Forest management approaches in Türkiye: understanding the past, evolving the future

In the last 100 years, Türkiye has undergone various phases in forest management. This study systematically evaluated these stages in terms of future forest management, identifying reasons, outcomes, and areas for administrative enhancement relating to past decisions. Results indicate a gradual shift in various forest management policies towards multifunctionality, considering criteria such as naturalness of tree species, machine operation and soil cultivation, but findings also highlight hurdles in ensuring the multifunctional utilization of forests. However, there is a noteworthy trend towards improved integration of conservation and species composition. While accepting technical and technological advancements in forestry, these changes should be factored into future plans, highlighting a revision of conservation policies.