Turkey's project opened the Ministerial Pakdemirli
the first and only of its kind in Turkey Herzegovina Lagoon Nature Education And Disability Compatible Bird Observation Tower, Agriculture and Forestry Dr. It was put into service by Bekir Pakdemirli.
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Bekir Pakdemirli, Herzegovina Lagoon Wetlands Improvement Project launched Turkey's first accessible bird of paradise project stating that they have implemented "Project part of a 7-storey and elevator as 21 meters above the accessible first we formed the country birdwatching tower to our Yalova, our Tülintepe and we brought it to our country ”.
PROTECTION OF WET AREAS
Minister Pakdemirli, in his speech at the opening ceremony of the Hersek Lagoon Bird Observatory, said that their main duty is to protect, use and balance natural beauties to future generations. Noting that they have put forward a successful example of their main goal today, Pakdemirli said, "As you know, when the Regulation on the Protection of Wetlands came into effect in 2002, wetlands were fully legislated for the first time. Again in 2014-2020, we declared a wetland of 59 national and 13 local importance. We are now working on wetland management plans and wetland protection zones to protect wetlands. " he spoke.
WET AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN
Stating that there was a wetland in 2002, Pakdemirli said that they implemented 61 wetland management plans after 2002. Pointing out that they determined 73 conservation zones, Pakdemirli said: "We prepared biodiversity determination projects in wetlands in 50 areas in 2012-2014. We commissioned rehabilitation and restoration projects in wetlands whose ecological structure was damaged. The lake was our first rehabilitation project.We reconstructed water in Konya Yunak together with Germany in 2008. Now, our cleaning and rehabilitation works are continuing in Tokat-Kaz Lake, Afyonkarahisar-Eber Lake and Karakuyu reeds. We have also made various investments in our 49 wetlands so far. . "
"SAYBIS, OUR EYES AND EARS IN THE WATER AREAS"
Stating that they launched the national wetland inventory management information system SAYBİS at the beginning of 2019, Pakdemirli said, "SAYBİS is our eyes and ears in wetlands. We can learn about the boundaries of the wetland, the possibility of viewing and questioning the wetland area from moment to moment. said.
Pointing out that they have protected and protected all wetlands for the last 18 years with both physical and digital means, Pakdemirli said: "Now we bring together the abundance of water and the beauties of nature with our people, we continue on our way with new plans. Of course, our plans are accessible to all segments of the society. We make a great effort with all of my colleagues. Especially in recent years, the issue we attach importance to is that disabled and elderly citizens can reach these natural beauties and visit these areas comfortably. "
"HERSEK LAGO IS AMONG THE MOST VALUABLE NATURAL BEAUTIES OF OUR COUNTRY"
Pakdemirli, Lagoon and Herzegovina has stated that one of the richest areas in terms of Turkey's bird diversity.
Stating that they transformed the Hersek Lagoon into a wetland, Pakdemirli continued his words as follows: "Because the Herzegovina Lagoon is among the most valuable natural beauties of our country. I would especially like to express that 224 of the 481 different bird species recorded in our country are in the Hersek Lagoon. almost half of the bird species in Turkey. Herzegovina Lagoon, as you will see from the built structures and facilities is an area we also we give special importance. This is 2016 local importance, we have registered as wetlands and Herzegovina Lagoon wetlands Development Project launched in Turkey We have also implemented the first accessible key paradise project of.
As a historical expression of our President and our Ministry's respect for nature, we changed the route of the Osmangazi Bridge for an enormous bird paradise like the Hersek Lagoon, in other words, the AK Party did not only make the road, but also TOKI made the birds. "
"THE COST OF THE PROJECT HAS FINDED 10 MILLION 700 THOUSAND LIRA"
Pakdemirli said that the project emerged as an expression of their respect for nature and their admiration for birds. Emphasizing that with the project in question, many species, especially waterfowl, offer a larger living space for their shelter and feeding, Pakdemirli explained that they aim to introduce the richness and diversity of birds.
Pointing out that they allow visitors to make observations without harming the wetland habitat, Pakdemirli said: "Again, we aim that all these investments in the lagoon contribute to the tourism in the region and provide economic returns to our citizens of Yalova and Altınova. As you know, the project started in 2018. The cost of the project is 10 Within the scope of the project, the first accessible birdwatching tower of our country, which consists of 7 floors and 21 meters high with an elevator, was built in Yalova,we brought it to our tınova and our country. From bird watching towers to visual greenhouses, from R&D building to a botanical restaurant, we have built facilities worthy of a bird paradise in the Hersek Lagoon.
THANK
Speaking at the ceremony, Mayor of Altinova Dr. Text Oral Herzegovina Lagoon Nature Education And Disability Compatible Bird Observation Tower is not only the district expressed that also adds great value to Turkey, "the President primarily gives support to services performed in our county, including Erdogan, Mr. Recep Tayyip; Our Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. To Bekir Pakdemirli, to our AK Party Deputies Dear Ahmet Büyükgümüş and Dear Meliha Akyol, Yalova Governor Muammer Erol, Altınova District Governor, Regaip Ahmet Özyiğit, AK Party Yalova Provincial Chair Muğlim Bağatar and District President Hasan Zafer I would like to express my gratitude to the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks and its teams on behalf of our district and nature friends ”.
"WE NEED TO PLAN FOR THE DISABLED"
Pakdemirli observed birds with binoculars with disabled citizens at the observation tower after his speech.
Minister Pakdemirli said that it is the state's duty to eliminate the difficulties in front of the disabled. Explaining that they make all the plans for disabled citizens to live in a healthier and more prosperous life, Pakdemirli stated that they have done all the planning and actions in a way that enables their disabled brothers to continue their daily lives. Pakdemirli said, "As the Ministry, we prioritize this issue as well, this issue is prioritized in each unit".
Mustafa Özkara, one of the disabled citizens, said that he liked Hersek Lagoon very much. Özkara stated that he had come to the lagoon before and now he can see everything very clearly when he watches from the tower.
Pakdemirli released the duck and pigeon to the nature with the injured red hawk, whose treatment was completed later, and made examinations in the area.