The site is part of a wider national initiative to increase forest cover within urban-adjacent districts of Istanbul.
The area is situated in close proximity to the Istanbul Airport corridor, acting as a green belt zone for the region.
Reforestation efforts here often utilize species specifically selected for their resilience to the local Black Sea-influenced climate.
The soil composition in this specific section of Arnavutköy has required active management to support the growth of non-native and native saplings.
The Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı Ağaçlandırma Sahası is a government-managed reforestation zone located in the Arnavutköy district of Istanbul. The site serves as a managed green space dedicated to environmental rehabilitation and biodiversity restoration near the northern perimeter of the city. It functions primarily as an ecological mitigation area associated with large-scale regional infrastructure projects. The landscape is characterized by rows of young saplings and experimental forestry plots designed to combat erosion and improve regional air quality. As an active reforestation site, the area is maintained by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry rather than the municipal parks department. The terrain is largely unpaved and consists of varying topography typical of the Arnavutköy plateau. It is a functional site intended for ecological monitoring and long-term land development.
The elevated vantage points on the perimeter road looking back across the organized rows of saplings.
Wear sturdy, mud-resistant footwear as the terrain is unpaved and can become uneven.
Bring sufficient water and sun protection, as the site offers minimal natural shade while the trees are in their sapling stage.
Check local weather reports, as the open landscape is highly exposed to strong northern winds common in this part of Istanbul.
Do not attempt to visit after heavy rainfall as the terrain becomes difficult to navigate; avoid treating the area as a traditional leisure park with amenities.
Stay on marked tracks to avoid damaging saplings and irrigation infrastructure.
