Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality has attracted attention with its environmental investments in the last 6 years with the aim of leaving a more livable environment for future generations. 1 billion 109 million TLThe Metropolitan Municipality, which has made environmental investments exceeding , also 750 thousand saplings By bringing together the soil, it has significantly strengthened the green texture of the city. Thanks to these works, the total amount of green space in Kayseri has increased 11 million square meters while the rate of green areas per capita is also 18 square meters rose.
A Green Start to 2025
Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality made a strong start to 2025 with environmental and nature-focused projects. The first afforestation event of the year, organized by the Department of Parks, Gardens and Afforestation, was held at the Gesi Afforestation Field with the participation of primary school students. In this meaningful event, 3 thousand tubed black pine and cedar saplings planted with hope for the future. In the same afforestation area in the past, 5 thousand saplings was brought together with the soil.
President Büyükkılıç's Environmental Vision and Goals
Acting in line with the environmental vision of Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Dr. Memduh Büyükkılıç, the municipality has 750 thousand saplings The Metropolitan Municipality will continue this environmentalist approach in 2025. 100 thousand new saplings The work carried out in line with these goals aims to further increase the amount of green areas in Kayseri.
Green Area Per Capita Rate Is Increasing
Thanks to the stable environmental investments, the total amount of green space in Kayseri 11 million 321 thousand square meters amount of green space per capita by reaching 18,43 square meters The Metropolitan Municipality's target is to increase this rate Over 20 square meters to remove. in 2019 16,59 square meters The increase in this rate in 6 years stands out as a concrete indicator of the importance the municipality gives to the environment. Especially in the Erciyes Koç Mountain, the project carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Planting of 180 thousand tube saplings, made an important contribution to the forest texture in the city.
1 Billion TL Investment and New Green Areas
Total amount of environmental investments of Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality in the period 2019-2025 1 billion 109 million TLWith this investment move, the number of parks in the city was increased from 20 to 32, 1 million square meters of green space total 1 million 260 thousand square meters Recep Tayyip Erdoğan National Garden It has become a giant oxygen tank that literally breathes life into the city. Also, Renewing the Ali Mountain Picnic Area with an investment of 50 million TL and offering it for public use was an important reflection of this environmental vision. In addition, within the scope of Türkiye's first Pasture Improvement Project, 600 acres of land was restored to pasture status. contributed to the support of natural life.
Simultaneous Afforestation in Urban and Rural Areas
The Metropolitan Municipality continues its simultaneous afforestation works in urban and rural areas in order to minimize the environmental effects of urbanization. The afforestation area in the province was 2019. 3,8 million square meters While this figure will increase by 2025 4,2 million square meters This steady increase is considered an indicator of Kayseri's determination to continuously increase the amount of green space.
Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality continues to make a strong contribution to the green vision of the Turkish Century by acting with a development approach that is compatible with nature. These comprehensive environmental investments and afforestation efforts represent important steps taken towards making Kayseri a greener, more livable city.
