R'WOT-based strategic planning and management for urban forests: Lessons from Istanbul's Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Forest

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dc.authorid0000-0003-2083-7070
dc.contributor.authorKose, Murat
dc.contributor.authorFlores, Simay Kirca
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-08T15:15:29Z
dc.date.available2026-02-08T15:15:29Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentBursa Teknik Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThe rapid population growth, accelerating urbanization, and ongoing climate crisis have intensified the need for optimizing urban forest functions. Istanbul, with its high demand for recreational areas, hosts the largest number of urban forests in Turkey, presenting complex challenges. This study focuses on the Kanuni Sultan S & uuml;leyman Forest, established in 2012 as Turkey's largest urban forest. We employ the R ' WOT methodology to assess the current state of this forest, contribute to the development of existing and future urban forests, and formulate strategies for conflict resolution in planning and management processes. The research seeks to balance urban residents' recreational needs with ecological sustainability. A participatory approach was adopted, involving academicians, NGOs, and representatives from relevant forestry institutions. The R ' WOT technique, which incorporates Ranking and Linear Combination Techniques into traditional SWOT analysis, was used to quantify SWOT groups and their internal factors. Based on 201 samples, results indicate that all stakeholder groups identified Weaknesses as the highest priority SWOT group, assigning greater weights to factors within this category. This finding underscores the prominence of weaknesses in urban forest planning and management in Turkey. This comprehensive analysis provides measurable insights into enhancing the efficacy of urban forest management while addressing the multifaceted demands of an expanding metropolitan area in the context of environmental challenges. The quantitative approach of R ' WOT offers a solid foundation for strategic improvements in urban forestry practices, contributing to more effective urban forest management strategies in Turkey and similar contexts globally.
dc.description.sponsorshipGeneral Directorate of Forestry
dc.description.sponsorshipThis study was conducted within the framework of the research project titled A Model Proposal for Urban Forest Planning and Management: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Sample of Urban Forest, supported by the General Directorate of Forestry and directed by the Marmara Forestry Research Institute. The authors are grateful for this support. We are also highly grateful for the constructive comments and valuable contributions of the editor and reviewers. Additionally, the authors acknowledge the assistance of Claude.ai for English language editing. After using this tool/service, the authors reviewed and edited the content as needed and take full responsibility for the content of the publication.
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128803
dc.identifier.issn1618-8667
dc.identifier.issn1610-8167
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105001806903
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2025.128803
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12885/5794
dc.identifier.volume107
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001463868900001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier Gmbh
dc.relation.ispartofUrban Forestry & Urban Greening
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzWOS_KA_20260207
dc.subjectUrban forest management
dc.subjectR'WOT analysis
dc.subjectPlanning strategies
dc.subjectUrban green network
dc.subjectRecreational needs
dc.subjectForestry legislation
dc.subjectInterdisciplinary cooperation
dc.subjectNature conservation
dc.titleR'WOT-based strategic planning and management for urban forests: Lessons from Istanbul's Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Forest
dc.typeArticle

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