Eurasian otter-human conflict in Koprulu Canyon National Park

Bedirhan Eker; Yasin Ünal; Ahmet Koca

Article Details

Eurasian otter-human conflict in Koprulu Canyon National Park

Authors:

Bedirhan Eker | Yasin Ünal | Ahmet Koca

Publisher:

Isparta University of Applied Sciences

Main Topics:

Orman Entomolojisi ve Orman Koruma

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Forestry Vol.25 Issue 4, pp.534-539

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336556

pISSN:

2149-3898

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Abstract:

 The Eurasian otter Lutra lutra is the most widespread of the 13 otter species distributed in the world. It is known as our only semi-aquatic species belonging to the Mustalidae family and a nocturnal species. Its current distribution map covers many countries and regions. According to the IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources criteria, it was in the status of Vulnerable high risk of extinction in nature in the early 2000s, but since 2004 it has been changed to Near Threatened near threatened: likely to be defined as threatened in the near future. In our country, this species is also in the Near Threatened NT category. It is important to preserve the place of the otter, also known as an ecological indicator species, in biodiversity and transfer it to the future. The otter is on the list of fauna species under definitive protection of the BERN Convention. Although current populations are widespread, especially in Europe, the number of Eurasian otters is in great decline due to reasons such as environmental pollution and habitat loss. Wildlife is an important ecological indicator that provides information about the state of an ecosystem, and the presence of wildlife in an area provides information about structural deficiencies, cleanliness and pollution in an area, while revealing ecosystem success. Technology, population growth, pollution of air and water systems, forest fires, drying of water-rich areas used for agricultural purposes, chemical effects of pesticides used, and the pollution caused by these have a very negative effect on forest ecosystems and water wetlands. All necessary precautions should be taken to minimize the negative effects of these factors on otters, their species and habitats. In this article, the ecological importance of the Eurasian otter population, which is endangered according to IUCN Criteria, the findings obtained on the dangers it faces in Köprülü Canyon National Park and protection strategies will be shared. It is aimed to raise awareness of the public and necessary public institutions to support integrated control activities accepted worldwide for the sustainability of otters and wetlands.

 The Eurasian otter Lutra lutra is the most widespread of the 13 otter species distributed in the world. It is known as our only semi-aquatic species belonging to the Mustalidae family and a nocturnal species. Its current distribution map covers many countries and regions. According to the IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources criteria, it was in the status of Vulnerable high risk of extinction in nature in the early 2000s, but since 2004 it has been changed to Near Threatened near threatened: likely to be defined as threatened in the near future. In our country, this species is also in the Near Threatened NT category. It is important to preserve the place of the otter, also known as an ecological indicator species, in biodiversity and transfer it to the future. The otter is on the list of fauna species under definitive protection of the BERN Convention. Although current populations are widespread, especially in Europe, the number of Eurasian otters is in great decline due to reasons such as environmental pollution and habitat loss. Wildlife is an important ecological indicator that provides information about the state of an ecosystem, and the presence of wildlife in an area provides information about structural deficiencies, cleanliness and pollution in an area, while revealing ecosystem success. Technology, population growth, pollution of air and water systems, forest fires, drying of water-rich areas used for agricultural purposes, chemical effects of pesticides used, and the pollution caused by these have a very negative effect on forest ecosystems and water wetlands. All necessary precautions should be taken to minimize the negative effects of these factors on otters, their species and habitats. In this article, the ecological importance of the Eurasian otter population, which is endangered according to IUCN Criteria, the findings obtained on the dangers it faces in Köprülü Canyon National Park and protection strategies will be shared. It is aimed to raise awareness of the public and necessary public institutions to support integrated control activities accepted worldwide for the sustainability of otters and wetlands.

 The Eurasian otter Lutra lutra is the most widespread of the 13 otter species distributed in the world. It is known as our only semi-aquatic species belonging to the Mustalidae family and a nocturnal species. Its current distribution map covers many countries and regions. According to the IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources criteria, it was in the status of Vulnerable high risk of extinction in nature in the early 2000s, but since 2004 it has been changed to Near Threatened near threatened: likely to be defined as threatened in the near future. In our country, this species is also in the Near Threatened NT category. It is important to preserve the place of the otter, also known as an ecological indicator species, in biodiversity and transfer it to the future. The otter is on the list of fauna species under definitive protection of the BERN Convention. Although current populations are widespread, especially in Europe, the number of Eurasian otters is in great decline due to reasons such as environmental pollution and habitat loss. Wildlife is an important ecological indicator that provides information about the state of an ecosystem, and the presence of wildlife in an area provides information about structural deficiencies, cleanliness and pollution in an area, while revealing ecosystem success. Technology, population growth, pollution of air and water systems, forest fires, drying of water-rich areas used for agricultural purposes, chemical effects of pesticides used, and the pollution caused by these have a very negative effect on forest ecosystems and water wetlands. All necessary precautions should be taken to minimize the negative effects of these factors on otters, their species and habitats. In this article, the ecological importance of the Eurasian otter population, which is endangered according to IUCN Criteria, the findings obtained on the dangers it faces in Köprülü Canyon National Park and protection strategies will be shared. It is aimed to raise awareness of the public and necessary public institutions to support integrated control activities accepted worldwide for the sustainability of otters and wetlands.

