Golestan National Park
| Golestan National Park | |
|---|---|
Location in Iran | |
| Location | Iran |
| Coordinates | 37°32′51″N 56°22′57″E / 37.547527°N 56.382423°E |
| Area | 918.9 km2 (354.8 sq mi) |
| Governing body | Department of the Environment |
| Part of | Hyrcanian forests |
| Criteria | Natural: ix |
| Reference | 1584bis-001 |
| Inscription | 2019 (43rd Session) |
Golestan National Park (Persian: پارک ملی گلستان) is a national park in northeastern Iran with an area of 918.95 km2 (354.81 sq mi) at elevations of 450 to 2,411 m (1,476 to 7,910 ft).
Geography
Golestan National Park stretches over an area of 918.95 km2 (354.81 sq mi) in the easternmost part of the Hyrcanian forests in the Golestan, North Khorasan and Semnan provinces; its elevation ranges from 450 to 2,411 m (1,476 to 7,910 ft).[1] It harbours deciduous forests, grasslands, shrublands and rocky areas.[2]
Wildlife
Mammal species in Golestan National Park include the leopard (Panthera pardus), Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes), brown bear (Ursus arctos), golden jackal (Canis aureus), wild boar (Sus scrofa), Caspian red deer (Cervus elaphus maral), roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), urial (Ovis orientalis arkal), wild goat (Capra aegagrus) and goitered gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa).[3][4][5]
See also
References
- ^ Selyari, J.; Rad, A.E.; Naderi, M. & Almasieh, K. (2019). "The re-evalution of Golestan National Park zoning with a approach of species richness hotspots, Iran". Journal of Wildlife and Biodiversity. 3 (4): 1–11. doi:10.22120/jwb.2019.105061.1059.
- ^ Safaian, N.; Shokri, M.; Ahmadi, M.Z.A.A. & Tavili, A. (2005). "Fire influence on the grassland vegetation in Golestan National Park (Alborz Mts. Iran)" (PDF). Polish Journal of Ecology. 53 (1): 435–443. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-12-13. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
- ^ Waraste, M.H. (2004). "Population dynamism of the Bovidae in Golestan National Park". Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. 11 (3): 163–172.
- ^ Waraste, M.H. (2005). "Determination of sex ratio and age groups in two species Cervus elaphus and capreolus in Golestan National Park". Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. 12 (4): 154–161.
- ^ Meigouni, H.G.; Jahanshahi, M.; Kavoosi, K. & Kiabi B.H. (2003). "A study on herbivorous habits of Wild Pig (Sus scrofa) in Golestan National Park". Journal of Environmental Studies. 28 (30): 55−64.