📩 25/09/2023 15:09
Mehmet Özhaseki, Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, said, “With the biodiversity study we started in Ihlara Valley, one of our 19 Special Environmental Protection Areas; We identified 84 bird, 11 fish, 294 insect and 11 reptile species, and 179 seeded and 11 seedless plant species. “We are waiting for all our citizens who want to see the unique beauty of Ihlara Valley.” said.
New plant and living species were detected in the biodiversity studies carried out in Ihlara Valley by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change.
The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change continues its work to protect biodiversity, cultural and natural heritage in 19 Special Environmental Protection Areas. Within the scope of the studies carried out by the General Directorate for the Protection of Natural Assets affiliated with the Ministry, a biodiversity project was initiated to determine the values of the Ihlara Valley in Aksaray, which has been declared a Special Protection Environment since 1990 and hosts many plant species and living creatures. Within the scope of the project, new plant and living species have been identified in the field studies carried out in the region so far.
“WE TAKE CARE OF OUR 19 SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ZONES”
Minister Mehmet Özhaseki announced the results of the study on his official social media account. In his post, he said, "We take care of our Special Environmental Protection Zones with our experience and effort." Özhaseki said, “With the biodiversity study we started in Ihlara Valley, one of our 19 Special Environmental Protection Areas; We identified 84 bird, 11 fish, 294 insect and 11 reptile species, and 179 seeded and 11 seedless plant species. We welcome all our citizens who want to see the unique beauty of Ihlara Valley. “We work diligently and with love so that our children are not deprived of these natural beauties.” He used his expressions.