Priority Area: Climate Change Adaptation Grant Programme (CCAGP)
Budget: €177,286.37
Duration: 18 months
Start Date: 12.12.2023
End Date: 12.06.2025
It is accepted that there have been five major extinctions in the world, and one million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction with a sixth expected in the near future.
Turkey is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change effects as the Mediterranean basin is a climate change hotspot. While Turkey's forest area has increased in the last decade, their structure and composition remain sensitive to climate change impacts.
This project aims to predict geographical distribution of basic tree species using climate projections, develop forest management and silvicultural adaptation strategies, and share these findings with stakeholders.
Developing regional projections based on different climate scenarios
Species suitability analysis using Maxent and Biomod
Creating future tree species mixture maps
Classifying forest areas vulnerable to climate change
Developing management and silvicultural adaptation approaches
Publishing project data online
Sharing results with relevant stakeholders
Project management and coordination activities
The habitat suitability maps and adaptation strategies developed through this project will enhance the resilience of Turkey's forest resources to climate change, provide scientific basis for forestry planning, and contribute to biodiversity conservation.
The knowledge generated will inform forest management decision-making processes, supporting the sustainability of ecosystem services.