Ramsar Sites of Turkey - Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

Lake Uluabat <strong>Ramsar</strong> Site
LAKE ULUABAT
The lake is located almost 20km in the south <strong>of</strong> Sea Marmara, 35km in the east <strong>of</strong> Lake
boundaries <strong>of</strong>
SITE IDENTITY
Name <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Ramsar</strong> Site
Location and Boundaries
Area
Coordinates
Elevation
Conservation status
Lake Uluabat
ovince.
19.900 ha
9m - 350m
<strong>Ramsar</strong> Site
Population 10.356
Climate
Black Sea and Mediterranean
National and International
Significance
<strong>Turkey</strong>'s wetland <strong>of</strong> international importance
Member <strong>of</strong> Living Lakes Network
Key Biodiversity Area
Important Plant Area
Important Bird Area
Site significance
Site symbols
Supports the largest European white waterlily (Nymphaea
alba) beds
Stork (Ciconia ciconia) and European white waterlily
(Nymphaea alba)
Management Plan Enforced in 2002. The plan was revised in 2007 and 2007-
2011 plan is being implemented.
Facilities in the site
Visitor Centre and watch tower.
Land Tenure / Proprietorship
Lake Uluabat is under public ownership. Areas surrounding the lake are public and
private property.
Conservation Statuses
Lake Uluabat was given the <strong>Ramsar</strong> Status in 2001. It was included in Living Lakes
Network in 2001. Today Lake Uluabat is one <strong>of</strong> the 24 partners for 55 lakes included in
this network.
55