- Poplar and Fast Growing Forest Trees Research Institute
Izmit, Kocaeli 41001 Turkey - +90 262 312 1135
- Forest Ecology, Restoration Ecology, Forest ecology and silviculture, Rehabilitation of Mining Areas, Organic agriculture, Soil Science, and 24 morePhytosociology, Ectomycorrhizal fungi, Mediterranean ecosystems, Environmental Sustainability, Biodiversity, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Landscape Ecology, Plant Ecology, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Ecology, Global Warming, Forest soils, Renewable Energy, Urban Forestry, Biomass energy, Monumental Trees, Short rotation forestry, Forestry, Silviculture, Mediterranean, Forest Ecology And Management, Forest fire, and Global Environmental Changeedit
- His present institution is Poplar and Fast Growing Tree Species Research Institute in Izmit, Kocaeli, Turkey. He is w... moreHis present institution is Poplar and Fast Growing Tree Species Research Institute in Izmit, Kocaeli, Turkey. He is working here as Head of Department of Soils and Ecology Studies.
He is interested in mainly forest ecology, silviculture, degraded ecosystems by mining and restoration ecology, forest health and ecosystem monitoring. He has recently participated a research project on determination artificial radioactivity in the forest ecosystems as a coworker. He wants to begin new projects on various subjects like ecosystem studies and rehabilitation of mined sites.
Member, IUCN - Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM)edit
This study was conducted to find out ectomycorrhizal fungi found in the Turkish red pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) forests in Izmir Forest Regional Directorate. During the field surveys, a total of 93 sites were examined, and it was determined... more
This study was conducted to find out ectomycorrhizal fungi found in the Turkish red pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) forests in Izmir Forest Regional Directorate. During the field surveys, a total of 93 sites were examined, and it was determined that ectomycorrhizal fungi were located in 75 sampling sites. Although 122 fungus species were determined, a total 71 of these fungi species, that were belong to 21 genera, were ectomycorrhizal. Distribution of the total number ectomycorrhizal genera to the total 75 sampling sites were investigated. Suillus is at the top with 68%, and Russula was 66.7%, Lactarius was 46.7%, , Tricholoma was 40%, Chrogomphus was 38.7%, Inocybe was 24 %, Amanita was 22%, Hebeloma and Laccaria were 14.7%, Hygrophorus was 13.3%, Cortinarius was 10.7%, and the other genera are 10% and less. Leccinium lepidum was determined as a new record in Turkey. As a conclusion, the natural turkish pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) forests were seen having rich ectomycorrhizal fungi species.
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Ege Bölgesinde Açık Kömür İşletmesi ve Toprak Döküm Alanlarındaki Ekolojik Şartlar ile Bu Alanlara Uygun Ağaçlandırma Tekniklerinin ve Ağaç Türlerinin Belirlenmesi Determination of Ecological Conditions, Suitable Afforestation Techniques and Tree Species in Open Cast Coal Mining Lands in The Aege...more
Two field experiments were established for reforestation of coal- mined lands in the Aegean Region, one is in Soma (at 620 m altitude in 1996) and the other one is in Milas (at 370 m altitude in 1997) with three replicates. Results of... more
Two field experiments were established for reforestation of coal- mined lands in the Aegean Region, one is in Soma (at 620 m altitude in 1996) and the other one is in Milas (at 370 m altitude in 1997) with three replicates. Results of survival ratio data were evaluated and the differences between bare root planted tree species have been found significant. Success rates in Soma experiment area are: Robinia pseudoacacia (% 100), Cedrus libani (% 96), Pinus elderica (% 76), Ailanthus glandulosa (% 69), Pinus brutia (% 59), and Eleagnus angustifolia (% 53). Success rates in Milas experiment area are: Cupressus sempervirens (% 95), Ailanthus glandulosa (% 94), Pinus brutia (% 84), Eleagnus angustifolia (% 71), Robinia pseudoacacia (% 55), and Amygdalus communis (% 18). At the conclusion, there are some suggestions on reclamation and revegetation for researchers and forestry and mining managers.
