DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/geoplanning.11.2.%25p

Agroforestry-Silvopastoral Systems Suitability for the Plateau Landforms: Devrekani Plateau (Northern Turkiye)

*Celalettin Duran scopus  -  Department of Geography, Kastamonu University, Kuzeykent, Kastamonu, Turkiye 37150, Turkey

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Devrekani Plateau is part of the Kure Mountains massif (Kastamonu-Turkiye), including flat areas between 1000-1300 m altitude. The Plateau is one of the main geomorphological units of the region. Due to environmental constraints, versatile, holistic, and sustainable land use plans are needed in such high areas. This study examines land use patterns compatible with natural environmental conditions for the Plateau Landforms. Agroforestry-silvopastoral systems where agriculture, pasture, forest lands, and recreational function are applied together have been evaluated in the study area. Criteria that have a high relationship with land use have been identified. Using Geographic Information Systems, weighted overlay analysis was carried out with factor maps regarding Lithology, Slope, Elevation, and Actual Land Use. The regions between agriculture and forest are the most suitable land use for the agroforestry-silvopastoral systems (outside urban areas) and recreation. Agriculture, animal husbandry, and forestry activities have the most wide areas of use in the plateau area. Areas where these three types of land use can be done together are generally karst areas covered with sparse vegetation, above 1200 m, and with a slope of 6-12%. The lower border of these areas is agricultural areas with flat or nearly flat slopes, commonly formed by alluviums. The upper limit consists of forest areas with steep slopes surrounded by high hills. Planned land use models contribute to functions such as ensuring the continuity of production in nature, increasing soil fertility, and reducing human-induced pressure.
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Keywords: Plateau; Agroforestry-Silvopastoral Systems; Land Use; Suitability; Devrekani

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