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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. SITE IDENTITY Name <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ramsar</strong> Site Location boarders Area Coordinates Elevation Protection status Population Climate and National and International Importance Importance the site <strong>of</strong> Symbols <strong>of</strong> the site Management plan Facilities in the site 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. 45
Kizilirmak Delta is one <strong>of</strong> the richest wetlands <strong>of</strong> <strong>Turkey</strong> because <strong>of</strong> these features. Ownership Status The possession <strong>of</strong> land within the Kizilirmak Delta can be categorized as public property, private property, unregistered and appealed (not clear whether public or private). Main part <strong>of</strong> the public property is the forestry areas which are under ruling and possession <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Environment and Forestry. Private properties are the agricultural lands and housing zones. Protection Status Different protection statuses with various boarders are identified to protect the wild life in Kizilirmak Delta. The statuses in the site are first, second and third degree Natural Sit Area with, Wildlife Development Area and <strong>Ramsar</strong> Site. Kizilirmak Delta meets the 8 criterion out <strong>of</strong> 9 <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ramsar</strong>. These are;; <strong>Ramsar</strong> Description Criterion Criterion 1 Representing the vulnerable habitats, typical to the Black Sea, in good grade. Criterion 2 Criterion 3 - Endangered flora species - Endangered fauna species - Endangered habitats Delta meets this criterion due to being one <strong>of</strong> the most important habitats in Black Sea for a large number <strong>of</strong> species. Criterion 4 Kizilirmak Delta meets this criterion because many bird and fish species concentrate in particular period (wintering, breeding, feeding, overnight stays) <strong>of</strong> their life cycle in this area. Kizilirmak Delta - Broad-leaved, mixed, flooded forest Wet grasslands - Jurinea kilaea - Leucojum aestivum - Pancratium maritimum - Rhaponticum serratuloides - Thelypteris palustris - White-headed duck (Oxyura leucocephala) - Crane (Grus grus) are some <strong>of</strong> the endangered species. The most important habitat for Alosa tanaica, black stork (Ciconia nigra) and common otter (Lutra lutra) in Blak Sea. An important habitat for crane (Grus grus), white-headed duck (Oxyura leucocephala), common spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) and Acipenser gueldenstaedtii, Huso huso, Acipenser stellatus. 46
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