Threatened species on the flora of Aysantı Beli (Ayaş-Ankara)

The object of this study is to obtain information about the last conditions such as distribution area, current population size, habitat quality, the main threats to six target species (Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema turcicum, Astragalus densifolius subsp. ayashensis, Astragalus panduratus, Crepis purpurea and Campanula damboldtiana) which are located on Aysantı Beli (Ayaş/Ankara) region. Six target species were observed in their own habitat in the area. Red List Categories of the target species were reevaluated according to IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria by using the data that derived from the study. Consequently, the detailed explanation for features of threatening factors to these species and conservation measures have been given.