Factors
for converting hazelnut (Corylus avellana L) into
black alder (Alnus glutinosa Yalt.) plantations
Ali
Durkaya and Birsen Durkaya
Faculty
of Forestry, Bartin
University, Bartin
- 74100, Turkey
(Received: February 19, ; Revised
received: June
20, ; Accepted: July 10, )
Abstract: Hazelnut plantations, which are a
major source of income for the villagers in the eastern black sea region are not able to provide sufficient income to the villagers
due to price fluctuations and sudden falls witnessed in recent years.
Alternative investments in place of hazelnut cultivation are being investigated
in order to prevent migration to urban areas and to increase the welfare of the
rural population in the region. Black alder plantation investments have been
assessed as one of the most essential alternative investment tools within the
framework of the study. Assessment was carried out by comparing expected
possible net present values (NPV). Although value increase occurs 12-18 years
later, more income can be obtained through black alder than hazelnut
plantation. In hazelnut plantations, the best NPV emerged in the lower zone.
NPV was positive in the moderate zone but values were close to zero. In upper zone,
positive NPV couldn?t emerge. As a result, it was understood that black alder
plantation investment is an effective alternative for hazelnut
plantations.?
Key
words:
Hazelnut, Black alder plantation, Net present value
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