In a nutshell
The Yalova Model Forest is located in the Yalova region of the same name in northwestern Turkey. More than 58% of its landscape is characterized by forests and more than 30% by agricultural areas.
The forest area of Yalova (46,613 ha) was FSC certified in 2013 and is still certified.
To the north, the region overlooks the Sea of Marmara, which is why part of the area's activities are linked to the maritime sphere.
Yalova MF is an example of sustainable forest management that focuses on recreation, tourism and non-wood forest products such as nuts, mushrooms, honey and resin.
Year of affiliation IMFN
2011
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The forest area of the Yalova Model Forest (46,613 ha) is mainly characterized by the following species:
- Low vegetation and poppies - (0-300 masl),
- Lauretum - Castanetum (Laurus nobilis, Castanea sativa, Tilia tomestosa) - (between 300 and 500 meters above sea level)
- Pine forests (Pinus nigra) - (above 400 meters above sea level)
- Beech forests (Fagus orientalis) - (above 500 meters above sea level)
The main activities in the area concern maritime and spa tourism, the ornamental plant sector and the chemical and naval industry.
Project - Yalova Model Forest
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