Afforestation and Rural Development with Carob
The carob tree is a species that has been used as both animal feed and food source in the Mediterranean countryside for centuries and can survive with little input. In recent years, the tree is not only for its fruit; It is seen that it has started to be mentioned together with rural development titles such as reforestation of degraded areas, providing additional income to forest villagers and branding of local products.
Read MoreCarob in Anamur and Mersin
Mersin is one of the most dominant provinces on Turkey's carob map, along with Antalya. According to sources based on TURKSTAT data, the province ranked second in Turkey with a production of 8,776 tons in 2022. The coastline stretching from Anamur and Bozyazı in the west to Silifke and Erdemli in the east is considered among the regions with dense carob populations.
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Carob Production in Turkey
Turkey is a country located within the natural distribution area of carob and is home to both wild and grafted carob trees on the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts. According to sources based on TurkStat data, Turkey's carob production increased from 16,256 tons in 2019 to 24,561 tons in 2023, and the production area expanded significantly in the same period.
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