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Airborne imagery to study climate change in Hyrcanian forests
TEHRAN – The Forests, Range, and Watershed Management Organization has carried out aerial surveys on Hyrcanian forests using technological advances to identify the effects of climate change, ILNA reported on Sunday.
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2021-04-03 18:20
Iran to probably face drought this year: expert
TEHRAN – Iran will probably experience drought over the current [Iranian calendar] year (began on March 21), as only four provinces out of 31 provinces of the country received normal rainfall last year, director of flood control at Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization said.
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2021-03-12 16:56
National document drafted for water management, environment protection
TEHRAN – A national document for preserving water resources, managing drought, and soil erosion, and protecting the environment has been drafted by the vice president’s office for science and technology.
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2021-03-07 17:50
Major afforestation project inaugurated in Tehran
TEHRAN – An afforestation project across one thousand hectares area of land around the city of Tehran was inaugurated on Sunday, IRNA reported.
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2021-03-03 17:02
Dam building in Afghanistan threatens Hamoun Wetlands in Iran
TEHRAN – Construction of Kamal Khan Dam in Afghanistan has caused Hamoun Wetlands to dry up and generate sand and dust hotspots, Masoud Tajrishi, deputy head of the Department of Environment (DOE) for the human environment, has said.
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2021-02-16 17:38
Tehran meeting highlights ‘inseparable link between wetlands and life’
TEHRAN- On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of signing the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, a ceremony was held on Tuesday at the Department of Environment to emphasize the need for protecting wetlands as they play a key role in life of societies.
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2021-02-01 16:47
By Mehdi Garshasbi
Let’s just say ‘RAMSAR' wetlands convention
On February 2, 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar, nestling between the Alborz mountains and the Caspian Sea coast, the representatives of 18 nations put their signatures to the text of a remarkable treaty.
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2021-01-31 18:19
Shadegan wetland becoming a better habitat for migratory birds
TEHRAN – Measures are being taken in Shadegan wetland to improve living conditions for migratory birds, Issa Kalantari, head of the Department of Environment (DOE), has stated.
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2021-01-29 17:20
Reforestation projects implemented in Khuzestan
TEHRAN – Two reforestation projects on tree plantation and surface water management were put into operation in the southwestern province of Khuzestan on Thursday, IRNA reported.
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2021-01-26 17:59
Protected areas expand by 635,000 ha
TEHRAN – Some 635,000 hectares of natural lands added to the country’s protected areas due to the biological values, Mehr news agency reported on Monday.
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2021-01-25 18:08
Migratory birds wintering in northern Iran increased by 30%
TEHRAN – The population of migratory birds took flight to spend the cold season in the northern province of Mazandaran increased by 30 percent since the beginning of winter (December 21, 2020) compared to the same period last year, head of wildlife affairs at the provincial department of environment (DOE) has said.
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2021-01-25 18:06
Mangrove forests at serious risk of disappearing, loss of species
TEHRAN – Although the existing laws prohibit any destruction and pollution of the wetlands and forests, the mangrove ecosystems in southern Iran are in serious danger due to the construction of roads and shrimp farming sites.
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2021-01-24 18:28
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Is reproduction a solution to Persian fallow deer conservation?
TEHRAN – Efforts are being made to protect endangered species of Persian fallow deer which is reported to remain a population of 400-500 across the country, but is this really save the animals from extinction?
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2021-01-23 17:47
Dam construction, a main barrier to Jazmourian wetland’s restoration
TEHRAN – Dam construction has been the most important factor preventing the revitalization of Jazmourian wetland, Vahid Pourmardan, head of Sistan-Baluchestan province’s department of environment, has said.
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2021-01-12 17:53
Special budget allocated to protect biosphere reserves
TEHRAN – Two biosphere reserves, namely Golestan and Dena, will receive special funds in the national budget bill for the next calendar year (starting on March 20), IRNA reported on Tuesday.
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2021-01-10 17:27
Khuzestan, Iran’s unique haven for birds
TEHRAN – The southwestern province of Khuzestan is the most diverse region in terms of different bird species, its unique and pleasant climate, as well as rich natural habitats have turned this province into a paradise for rare and endangered species of birds.
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2021-01-09 17:34
Document on protection of felines inhibiting with cheetahs approved
TEHRAN – A national document on protection of felines inhibiting with cheetahs has been adopted in seven provinces of the country, IRNA reported on Saturday.
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2021-01-09 17:33
Shadegan wetland home to wintering migratory birds
TEHRAN – Shadegan wetland in the southwestern province of Khuzestan is now hosting flocks of migratory birds that came to spend the winter, IRIB reported on Saturday.
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2021-01-08 17:47
Jungle cat observed for first time in northwestern Iran
TEHRAN – After many years, for the first time, a jungle cat was observed in Assadabad plain located in northwestern Hamedan city, Mehdi Safikhani, deputy head of Hamedan department of environment has announced.
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2021-01-06 17:10
Jazmourian wetland hosting flocks of migratory birds
TEHRAN – Flocks of migratory birds, including flamingos, came to winter in Jazmourian wetland in southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, despite parts of the wetland has been dried up.
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2020-12-30 18:19
Lake Urmia one step closer to revitalization
TEHRAN – A dam for transferring water to Lake Urmia will be inaugurated on Thursday, aiming to flow about 600 million cubic meters of water into the lake annually, another step to implement the lake’s restoration plan which started six years ago.
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2020-12-27 19:37
Lake Urmia’s surface area doubled in 6 years
TEHRAN – Lake Urmia’s surface area, has reached 2,785 square kilometers, indicating more than 100 percent rise compared to the lowest volume recorded in the Iranian calendar year 1393 (March 2014-March 2015).
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2020-12-20 22:09
‘Heroes of wetland protection’ to be introduced, honored
TEHRAN – On the occasion of World Wetlands Day, rangers who are making efforts toward protecting wetlands across the country will be praised.
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2020-12-19 17:26
Gandoman wetland hosting 30,000 migratory birds
TEHRAN – Over 30,000 migratory birds have come from their habitats in Central Asian countries and Siberia to winter in Gandoman wetland, southwestern Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province.
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2020-12-18 20:09
Northern forests save 3.6bcm of water annually in Iran
TEHRAN – The forests of northern Iran save 3.6 billion cubic meters of water annually, playing an important role in preserving the aquifers.
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2020-12-12 17:32
Red deer population rises in Golestan National Park
TEHRAN – The population of red deer in Golestan National Park, northern Golestan province, has increased to 612 in the current [Iranian calendar] year (began on March 20), an increase of 13 percent year on year.
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2020-12-11 18:38
Cities to be classified for climate change impact
TEHRAN –Cities across the country are to be classified in terms of feeling the impact of climate change so that solutions will be presented for cities experiencing more changes in temperature.
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2020-12-09 22:28
Campaign starts to protect migratory birds in Hour al-Azim wetland
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has launched a campaign to protect migratory birds in the Hour al-Azim international wetland, southwestern Khuzestan province.
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2020-12-06 18:34
Injured wild goat gets help from vet
TEHRAN – In a rare case, a wild goat in the protected area of Dimeh in Khuzestan province went to a veterinarian for treatment after breaking a horn and infection, according to the provincial department of environment (DOE).
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2020-12-05 18:37
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Soil depletion: a neglected issue requiring urgent attention
TEHRAN – Soil is one of the most vital non-renewable resources that many organisms on the planet depend on, as it ensures food security of the nations; however, the attention paid to this valuable resource is not as much as its significance.
