Orman Mühendisliğinde Ekosistem Yönetimi

This book provides a comprehensive examination of ecosystem management within the field of forest engineering in Turkey. It presents current approaches to the sustainable management of forest ecosystems, multifunctional use of natural resources, and adaptation strategies to environmental changes. The historical development and policy context of forest ecosystems and ecosystem services in Turkey's development plans are explored in depth. The multifaceted impacts of drought on economic, social, and environmental systems are thoroughly analyzed. Furthermore, nature-based solutions addressing climate change, particularly water management through rainwater harvesting techniques in microcatchments, are discussed with practical applications for forest ecosystems’ climate adaptation. The ecotourism activities and sustainability perspective in the Köyceğiz case study are examined, emphasizing local socio-economic benefits. The carbon sequestration capacity of beech trees and their importance in the context of climate change are analyzed alongside carbon management strategies in forest management. Soil erosion models, RUSLE and WEPP, including their integration with Geographic Information Systems, highlight the role of technology-based approaches in soil conservation. Finally, visitor satisfaction, attitudes, and perceived service quality relationships in the Dilek Peninsula-Büyük Menderes Delta National Park are investigated using structural equation modeling, confirming the mediating role of service quality in visitor satisfaction and revisit intentions. The book offers interdisciplinary contributions to forestry, environmental management, sustainable tourism, and climate change fields.