Turkey: 188,000 saplings met with soil in the forest of medicinal and aromatic plants

Turkiye

Published Nov 23, 2021

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188,000 linden, lavender, sage, thyme and rosemary saplings were brought together with the soil in the Lalapaşa Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Forest, which was established in cooperation with the City Volunteers Foundation, which was established with the initiatives of the Edirne Governor's Office, and the General Directorate of Forestry. Speaking at the sapling planting ceremony of the forest created on 130 decares of degraded forest land on the road to Hacıdanişment village, Edirne City Volunteers Foundation Honorary President and Governor Ekrem Canalp's wife Dr. Ayten Canalp said that the demand for medicinal and aromatic plants is increasing in Turkey and in the world market.

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Stating that Turkey has a high potential in terms of medicinal and aromatic plant production with its geography, different climatic and ecological conditions, Canalp said, "We also wanted to work with our Foundation, Agriculture and Forestry, and Forestry Operations directorates in our city. I hope our entrepreneurs embrace this forest in our city. It will come to a very valuable place.” he said. Provincial Forestry Operations Manager İhsan Ceylan also stated that they attach importance to social forestry. Stating that they planted degraded forest lands with income-generating walnut and almond species in order to provide additional income to the citizens living in the countryside, Ceylan said, "Medical aromatic gardens have gained importance in recent years. They have an important place in medicine and gastronomy. We also have medicinal aromatic plant gardens in 2 villages upon the instruction of our General Directorate. We have chosen 5 species suitable for Edirne's climate in ...

Source: Sondakika