Abstract
Aim of study: Forest species composition changes might be caused by both natural processes and human-related factors. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of the balance between annual increment and production of Türkiye's forests on species composition change. Area of study: The study area is Türkiye that experienced a change of the balance of natural species composition in the last 10 years. Material and method: The methodology employed in this study involved the collection and analysis of comprehensive data from multiple reliable sources. Statistical information was systematically gathered from Statistics of the General Directorate of Forestry of Türkiye (GDF). Main results: Our analysis shows that Fagus and Pinus species have the fastest increasing timber production rate. Additionally, coniferous species are being replaced by non-coniferous species. This situation shows the concerns about transition to different types due to economic reasons and it raises concerns about the disruption of the current species composition. Research highlights: The excessive demand for wood raw materials and production policies have an impact on the species composition change. Findings show a decrease in 3 of the 6 most widespread species in Türkiye's forests, which consist of 91.3% of the country’s forest area.
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