Determination of soil and vejetation characteristics of natural rangelands in Nebioğlu region (Zonguldak province)

The aim of this study was to determine the ecological characteristics natural rangelands. For purpose, four different pastures were studied in Nebioğlu region Zonguldak province. When studies on subject examined, it determined that, while carried out almost every our country; such a has not been conducted before. This situation increases original value research. Vegetation cover areas identified and botanical composition checked at family level, including Fabaceae, Poaceae other genus. Soil sampling done pasture areas. A total 40 soil samples, compiled from 10 randomly taken samples each area, subjected some physical, chemical biological analyses. In collected texture class, actual pH (H2O), lime content, electrical conductivity, nitrogen, organic carbon, available phosphorus potassium contents analyzed. According results study, one way-Anova analysis variance performed SPSS program order understand if Poaceae, genus ratios properties are among research Duncan test applied groups. canopy coverage vegetation calculated as 100% all highest rate legumes Hallaç rangeland with 48.7%, grasses Gölyanı range 39.8%, 30.8% Alçak pastures; lowest found 38.3%, 20.5%, families 20.1%. analysis, that soils clayey slightly alkaline had low conductivity.