Turkey is located in an area where three continents (Europe, Asia & Africa) converge, making it a key location for global biodiversity conservation. In addition to its unique location, the country has complex topography and geomorphology, and these geographical features account for a great variety of habitats and species and exceptionally rich floral diversity. There are currently ~11,000 plant species recorded, of which ~3,000 of them are endemic. New plant species are still being discovered in Turkey at a rate of more than one a week.
Bengül will take us through two different mountain ranges, plus a small ‘biodiversity hotspot’, all located in the ‘Asian’ or ‘Anatolian’ region which makes up 97% of Turkey’s area. The first mountain range is Aladaglar, a National Park located in Niğde province in south-central Anatolia. The name “Ala-Daglar” (Crimson-Mountains) comes from the colour of its hills in the sunset. The second range, the Karçal mountains, are located in north-eastern Turkey near the border with Georgia. Cradled within these mountains are the varied ecosystems of the Camili Basin—now designated as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
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