Ramsar Sites of Turkey - Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

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The site supports a high variety <strong>of</strong> bird species due to being situated on the African- Eurasian migration route. The site is very important for rich bird communities <strong>of</strong> the greatest nature tourism potential, particularly for the symbolic species <strong>of</strong> ruddy shelducks (Tadorna ferruginea). In September 2004, almost 12 percent <strong>of</strong> the world ruddy shelduck population (over 20.000 individuals) was observed on the lake just in one day. Including globally endangered white-headed duck (Oxyura leucocephala) and red-breasted goose (Branta ruficollis), velvet scoter (Melanitta fusca), western marsh-herrier (Circus aeruginosus) and common crane (Grus grus), 214 bird species are recorded in the site. Mammals Fox (Vulpes vulpes), southern vole (Microtus rossiaemeridionalis), rat (Nannospalax nehringi) and marbled polecat (Vormela peregusna) are the mammals recorded in the site. CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS Archeology Kuyucuk Village used to be the Molokan Village before, however Molokans have left after 1920. Later on, Karapapaks settled in the village that was deserted coming from regions, which are currently within Georgian and Armenian borders. Since Kuyucuk was a Molokan village, early constructions were built by them. The most remarkable ones are the village school built in 1907 and the mosque in 1909. The village school has remained unchanged. The village mosque meaning the church <strong>of</strong> Molokans, - however, used to be a three-story building. Having been damaged and torn down in time there remained only one story. A church bell <strong>of</strong> three tons at the top story was demounted and damaged. Other Molokan constructions are the village chambers. These works could preserve their beauty on the outside. Past and Present Land Use Livestock production and agricultural activities shape the past and present land use in Lake Kuyucuk. NATURAL RESOURCE USE The most important human activities in the environment <strong>of</strong> the lake are agriculture and livestock production. Mostly fodder plants are cultivated and cattle farming is also one <strong>of</strong> the most important means <strong>of</strong> living. Bird ringing and wetland restoration works are conducted in Lake Kuyucuk. Birdwatchers and nature tourists visit the site from the first moths <strong>of</strong> spring till the end <strong>of</strong> fall. Students attending local schools and colleges celebrate special days such as World Biodiversity Day, Environment Day, Migratory Birds Day, Birdwatching Day in the site. 109
Agriculture Dry agriculture activities are widespread around Lake Kuyucuk. Wheat, barley, trefoil, oat and clover fields that are harvested at the end <strong>of</strong> July or at the beginning <strong>of</strong> August surround the lake. Cattles are grazed in the area following harvest. Grass growing in the meadow areas are hayed for winter by the villagers in the same period. Livestock Cattle farming in the region is intense. There are 5000 cattle grazing by the lake and animal entranceinto the site, over-grazing during Aprils, when the grass is just starting to grow, leads to serious degradation <strong>of</strong> the grass and reeds around the lake. WETLAND MANAGEMENT PLAN Preparation <strong>of</strong> the Lake Kuyucuk Wetland Management Plan was put for tender by the nt plan is expected to be completed by December 2010 and enforced as <strong>of</strong> early 2011. References 110
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plain had also started to sink and
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The lake with its immediate environ
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Amphibians and Reptiles The lake an
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is cultivated in remarkable portion
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Conservation Statuses A 23.585-hect
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around the lake. There are Lycium d
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sulfate, chloride, sodium and magne
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cological functioning and landscape
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Kizilirmak Delta is one of<
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than Kizilirmak River are Engiz and
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