2. THE STUDY AREA AND MATERIALS
In this study, Ganos Mountain over Thrace Peninsula region in
Turkey was selected as the study area. Ganos Mountain is the
second highest point in this peninsula with its 945 metres peak.
This region lies approximately between 27º
00' and 27º
30' East
longitudes and 40º
30' and 41º
00' North latitudes covering an area
of approximately 1000 km2
, has the most fertile territory for the
agriculture especially for vineyards. Figure 1 illustrates the
location of the study area.