The forests of this Tertiary relict endemic taxon are found notably within a specially protected area between Dalyan and Köyceğiz in Muğla Province, where a  zone is set aside as a nature reserve and arboretum for the preservation of the species. A large stand also surrounds Marmaris. Another sweetgum forest area of  under protection is situated in Burdur's district of Bucak alongside Karacaören dam reservoir on the road to Antalya.
The forests of this Tertiary relict endemic species are found notably within a specially protected region between Dalyan and Köyceğiz in Muğla Province, where a zone is set aside as a nature reserve and arboretum for the preservation of the species. A large stand also surrounds Marmaris. Another sweetgum forest area under protection is situated in Burdur's district of Bucak alongside Karacaören dam reservoir on the road to Antalya.