REVEGETATION AND SOIL AMENDMENT POSSIBILITIES IN OPEN CAST MINED LANDS IN AYDIN LIGNITE MINES The main objective of this study is to help to select tree species to be used in reforestation activities on overburden material in open cast... more
REVEGETATION AND SOIL AMENDMENT POSSIBILITIES IN OPEN CAST MINED LANDS IN AYDIN LIGNITE MINES The main objective of this study is to help to select tree species to be used in reforestation activities on overburden material in open cast mined lignite sites in Aydın (Turkey) after the mining activities. In addition to this, this study also aims to determine the possible effects of the age of overburden, sheep manure as a fertilizer and irrigation on the tree seedlings in the experimental plots. Experimental plots were established in February 2000 by planting seedlings obtained from various nurseries. Five different tree species, namely Calabrian pine (Pinus brutia), olive (Olea europea sativa), Russian olive (Eleagnus angustifolia), black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) and almond (Amygdalus communis) were tested in experimental plots which include different overburden material. Sheep manure was applied once in the beginning of the project, but irrigation was continued in the summer sea...
The negative impacts of the coal mining activities were briefly explained. After the mine site reclamation, the revegetation techniques to establish a new ecosystem should be done. But some problems like lack of topsoil, erosion,... more
The negative impacts of the coal mining activities were briefly explained. After the mine site reclamation, the revegetation techniques to establish a new ecosystem should be done. But some problems like lack of topsoil, erosion, stoniness, slope angle, spoil/overburden materials etc. may affect the success of revegetation activities. To establish a forest vegetation, planting of direct tree seedlings is an option, using nurse plants (some annual plants like legumes or grasses) to improve soil may be more effective to establish productive plantations. Some tending practices during early stages of the new established forests should be execute properly.
Desertification and erosion are important environmental problems of Turkey. Productive agricultural, forest and pasture lands were destroyed by urbanisation, industrialisation, tourism activities, overgrazing etc. in recent years.... more
Desertification and erosion are important environmental problems of Turkey. Productive agricultural, forest and pasture lands were destroyed by urbanisation, industrialisation, tourism activities, overgrazing etc. in recent years. Combating desertification and deforestation and control of erosion are among the main duties of Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Afforestation, improving pasture and meadows, land rehabilitation and erosion, flood and landslide control activities are conducted efficiently as well as rehabilitation of forest ecosystems. In addition to implementation of the new technologies, it will be useful to increase public awareness.
25–26 Aralık 2003 tarihinde Urla’da düzenlenen “Cumhuriyetin 80. Yılında I. Urla Sempozyumu: Geçmişten Günümüze Urla” adlı sempozyum için hazırlanmış bildirinin metnidir. This is a full text of a manuscript of a symposium oral... more
25–26 Aralık 2003 tarihinde Urla’da düzenlenen “Cumhuriyetin 80. Yılında I. Urla Sempozyumu: Geçmişten Günümüze Urla” adlı sempozyum için hazırlanmış bildirinin metnidir. This is a full text of a manuscript of a symposium oral presentation on old and valuable trees to be considered as monumental trees in Urla, Izmir, Turkey.
A literature review on negative environmental impacts of open coal mines and their revegetation problems and potentials. Açık Kömür Alanlarının Doğal Çevreye Olumsuz Etkileri ve Yeniden Bitkilendirilmesi konusunda bir literatür derlemesi.
Aim: In this study, it was aimed to investigate forest ecosystem topsoil and organic matter demand in the private nurseries. Methods: First, the impact of soil layers (litter, humus and A horizon) removal on the forest ecosystems through... more
Aim: In this study, it was aimed to investigate forest ecosystem topsoil and organic matter demand in the private nurseries. Methods: First, the impact of soil layers (litter, humus and A horizon) removal on the forest ecosystems through scientific publications on the topic. Second, the demand of growth media and material mixture for the seedling/saplings in the nurseries was determined by the questionnaire technique. During this process, not only present trend has taken into consideration but also past and future trends. Results: Soil organic layers and topsoil in the natural forests are very important components of these ecosystems. Either permitted or not, the topsoil have been removed from the forest ecosystems to be used as a growth material in the nurseries. Conclusion: For the sustainability of the nurseries and forest ecosystems, some suggestions were given to the nursery and state forest enterprises.
"The community should possess the trees and understand their importance!" This manuscript was published in a daily newspaper. It is an article for the general public. It was highlighted that the importance of green areas, parks... more
"The community should possess the trees and understand their importance!" This manuscript was published in a daily newspaper. It is an article for the general public. It was highlighted that the importance of green areas, parks and street trees in the city, their care and protection. The regular activities by municipalities and forest service were briefly described. As a conclusion some recommendation was given to the responsible agencies and public audience. Arboriculture is a profession, so the planting, caring and pruning of the trees should be done by skilled personnel.
Energy resources are very limited. Wood energy has been used for ages as a primitive manner. The final products of coppices and other fuelwood are one of the main products of common forest practices. Today there is another option that... more
Energy resources are very limited. Wood energy has been used for ages as a primitive manner. The final products of coppices and other fuelwood are one of the main products of common forest practices. Today there is another option that would be short rotation coppices using poplar, willow, alder, acacia and other fast-growing tree species. Establishing and managing such fast-growing short-rotation plantations are promising but they have some negative aspects to consider.
The present state of reclamation on surface mined coal fields in Turkey, legislations, present activitites and potential lands are described. Negative impacts of surface mining on forest ecosystems and general principles of reclamation... more
The present state of reclamation on surface mined coal fields in Turkey, legislations, present activitites and potential lands are described. Negative impacts of surface mining on forest ecosystems and general principles of reclamation and revegetation (especially afforestation) activities were explained. Recommendations for surface miners and foresters who are interested in reclamation and revegetation were given at the conclusion.
This study has been conducted to determine the distribution of ectomycorrhizal fungi in Turkish pine (Pinus brutia Ten) natural forest ecosystems in İzmir Forest Regional Directorate region. A total number of 93 sites were surveyed across... more
This study has been conducted to determine the distribution of ectomycorrhizal fungi in Turkish pine (Pinus brutia Ten) natural forest ecosystems in İzmir Forest Regional Directorate region. A total number of 93 sites were surveyed across the region. Ectomycorrhizal fungi were observed in 75 of these sites. Russula species were found in 50 sites which 66.7 percent of the sites having ectomycorrhizal fungi. A total of 31 different Russula species were identified in the study sites, some of them are edible. The soil analysis data indicate that sampling sites were suitable for ectomycorrhizal fungi growth (low values in terms of phosphorus, nitrogen and carbonates). With this study, the distribution of Leccinium lepidum species was recorded for the first time in Turkey.
Natural radioactivity distribution of 40K, 238U, and 232Th isotopes in forest soils was investigated by using gamma-ray spectrometry. An extensive radioecological study was carried out between 2010 and 2013 in Mount IDA/Kazdagi,... more
Natural radioactivity distribution of 40K, 238U,
and 232Th isotopes in forest soils was investigated by
using gamma-ray spectrometry. An extensive
radioecological study was carried out between 2010
and 2013 in Mount IDA/Kazdagi, located in Edremit
region in Turkey. A total of 341 soil samples were
collected from the surface and organic horizons (OL,
OF+OH, and A) in 118 soil profiles. The distributions of
natural radioactivity levels in these horizons and corresponding
absorbed dose rates from outdoors terrestrial
gamma radiation throughout the region were mapped in
detail. Mean 40K activity values over the combined horizons
varied between 43 and 1,008 Bq kg−1; whereas,
mean 226Ra and 232Th concentrations over the combined
horizons ranged between 5–152 and 6–275 Bq kg−1,
respectively. Our data indicate that the radioactivity
values of the study sites were within the universal normal
range. The significant variation among the 232Th, 226Ra,
and 40K activities and gamma dose rate might be due to
the geological variation in the study sites.
