Evaluation of Wetlands in the East Anatolia Region

Turkey is in the first place among the European and Middle Eastern Countries, expect the Independent States Association, regarding with wetlands. Eastern Anatolia region has special importance in wetlands because of its high potential around the country. A great amount of significant bird areas is wetlands. The main point of this study was to evaluate 31 wetlands along the East Anatolia Region in respect to size of wetland, present bird species, positive and negative effects on the local environment.