Management of Highlands in State Forests: A Legal Analysis on Düzce Region

Hakan Yasin Özdemir; Yaşar Selman Gültekin

Article Details

Management of Highlands in State Forests: A Legal Analysis on Düzce Region

Authors:

Hakan Yasin Özdemir | Yaşar Selman Gültekin

Publisher:

Duzce University

Main Topics:

Ormancılık Politikası | Ekonomisi ve Hukuku | Ormancılık Yönetimi ve Çevre

Journal:

Düzce Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Ormancılık Dergisi Vol.21 Issue 1, pp.504-538

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352971

pISSN:

2148-7871

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Abstract:

 In this study, the highland areas within state forests in Düzce, which have been officially registered and whose management principles have been defined by the Regulation on the Identification and Administration of Highland Areas in State Forests issued by the General Directorate of Forestry, are evaluated within the framework of relevant legislation.The legislation related to highlands in Turkey was examined through legislative analysis, and highland practices in Düzce were evaluated.The results indicate that the existing legal regulations are insufficient for the sustainable management of highlands in Düzce and need to be revised.In this context, it is recommended to clarify the boundaries of highlands and pastures, to register real assets, to consolidate legislation under a single framework, to prevent illegal development, to regulate the rent payment system, and to enhance monitoring.Additionally, it has been suggested to standardize inheritance transfer practices, to provide direct state support for highland activities, and to repurposeassets designated for demolition in accordance with legislation for forestry, tourism, and livestock purposes.To ensure the sustainability of highlands, it is recommended to revise legal regulations and establish a more effective management model.

 In this study, the highland areas within state forests in Düzce, which have been officially registered and whose management principles have been defined by the Regulation on the Identification and Administration of Highland Areas in State Forests issued by the General Directorate of Forestry, are evaluated within the framework of relevant legislation.The legislation related to highlands in Turkey was examined through legislative analysis, and highland practices in Düzce were evaluated.The results indicate that the existing legal regulations are insufficient for the sustainable management of highlands in Düzce and need to be revised.In this context, it is recommended to clarify the boundaries of highlands and pastures, to register real assets, to consolidate legislation under a single framework, to prevent illegal development, to regulate the rent payment system, and to enhance monitoring.Additionally, it has been suggested to standardize inheritance transfer practices, to provide direct state support for highland activities, and to repurposeassets designated for demolition in accordance with legislation for forestry, tourism, and livestock purposes.To ensure the sustainability of highlands, it is recommended to revise legal regulations and establish a more effective management model.

 In this study, the highland areas within state forests in Düzce, which have been officially registered and whose management principles have been defined by the Regulation on the Identification and Administration of Highland Areas in State Forests issued by the General Directorate of Forestry, are evaluated within the framework of relevant legislation.The legislation related to highlands in Turkey was examined through legislative analysis, and highland practices in Düzce were evaluated.The results indicate that the existing legal regulations are insufficient for the sustainable management of highlands in Düzce and need to be revised.In this context, it is recommended to clarify the boundaries of highlands and pastures, to register real assets, to consolidate legislation under a single framework, to prevent illegal development, to regulate the rent payment system, and to enhance monitoring.Additionally, it has been suggested to standardize inheritance transfer practices, to provide direct state support for highland activities, and to repurposeassets designated for demolition in accordance with legislation for forestry, tourism, and livestock purposes.To ensure the sustainability of highlands, it is recommended to revise legal regulations and establish a more effective management model.

 Bu çalışmada, Orman Genel Müdürlüğü tarafından Devlet Ormanlarındaki Yayla Alanlarının Tespiti ve İdaresi Hakkında Yönetmelik ile kayıt altına alınan ve yönetim esasları belirlenen, Düzcedeki devlet ormanlarındaki yayla alanları, mevzuat çerçevesinde değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmada, mevzuat analizi yöntemiyle Türkiyedeki yaylalara ilişkin mevzuat incelenmiş ve Düzcedeki yaylacılık uygulamaları değerlendirilmiştir. Sonuçlar, Düzcedeki yaylaların sürdürülebilir yönetimi için mevcut hukuki düzenlemelerin yetersiz olduğunu ve revize edilmesi gerektiğini göstermektedir. Bu kapsamda, yayla ve otlak sınırlarının netleştirilmesi, taşınmazların kayıt altına alınması ve mevzuatın tek çatı altında toplanması, kaçak yapılaşmanın önlenmesi, kira ödeme sisteminin düzenlenmesi ve denetimlerin artırılması önerilmektedir. Ayrıca mirasçılara devir uygulamalarının standartlaştırılması, devletin yaylacılığı doğrudan desteklemesi, mevzuat gereği yıkılması gereken taşınmazların ormancılık, turizm, hayvancılık gibi amaçlarla kullanılması gerektiği belirtilmiştir. Yaylaların sürdürülebilirliğini sağlamak için yasal düzenlemelerin gözden geçirilmesi ve daha etkili bir yönetim modeli oluşturulması önerilmektedir.

Article Details

Management of Highlands in State Forests: A Legal Analysis on Düzce Region

Authors:

Hakan Yasin Özdemir | Yaşar Selman Gültekin

Publisher:

Duzce University

Main Topics:

Ormancılık Politikası | Ekonomisi ve Hukuku | Ormancılık Yönetimi ve Çevre

Journal:

Düzce Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Ormancılık Dergisi Vol.21 Issue 1, pp.504-538

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352971

pISSN:

2148-7871

Highland management

Legal analysis

Sustainable highland management

Düzce highlandsYayla yönetimi

Mevzuat analizi

Sürdürülebilir yaylacılık

Düzce yaylaları

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Hakan Yasin Özdemir | Yaşar Selman Gültekin

Publisher: Duzce University

Main Topics: Ormancılık Politikası | Ekonomisi ve Hukuku | Ormancılık Yönetimi ve Çevre

Journal: Düzce Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Ormancılık Dergisi Vol.21 Issue 1, pp.504-538

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001352971

pISSN: 2148-7871

Issues

Authors:

Hakan Yasin Özdemir | Yaşar Selman Gültekin

Publisher:

Duzce University

Main Topics:

Ormancılık Politikası | Ekonomisi ve Hukuku | Ormancılık Yönetimi ve Çevre

Journal:

Düzce Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Ormancılık Dergisi Vol.21 Issue 1, pp.504-538

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001352971

pISSN:

2148-7871