and 232Th isotopes in forest soils was investigated by
using gamma-ray spectrometry. An extensive
radioecological study was carried out between 2010
and 2013 in Mount IDA/Kazdagi, located in Edremit
region in Turkey. A total of 341 soil samples were
collected from the surface and organic horizons (OL,
OF+OH, and A) in 118 soil profiles. The distributions of
natural radioactivity levels in these horizons and corresponding
absorbed dose rates from outdoors terrestrial
gamma radiation throughout the region were mapped in
detail. Mean 40K activity values over the combined horizons
varied between 43 and 1,008 Bq kg−1; whereas,
mean 226Ra and 232Th concentrations over the combined
horizons ranged between 5–152 and 6–275 Bq kg−1,
respectively. Our data indicate that the radioactivity
values of the study sites were within the universal normal
range. The significant variation among the 232Th, 226Ra,
and 40K activities and gamma dose rate might be due to
the geological variation in the study sites.
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This paper presents the results obtained from a radioecological study carried out in the forest sites of Mount IDA (Kazdagi)/Edremit, Turkey. For 118 soil profiles, the depth distribution of 137Cs activity was established by fitting the... more
This paper presents the results obtained from a radioecological study carried out in the forest sites of
Mount IDA (Kazdagi)/Edremit, Turkey. For 118 soil profiles, the depth distribution of 137Cs activity was
established by fitting the experimental points to an exponential, a gaussian or a log-normal function. The
relaxation lengths were in the range of 1.09e16.7 cm with a mean of 5.73 cm, showing a slow transport
and a strong retention capacity of 137Cs even after the 26-y period of Chernobyl accident. From the data
for the vertical distribution of 137Cs in soil profiles, the mean annual migration velocity of 137Cs was in the
range of 0.11e0.62 cm year1 with a mean of 0.30 cm year1. Statistically significant correlations between
the thickness of the humus layer and the mean annual velocity of 137Cs were found for both coniferous
and mixed forest sites. The mean annual velocity of 137Cs in the forests sites with Pinus nigra var pallasiana
was significantly higher than sites with Pinus brutia. External dose-rates from the 137Cs in forest
soils were estimated using a conversion factor used in many studies and comprised with the external
dose-rates determined according to the vertical distribution of 137Cs within the soil depth profiles. It is
clearly seen that both levels and spatial distribution patterns of the external dose-rates from 137Cs were
influenced considerably with the vertical migration rate and the vertical distribution of 137Cs.
Mount IDA (Kazdagi)/Edremit, Turkey. For 118 soil profiles, the depth distribution of 137Cs activity was
established by fitting the experimental points to an exponential, a gaussian or a log-normal function. The
relaxation lengths were in the range of 1.09e16.7 cm with a mean of 5.73 cm, showing a slow transport
and a strong retention capacity of 137Cs even after the 26-y period of Chernobyl accident. From the data
for the vertical distribution of 137Cs in soil profiles, the mean annual migration velocity of 137Cs was in the
range of 0.11e0.62 cm year1 with a mean of 0.30 cm year1. Statistically significant correlations between
the thickness of the humus layer and the mean annual velocity of 137Cs were found for both coniferous
and mixed forest sites. The mean annual velocity of 137Cs in the forests sites with Pinus nigra var pallasiana
was significantly higher than sites with Pinus brutia. External dose-rates from the 137Cs in forest
soils were estimated using a conversion factor used in many studies and comprised with the external
dose-rates determined according to the vertical distribution of 137Cs within the soil depth profiles. It is
clearly seen that both levels and spatial distribution patterns of the external dose-rates from 137Cs were
influenced considerably with the vertical migration rate and the vertical distribution of 137Cs.
