The Interaction of the Physical Environment Conditions With Local People: The Case of The Region Ahir Mountain of Kahramanmaras

Hatipoglu İ. H., Kisakurek S.

KSU TARIM VE DOGA DERGISI-KSU JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURE, cilt.23, sa.4, ss.851-859, 2020 (ESCI, TRDizin)

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The aim of this study was to analyze the ways of people of Kahramanmaras Ahir Dagi. benefiting from the natural environment and the effects of physical environmental conditions on these forms of utilization. The way of local population benefited from the natural environment has analyzed by means of questionnaires and the obtained data were evaluated by SPSS. Then, the obtained data was analyzed by using the variance analysis by associating with the elevation and land cover. The data obtained from the analysis were interpreted to the basis for nature conservation studies. As a result; physical environment conditions in mountainous areas affected by the recreational attractiveness of the local people with their income status, educational status. variety of livelihoods, their perspective on life. the variety and degree of environmental pressures and the degree of environmental pressures. Based on the results obtained, it has been proposed to increase the education level of the local people. to provide education to increase environmental awareness and awareness. to support alternative livelihoods and to increase pasture areas.