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stop over at the site in autumn. According to the information from local people, the number <strong>of</strong> birds at lake decreased dramatically. In addition to the water birds, white storks gather around the lake. Steppes around the lake are feeding and breeding area for great bustard, one <strong>of</strong> the globally threatened bird species. Mammals There are 31 mammal species recorded around the Seyfe Lake. According to the IUCN red list criteria, the classification <strong>of</strong> the mammal species is as followed;; Lesser Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros) as Least Concern (LC), Long-fingered Bat (Myotis capaccinii) as Vulnerable (VU), Lesser Blind Mole Rat (Spalax leucodon) as Data Deficient (DD), Common Otter (Lutra lutra) as Near Threatened (NT), Greater Mouse-eared Bat (Myotis myotis) as Least Concern (LC), The Common Bent-wing Bat (Miniopterus schreibersii) as Near Threatened (NT), Anatolian Squirrel (Sciurus anomalus) as Least Concern (LC), Gray Dwarf Hamster (Cricetulus migratorius) as Least Concern (LC), Forest Dormouse (Dryomys nitedula) as Least Concern (LC). CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS Archeology The findings obtained from the archaeological excavations have shown that the first settlements occurred in the Bronze Age (between 3500-200 BC). There are 20 hoyuks and tumulus from this age around the lake and its surroundings. Studies have shown that the people settled at the coasts engaged with agricultural activities throughout history. It is thought that the residents <strong>of</strong> the lake lived on hunting migratory birds, as well as agricultural products. Historical artifacts excavated from the hoyuks have been Past and Present Land Use Lake Seyfe was a remarkable area regarding the bird species at past. Especially at winter and migration times it was very rich with respect to bird species and number. The site has been adversely affected at an important scale due to drainage channels, overuse <strong>of</strong> ground water, shifting to the thirsty crops at agricultural pattern. There is a 20 cm thick salt layer on the lake which completely dry at summer months. Salt from this salty layer spreading over the agricultural lands around the lake, threatens human health and causes financial loss as an amount <strong>of</strong> millions <strong>of</strong> liras per year. Ground water level has been decreased due to using the water <strong>of</strong> the lake. Nowadays, the depth <strong>of</strong> the wells is up to 200 m. Apart from the existing decrease on the agricultural yield due to droughts in the region, reed harvesting has also been adversely affected due to destroying <strong>of</strong> the reed beds. Moreover, poplar and willow grooves are drought to extinction. Since the lake surface decreased gradually, frost incidents are increased and apple production had come to a standstill. NATURAL RESOURCE USE 27
The main occupation <strong>of</strong> the local people around the lake is agriculture and husbandry. 90 % <strong>of</strong> the people make their livings with these practices. Agriculture Dry agricultural activities are practiced in the 91,7 % <strong>of</strong> the basin while the rest is used for irrigated agricultural activities. Main agricultural products are wheat, sugar beet, barley, lentil, chick-pea, bean, oats and sunflower. There are also orchards and groove practices, though rare. There are almost a thousand caisson wells at a depth <strong>of</strong> maximum 10m for irrigation purposes. However, due to water shortage it is harder to produce those productions. In the past 3 years, to provide transition from irrigated agriculture to dry agriculture clover and trefoil cultivation was started to be promoted. Under The Environmentally- promotion works have been initiated. In the 4 villages surrounding Lake Seyfe , a total <strong>of</strong> 1350-ha area is included in the project area. The water and humidity ratio, which was adequate to grow agricultural plants as wheat in the past, has decreased as <strong>of</strong> 2000 and in 2007, farmers in the region have reported cultivating plants as wheat has become harder when compared to past. Livestock Since there are large meadows in the basin, small ruminant husbandry in pasture lands has become a prominent occupation. Livestock production activities in the region are carried out in combined facilities. Recreation and Tourism The historical and cultural treasures the hoyuks and tumuluses in the area bear, the bird population the lake supports, the beauty <strong>of</strong> the view <strong>of</strong> the lake and its immediates has Wetland Management Plan The wetland management plan development studies for the site, which is planned to be completed in 2010, still continues. References - 28
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