: Threats to Oak Dominated Stands in Belgrade Forest,Istanbul (in Case of deer breeding Area)

ERTAŞ A.

The Oak- Ecology, History, Management and Planning II, Conferance, Isparta, Turkey, 1 - 03 June 2010, vol.1, no.1, pp.86

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 1
  • City: Isparta
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.86
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

THREATS TO OAK DOMINATED STANDS IN BELGRADE 
FOREST, ISTANBUL 
(IN CASE OF DEER BREEDING AREA) 
 Aytekin Ertaş 
 
Belgrade forest is one of the outstanding forested lands in İstanbul. It covers 7500 
ha area and oak species are dominated 75% of the area. Stability of the oak dominated 
stands is decreasing. Storm toppling and dieback are common in the oak dominated areas. 
According to the last records, every two years intervals blowdowns are occured. 13.293 
cubic meter wood was harvested, because of uprooting and dieback in Bentler forest 
district. Effects of the slope, slope position and aspect on the blowdown were evaluated. 
Fall down of the trees were observed mainly on upper slopes, 15- 40 % slopes and 
Northern facing aspects in deer breeding area. Deer browsing also is an important factor 
on the health and stability of the trees. Deers are over populated and soil compaction is a 
serious problem.