@article{2017,title={EVALUATION OF RECREATION POTENTIAL OF STRANDJA (YILDIZ) FOREST BY THE GULEZ METHOD},abstractNode={Strandja (Yıldız) forest which is located in Kırklareli province and within the borders of Bulgaria is unique and well-preserved ecosystem rich in biodiversity not only national but also in European scale. The forest that is located in rural recreation areas most preferred outdoor recreation areas because of the natural, cultural and visual values (Akten, 2003: 116). The purpose of this research is to determine the recreation potential of Istranca (Yıldız) Forests in Kırklareli Province on the basis of Gülez Method (landscape value, the climate value, accessibility value, recreation conveniences value and negative factors value). This method named as “Forest Interior Recreation Potential Evaluation Form” has pretty practical calculation basis by giving points to the five items which are located inside so that the recreation potential may be scored in an easy way with mathematics Formula. In this research, the data obtained from the interviews with Kırklareli Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, Kırklareli Forestry Administration, mukhtar- the head of a village (Dereköy, Armağan, Beypınar, Gökyaka, Sarpdere, Boztaş, Hamdibey, Avcılar, Sislioba) and the data obtained from secondary sources is evaluated. The data obtained is analysed and proposals are developed.},author={Sibel SÜ ERÖZ-- Ezgi ASLAN},year={2017},journal={Kesit Akademi}}