Vol. 5 (02) pp. 2370-2377 DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/3420

CERTAIN ECOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FIRE-RESISTANT FOREST PROJECTS (YARDOP) IN KEPSUT (BALIKESİR/TURKEY).

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  • Balıkesir University, Institute of Science, Cagis Campus, Balıkesir, Turkey.
  • Balıkesir University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology, Cagis Campus, Balıkesir, Turkey.
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Abstract

Fire-resistant forest projects (YARDOP) have been undertaken in different geographical regions of Turkey in recent years in order to protect forests against fires. In this study, YARDOP area in the district of Kepsut were evaluated in terms of ecology. Soil structure and climate characteristics in this area were investigated in ecological studies. With respect to the soil structure, the area had a sandy-loamy texture, pH was neutral, the soil was non-calcareous or slightly calcareous, salt-free and weak in terms of organic matters. The climate type and water balance of the area were investigated using Thornthwaite?s and Erin??s methods. The annual average temperature in the area was found to be 14.5?C, whereas the average temperature was 24.5?C in July and 24.3?C in August. The annual total rainfall was found to be 602.2 mm, whereas the average rainfall was 9.1 mm in July and 8.7 mm in August. According to Thornthwaite climate classification, the climate type of the study area was dry/sub-humid, mesothermal and close to marine conditions with moderate water surplus in winter, represented with C1 B?2 s2 b?3. According to Erin?'s rainfall efficiency index, Kepsut was observed to have a sub-humid climate and the natural cover was dry forest resembling a park. Species for planting in the area should be selected according to these climate and soil characteristics.

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Fatih Yılmaz and Fatih Satıl. (2017); CERTAIN ECOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FIRE-RESISTANT FOREST PROJECTS (YARDOP) IN KEPSUT (BALIKESİR/TURKEY)., International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), 5 (02), 2370-2377, ISSN 2320-5407. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/3420

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Fatih Y?lmaz
Bal?kesir University

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