Special Session I Title: Saline Ecosystems and Landscapes

Organizers: Dr. Katarzyna NEGACZ, Stichting VU De Boelelaan Netherlans

Associate Prof. Dr. Parisa GÜNEŞ, Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, Türkiye

 

Short description of the proposed topic: Saline land is a special natural resource with high salt content in soil. It not only has grassland, wetland, and other types of cover but also is an important wildlife habitat. Salinisation, the accumulation of water-soluble salts in the soil, is one of the major causes of soil degradation affecting 833 million hectares of land and 1.5 billion inhabitants worldwide. However, these lands can be used by applying saline agriculture, involving soil, water and salt-tolerant crop management methods. Cultivation of salt-affected lands aids in addressing food and water security in the times of progressing climate change and population growth. As a result, there is an urgent need to create a network of research and practice and foster the sustainable use of salt-affected lands.

 

Short Biography of Organizers:

Parisa Güneş Associate Prof of landscape architecture, academic staff of Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, Turkey. Her research interests are landscape planning, landscape ecology, cultural landscapes, landscape restoration, watershed management, participatory planning, ecotourism planning, sustainable forest management, rural identity and sustainable development etc.

 

Chairs for the special session:

Associate Prof. Dr. Parisa GÜNEŞ, Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, Türkiye
Associate Prof. Dr. Pınar GÜLTEKİN, Düzce University, Türkiye

 

Tentative paper title:

Evaluatıon Of Salt-Affected Lakes In Terms Of Ecotourism; Salt Lake, Türkiye
Salinity landscape In the Terms Of Ecotourism; Case Of Turkiye
Landscape design with sea salt effect; Case of Urta/Türkiye
Sustainable agricultural practices in saline soils; Case of Türkiye
Flora and Vegetation Diversity of Saline Habitats in Türkiye, Conservation and Sustainability Strategies
Innovative Solutions to Address Climate Change, Water Scarcity, and Salinity Problems
Rehabilitation of Saline Landscapes in Turkey: Opportunities and Challenges for Rural Development

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Proposals should include the following information:
1. Tentative Title;
2. Short description of the proposed topic: (approx. 100 words)
3. Novelty and motivation: (explain why this session is indeed special and cannot be part of the regular program)
4. Brief bio(s) of organizer(s);
5. Name(s), Emails and Affiliations of organizer(s);
6. Name(s), Emails and Affiliations of chair(s);
7. Papers information;
8. Potential Reviewers Information;
9. Related topics;
10. A draft of the CFP.

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