Classification of Woody Vegetation in Gölcük Nature Park (Isparta)

Abstract

This study was carried out to classify woody vegetation in Gölcük Nature Park. Vegetation classification provides important information on sustainable forestry and biodiversity. In the study, 25 sampling areas with the dimensions of 20x20 meters were taken with the land inventory. For each sampling area, woody plant taxa and habitat characteristics were recorded in the inventory book. Multiple permutation test (MRPP) was applied in order to determine the most suitable of the groups obtained from the cut-off levels by cluster analysis. Indicator plant analysis was applied in order to determine the indicator plant species of the most effective vegetation group separation by the multiple permutation test. Pearson correlation analysis was applied to reveal the relationships between alpha diversity index values and environmental factors. Pinus nigra, Rosa canina, Populus nigra subsp. caudina and Malus sylvestris subsp. sylvestris were determined to be the most common species in the study area. In the study, the most appropriate vegetation classification was obtained in 3 groups. As a result of the mentioned statistical analyzes, it was determined that aspect differences are important in the formation of the most suitable vegetation group separations. The result obtained was supported by the determination that the species diversity in the region is higher in southern aspects compared to northern aspects.