Project Activities

The kick off meeting of our project was held with many valuable participants in March 2024. At the opening meeting, the purpose, objectives and work packages of the project were discussed, our project team was introduced and the questions of the participants were answered.

The field studies conducted represent a critical phase in achieving one of our project's main objectives, namely the "assessment of current conditions and the development of more robust future distribution scenarios based on climate projections." In this context, extensive field visits were carried out in various forestry areas within the provinces of Antalya, Çanakkale, Edirne, Mersin, and Tokat. In each of these regions, data sets were collected from predetermined sampling sites to help understand the existing ecological and structural characteristics.

During the fieldwork, numerous criteria were evaluated, including the current distribution of forest tree species, the physiological and morphological conditions of the trees, soil properties, and microclimatic parameters. The collected data are being examined in detail through on-site observations and laboratory analyses. This approach enables us to predict which species may face risks or seize opportunities in different regions and under varying conditions within climate change scenarios.

The findings obtained from these field studies will serve as a basis for the modeling efforts to be undertaken throughout the project and will guide the development of adaptation strategies applicable in different regions of Türkiye. Consequently, future forest planning and conservation policies can be designed in a science-based, effective, and sustainable manner.