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In 2010-2012, an extensive study was performed in forest sites of Mount IDA (Kazdagi)/ Edremit 26 years after the Chernobyl accident. The 137Cs activity concentrations were determined by gamma-ray spectrometry in the forest soil layers... more
In 2010-2012, an extensive study was performed in forest sites of Mount IDA (Kazdagi)/ Edremit 26 years after the Chernobyl accident. The 137Cs activity concentrations were determined by gamma-ray spectrometry in the forest soil layers (OL, OF þ OH and A horizons) separately. Based on 341 surface soil samples and 118 soil profiles, activity concentrations of 137Cs in OL horizons varied between 0.25 ± 0.14 and 70 ± 1 Bq kg-1, while the ranges of 137Cs activity concentrations in OF þ OH and A horizons were 13 ± 1e555 ± 3 Bq kg-1 and 2 ± 1e253 ± 2 Bq kg-1, respectively. Cesium-137 deposition in the study area was estimated to be in the range of 1e39 kBq m-2 and a linear relationship between the deposition of 137Cs and the altitude was observed. The distributions of 137Cs activities in OL, OF þ OH and A horizons throughout the region were mapped in detail. The highest 137Cs activities were found in OF þ OH horizons, with markedly lower 137Cs activity in mineral horizons of soil profiles. It is observed that 137Cs content of humus layer increases with the thickness of the humus layer for coniferous forest sites. The 137Cs activity concentrations were higher than the recommended screening limits (150 Bq kg-1) at some of the investigated areas. The current activity concentration of top soil layers indicates that over many years since the initial deposition, 137Cs activity is keeping still high in the organic horizons.
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Who are forest engineers and especially forest researchers? What are they doing in professional manner? Are they important nowadays? The answers of these questions were explained in the introduction. The state of employee rights, career... more
Who are forest engineers and especially forest researchers? What are they doing in professional manner? Are they important nowadays? The answers of these questions were explained in the introduction. The state of employee rights, career opportunities and working conditions of Turkish forest researchers were explained. Additionally, the roles of the forest research institutes were briefly described. As a conclusion, to execute better forest research services some demands and expectations of forest researchers were summarized.
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Energy resources are very limited. Wood energy has been used for ages as primitive manner. Coppices, and some other fuelwood are one of the main products of common forest practices. Today there is another option that would be short... more
Energy resources are very limited. Wood energy has been used for ages as primitive manner. Coppices, and some other fuelwood are one of the main products of common forest practices. Today there is another option that would be short rotation coppices using poplar, willow, alder, acacia and other fast growing tree species. Establishing and managing such fast growing short rotation plantations are promising but they have some negative aspects to consider.
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Results of survival ratio data were evaluated and differences between bare root planted and containerised seedlings of tree species have been found significant. Success (survival) rates in Soma experiment site were: Robinia pseudoacacia... more
Results of survival ratio data were evaluated and differences between bare root planted and containerised seedlings of tree species have been found significant. Success (survival) rates in Soma experiment site were: Robinia pseudoacacia (%100), Cedrus libani (%96), Pinus elderica (%76), Ailanthus glandulosa (%69), Pinus brutia (%59), Eleagnus angustifolia (%53).
Success (survival) rates in Milas experiment site were: Cupressus sempervirens (%95), Ailanthus glandulosa (%94), Pinus brutia (%84), Eleagnus angustifolia (%71), Robinia pseudoacacia (%55) and Amygdalus communis (%18).
At the conclusion, some recommendations on reclamation and revegetation were given to researchers and managers of forest and mining."""
Success (survival) rates in Milas experiment site were: Cupressus sempervirens (%95), Ailanthus glandulosa (%94), Pinus brutia (%84), Eleagnus angustifolia (%71), Robinia pseudoacacia (%55) and Amygdalus communis (%18).
At the conclusion, some recommendations on reclamation and revegetation were given to researchers and managers of forest and mining."""
