1. Compiled by
Prof. Dr. Musa GENÇ
UIKC Forestry Faculty
Çiğli – İzmir / TURKEY
The course supported by Mevlana Exchange Programme was presented at the Tourism Department
of Economy Faculty of Tetova State Unıversity, Macedonia in May 11-15, 2015

2. Format of this Presentation
 Who is Dr. Musa GENÇ
 Environmental Issues
 Ecotourism
 The land of ecotourism: Turkey
 Forests of Turkey
 Nature Conservation in Turkey
 National Park of Kackar Mountain
 Dagilcak Nature Park
 Turkey's Important Wetlands (Ramsar Sites)
 Flowers of Rize, Northeast Black Sea Region
 Turkey's Coves
 Cappadocia Historical National Park
 Caretta caretta
 Wildlife Animals Allowed to Be Hunted in Turkey
 Seized Butterflies in the Fight Against Biological Smuggling
 Turkey's Birds
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4. Dr. Musa GENÇ
 He was born in the Kuyucak, one of the counties of Aydin province, on
February 24, 1961.
 He completed his primary and secondary education with "exelent" degree
in Kuyucak.
 In 1979 he entered the Istanbul University Faculty of Forestry,
undergraduated with "good" degree in 1983 and took "Forest Engineering"
title.
 In 1983, he began in the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science of
Istanbul University.
 He was completed Master's thesis in 1985 and won the title of “Forest High
Engineer”.

5. Dr. Musa GENÇ
 In Isparta Regional Directorate of Forestry for about a
year into 1984-1985 worked as "Forestry Engineer".
 On January 16, 1986, in Black Sea Technical
University, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Forest
Engineering he began his academic career with the title
of "research assistant".
 That same year, in Graduate School of Natural and
Applied Science of Black Sea Technical University he
began his doctoral studies.
 On February 21, 1992 was won the title of "Doctor of
Forestry Science".
 He was appointed as "Assistant Professor" at the
Silviculture Department of this university on October 13,
1992, and "Associate Professor" on December 15, 1994.

6. Dr. Musa GENÇ
 He completed his military service of 16 months into 1995 - 1996 years.
 After completing his military service, he was resumed his academic task
in the Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Forestry, Department of
Forest Engineering on 02 December 1996,
 and in silviculture department, on September 29, 2000 "Professor" was.
 He served as Dean of Faculty of Forestry into 2008 – 2011 years.
 He joined in scientific activities in Greece, Serbia, France and South
Africa.
 Now, he continues his academic mission as “Head of Forest Engineering
Department" in Izmir Katip Celebi University Faculty of Forestry since
July 30, 2013.
 He established “Chair of Ecotourism” in UIKC Graduate Schooll of
Applied Sciences, and has been served as “Head “ of that chair.

7. Dr. Musa GENÇ
 He given courses of
1. Nature Conservation in Forests,
2. Monumental Trees and Forests,
3. Ecology and Ecosystems,
4. Agro-forestry in Ecotourism,
5. Horticulture of Ornamental Plants,
6. Plant Propagation Technique,
7. Propagation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants,
8. Forest Ecology,
9. Forestry Science,
10. Forest Tending,
11. Principles of Silviculture,
12. Silviculture Technique,
13. Urban Forestry,
14. Silvicultural Planning,
15. Tree Restoration,
16. High Mountain Silviculture,
17. Nursery Techniques, and
18. Seedling Standardization.

8. Dr. Musa GENÇ
 He is author/ authors of published
 1 lecture notes,
 12 books and
 73 scientific studies.
 He made supervisors of
 13 master science and
 3 doctoral students so far,
 and still supervisor of 6 master science students.
 He is married and has 3 children.

10.  Key Environmental Issues 
 Global warming
 Depletion of the ozone layer
 Acid rain
 Depletion and pollution of water resources
 Depletion and pollution of land resources

11. Tourism Typology

12.  Nature,
 peoples and
 cultures activities.
Affected from tourisim

13. Ecotourism
 “Ecotourism is the
responsible travel to
natural areas that
conserve the environment
and improve the welfare
of local people” (TIES
1990).

