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    Mapping of biotopes in urban areas: A case study of the city of bartın and its environs, Turkey
    (Academic Journals, 2010) Yilmaz B.; Gülez S.; Kaya L.G.
    Biotope mapping is one of the planning elements playing an important role in detection of ecologically valuable areas. It is obligatory to consider urban biotopes in point of protection and management of natural and cultural structure especially in the development processes of urban areas. However, urban planning in Turkey where 75% of the population lives in urban areas is done without considering existing biotopes. For this reason, the cities lose their identity and gradually lose their quality of being a livable environment. In this study, the cultural and semi-natural biotopes in the City of Barti{dotless}n and its environs, one of the smallest provinces of Turkey, were examined. First land use types were determined and later biotope types were classified and mapped. After determining all land usage types, comprehensive mapping method was applied. However, representative mapping method was also used in areas where land usage and biodiversity were similar. Geographical information systems were used to map urban biotopes and store the ecological data. Varieties in land use types and plant species combination were used as indicators in determination of the areas that show ecological differences. A database were formed in order to provide basis for ecological planning approach in urban areas by mentioning plant species found in each biotope. © 2010 Academic Journals.
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    Use of outdoor living walls in Mediterranean-like climates: A case study of Antalya Kaleiçi
    (WFL Publisher Ltd., 2013) Elinç Z.K.; Kaya L.G.; Danaci H.M.; Baktir I.; Göktürk R.S.
    The aim of this study was to identify suitable greening project(s) that can be accomplished in good harmony with the historical walls of Antalya Kaleiçi, which are strictly protected monuments. Three different methods were considered for greening the walls. First one is planting climbing plants very close to the walls, second one is planting climbing plants near walls that are already protected by wire cages, and the last is using PVC flat framing with a self-watering system. Recently, the importance of green lands has been widely accepted and appreciated by authorities. Green walls block noise, cold, and heat; reduce air pollution and prevailing winds; provide better habitat microclimates for biodiversity of animals and plants; and improve aesthetic characteristics of living areas and water management. Living walls are rather important in regions characterized by hot summers, such as the Mediterranean Basin, since they can modify the atmosphere by reducing the effects of high temperatures. Living walls also reduce energy consumption by reducing air conditioner usage. Use of living walls should be wide-spread in such areas because of these advantages, in addition to the aesthetic and ecologic superiorities that they provide. The only disadvantage of incorporating living walls is the required management of irrigation systems. The use of green walls in the Kaleiçi will provide an example for similar geographical regions.