Research Article

Determination of Recreatıon Areas in Acarlar Longoz

Volume: 7 Number: 2 July 30, 2024
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Determination of Recreatıon Areas in Acarlar Longoz

Abstract

The protection of nature and the environment, the preservation of the diversity of ecosystems without jeopardizing their integrity, and their sustainable development are important for sustainability. The Acarlar Floodplain is an extraordinary tourism and recreation area in terms of its ecological and landscape features. In the Acarlar Floodplain, which has recently become an important tourist destination, it is important to determine the attractions for daily recreation without neglecting the conservation value. The aim of this study is to identify suitable areas for hiking and birdwatching in the region using the weighted overlay method. The results show that most of the region is restricted areas for targeted activities, especially birdwatching, due to the different conservation status of Acar Longoz. The 1st degree suitable areas for hiking activities cover 226 ha and 4169 ha fall under the 2nd degree suitable category. The 1st degree suitable areas for birdwatching cover 16 ha, while the 2nd degree suitable areas cover 487 ha. The results provide essential inputs and an exemplary scientific methodology for the development of the current ecotourism project and wetland management plans.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Recreation, Leisure and Tourism Geography, Recreation Management, Sustainable Tourism

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 30, 2024

Submission Date

April 19, 2024

Acceptance Date

July 2, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 7 Number: 2

APA
Uzun Şengül, H. B., Çabuk, S. N., Özenen-kavlak, M., & Bilge Öztürk, G. (2024). Determination of Recreatıon Areas in Acarlar Longoz. GSI Journals Serie A: Advancements in Tourism Recreation and Sports Sciences, 7(2), 516-542. https://doi.org/10.53353/atrss.1469970
AMA
1.Uzun Şengül HB, Çabuk SN, Özenen-kavlak M, Bilge Öztürk G. Determination of Recreatıon Areas in Acarlar Longoz. ATRSS. 2024;7(2):516-542. doi:10.53353/atrss.1469970
Chicago
Uzun Şengül, Habibe Büşra, Saye Nihan Çabuk, Mehtap Özenen-kavlak, and Gülşah Bilge Öztürk. 2024. “Determination of Recreatıon Areas in Acarlar Longoz”. GSI Journals Serie A: Advancements in Tourism Recreation and Sports Sciences 7 (2): 516-42. https://doi.org/10.53353/atrss.1469970.
EndNote
Uzun Şengül HB, Çabuk SN, Özenen-kavlak M, Bilge Öztürk G (July 1, 2024) Determination of Recreatıon Areas in Acarlar Longoz. GSI Journals Serie A: Advancements in Tourism Recreation and Sports Sciences 7 2 516–542.
IEEE
[1]H. B. Uzun Şengül, S. N. Çabuk, M. Özenen-kavlak, and G. Bilge Öztürk, “Determination of Recreatıon Areas in Acarlar Longoz”, ATRSS, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 516–542, July 2024, doi: 10.53353/atrss.1469970.
ISNAD
Uzun Şengül, Habibe Büşra - Çabuk, Saye Nihan - Özenen-kavlak, Mehtap - Bilge Öztürk, Gülşah. “Determination of Recreatıon Areas in Acarlar Longoz”. GSI Journals Serie A: Advancements in Tourism Recreation and Sports Sciences 7/2 (July 1, 2024): 516-542. https://doi.org/10.53353/atrss.1469970.
JAMA
1.Uzun Şengül HB, Çabuk SN, Özenen-kavlak M, Bilge Öztürk G. Determination of Recreatıon Areas in Acarlar Longoz. ATRSS. 2024;7:516–542.
MLA
Uzun Şengül, Habibe Büşra, et al. “Determination of Recreatıon Areas in Acarlar Longoz”. GSI Journals Serie A: Advancements in Tourism Recreation and Sports Sciences, vol. 7, no. 2, July 2024, pp. 516-42, doi:10.53353/atrss.1469970.
Vancouver
1.Habibe Büşra Uzun Şengül, Saye Nihan Çabuk, Mehtap Özenen-kavlak, Gülşah Bilge Öztürk. Determination of Recreatıon Areas in Acarlar Longoz. ATRSS. 2024 Jul. 1;7(2):516-42. doi:10.53353/atrss.1469970

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