Biosphere reserves of Iran
The biosphere reserves of Iran have a total land area of 1.64 million km2. They support more than 8,000 recorded species of plants (almost 2,421 are endemic), 502 species of birds, 164 species of mammals, 209 species of reptiles, and 375 species of butterflies.[2]
Iran has taken many steps to protect its natural resources, biodiversity, and landscapes. The country has established national parks, natural monuments, wildlife sanctuaries, and protected areas.
List
- Arasbaran, 1976
- Arjan Protected Area and Lake Parishan, 1976
- Geno, 1976
- Golestan, 1976
- Hara, 1976
- Kavir, 1977
- Lake Oromeeh, 1976
- Miankaleh, 1976
- Touran, 1976
- Dena, 2010
- Tang-e-Sayad & Sabzkuh, 2015
- Hamoun, 2016
- Kopet Dag, 2018
See also
References
- ^ "UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Directory".
- ^ "Islamic Republic of Iran | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization". www.unesco.org. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
External links
- Ecological Sciences for Sustainable Development
- Biosphere reserves in Iran
- UNESCO Biosphere Reserves
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BR: Biosphere Reserve - IW: International Wetland (Ramsar Site) - All names as inscribed by the Department of Environment, Iran | |
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