A Research On Evaluation Of Urban Street Trees in Cankiri

Abstract

In this study, it was examined Ataturk boulevard's Street trees in Cankiri province. It was evaluated some properties (space identification, aesthetic suitability, functional suitability and healty status) of trees. Geographic Information Systems were used for space identification of Ataturk Boulevard's trees. Functional suitability, a esthetics suitability and healthy of plants were evaluated as a result of field observations and studies. Plant material was evaluated by the four sections as an intersection points cutting of the Ataturk boulevard. It was used in 24 different species of plants on Ataturk boulevard. Plants were planted randomly. Some principles of planting design(series, rhythm, repetition) were not used. As a result of these were prevented to appearance aesthetically successful planting. Planting throughout Ataturk Boulevard appears nonfunctional and bad. Planting scheme of evergreen tree and evergreen shrubs also seems in appropriate. Again, the crown widths of all plant species are not cons idered ideal planting. Plants were planted more often than the distance between the ideal crown widths. Determination of plant material with GIS provinces of Ataturk Boulevard, the management of plant material provides important information to local authorities. Transferring of information plan and maps as coordinate with GIS maps allow the assessment of the suitability of plant material and functional suitability of the place. Also, ensuring continuity and care of plant material was helped.