Sari, F., Kavallieratos, N.G., & Eleftheriadou, N. 2024 Determination of forest fire risk with respect to Marchalina hellenica potential distribution to protect pine honey production sites in Turkey. Environmental Science and Pollution Research https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-34664-1
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Notes: Although multiple studies on the biology, morphology, biodiversity, honey production, genetic structure, and reproduction strategy of M. hellenica are available in the literature (Yeşil et al. 2005; Hodgson and Gounari 2006; Hatjina and Bouga 2009; Ülgentürk et al. 2013; Eleftheriadou et al. 2023), its spatial distribution has not yet been investigated. Towards this, the fire risk potential of these regions has never been evaluated. Therefore, this research aims to predict the spatial distribution of M. hellenica and the forest fire risk in several provinces of Turkey (Antalya, Aydın, and Muğla) using the MaxEnt model. The current study holds the potential to facilitate the development of efficient management and restoration practices, thereby ensuring the enduring survival of M. hellenica and the preservation of ecological equilibrium.
