Forest fires, exacerbated by the fallout from climate change, threaten Turkey’s evergreen lands. The country witnessed 226,845 hectares of Forests completely damaged or burned between 2012 and 2021, with more from 61% of take this loss place in 2021 alone.
Data from the Directorate General of Forestry shows a total of 27,150 forest fires took place across the country in The past a necklace. Fires seem to have increased, although not uncommon in the severity of the blame on The strong winds that spread them and cause high temperatures exacerbate the fires.
althoug last year It might seem the worst in terms of the size of Forests that succumbed to fires, and highest number of fires took place in 2013, at 3 755, one year Before the country records its lowest fires in Hold at 2,149.
else year2,793 forest fires have been reported. Most of them, as was the case in the past took place during the summer season. the majority of The fires were massive in Antalya and Mugla, two southern provinces on beaches of Mediterranean sea. The deadly Fires have killed people of at least eight people. Forest fires prompted the national mobilization of help burnt down villages and triggered Discussion on The country’s response to such wildfires. Forest fires that broke out in more from 500 locations in Two boycotts lasted for days, the longest for 15 days causing evacuation of villages in Manavgat, the worst-hit District in Antalya, in addition to the evacuations from Bodrum and Marmaris, two popular holiday destinations in neighboring Mugla province.
With summer approaching, Turkey is ready for Another possible season of Forest fires, sometimes caused by arson by terrorist groups but more Often due to negligence, like Random disposal of flammable materials materials. This is amazing year 55 helicopters and 20 aircraft have been booked for water dumping on Burning forests, while about 15,000 volunteers are ready on along the field with Professional staff. Country also deploy drones in Forests and monitor them around the clock for Faster response to forest fires.
Still, there are many more to be done. Professor Huseyin Barış Teseiman from Cerrahpaşa College of Forestry at Istanbul University, says Red pine is most likely to burn easily. Species are among the majority of the trees in Turkey’s forests. “Red pine forests can grow faster and we can preserve red pine forests. But we should also take additional measures, like creating protected strips with fireInsulating trees.
Tecimen said there is a great source of manpower for fight Fires have little effect against Forest fires without early intervention. “Just fast accompany the reply with air support It can stop fires. First response kits should To be a good coach and fast So that fires can be prevented even without assistance of Helicopters or planes,” he told Anadolu Agency (AA) on Wednesday.
he is added who – which global The warming manifests itself in the form of a massive drought and triggered ‘physiological reaction’ in the trees. “In the coming years, we will see a change of Ocean in Forest Ecosystems, “Resettlement” in feeling. This is an unfortunate result of global Warmers,” he said. “Sure, trees of A humid climate will not adapt to environments near the sea, but it is possible that’s there growth He will be stunted. sum with He warned of heavy rainfall caused by land erosion, climate change is a factor weakening forest ecosystems.
