2. Biodiversity is the degree of variation
of life forms within a
given ecosystem, biome, or an entire planet.
Biodiversity is a measure of the health of
ecosystems. Biodiversity is in part a function
of climate. In terrestrial habitats, tropical
regions are typically rich whereas polar
regions support fewer species.
3. Turkey known officially as the Republic of Turkey, is a Eurasian country located
in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe.
CITRUS PRODUCTION IN TURKEY
Turkey is one of the most citrus producing country in Mediterranean region.
Although Turkey does not represent a natural genetic of citrus, there is a
historical evidence showing that citrus fruits have been known in Turkey as
citrus growing has been an ancient and traditional agricultural activity.
Chios
Pimpinella anisum
Pistacia lenthiscus
4. Karaburun Peninsula is a
biologically rich natural
reserve area with its
terrestrial and marine
mammals and 204 land and/or
marine bird species. Among
these species some of which
Monachus monachus
identified to be in category of
“endangered species” world
or Mediterranean wide so
declared to be protected
within international
regulations are listed in Table
1 (EKEN, G., 1997). Lutra lutra
5.
6. Important Biodiversity Areas
Breeding Areas for Caretta Caretta
Resident for Monachus monachus
Important Areas for Bidrs
Important Vegetation Areas