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1987 yılında kurulan ve merkezi ABD, Arizona, Tucson’da bulunan Uluslararası Ekolojik Restorasyon Derneği bilim insanlarına, uygulamacılara, sivil toplum kuruluşlarına, politikacılara ve halka dünya çapında ekolojik restorasyonu teşvik... more
1987 yılında kurulan ve merkezi ABD, Arizona, Tucson’da bulunan Uluslararası Ekolojik Restorasyon Derneği bilim insanlarına, uygulamacılara, sivil toplum kuruluşlarına, politikacılara ve halka dünya çapında ekolojik restorasyonu teşvik konusunda ve diyalog ortamı sağlama konusunda çaba sarf etmektedir. Bu derneğin ekolojik restorasyon konusunun temel ilkelerini ve kavramlarını açıkladığı yayını “Ekolojik Restorasyona Giriş” başlıklı çeviri tarafımdan yapılmış olup, ilk defa 2006 yılında Ege Ormancılık Araştırma Müdürlüğü Dergisinde (Sayı: 1, Sayfa: 30-47) yayınlanmıştır. Söz konusu bu çeviri eser, yine tarafımdan ilk çevirideki küçük bazı hataların düzeltilmesiyle ve orijinalindeki değişikliklerin eklenmesiyle, yeniden düzenlenmiş ve talepleri üzerine bu derneğin ağ sitesinde yayınlar sayfasında (http://www.ser.org/page/SERDocuments) yayınlanmış olup bir kopyasını sizlerle paylaşıyorum.
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The SER International Primer on Ecological Restoration
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T.C. Orman ve Su İşleri Bakanlığı, Çölleşme ve Erozyonla Mücadele Genel Müdürlüğü tarafından 25-28 Nisan 2018 tarhleri arasında Afyon Sandıklı'da düzenlenen Etüt-Proje ve Fizibilite Eğitiminde Maden Sahalarının Rehabilitasyonu ile ilgili... more
T.C. Orman ve Su İşleri Bakanlığı, Çölleşme ve Erozyonla Mücadele Genel Müdürlüğü tarafından 25-28 Nisan 2018 tarhleri arasında Afyon Sandıklı'da düzenlenen Etüt-Proje ve Fizibilite Eğitiminde Maden Sahalarının Rehabilitasyonu ile ilgili dersin eğitici materyalidir.
A training material for a Seminar on Site Survey, Feasibility and Project Preparation of Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Forest and Water Affairs, General Directorate of Combatting Desertification and Erosion Control.
A training material for a Seminar on Site Survey, Feasibility and Project Preparation of Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Forest and Water Affairs, General Directorate of Combatting Desertification and Erosion Control.
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ICP Forests adlı orman ekosistemlerini izleme programı kapsamında hazırlanan bu foto kılavuzunda Akdeniz orman ağacı türleri için taç durumları hakkında hem kısa bilgiler hem de yapraksızlanma ile ilgili fotograflar örnek olarak... more
ICP Forests adlı orman ekosistemlerini izleme programı kapsamında hazırlanan bu foto kılavuzunda Akdeniz orman ağacı türleri için taç durumları hakkında hem kısa bilgiler hem de yapraksızlanma ile ilgili fotograflar örnek olarak verilmiştir. Faydalı olması dileği ile 2010 yılında tarafımdan İngilizce edisyon dikkate alınarak Türkçeye çevrilmiştir.
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This essay was prepared to answer the question of “What are the main challenges in forestry in Central Asian countries?” and here briefly discussed the challenges embedded in the wider context of the political, economic and social... more
This essay was prepared to answer the question of “What are the main challenges in forestry in Central Asian countries?” and here briefly discussed the challenges embedded in the wider context of the political, economic and social environment of the Central Asian countries.
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Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Hidayet Karakurt
It was written for academic positions
CV Language is Turkish
It was written for academic positions
CV Language is Turkish