Author: jasminsafari
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Mooteh
The Mooteh Wildlife Refuge, spanning the borders of Isfahan and Markazi Provinces, stands as one of Iran’s most prestigious and ecologically significant protected areas. Originally protected in 1964 and officially designated as a Wildlife Refuge in 1990, this 204,350-hectare expanse is a premier destination for researchers, nature enthusiasts, and eco-tourists. Geography and Climate Characterized by…
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Ghamishlou
This rolling land, one the Iranian historical game reserves, was designated area in 1964 and was promoted to a wildlife refuge in 1975. Having an area of 89813 ha, the refuge is located in Esfahan Province. The altitude range of 1700-2700 m and mean precipitation and temperature of 188 mm and 11.5 C, respectively have…
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Kiamaky
Having been protected since 1973, this region was promoted to wildlife refuge in 1975. Located in East Azarbaijan Province, the region has an area of 96952 ha and limited plain lands. The Aras border river forms the northern limit of the area. The altitude range of 540 to 341 m, and mean annual precipitation and…
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Fereydoun Kenar
International wetland Aimed at providing safe place for the wintering stay of the wintering stay of the endangered migratory Siberan crane, this 48 ha has been protected since 1973. Located in Mazandaran Province, the area was later promoted to wildlife refuge in 1975 and was registered on the international Wetlands list in 2003. Located 20m…
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Khosh Yeylagh
Located in Semnan and Golestan province, this beautiful 150057 ha region was designated protected area in 1967 and later wildlife refuge in 1975. The altitude range of 1097 to 2882 m and mean annual precipitation and temperature of 200-600 m and 8-12 C, respectively have resulted warm arid and temperate sub-humid climates. High diversity of…
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Shadegan
Located in the north of Persian Gulf in the Khuzestan Province, this wetland area was designated wildlife refuge in 1972 and was later registered as an international wetland in 1975. Level to open seas, the region has an an area of 328926 ha. Mean annual precipitation and temperature of 218 mm and 26 C, respectively, giving it a warm extra-arid climate…
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Miankaleh
Biosphere Reserve & International Wetland Having an area of 66933 ha, this Mazandarn Province-located region was designated protected area international wetland in 1969 and 1975, respectively. The unique characteristics of the area led to its promotion to a wildlife refuge in 1975 followed by its recognition as a biosphere reserve since 1976. Located 27 meters below…
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Khar Touran
The southeastern part of Touran protected area with an area of 303330 ha which has been protected since 1972, became a wildlife refuge in 1976. As a part of the vast Touran region, this area was selected as a biosphere reserve in the same year. This desert area is located in Semnan Province. Altitude ranges between 700 and 2200 mm,…
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Kavir
Kavir National Park has an area of 4,000 square kilometers (1,500 mile²). The park is located 120 kilometers south of Tehran and 100 kilometers east of Qom, and it sits on the western end of one of Iran’s two major deserts, the Dasht-e Kavir (Great Salt Desert). Kavir National Park lies in the central province of Semnan. The park encompasses…
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Golestan
Golestan Biosphere Reserve is located in the northern part of Iran at the border to Turkmenistan. It belongs to the Caucaso-Iranian highlands and is situated in-between the sub-humid and semi-arid Caspian regions. The biosphere reserve represents three biomes: temperate rain forest, cold (continental) winter and semi-deserts and mixed mountain and highland systems. A vast variety…