About
The Acıkise Juniper Natural Monument is a single stinking juniper (Juniperus foetidissima) at Ağcakise, within the boundaries of the Aladağ district of Adana. Declared a natural monument on 13 September 2002, the protected area covers 0.1 hectares. It lies about 94 km from Adana and 4 km from the centre of Aladağ. The tree is estimated to be around 670 years old. It stands 20 metres tall, with a trunk circumference of 5.96 metres and a trunk diameter of 1.90 metres. There are no visitor facilities on site; the activity here is observing the tree where it grows. Visitors are expected to follow the warning and information signs in the area. The natural monument is managed by the 7th Regional Directorate of the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks.
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