Developing and implementing multiple-use forest management planning in Turkey


Baskent E. Z., TERZİOĞLU S., BAŞKAYA Ş.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, vol.42, no.1, pp.37-48, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00267-008-9106-6
  • Journal Name: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.37-48
  • Keywords: biodiversity conservation, forest management planning, Igneada Longos, multiple uses, participation, BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION, RESOURCE-MANAGEMENT, ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION, PROTECTED FORESTS, INDICATORS, DIVERSITY, EUROPE, OREGON, SYSTEM, POLICY
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This paper explains briefly the conceptual framework of an ecosystem-based multiple-use forest management planning focusing on biodiversity conservation and participation. Some results from a case study were documented to realize the implementation of the concept. A strong liaison between the related institutions and major stakeholders and the effective use of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) are necessary. Effective participation is evident only with the involvement of enthusiastic and skillful stakeholders. A case study of Igneada, Turkey, supported the idea that participation as communication has better possibilities to promote multiple-use forest management than participation as information gathering. Primary challenges relate to the effectiveness of conservation program, availability of coherent biodiversity data, capacity building; awareness, training, and common understanding of biodiversity and protected area concept; coordination among the related institutions and stakeholders; and willingness and enthusiasm of authorities to accept and implement the concept.