THE FACTORS AFFECTING THE SUCCESS OF NATURAL REGENERATION EFFORTS IN KASTAMONU-ARAÇ REGION’S BLACK PINE (Pinus nigra Arnold. subsp. pallasiana (Lamb.) Holmboe) STANDS

Abstract

In this study, where the habitat and the factors affecting the success of natural regeneration efforts performed in different years in Araç region have been investigated has been completed in year 2012. Within the scope of research, in order to determine the most important factors affecting the success of the black pine natural regeneration efforts, the factor analysis was utilized. As a result of factor analysis, it has been found that physiographic conditions, physical soil properties, organic matter, climate, and outer soil status factors affect the success of regeneration efforts.