The General Directorate of Forestry (OGM), operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, plans to produce 118 million saplings this year while reinforcing its wildfire-fighting capacity with new land and air vehicles.
According to data from the 2026 Investment Program, OGM allocates TL 19.81 billion ($461 million) for forestry-related investments in 2026, covering sapling production, forest development, wildfire prevention, erosion control, industrial plantations and infrastructure modernization.
Of the total budget, more than TL 8 billion is directed to ongoing projects, while TL 11.55 bi
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