Nature reserves and biodiversity in Turkey and related policy measures along with joining the EU

Kiziroglu I., Adizel O., Bahadir M.

FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN, vol.15, pp.1156-1160, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 15
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Journal Name: FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.1156-1160
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The biological status and the different ecosystems enable a superior biodiversity in Turkey. It is estimated that the number of the animal species amounts to 70-80,000 incl. the invertebrates. The number of seeded plants is more than 10,000, of which over 3,000 are endemic. This abundance of organisms is a result of the continental situation of Turkey.