Research Article

Quantitative Evaluation of Urban Ecosystem Services via the i-Tree Canopy Method: The Case of Suluova Adnan Menderes Millet Garden

Volume: 8 Number: 1 December 31, 2025
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Quantitative Evaluation of Urban Ecosystem Services via the i-Tree Canopy Method: The Case of Suluova Adnan Menderes Millet Garden

Abstract

The production-consumption processes that gained momentum with the Industrial Revolution brought about intense industrialization and rapid urbanization. These developments have resulted in increased concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, thereby exacerbating global warming and climate change. One of the primary urban manifestations of climate change is the formation of urban heat islands, which negatively affect the quality of life. In this context, urban green spaces play a significant role both in regulating the microclimate and functioning as carbon sinks, thereby contributing to the sustainability of ecosystem services. The integration of green infrastructure into urban planning through a holistic approach is of critical importance for the development of climate-resilient settlements. The aim of this study is to evaluate the carbon sequestration capacities of urban trees in terms of ecosystem services within Adnan Menderes Millet Garden, the 2nd and 3rd phase Millet Gardens, and the Barrier-Free Life Park, covering a total area of 24,812.51 m² in the Suluova district of Amasya Province. For this purpose, an analysis was conducted using the i-Tree Canopy software based on 2452 random sampling points. The findings indicate that the amount of green space per capita is 10.12 m², which exceeds the World Health Organization’s minimum recommended value of 9 m². The current green spaces were found to have an estimated annual carbon sequestration potential of 1.49 tons. Furthermore, it is projected that the carbon storage capacity will increase in the coming years with the growth of the young vegetation in the study area. The results emphasize the contributions of urban trees to ecosystem services such as air quality improvement and climate regulation, underlining the necessity of planned and conscious green space management for the development of sustainable and livable cities.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Software Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2025

Submission Date

June 20, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 22, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 1

APA
Kurt Konakoğlu, S. S. (2025). Quantitative Evaluation of Urban Ecosystem Services via the i-Tree Canopy Method: The Case of Suluova Adnan Menderes Millet Garden. GSI Journals Serie C: Advancements in Information Sciences and Technologies, 8(1), 141-156. https://izlik.org/JA42WB88TG
AMA
1.Kurt Konakoğlu SS. Quantitative Evaluation of Urban Ecosystem Services via the i-Tree Canopy Method: The Case of Suluova Adnan Menderes Millet Garden. AIST. 2025;8(1):141-156. https://izlik.org/JA42WB88TG
Chicago
Kurt Konakoğlu, Sultan Sevinç. 2025. “Quantitative Evaluation of Urban Ecosystem Services via the I-Tree Canopy Method: The Case of Suluova Adnan Menderes Millet Garden”. GSI Journals Serie C: Advancements in Information Sciences and Technologies 8 (1): 141-56. https://izlik.org/JA42WB88TG.
EndNote
Kurt Konakoğlu SS (December 1, 2025) Quantitative Evaluation of Urban Ecosystem Services via the i-Tree Canopy Method: The Case of Suluova Adnan Menderes Millet Garden. GSI Journals Serie C: Advancements in Information Sciences and Technologies 8 1 141–156.
IEEE
[1]S. S. Kurt Konakoğlu, “Quantitative Evaluation of Urban Ecosystem Services via the i-Tree Canopy Method: The Case of Suluova Adnan Menderes Millet Garden”, AIST, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 141–156, Dec. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA42WB88TG
ISNAD
Kurt Konakoğlu, Sultan Sevinç. “Quantitative Evaluation of Urban Ecosystem Services via the I-Tree Canopy Method: The Case of Suluova Adnan Menderes Millet Garden”. GSI Journals Serie C: Advancements in Information Sciences and Technologies 8/1 (December 1, 2025): 141-156. https://izlik.org/JA42WB88TG.
JAMA
1.Kurt Konakoğlu SS. Quantitative Evaluation of Urban Ecosystem Services via the i-Tree Canopy Method: The Case of Suluova Adnan Menderes Millet Garden. AIST. 2025;8:141–156.
MLA
Kurt Konakoğlu, Sultan Sevinç. “Quantitative Evaluation of Urban Ecosystem Services via the I-Tree Canopy Method: The Case of Suluova Adnan Menderes Millet Garden”. GSI Journals Serie C: Advancements in Information Sciences and Technologies, vol. 8, no. 1, Dec. 2025, pp. 141-56, https://izlik.org/JA42WB88TG.
Vancouver
1.Sultan Sevinç Kurt Konakoğlu. Quantitative Evaluation of Urban Ecosystem Services via the i-Tree Canopy Method: The Case of Suluova Adnan Menderes Millet Garden. AIST [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 1;8(1):141-56. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA42WB88TG