Özet:

In this study, changes in physical and chemical properties of forest soil due to different usage conditions in recreation areas is investigated. In this context, soil sampling at two different depths of soil and litter sampling from the soil surface from areas with different uses in the Istanbul Hekimbaşı Urban Forest were made. It was determined that soil bulk density, stoniness amount, soil reaction (pH) and sand ratio were increased and inorganic carbon (IOC), organic carbon (OC), organic matter (OM), nitrogen (N) ratios and total amounts per hectare, cation exchange capacity (CEC) and the amount of litter were decreased in more intensively used areas. As a result, it has been determined that it causes negative effects on the fertility and sustainability of the soil in areas where human use is more intense. In order to minimize these effects, the carrying capacity of the area should be planned in a way that will cause the least damage to the soil properties. It is considered as the first measures tobe taken by people is using certain points on the field instead of the full area, and reducing human entry to areas other than walkways

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