Bursa, Uludag and Fir

Abstract

Bursa, the 4 th biggest city of Turkey, located in a prominent position in terms of the buildings reflecting the Ottoman history, baths, bazaars, natural beauty and the winter tourism. The most remarkable place of Bursa, Uludag (2,543 m asl), the most significant elevation of the Marmara Region, has another importance owing to the plant species that are rare for that region. Uludag is also very rich because of its plant diversity. Here, Abies bornmulleriana (Uludag Fir) which belongs to Bursa has formed forests. Bursa is the only area where this Abies species grow naturally. Along with its economic importance, Uludag fir is also a preferred taxon in the landscape designs because of its decorative feature. In this study, some information about Bursa, which is an industrial and cultural city, and its most important mountain, Uludag has been shown. The importance of Uludag Fir has also been emphasized and its native deployed areas, botanical characteristics and the usage opportunities in the landscape designs have been explained.