The effects of urban growth on natural areas: the three metropolitan areas in Türkiye

Öncel, Hale; Levend, Sinan

doi:10.1007/s10661-023-11383-7

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“…Despite legislative efforts designed to protect them, these invaluable ecosystems continue to face degradation and loss at an alarming rate due to the pressures of urban growth. These areas, which are also the natural habitats of poplars and willows, seem to have been largely disappeared in Ankara from 1990 to 2018 [44]. Seasonal pollen integral was recorded as 54 pollen*day/m 3 in 2012 [12,42].…”

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Impact of Meteorological Factors and Air Pollution on Urban Salicaceae Pollen Levels

Acar Şahin

2024

Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry

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The objective of the research was to examine how meteorological conditions and air pollution affect the levels of Salicaceae pollen in the Ankara province. Salicaceae, a plant family encompassing willows and poplars, generates pollen that may contribute to respiratory allergies. The study employed a Burkard volumetric 7-day spore trap for airborne pollen monitoring throughout the pollen season, spanning from March to June in the year 2023. The relations between pollen concentrations, various meteorological parameters and air pollutants were revealed by correlation and regression analysis. While, the wind direction was found to be positively correlated with Populus pollen concentration, there was also a positive relationship between relative humidity and Salix pollen loads. Additionally, air pollutants, including PM10, PM2.5 and nitrogen oxides, were found be positive impact on the abundance of Populus pollen. Understanding these relationships is crucial for assessing the potential health risks associated with airborne pollen and for developing strategies to mitigate the impact of urban environmental factors on pollen concentration.

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Impact of Meteorological Factors and Air Pollution on Urban Salicaceae Pollen Levels

Acar Şahin

2024

Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry

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“…The industrial and urban expansion along the world's coastlines has accelerated the entry of pollutants into marine systems, with trace metals standing out as particularly harmful contaminants (Liu, 2023, Öncel andLevend, 2023). These substances, once introduced into the marine environment, do not readily break down and instead accumulate over time, posing long-term ecological and health risks (Tursi, 2022, Rellán, 2023.…”

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Trace Element Correlations in Mussels and Sediments on the Moroccan Mediterranean Coast

Mustapha,

El Hammoudani,

Reklaoui

et al. 2024

Ecol. Eng. Environ. Technol.

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This study investigated the correlation between the levels of chromium (Cr), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu) in surface sediment samples and those in the total soft tissues of the mussel Mytilus.galloprovincialis, collected off the northern Moroccan coast in the Mediterranean. The objective was to examine the accumulation patterns of these heavy metals in M..galloprovincialis relative to their concentrations in the sediment. Detailed sampling of sediments and Mytilus galloprovincialis mussels were carried out at three specific stations to measure trace metal concentrations. A perfect correlation was observed for Pb levels between the mussel tissues and sediment. The sampling methods were carefully planned to ensure data accuracy and consistency, following strict protocols to reduce contamination and maintain sample integrity. In contrast, Cr showed only a weak correlation. The correlations for the other trace metals (Cd, Zn, and Cu) varied from strong to weak and were both positive and negative, but none were statistically significant. These findings underscore the potential of M..galloprovincialis as an effective biomonitoring species for Pb. However, additional research and more comprehensive analyses are necessary to establish firmer conclusions regarding the correlations for the other metals.

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“…Given that the majority of the world's population (56%) currently resides in cities (Öncel & Levend, 2023), creating favorable living conditions has become a significant goal among governments and urban planners. Consequently, there has been considerable attention towards urban livability in recent years (Sochacka et al, 2021).…”

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Evaluation of Urban Livability Based on Spatial Distribution and Functional Radius of Land Uses

Hashemkhani Zolfani,

Hedayatnezhad Kashi,

Antuchevičienė

2023

International Journal of Strategic Property Management

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The present research has evaluated the spatial distribution and functional radius of land uses in the central district of Tehran city using objective and subjective methods. The findings showed; Land uses have a directional pattern with random distribution and a cluster. The functional radius also indicates a lack of desirable access for residents to land uses. On the other hand, the lack of per capita confirms the results of the functional radius of the land uses. Because the district is facing a per capita shortage in all uses and functional scales. The results of subjective evaluations also showed that residents lack ease of access to land uses. Also, the optimal access to land uses from the residents’ perspectives has been contrary to the standards of urban development plans. What has been quite evident is that spatial injustice in the distribution of land uses and the presence of disparities in access to land uses have had a negative impact on the livability of the district. Our results underscore the importance of a comprehensive examination of livability based on the spatial justice of land uses. This necessitates simultaneous attention to distribution patterns, functional radii of land uses, and the involvement of residents’ perceptions of that space.

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The effects of urban growth on natural areas: the three metropolitan areas in Türkiye

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

Impact of Meteorological Factors and Air Pollution on Urban Salicaceae Pollen Levels

Impact of Meteorological Factors and Air Pollution on Urban Salicaceae Pollen Levels

Trace Element Correlations in Mussels and Sediments on the Moroccan Mediterranean Coast

Evaluation of Urban Livability Based on Spatial Distribution and Functional Radius of Land Uses

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