abstract: In Turkey, almost half of which has semi-arid conditions, steppe areas have continuously been increasing.These areas need to be afforested to prevent desertification.For this purpose, this research presents specifically the Anatolian black pine (Pinus nigra J.F. Arnold subsp.pallasiana /Lamb./Holmboe) as a suitable forest tree species for afforestation activities, due to wide distribution both in Turkey and the broader region.After a thorough investigation of past and recent literature, and onsi
journal: Journal of Forest Science