity in comparison to areas which are influenced by the Mediterranean Sea and lakes. Nonexistence of Sytrax officinalis L. may be the main sign for this chance in climate. Lakes site has more precipitation in comparison to interior site but it has lower temperatures, showing some indications of continental climate. This shift in climate may be the reason for presence of Cistus laurifolius L. Berberis crataegina DC. and Juniperus foetidissima Willd. only in this region. In addition to the differences among sites, variations in vegetation characteristics were also observed within sites based on site index, altitude, land form and distance to coast. The results of this study can be useful in determining sites suitable for afforestation and rehabilitation practices in red pine forests of western Mediterranean region in Turkey.
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NaturalLanguageKeyword
Pinus brutia , Western Mediterranean , Site , Vegetation
JournalTitle
Turkish Journal of Forestry
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8
JournalTitle
Turkish Journal of Forestry
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