EXPLORING RESILIENCE OF SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL PRODUCTIVE LANDSCAPE THROUGH UNDERSTANDING CHANGE, IMPACT AND RESPONSE AMONG FARMERS: THE CASE OF NORTHWESTERN ANKARA

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2023-9-11

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ÖZKAVAF ŞENALP, SILA

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Rural areas are landscape areas that are constantly evolving in the historical process, where the human-ecology relationship evolved with culture. The transformation in agricultural production landscape, in which socio-ecological systems intersect, is important for the sustainability of rural and urban areas. In the evolving socioecological landscapes, Northwestern Ankara stands as a vibrant case study showcasing the dynamic interplay of human activities, agricultural practices, and natural forces. Encompassing the districts of Güdül, Beypazarı, and Ayaş, this region represents diverse agricultural activities, accounting for nearly 90% of Ankara's vegetable production. With unique climatic and topographical features facilitating agricultural biodiversity, it embodies the complexities of rural landscapes in Northern Ankara context. This research, rooted in the interpretivist paradigm, aims to explore the dynamics of Northwestern Ankara's socio-ecological productive landscape, emphasizing its interaction with spatial, environmental, productive, and administrative systems amidst changing conditions. A mixed-methodological approach is employed, integrating qualitative interviews, geospatial data, secondary statistics, and on-site observations to provide a holistic view of the changing landscape dynamics. Three main dimensions are explored: Productive Landscape Components, Man-Made and Climatic Conditions, and Agricultural Production Steps. Through this lens, the study seeks to understand the adaptive responses of farmers, through focusing on the driving factors behind landscape changes, and the implications on farmers. The results aim to bridge the gaps between social and natural sciences, underscoring the need for integrated rural landscape management strategies in the face of change.

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Socio-Ecological Systems, Rural Planning, Socio-Ecological Productive Landscapes (SEPLs), Landscape Change, Adaptive Response

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/105991

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis