İğneada Longoz forests, which are considered one of the most important wetlands in the world, are under the threat of the temperature due to climate change and the trees. Turkey’s 135 wetlands, which host more than 300 wetlands exceeding 1 million hectares, are considered internationally important. İğneada Longozu, which is not included in Ramsar, is among the first in the world of Longoz forests in the world. Istanbul also meets the water needs of the water from the resources in the water to continue to be transferred, forests to protect, if the tree cuts continue to be under the threat of extinction of the forests of the Longoz forests, while the unique natural wonder must be protected at the beginning of the areas.
Must be a biosphere
Longoz Forests should not be included in the scope of Ramsar Kırklareli City Council Executive Board Member Göksal Çidem, “As on the Bulgarian side of our side of the forest will be declared a biosphere reserve area, but did not. No reserve status was required. ” There was no need to proclaim the land of the unique beauty, if the scope of Ramsar and a biosphere reserve; Why did academics worked for 2 years? Biosphere reserve area is not declared, today under the threat of tree cutting, “he said.
We should look like our eyes
Underlining that the largest longoz forests of Europe and Asia are in İğneada town, ÇİDEM “We have to protect this forest and wetlands that we need to protect, so to speak. They are tendered on the water resources of the Longoz forests for the work line activity. In addition, our forest village hunters are under the threat of construction. Another wetland is Dupnisa Cave. There is no one left. In the past years, the marble quarry was asked to open. It was canceled by objections. Nowadays, hotel-cafe-restaurant was asked to be done. Fortunately, at the last moment the process was followed by the City Council and the activity was stopped by making objections in legal processes, “he said.
Tree cutting should end
Istanbul also meets the water needs of the water needs to continue to transfer water, forests to protect, if the tree cuts continue under the threat of extinction of the forests, while the forest and ecology specialist. Dr. Doğan Kantarcı gave the following information: “The continuity of the streams that are born from Istranca and poured into the Black Sea is very important. Demirköy streams constantly feed the Longoz forests. Thanks to the discharge of the waters of Demirköy, the base water of the longoz forests is fed and a fresh water flow is provided towards the sea. Thus, the salt water of the Black Sea cannot enter under the forests of the Longoz. “
Istanbul Water Monster
DSI former executive Dursun Yıldız pointed out that water resources in Thrace, groundwater feeding areas and water basins should be declared an absolute protection area. Istanbul is a city that has turned into a water monster. Melen and Thrace Basin water resources are transferred to Istanbul, “he said.
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