WCC 2020 Res 009 - Activity Report

In September 2024, we initiated efforts in collaboration with İzmir Institute of Technology to restore the freshwater ecosystems in the Gediz Delta in Türkiye and strengthen sustainable management practices. This project aims to restore wetland meadow habitats within the delta and enhance the capacity of local stakeholders and decision-makers. Activities include monitoring groundwater levels, conducting soil analyses, and determining the carrying capacity for grazing animals. Based on these data, a comprehensive pasture management plan will be developed. Additionally, ecological interventions will be implemented to close illegal access points, convert eucalyptus plantation areas back into grazing land, and restore fragmented pasture habitats.