Türk Tarım ve Doğa Bilimleri Dergisi

Yazarlar: Sultan KIYMAZ, Ufuk KARADAVUT

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Anahtar Kelimeler:Wetlands,Seyfe Lake,Protection of flora

Özet: The aim of this study was to identify individual perspectives about the Seyfe Lake Wetland in Turkey. In the study, local’s knowledge and perceptions were studied by means of a questionnaire. In addition, the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the respondents and an economic profile of the sampled villages in the research area were also collected. Agriculture and animal husbandry production are the main occupational activity of the local people in this area. Local people know about the objectives (73.1%), important values (84.7%), and changes of the wetland (81.7%). The locals were knowledgeable about Seyfe Lake wetland ecosystems. In particular, they are aware of ecological changes such as the decline in lake water levels and lake sizes, the decreases in crop yields, decreases in species and populations of waterfowl, and destruction of the natural habitat. However, a low level of awareness was observed regarding the knowledge about the management plan of Seyfe Lake. Managers and planners should inform locals about the objectives of Seyfe Lake management planning. Informative activities such as technical trip, seminar and training to raise awareness should be conducted to protect the wetlands.

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