Research Article

Silent Treasures of Nature: The Awakening of Bingöl Lakes With Ecotourism

Volume: 13 Number: 4 December 30, 2024
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Silent Treasures of Nature: The Awakening of Bingöl Lakes With Ecotourism

Abstract

With its abundant natural beauty and pristine ecosystems, Bingöl is one of Turkey's best-kept natural secrets. One of the most remarkable elements of these beauties is the natural lakes in the region. However, for many years, both security and carelessness have prevented these lakes' tourism potential from being realised. Ecotourism, which aims to sustainably protect natural and cultural resources, offers an important opportunity for the development of tourism in these regions. This study examined the ecotourism potential of four natural lakes in the province of Bingöl with the goal of promoting tourism in these areas. Within the scope of the research, firstly, a survey was conducted with 192 people to determine the perspectives of Bingöl people on ecotourism and the potential in the province where they live. SWOT studies were conducted for four designated natural lakes (Balpınar Lake, Gerindal Lake, Natural Thermal Water Situated in Ilıcalar, Sarıçiçek Lake) in collaboration with professionals, including academics and students from the landscape architecture department. Based on the collected data, the research concluded with the creation of landscape designs for the chosen lakes. The primary objective of this project is to serve as a model for ecotourism design of concealed natural attractions.

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Supporting Institution

BİDEB

Project Number

1919B012312287

Ethical Statement

In order to conduct the questionnaires in this study, permission was granted by Bingöl University Rectorate of Science and Engineering Sciences Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee with the ethics committee decision numbered 33117789/730.08.03/126523.

Thanks

This study was supported by BİDEB 2209-A University Students Research Projects Support Programme with the project titled ‘Ecotourism Potential of Natural Lakes of Bingöl Province and their Acquisition to Tourism’.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Environmentally Sustainable Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 30, 2024

Submission Date

November 4, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 9, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 13 Number: 4

APA
Meral, A., Kabay, Y., Bayram, S., Kayalı, R., & Uslu, A. (2024). Silent Treasures of Nature: The Awakening of Bingöl Lakes With Ecotourism. Turkish Journal of Nature and Science, 13(4), 204-213. https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1579263
AMA
1.Meral A, Kabay Y, Bayram S, Kayalı R, Uslu A. Silent Treasures of Nature: The Awakening of Bingöl Lakes With Ecotourism. TJNS. 2024;13(4):204-213. doi:10.46810/tdfd.1579263
Chicago
Meral, Alperen, Yeşim Kabay, Sefa Bayram, Rozelin Kayalı, and Ahmet Uslu. 2024. “Silent Treasures of Nature: The Awakening of Bingöl Lakes With Ecotourism”. Turkish Journal of Nature and Science 13 (4): 204-13. https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1579263.
EndNote
Meral A, Kabay Y, Bayram S, Kayalı R, Uslu A (December 1, 2024) Silent Treasures of Nature: The Awakening of Bingöl Lakes With Ecotourism. Turkish Journal of Nature and Science 13 4 204–213.
IEEE
[1]A. Meral, Y. Kabay, S. Bayram, R. Kayalı, and A. Uslu, “Silent Treasures of Nature: The Awakening of Bingöl Lakes With Ecotourism”, TJNS, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 204–213, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.46810/tdfd.1579263.
ISNAD
Meral, Alperen - Kabay, Yeşim - Bayram, Sefa - Kayalı, Rozelin - Uslu, Ahmet. “Silent Treasures of Nature: The Awakening of Bingöl Lakes With Ecotourism”. Turkish Journal of Nature and Science 13/4 (December 1, 2024): 204-213. https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1579263.
JAMA
1.Meral A, Kabay Y, Bayram S, Kayalı R, Uslu A. Silent Treasures of Nature: The Awakening of Bingöl Lakes With Ecotourism. TJNS. 2024;13:204–213.
MLA
Meral, Alperen, et al. “Silent Treasures of Nature: The Awakening of Bingöl Lakes With Ecotourism”. Turkish Journal of Nature and Science, vol. 13, no. 4, Dec. 2024, pp. 204-13, doi:10.46810/tdfd.1579263.
Vancouver
1.Alperen Meral, Yeşim Kabay, Sefa Bayram, Rozelin Kayalı, Ahmet Uslu. Silent Treasures of Nature: The Awakening of Bingöl Lakes With Ecotourism. TJNS. 2024 Dec. 1;13(4):204-13. doi:10.46810/tdfd.1579263