Karşıyaka Municipality continues its efforts to increase the number of trees and green areas in the city with determination.
Struggling against the effects of the global climate crisis with the support of democratic social organizations and volunteers, Karşıyaka Municipality exceeded its target of 5 thousand trees in less than 100 years. With the support of TEMA, 100 bidders planted 100 saplings in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the republic.
Karşıyaka Mayor Dr. Cemil Tugay said, “The common goal of all of us is to achieve a sustainable life. "Our greatest need, especially in urban centers and in areas where construction is heavy, is green areas with healthy trees," he said.
Karşıyaka Municipality continues its work with determination to create a more sustainable life and to bring together urban life with nature. Karşıyaka Municipality, which organizes all possible areas of Karşıyaka as parks and green areas, continues its work with the support of democratic society organizations and volunteers to increase the number of trees. Karşıyaka Mayor Dr. Cemil Tugay's goal of 5 thousand trees in 100 years was achieved before the time expired with these works. While saplings suitable for the climate of the region are being planted with the participation of citizens in the parks and 394 afforestation areas, the number of which has reached 13, the rehabilitation works continue uninterruptedly in the Karşıyaka City Forest, which was established on an area of 231 thousand 905 square meters. With the support of TEMA, the '100 willing 100 saplings' project, in memory of the 100th anniversary of the Republic, was carried out with the participation of TEMA Izmir Provincial Representative Özcan Gökoğlu and volunteers. Within the scope of the project, 50 stone pine and 50 oak saplings were planted in the 1st part afforestation area of Mustafa Kemal District.
“THE MOST VALUABLE HERITAGE IS A HEALTHY NATURE”
Karşıyaka Mayor Dr. stated that they are working to enrich urban life with nature in Karşıyaka. Cemil Tugay said, “The common goal of all of us is to achieve a sustainable life. Especially in urban centers and areas where construction is heavy, our greatest need is green areas with healthy trees. We are working hard to connect our citizens with nature and create spaces where they can breathe in Karşıyaka. When we first came to the mission, we set a goal for ourselves; We said that we will bring 5 thousand trees to this city in 100 years. We exceeded this number before the deadline was completed. We planted our saplings in our park areas, the number of which reached 394, in our 13 afforestation areas, and in all green areas suitable for planting trees, with the support of our volunteers and democratic community organizations. The most valuable legacy we will leave to young generations is a healthy nature. We will continue to work determinedly for this. "I would like to thank all our citizens, NGOs and our dedicated workers who supported us in achieving this goal," he said.
