Ramsar Sites of Turkey - Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

Kizilirmak Delta <strong>Ramsar</strong> Site
Kizilirmak Delta
Kizilirmak Delta is the biggest wetland in Black Sea Region, as well as being one <strong>of</strong> the
largest and the richest wetlands <strong>of</strong> <strong>Turkey</strong> in terms <strong>of</strong> ecological system. Kizilirmak Delta
was formed by the alluvions carried by the longest river <strong>of</strong> <strong>Turkey</strong>, Kizilirmak,
meandering to the Black Sea. The delta lies in the boarders <strong>of</strong> Ondokuzmayis, Bafra and
Alacam districts <strong>of</strong> Samsun province, where Kizilirmak River flows into Black Sea, at the
north <strong>of</strong> the Samsun Sinop Highway.
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Kizilirmak Delta
Located in the boarders <strong>of</strong> Ondokuzmayis, Bafra and Alacam districts
<strong>of</strong> Samsun province. A 12 km long <strong>of</strong> wetland covered by a 1,5 km
wide <strong>of</strong> forest area in the Kizilirmak Basin, parallel to the Black Sea.
Distance to the sea is 2 km.
21,700 ha.
0100 meters
<strong>Ramsar</strong> Area
Natural Sit Area
Wildlife Development Area
ca. 20,000 individuals
Black Sea climate
International Important Wetlands <strong>of</strong> <strong>Turkey</strong>
Key Biodiversity Area
Important Plant Area
Important Bird Area
Being one <strong>of</strong> the most important wetlands ecosystems in the Black
Sea coast <strong>of</strong> <strong>Turkey</strong>.
Water buffalos and cranes
Prepared in 20062007. A management plan for 2008-2012 exists.
Visitor centre, management centre, bird-watching tower
Delta is defined as Important Bird Area, Important Plant Area and Key Biodiversity
Area in different publications, due to its importance and the criterion met. Kizilirmak
Delta draws interest <strong>of</strong> naturalists due to its landscape features and biological diversity
and providing opportunity for activities such as bird watching, hiking and camping.
Moreover, the delta has an important position in agriculture and livestock <strong>of</strong> <strong>Turkey</strong> with
Bafra Plain, situated in the boarder <strong>of</strong> the delta.
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