The biodiversity of Hevsel Gardens in the UNESCO list is being recorded
Located on the banks of the Tigris River, 8,000 years old Hevsel Gardens, 2015 UNESCO World Heritage ListWhat entered. In Hevsel Gardens, which has a fertile land, in addition to vegetable and fruit cultivation, more than 200 bird species, many insects, butterflies, reptiles, otters, foxes, squirrels, hedgehogs and marten, as it meets the needs of many different species. mammals live.
The gardens, which are preferred by migratory birds as a resting area, are the biggest bird paradise of the Southeastern Anatolia Region with this feature. Hevsel GardensScientists are carrying out various studies in order to transfer . 12 scientists from Dicle University, who are experts in their field, are recording the biodiversity and living creatures of an area of approximately 3 thousand decares covering a part of Hevsel Gardens and Tigris Valley.
„WE WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE THIS PLACE IN A VERY GOOD WAY
Dicle University Science Faculty Biology Department Head of Zoology Department Prof. Dr. Ali Satar said that the results obtained after the registration process will be published in a book and introduced at the international level.
prof. Dr. Satar said, “There are nearly 228 bird species that our guests can observe. There are different insects, butterflies. For example, ‚‚Beautiful Tigris‘ we can observe the butterfly very well here in autumn. ‚Mezopotamya kolotisi‘ We have one more butterfly. You may come across him too. We can observe many different insect species, bird species and different creatures here. Of course, we look at it from a biological point of view. This place has very different features, silkworm farming was also done here before. Mulberry trees in Hevsel Gardens were used for these. Therefore, families living on the edge of Hevsel Gardens practiced silkworm breeding. It is possible to revive it. Some of our agricultural friends are working on ancestor seeds. They will try to bring them back here. There is also such a project initiative. Plus we have work to do. We want to promote this place in a very good way,“ he said.
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Hevsel Gardens, which is 8,000 years old and located on the banks of the Tigris River, has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2015. The gardens are not only known for their fertile land for vegetable and fruit cultivation but also provide a habitat for more than 200 bird species, insects, butterflies, reptiles, and mammals. The gardens are a popular resting area for migratory birds, making it the biggest bird paradise in Southeastern Anatolia. To document the biodiversity of the area, 12 scientists from Dicle University are conducting various studies to record the living creatures of the area. The results of the studies will be published in a book and introduced internationally. The area has a rich history of silkworm farming and mulberry trees were used for this purpose. There are also efforts to revive ancestral seeds and promote the place in a positive way.
