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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.
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2022-12-23 18:49
Isfahan seeks maximum protection for its ancient bridges
TEHRAN –The tourism chief of Isfahan province has said his directorate seeks maximum protection for the five historical bridges built over the Zayanderud River.
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2022-09-18 18:07
Ardabil protected, hunting prohibited areas measure 500,000 hectares
TEHRAN – Some 456,000 hectares area of land in the northwestern Ardabil province are protected and hunting prohibited areas.
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2022-06-21 17:45
Iran leading the world in protected areas growth
TEHRAN – Statistics show that the growth rate of protected areas in Iran is higher than in many countries so the number of protected sites in Iran has risen about 37 times compared with 26 times on average in the world from 1962 to 2018.