The forest is at the south of Tarsus city in Mersin Province. The center of the forest is at about 36°53′N34°52′E / 36.883°N 34.867°E / 36.883; 34.867. The distance to Tarsus is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) and to Mersin is 25 kilometres (16 mi). There are two sections in the forest. In the older section called Güresin forest Eucalyptus(Eucalyptus camaldulensis) has been planted
maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) have been planted [2]
along with a few other species (Güresin was the surname of Fehmi Güresin, the engineer in charge of the project back in 1939 and Turan Emeksiz was the name of a forestry engineering student killed in 1960.)
History
During the
Turkish government
(ministry of forestry) started a project to drain the marshes. Eucalyptus trees were planted on 885 hectare area and the marshes were totally drained.
In 1960s the forest was further enlarged by covering the coastal band. Pine was preferred in the coastal band.
Karabucak today
The marsh has been drained and the sands movement at the coast has been checked. The forest in addition to being a source of revenue, is now a popular picnic area for Tarsus citizens.
