GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF PLANT COVER IN AKDAĞ AND SURROINDING AREA

Abstract

The effects of the Black Sea climate in the Central Black Sea Region are inserted in a balanced manner towards the inner parts. Yeşilırmak, Kızılırmak Rivers and their tributaries, shapes this region. Distribution of vegetation in Akdağ and surrounding area is according to geomorphologic units. The humid forests spreads in the north facing slopes and valleys. Dominant species are Beech (Fagus sp.), Oak (Quercus sp.), Hornbeam (Carpinus sp.). Botanical composition in understory of this forest occurs from the Nuts (Corylus sp.), Privet (Ligustrum sp.), Rowan (Sorbus sp.), Cranberry (Cornus sp.). Dry forests widespread on the south-facing slopes and upper land. Black pine (Pinus nigra) and Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris) are tall trees in this forests. The understory of the forests are mostly oaks and other species. Some shrub species in maquis could be inserted as a relic to this region. Dense settlements in low sections caused the vegetation to be destroyed and a fragmented appearance