Turkish Foundation for Combating Soil Erosion (TEMA)

The Turkish Foundation for Combating Soil Erosion (TEMA) is grassroots civil society organisation with more than a million members that was established to combat erosion and protect natural assets.

Annulation of the decision of the cabinet on turning Dalaman Agricultural Enterprise into Culture and Tourism Protection and Enhancement – Turkey

Summary Dalaman Agricultural Enterprise was established during the Ottoman period. The enterprise is governed within the General Directorate of Agricultural Enterprises (TIGEM) and it contributes to the…

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The Cütlük Saffron Project – Turkey

The Protection of Saffron Gene Resources and the Improvement of Saffron Agriculture Summary Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) which is known as “Turkish Saffron” until the…

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Enforcement of Law and Soil Protection and Land Improvement by TEMA

Environmental Law, Policy, Law on soil protection and management, land management, prevention of soil degradation Summary For the first time in Turkish history, a law…

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The Kop and Burnazdere Microcatchments in Bayburt region – Turkey

Erosion control, natural resources management and rural development in Bayburt Region Summary Erosion and desertification are global problems. The Destruction of vegetation and soil are…

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