 Avrasya su samuru Lutra lutra Linnaeus, 1758 Dünyada yayılış gösteren 13 su samuru türünün en yaygın olanıdır. Sansargiller Mustalidae familyasına mensup yarı sucul tek türümüz ve nokturnal bir tür olarak bilinmektedir. Bugün ki yayılış haritası birçok ülkeyi ve bölgeyi kapsamaktadır. IUCN Dünya Doğa ve Doğal Kaynakları Koruma Birliği kriterlerine göre 2000li yılların başında Vulnerable duyarlı: neslinin doğada tükenme riski yüksek olan statüsündeyken, 2004 yılından itibaren Near Threatened tehdite yakın: yakın gelecekte tehdit altında olarak tanımlanma olasılığı olan olarak değiştirilmiştir. Ülkemizde de bu tür Near Threatened NT, yani tehdide yakın kategorisinde yer almaktadır. Ekolojik gösterge türü olarak da bilinen su samurunun biyolojik çeşitlilik içerisindeki yerini koruyarak geleceğe aktarılması önemlidir. Su samuru, BERN Sözleşmesi kesin koruma altına alınan fauna türleri listesinde yer almaktadır. Mevcut popülasyonlar yaygın olmasına rağmen, özellikle Avrupada, Avrasya su samuru sayısı çevre kirliliği ve habitat kaybı gibi nedenlerden dolayı büyük düşüş göstermektedir. Yaban hayatı, bir ekosistemin durumu hakkında bilgi sağlayan önemli bir ekolojik göstergedir ve bir alanda yaban hayatının varlığı, bir alandaki yapısal eksiklikler, temizlik ve kirlilik hakkında bilgi verirken, ekosistem başarısını ortaya koyar. Teknoloji, nüfus artışı, hava ve su sistemlerinin kirlenmesi, orman yangınlarının çıkması, tarımsal amaçlı kullanılan su zengini alanların kuruması, kullanılan tarım ilaçlarının kimyasal etkileri ve bunların neden olduğu kirlilik orman ekosistemlerini ve su sulak oldukça olumsuz etkilemektedir. Bu faktörlerin su samuru, türleri ve habitatları üzerindeki olumsuz etkilerini en aza indirmek için gerekli tüm önlemler alınmalıdır. Bu makalede IUCN Kriterlerine nesli tehlike altında bulunan Avrasya su samuru popülasyonunun ekolojik önemi, Köprülü Kanyon Milli Parkında karşılaştığı tehlikeler üzerine elde edilen bulgular ve koruma stratejileri paylaşılacaktır. Su samuru ve sulak alanların sürdürülebilir olması için, dünya çapında kabul görmüş entegre kontrol faaliyetinin desteklenmesi için halkın ve gerekli kamu kuruluşlarının bilinçlendirilmesi amaçlanmaktadır.

Article Details

Eurasian otter-human conflict in Koprulu Canyon National Park

Authors:

Bedirhan Eker | Yasin Ünal | Ahmet Koca

Publisher:

Isparta University of Applied Sciences

Main Topics:

Orman Entomolojisi ve Orman Koruma

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Forestry Vol.25 Issue 4, pp.534-539

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336556

pISSN:

2149-3898

Otter

Lutra lutra

Koprulu Canyon

Wildlife

InventorySu samuru

Lutra lutra

Köprülü Kanyon

Yaban hayatı

Envanter

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Bedirhan Eker | Yasin Ünal | Ahmet Koca

Publisher: Isparta University of Applied Sciences

Main Topics: Orman Entomolojisi ve Orman Koruma

Journal: Turkish Journal of Forestry Vol.25 Issue 4, pp.534-539

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2024

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001336556

pISSN: 2149-3898

Issues

Authors:

Bedirhan Eker | Yasin Ünal | Ahmet Koca

Publisher:

Isparta University of Applied Sciences

Main Topics:

Orman Entomolojisi ve Orman Koruma

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Forestry Vol.25 Issue 4, pp.534-539

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336556

pISSN:

2149-3898