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Bear's rose under protection in Afyonkarahisar
The bear's rose flower blooming in Kızılören is kept under protection. The penalty for picking the flower can go up to 699,245 Turkish lira.
The bear's rose blooming in Kisra Valley, about 8 kilometers from the Kızılören district of Afyonkarahisar, covers the area in white every year in May and June. The flowers, blooming in clusters over an area of approximately 30,000 square meters divided into two parts, offer a unique view to those who see them.
Those familiar with the region visit the valley to take photos in front of this natural beauty. The bear's rose, known by its Latin name Paeonia officinalis, is among the endemic species under protection.
Highlights
- The bear's rose flower blooms every year in May and June in Kisra Valley.
- The flowers spread over an area of approximately 30,000 square meters.
- The area is protected by the 5th Regional Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks and Afyon Kocatepe University.
- The penalty for picking the protected flower is 699,245 lira.
- If institutions or organizations cause damage, the fine can rise up to 3,496,767 lira.
Cameras and camera traps for protection
Cameras and camera traps are used in the area to monitor the reproduction of bear's roses. The aim is to prevent damage to this rare plant and ensure the species continues to live in its natural habitat.
Mesut Altınkaya, the headman of Gülyazı village, stated that the bear's rose is also known as peony, that the flower grows only in this region, and blooms from the end of April to the end of May. Altınkaya noted that there are no other flowers in this area where only one species exists.
Emphasis on endemic species
Asım Yıldız, President of the Sandıklı Mountaineering and Nature Sports Club, also expressed that the peony blooms every year in the same region and season, and since it is a rarely seen plant, it needs to be protected. It was reported that the local people and authorized institutions work together to protect the flowers.
Context: The area where the bear's rose is found draws attention not only for its natural beauty but also for the high fines. This situation shows how strictly deterrence is applied in the protection of rare plant species.
Visitors come to the valley to see these flowers that bloom for a short time. The bear's rose, which blooms every year at the same time, attracts both nature enthusiasts and remains in the spotlight with protection measures.
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