A Study on Endemic Taxa of Akdağ (Dursunbey/Balıkesir)

In this study, endemic and rare species have been determined in Akdağ (Dursunbey/Balıkesir). IUCN threat categories of endemic and rare species were presented in the region.The stress factors on the plants in the region were also determined in the study. Currently, there are 42 endemic and 2 rare plants in the area and the endemism rate in the area is 9.50%. According to the current IUCN; There are CR (Very Endangered) 1, EN (Endangered) 2, VU (Vulnerable) 7, NT (Endangered) 5, LC (Least Concern) 26 and DD (Data Deficient) 1 taxa in the categories. In the paper, the statuses of some taxa according to the new IUCN were also updated. It has also been stated that 44 taxa are under threat in the LC category at global level. In the research area, no serious threat factor has been identified in terms of endemic taxa. Although no serious threat factor has been identified in terms of endemic taxa in the research area, fire and livestock activities in the region are partly a threat for the endemic and rare taxa. In addition, various recommendations have been made in terms of threats