14. Principles of ecotourism
 Minimize impact.
 Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect.
 Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
 Provide direct financial benefits for conservation.
 Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people.
 Raise sensitivity to host countries' political, environmental, and
social climate.

15. Components of ecotourism
Eco tourism tends to have 3
main components:
1- natural–based
2- sustainable
3- educational
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16. 1- The natural– based component
 As ecotourism initially developed in tropical regions,
 the natural-based experiences have been seen to take place in
a protected areas,
 which is an area dedicated primarily to the protection and
enjoyment of natural or cultural heritage,
 to maintenance of biodiversity and or maintenance of
ecological life-support services.
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17. 1- The natural– based component
 A part from protected areas, other
attractions include
 national parks,
 wildlife and biological reserves,
 coastal and marine areas,
 which are simultaneously used by both
natural-based tourists and ecotourists.
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18. Activities of ecotourism in a natural setting
The activities of natural-based tourism can be
distinguished into 3 main categories:
 Activities dependent on nature (e.g bird
watching)
 Activities enhanced by nature (e.g camping)
 Activities where the natural setting is incidental
(e.g swimming)
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19. 2- Sustainability component
 One of the significant aspects of
ecotourism is sustainability.
 sustainable development as growth
that brings benefits to people today
without damaging resources
 or prospects for future generations.
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20. 2- Sustainability component
 A primary means of maintaining
sustainability is by limiting tourist
numbers and
 therefore the possibility for
environmental degradation.
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21. 3- Educational components
 Ecotourism appeals to people who
wish to interact with the
environment and to varying
degrees, develop their knowledge,
comprehension and appreciation of
it.
 The aim of ecotourism is to educate
the visitor about the value of
natural environments.
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22. Aspects of Ecotourism
Local Economics
 More $ to the people
Natural World Connection
 Conservation & Protection
 Outdoor Recreation
Cultural Emergence
 “Off the beaten track”
Educational
 Language, Food,
Festivals, Sports, History

23. Ecotourist Profile
 Experienced travelers
 Higher education
 Higher Income Bracket
 Age: middle to elderly
 Opinion leaders
 Ask & tell friends about trip
 Important source of travel information

24. • Provides jobs and income for local
people
• Makes possible funds to purchase
and improve protected or natural
areas to attract more ecotourists in
the future
• Provides environmental education
for visitors
• Encourages heritage and
environmental preservation and
enhancement
Benefits and Importance of Ecotourism

25. Ecotourism activities
1. River tourism
2. Horsing
3. Hunting
4. Cycling tourism
5. Botanical tourism
6. Climbing
7. Hiking (trekking)
8. Fauna tourism (wildlife watching)
9. Tourism festival
10. Photo safari
11. Gem safari (ornamental stone
collection tour)
12. Golf tourism
13. Air sports tourism
14. Scouting
15. Geotourism
16. Camp-caravan tourism
17. Butterfly watching
18. Winter tourism
19. Bird watching
20. Cave tourism
21. Angling
22. Snorkeling
23. Diving tourism
24. Agro-ecotourism
25. Plateau tourism
26. Direction finding (oryantring)
27. Bang jumping

26. The land of ecotourism

53. Grand National Assembly of Turkey -1924

56. Grand National Assembly of Turkey - 2015

59. Мали Евроазија: Турција
Small Eurasia: Turkey
• Turkey’s Forests
• Nature Conservation in Turkey
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/100/?sflang=tr#p=1
• National Park of Kackar Mountain
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/15/?sflang=tr
• Dagilcak Nature Park
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/3/?sflang=tr
• Turkey's Important Wetlands (Ramsar Sites)
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/7/?sflang=tr
• Flowers of Rize, Northeast Black Sea Region
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/1/?sflang=tr
• Turkey's Coves
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/21/?sflang=tr
• Cappadocia Historical National Park
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/28/?sflang=tr
• Caretta caretta
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/12/?sflang=tr#p=24
• Wildlife Animals Allowed to Be Hunted in Turkey
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/64/?sflang=tr
• Seized Butterflies in the Fight Against Biological Smuggling
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/57/?sflang=tr
• Turkey's Birds
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/9/?sflang=tr
Forestsof Turkey:
Main resource of ecotorism

