Revealing the Protection Structure of National Parks through Ecological Sensitivity Analysis: Example of Altindere Valley National Park

DÜZGÜNEŞ E., Demirel O.

KASTAMONU UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF FORESTRY FACULTY, vol.16, no.1, pp.135-146, 2016 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Journal Name: KASTAMONU UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF FORESTRY FACULTY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.135-146
  • Keywords: Altindere Valley National Park, Ecological Sensitivity Analysis, Protection, Analytic Hierarchy Process, Trabzon, ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS, MANAGEMENT, RESPECT
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

National parks are exceptional areas where delicate ecosystems and rare species are preserved and which have very rich biological resource values, and they are intensively used by their visitors. Therefore, maximum loss is seen on biological assets. Hence defining and classifying such features of great ecological importance is a prerequisite for planning endeavors. In this sense, an Ecological Sensitivity Analysis is commonly done in order to evaluate the external pressure and threats extensively in a protected area and to take the necessary precautions accordingly.