The stand structure and factors affecting the success of natural regeneration applications in scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) in Yozgat-Akdağmadeni Forest Management Directorate

In this research conducted in Yozgat - Akdağmadeni Forest Management Directorate, the fact that the yellow-leaf forests in the region are very important in terms of ecological balance has been determined again. The study was carried out in 2 different forest range management enterprises. In the chiefs where the work is carried out, the scots pine forests are generally old and regeneration maturity age. However, these forest, are generally onelayer, evenage and pure forests. Successful regeneration applications are needed in the field of research. It is also the only scots pine is species in the region that can reach up to the alp forest edge. In the context of the research, factor analysis was applied to determine the important factors that could have an impact on the success of the natural regeneration studies of scots pine stands. As a result of the factor analysis, it was determined that the factors of Soil Structure, Physiographic Status, Climate, External Soil Condition and Soil Reaction are effective on success of natural regeneration.