Bio-diversity

The Azmak marshes and shore line s ecosystem situated within the grounds of the Teos ruins in S ac k, Seferihisar, has great importance for both the Aegean region and Turkey s biodiversity. The Azmak marshes within the coast line of S ac k and Do anbey are part of the 305 Key biodversity Area of Turkey is home to sea birds and flora. Due to the areas archaeological stature and biological richness the position of the delta is beyond comparison. The careless use of these marshes and shoreline causes flora and shore-line plant erosion and extreme pollution which is the main problem of the area. This ecosystem, which the Natural importance is yet unknown and does not have enough protection, holds great importance for Turkeys biological diversity. The Municipality forbidding entrance into these areas is not a sustainable solution for this problem. The aim of this Project is to protect the Teos marshes and rehabilitate the shoreline. At the same time the local community need to be made aware of the importance of these areas, and also be integrated into the land protection and preservation. With this in mind a visitors and information centre will be formed to carry out the long term Works that are to be done for the protection of the shorelines ecosystem. With Seferihisar s joining of The Cittaslow Network the town has had many activities in the field of Nature friendliness and biological sustainability, which the local public participated in and will be supportive of this Project.

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