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PJB-2003-80

ROLE OF NATIONAL PARKS IN TURKEY-A CASE STUDY FROM DILEK PENINSULA-GREAT MENDERES DELTA NATIONAL PARK

A. CELIK, S. BASLAR1, A. GUVENSEN3, M. OZTURK2
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A survey was conducted in Dilek peninsula-Great Menderes Delta national park, with an area of 10.985 ha. Studies were undertaken during 1998-2001. Vegetation types including 3 new associations namely Urgino-Quercetum cocciferae, Querco-Oleatum europaea and Pistacio- Ceratonietum siliquae are reported for the first time from the area together with a list of over 50 endemics and endangered taxa like Campanula tomentosa. Land degradation practices due to demographic pressures, land clearence, fires and tourism are discussed.

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