Turkey, which has richer biodiversity than many surrounding countries, takes some measures at the national and international level to carry this feature to the future in a sustainable way. Conservation of biodiversity is to determine the prominent areas in this regard and the determination of species diversity at a local scale depends on scientific studies. One of the biodiversity levels, alpha species diversity provides the information necessary for the conservation of any area, however, it is also very important to know the sensitivity of habitats to external factors. By determining the balance and sensitivity of ecosystems, the conservation concept can be addressed from a holistic perspective by determining the areas where species are distributed in a balanced way as well as biodiversity. In this study, by applying SHE analysis to the alpha diversity values of Kargı and Karpuz Stream valleys, the species richness and Shannon alpha diversity values of the areas, as well as the balance and sensitivity of the species within the community, were investigated. As a result, by adding the number of individuals and their distribution in the sample areas to the plant species diversity data, the regions that should be given priority in protection in these valleys were determined.
SHE analysis biodiversity ecosystem balance habitat sensitivity.
The authors admit special thanks to TÜBİTAK for the financial support and Prof. Dr. Kürşad Özkan for organizing the “2237-A Biological Diversity Measurement Processes-Inventory, Data Transfer and Computing Techniques” scientific event.
Turkey, which has richer biodiversity than many surrounding countries, takes some measures at the national and international level to carry this feature to the future in a sustainable way. Conservation of biodiversity is to determine the prominent areas in this regard and the determination of species diversity at a local scale depends on scientific studies. One of the biodiversity levels, alpha species diversity provides the information necessary for the conservation of any area, however, it is also very important to know the sensitivity of habitats to external factors. By determining the balance and sensitivity of ecosystems, the conservation concept can be addressed from a holistic perspective by determining the areas where species are distributed in a balanced way as well as biodiversity. In this study, by applying SHE analysis to the alpha diversity values of Kargı and Karpuz Stream valleys, the species richness and Shannon alpha diversity values of the areas, as well as the balance and sensitivity of the species within the community, were investigated. As a result, by adding the number of individuals and their distribution in the sample areas to the plant species diversity data, the regions that should be given priority in protection in these valleys were determined.
SHE analysis biodiversity ecosystem balance habitat sensitivity
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Koruma ve Biyolojik Çeşitlilik |
Bölüm | Research Article |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 15 Ağustos 2021 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 1 Temmuz 2021 |
Kabul Tarihi | 16 Ağustos 2021 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2021 Cilt: 14 Sayı: 2 |