Evaluating the impact of mega-projects-induced land-cover changes on habitat quality
A case study of Istanbul
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7899322 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Berfin Şenik (0000-0001-8988-7100, Düzce Üniversitesi, corresponding author), Osman Uzun (0000-0002-7588-9524, Düzce Üniversitesi) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 1386-1404 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-17 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Landscape Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0142-6397 • E-ISSN: 1469-9710 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01426397.2025.2490048 |
| OpenAlex | W4410308013 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 62 |
The rapid urban expansion in mega-cities like Istanbul leads to increased habitat degradation, harming biodiversity. Since 2010, the central government of Türkiye has proposed and implemented controversial mega-projects in Istanbul as part of neoliberal urbanisation. This study analyzes the impacts of these projects on habitat quality and land-cover changes, especially forest landscape. Results show increased urbanisation, especially in districts hosting projects like Istanbul Airport (IA), Northern Marmara Motorway (NMM), and Kanal Istanbul (KI), significantly reducing habitat quality. The study highlights the need for ecological evaluation in the spatial planning process to mitigate the environmental effects of these developments
Biology · Civil engineering · Cover (algebra) · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Geography · Habitat · Land cover · Land use · Mega · Quality (philosophy) · Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management · Ecology · Engineering · Environmental Science · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Urban Planning and Valuation
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |