Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ) took an important step towards environmentally friendly projects and sustainable campus goals. As a result of the collaboration with the General Directorate of Combating Desertification and Erosion affiliated with the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, it is planned to plant a total of 1,816 trees in three different regions determined within the campus area. In this context, 816 needle-leaved trees (spruce, cedar, cypress) were brought together with the soil to contribute to the fight against global warming.
Fighting Global Warming with Carbon Sink Areas
The project aims to create an environmentally friendly ecosystem by establishing carbon sink areas within the campus area. The first afforestation efforts were carried out in the area between Fereli Sinan Male Student Dormitory and Asım’s Generation Male Student Dormitory. The irrigation of the trees planted in this area will be provided by the automatic irrigation system established by MAKÜ. This system is designed to both support the healthy growth of trees and save water.
Three-Stage Plan in Tree Planting
As a result of the inspections carried out by the authorities, tree planting works are conducted in accordance with a three-stage plan: In the first stage, the planting of 816 needle-leaved trees was completed. The second stage will start in March, during which approximately saplings will meet the soil along the Büğdüz Village connection road. In the third stage, a large-scale afforestation work will be carried out in the area determined behind the Rectorate building. A total of 1,816 trees will meet the soil.
Environmentally Friendly Campus Vision
MAKÜ officials stated that they have adopted a sustainable campus approach and aim to offer students a greener and more livable campus with environmentally friendly projects. It was emphasized that the tree planting project is of great importance not only for university students but also for the general ecosystem of Burdur.
In the future stages of the project, it is aimed to create new green areas and maintain existing areas.
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