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2025-12-28 15:07
Three more sites added to national protected areas
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has added three new sites in Fars, Alborz, and Golestan provinces to the national protected areas across the country.
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2025-01-01 15:31
Wild goat population in private protected areas up by 21%
TEHRAN –The number of wild goats (Capera aegagrus) in private protected areas across the country has grown by 21 percent compared to the past Iranian year (March 2023-March 2024), an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.
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2024-10-20 15:42
Artificial intelligence to help protect natural areas
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment plans to utilize systems based on artificial intelligence to help manage and protect natural areas across the country.
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2024-05-28 22:18
Shimbar plain: lost paradise of Khuzestan
TEHRAN - Known as the ‘Lost Paradise of Khuzestan,’ Shimbar plain is a protected natural haven boasting stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich historical significance.
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2024-05-07 15:01
Protected lands expand to 19.5m ha
TEHRAN – Five new protected areas, measuring 230,000 hectares, have been created across the country, expanding the protected areas to 19.5 million hectares.
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2024-02-09 14:11
Protected areas rise 5.5 times after Islamic Revolution
TEHRAN – The number of protected areas under the supervision of the Department of Environment has increased 5.5 times after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
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2024-02-03 18:54
Discover ‘Lost Paradise’ en route to Shiraz
TEHRAN - The Bostanak Canyon Protected Area, nestled near the ancient city of Shiraz in southern Iran, is a haven of nature, encompassing lush forests, flowing waters, and majestic mountains within the Davarzan Dam watershed.
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2024-01-17 15:39
Private sector runs five protected areas
TEHRAN – There are five private protected areas across the country measuring some 275,000 hectares.
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2023-12-26 15:16
Yellow deer in southern protected area up by 30%
TEHRAN – The number of yellow deer in the Arsanjan breeding center, southern Fars province, has increased by 30 percent over the past year.
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2023-12-18 15:30
Protected areas rise by 11, reach 320 nationwide
TEHRAN – The number of protected areas has increased from 309 to 320 as 11 new sites have been added to the previously registered areas by the Department of Environment (DOE).
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2023-09-12 14:51
Protected areas under management rise 18% in 2 years
TEHRAN- During the last two years, the number of protected areas under a comprehensive management plan has increased from 165 to 195, indicating a growth of 18 percent.