# Turkey ORKÖY economic support for forest villagers > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-orky-economic-support-for-forest-villagers > Updated: 2026-08-13T09:19:59.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Turkish forestry authorities are implementing economic support programs through the ORKÖY (Forest-Village Relations) initiative to increase the productivity and income of forest villagers. In Erzurum, the Regional Forest Directorate distributed over 50 million lira in assistance to 123 residents. This package included equipment such as tractors, solar water-heating systems, beekeeping kits, and irrigation tools. The program features a 20% grant on tractor purchases alongside a seven-year interest-free repayment plan to boost rural development. In other regions, similar efforts are underway. In Çorum, the Kargı Forestry Management Directorate provided 4.5 million lira in social and economic credits for equipment like tractors and log-pulling winches to prevent rural migration. Meanwhile, in Mersin, the Mut Forestry Management Directorate is overseeing income-generating afforestation projects, specifically focusing on olive tree planting and standardizing production chains to improve marketability for villagers. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Turkey implements economic support programs for forest villagers Turkish forestry authorities are providing economic support to forest villagers through credit programs in Çorum and income-generating olive afforestation projects in Mersin. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-implements-economic-support-programs-for-forest-villagers ### 2026-07-18: Erzurum farmers receive 50.4 million lira ORKÖY support package Erzurum's Forest Directorate delivered 50.4 million lira in ORKÖY aid, giving 28 tractors and other equipment to 123 farmers, with a 20 % grant and interest‑free loan, at a ceremony attended by regional leaders 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erzurum-farmers-receive-504-million-lira-orky-support-package --- Cite as: Turkey ORKÖY economic support for forest villagers. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-orky-economic-support-for-forest-villagers