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2021-07-16 21:47
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Hope raises for precious biosphere reserves to survive
TEHRAN – Gorgan Bay and Golestan National Park are two precious biosphere reserves in the northern Golestan province, that have been endangered, however, the implementation of conservation plans in recent years raises hope for their revival.
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2021-06-11 18:41
Over 180 forest reserves identified in a year
TEHRAN – Some 182 forest reserves with an area of 410,000 hectares were identified and registered across the country over the past [Iranian calendar] year (March 2020-March 2021), according to a recent report by the Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization.
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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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2020-11-16 18:49
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Gorgan Bay: a late solution to speed up valuable reserve’s demise
TEHRAN – The latest assessment of the National Cartographic Center shows that more than one hundred square kilometers of the Gorgan Bay has dried up, and delay in finding a solution will accelerate the destruction of the valuable reserve.
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2020-10-10 16:24
Dena biosphere reserve displays natural uniqueness
TEHRAN – Dena biosphere reserve, located in the Central Zagros Mountains of Iran, is home to a vast range of plant species and several endangered and endemic mammal species that displays nature’s inspirations.
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2020-09-21 18:18
Arjan Biosphere Reserve: from terrestrial to aquatic life
TEHRAN – The Arjan and Parishan Biosphere Reserve, situated in the Zagros Mountains in the Caucasus-Iranian highlands, encompasses terrestrial as well as water habitats, where significant elevation difference creates a rich diversity of flora and fauna.
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2020-09-06 17:26
A biosphere reserve 180 times more valuable than average land
TEHRAN – The Tang-e-Sayad and Sabzkuh Biosphere Reserve is located in the southwestern Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province. It is estimated that each hectare of the area is 180 times more valuable than average land in Iran in terms of richness of plants and wildlife diversity.
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2020-08-26 18:33
By Faranak Bakhtiari
A glimpse at unique Kopet Dag biodiversity hotspot
TEHRAN – Kopet Dag biosphere reserve, located in the northeastern province of North Khorasan, holds a great share of exotic and endemic plant genera and species, with natural attractions, cultural diversity, and the presence of local and nomadic communities.
