The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's implementation of an ecosystem service fee for…

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's implementation of an ecosystem service fee for beekeepers operating in forested areas has sparked new discussions. Hasan Karal, Deputy Chairman of the DEVA Party and Istanbul MP, criticized the collection of a 100 lira fee from beekeepers in forests, despite the 140 lira basic support provided to registered producers. He argued that this fee would increase producers' costs and called for the regulation to be withdrawn. This fee is part of a regulation from the General Directorate of Forestry that comes into effect on June 18, 2026.