60. Status Report on Nature Conservation in Turkey (2002-2013):
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/100/?sflang=tr#p=1
Turkey's Biodiversity: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/5/?sflang=tr
National Parks of Turkey: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/58/?sflang=tr
Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/55/?sflang=tr
Photography Competitionon Autumn in Yedigöller, Northwest Black Sea Region:
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/80/?sflang=tr
Birds of Bursa, Marmara Region: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/79/?sflang=tr
National Park of Marmaris, Aegean Region: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/76/?sflang=tr
Trees and Brushes of Aegean Region of Turkey: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/71/?sflang=tr
Plants of Sultansazligi: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/70/?sflang=tr
Wildlife Animals Allowed to Be Hunted in Turkey:
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/64/?sflang=tr
Autumn in Yedigöller, Northwest Black Sea
Region:http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/63/?sflang=tr
Seized Butterflies in the Fight Against Biological
Smuggling:http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/57/?sflang=tr
Red Book of Butterflies in Turkey: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/56/?sflang=tr
Biodiversity in Niğde: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/52/?sflang=tr
Butterflies of Trabzon, Northeast Black Sea Region:
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/92/?sflang=tr

61. Turkey's Important Wetlands (Ramsar Sites):
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/7/?sflang=tr
Turkey's Birds: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/9/?sflang=tr
Hunting & Wildlife in Turkey: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/77/?sflang=tr
Turkey's Coves with Their Photographs:
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/21/?sflang=tr
5th Photography Competition on Turkey'sWildlife:
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/83/?sflang=tr
Proceedings Book of Biodiversity Symposium 2013:
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/82/?sflang=tr#p=14
Proceedings Book of Biodiversity Symposium 2012:
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/81/?sflang=tr
Fauna of Ankara with Macro-photographs:
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/51/?sflang=tr
Dagilcak Nature Park: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/3/?sflang=tr
Uludag National Park, Marmara Region: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/6/?sflang=tr
The Anatolian Wild Sheep: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/8/?sflang=tr
Reflections from Wildlife of Turkey: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/11/?sflang=tr
Flowers of Rize, Northeast Black Sea Region:
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/1/?sflang=tr
Caretta caretta: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/12/?sflang=tr#p=24

62. Turkey's National Parks: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/14/?sflang=tr
National Park of Kackar Mountain: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/15/?sflang=tr
Predator Birds of Northeast Black Sea Region:
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/16/?sflang=tr
Filyos Bird Paradise: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/18/?sflang=tr
Yazili Canyons Nature Park: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/19/?sflang=tr
Reflections from Wetlands of Turkey: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/22/?sflang=tr
Lake of Seyfe: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/23/?sflang=tr
Uzungöl Nature Park: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/24/?sflang=tr
National Park of Kure Mountains - A Successful Story:
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/25/?sflang=tr
Forest’s Book: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/26/?sflang=tr
A Booklet of the Rational Use of Water: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/27/?sflang=tr
Cappadocia Historical National Park: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/28/?sflang=tr
Ankara Soğuksu National Park: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/29/?sflang=tr
Small Worlds in the Flower Sea: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/30/?sflang=tr
Four Seasons Fable – Kure Mountains: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/31/?sflang=tr
Tunca Valley Nature Park: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/33/?sflang=tr
A Revive to Biodiversity of Bozcaada: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/35/?sflang=tr
Some Medical and Aromatically Plants of Turkey:
http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/36/?sflang=tr
Maps of Turkey’s Birds: http://www.milliparklar.gov.tr/kitap/38/?sflang=tr#p=6

63. THANK YOU
FOR YOUR INTEREST
Prof. Dr. Musa GENÇ
musa.genc@ikc.edu.tr
msgnc61@gmail.com
www.musagenc.biz
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