Non-Wood Forest Products In Turkey Forestry Sector: Export Analysis

Rich biological diversity of the forests in Turkey offers rich NWFP (Non-Wood Forest Products) sources in the forests in different parts of the country. These NWFP are utilized to meet a range of needs both locally and nationwide. And also significant income is generated through export. In this study, the export of bay leaves, thyme, pine nuts, sage, cumin, anise, linden and chestnut which have a significant places in Turkey export, for 21 years (between 1995 and 2015) were investigated. And the collected data were classified and presented in graphics. Thus, the changes by years are shown with percent calculations.