Turkey's Green Friends: Popular Tree Species
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"Trees are our roots." - Terry Tempest Williams
Turkey's Green Friends: Popular Tree Species
Trees have started to speak more about themselves with global warming problems. Especially in recent years, our country has made a name for itself as the country that has planted the most trees in Europe. For this reason, "Anakonu" is one of the popular trees in our country today.
Turkey is home to one of the most important natural beauties of the world with its rich vegetation by hosting 20 thousand plant species. There are thousands of different tree species adapted to different climatic and geographical conditions all over our country. These trees play an important role both for natural life and for human life.
In this article, I will introduce some of Turkey's most popular tree species, which I will describe with the sincerity of having seen and recognized them personally.
Larch
Larch is one of the most common tree species in Turkey. It can be seen almost everywhere in our country, especially in forested areas. Larch is a coniferous tree and can reach up to 50 meters in height. A strong and durable tree, larch is also important for its timber.
I first saw larches in the lush forests of the Black Sea. With their strong trunks and pointed leaves, they looked like noble protectors of the forest. Larches protect forests from erosion and increase the nutritional value of the soil.
Yellow Pine
Yellow pine is another important coniferous tree species in Turkey. It is especially widespread in the Mediterranean region. Yellow pine is a tree that can reach up to 40 meters in height. It has an important place in pine nut production.
The first time I saw yellow pines was at the foot of the Taurus Mountains. With their golden yellow leaves and lush forests, they were one of nature's most beautiful gifts. Yellow pines are also an important source of firewood.
Red pine
Red pine is one of the tallest tree species in Turkey. It can reach up to 60 meters in height. It is especially common in the Aegean and Mediterranean regions. Red pine is a coniferous tree and has an important place in pine nut production.
I saw red pines for the first time in the pine forests of Muğla. These trees, which attracted attention with their red color, formed one of the most beautiful views of the forest. Red pines are also an important source of firewood.
Sycamore
Sycamore is one of the most widespread leafy tree species in Turkey. It can be seen almost everywhere in our country, especially along the banks of rivers. Sycamore is a tree that can reach up to 50 meters in height. With its shade and coolness, it is one of the most preferred trees by people in summer.
I first saw plane trees in the historic districts of Istanbul. Hundreds of years old plane trees were one of the most important symbols of the city. Sycamores also have an important cultural value.
Fig tree
The fig tree is one of the most important fruit trees in Turkey. It is especially widespread in the Aegean and Mediterranean regions. The fig tree is a tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. With its sweet and delicious fruits, it is one of the most popular fruits of the summer months.
I saw fig trees for the first time in the fig orchards of Aydın. The fig trees were one of the most beautiful gifts of nature with their lush leaves and sweet fruits. Fig trees also have an important economic value.
Grape tree
The grape tree is one of the most important fruit trees in Turkey. It is especially widespread in the Aegean and Marmara regions. The grape tree is a tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. With its sweet and delicious fruits, it is one of the most popular fruits of the summer months.
I saw grape trees for the first time in the vineyards of Izmir. The grape trees, with their lush leaves and sweet fruits, were one of nature's most beautiful gifts. Grape trees also have an important economic value.
Besides these trees, there are many more popular tree species in Turkey. These trees play an important role both for natural life and for human life. It is our responsibility to protect them and pass them on to future generations.