Investigation of Ornamental Plants Production at the Provincial Level of the Black Sea Region

Authors: Ömer Sarı, Fisun Gürsel Çelikel

 

Abstract: Turkey has important advantages in terms of ornamental plants sector with its different ecological and geographical conditions, especially its proximity to foreign markets and its young population. Despite the investments made, the ornamental plants sector in our country has not developed at the same level in every city. This situation may be due to the incomplete and unplanned investments, as well as the difference in urban sociology. The aim of the study is to reveal the general situation of the ornamental plants sector, to examine the Black Sea Region in terms of ornamental plants at the provincial level and to contribute to its development. The study covers the provinces of Artvin, Rize, Trabzon, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Bayburt, Ordu, Samsun, Tokat, Amasya, Çorum, Sinop, Kastamonu, Zonguldak, Bartın, Bolu, Karabük and Düzce. In each of these provinces, information was given about the ornamental plants production areas and ornamental plant groups, and the situation of the enterprises producing ornamental plants was revealed. For this purpose, evaluations were made at the provincial level according to the data of the Provincial Directorates of Agriculture and Forestry and TUIK. Among the cities examined, the fact that, Samsun, Tokat and Düzce have transportation infrastructure and suitable climatic conditions and their locations have been effective in the development of the sector in these provinces. In addition to these advantages, it was determined that the development of tourism positively affects the development of the ornamental plants sector. However, it is understood that the provinces of Trabzon and Rize, which are in a significant progress compared to other provinces in terms of tourism, do not show sufficient development in terms of ornamental plants sector. Ordu province, on the other hand, could not reach the targeted export capability despite the investments. There is no data on ornamental plants production in the provinces of Bayburt, Gümüşhane, Bolu, Karabük, Sinop and Amasya. For the development of the ornamental plants sector in the region, a planned investment model should be developed rather than scattered and random investments. In addition, it is recommended that developing provinces should be evaluated in terms of investment, especially in terms of tourism, by paying attention to criteria such as population and transportation infrastructure, as well as climatic conditions for investment purposes.

 

Keywords: Black Sea Region, provinces, ornamental plants sector, production, development

 

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