Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
4. ISPEC International Congress On Contemporary Scientific Research, Ganca, Azerbaycan, 14 - 15 Kasım 2023, (Yayınlanmadı)
Restoration ecology is an expression of ecosystem structure and ecosystem function. Briefly, a damaged ecosystem is tried to be converted into the original (or reference) state by various strategies. Among these methods, there are options such as rehabilitation, reclamation and restoration. These options depend on the function of the ecosystem in terms of biomass and nutrients; and structure of it, as in species and complexity.
Dune ecosystems can be defined as large areas of fine sands; mostly blown by the prevailing wind and form hills of accumulated sand. Divided into two as desert and coastal dunes, according to their location and formation, restoration ecology practices continue to be carried out worldwide on both. Coastal dunes are one-of-a-kind ecosystems. However, with and aggressive progress of one; pastures, agricultural and residential areas are negatively affected, such as contamination of drinking water reserves.
In the study, various practices of restoration ecology in coastal dunes are examined to compare specifically with the methods and results of the one for Durusu coastal dune in Istanbul/Türkiye. The study area has an importance for being an active water reserve. Sand stabilization and afforestation practices on the area are additionally examined from the literature and current status of afforestation and the progress of the dune are evaluated.
As a result, it is revealed sand progress and accumulation has stopped due to the stabilization and a 50-year restoration process. The case of Durusu ecological restoration practice (where the initial ecosystem was very scarce in plant nutrients and water holding capacity) is thought to be successful in terms of ecosystem continuity. More than a decade, the study area is covered with 2 pine species. In addition, the physicochemical properties of the soil -once was composed of sand- improved, which is also among the striking outcomes of the practice.