Category: Iran Protected Areas

Registered in June 2015, Tang-e-Sayyad Sabzkouh is Iran’s latest addition to the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Located in the southwestern province of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, this sprawling reserve spans 532,878 hectares and represents a critical intersection of geological wonder and biological diversity. A Landscape Shaped by Time The reserve’s geography is a masterpiece…

The Shirahmad Wildlife Refuge, located in the heart of Razavi Khorasan Province, stands as one of Iran’s most vital conservation success stories. Originally protected in 1996 to safeguard the Goitered Gazelle and unique Kavir (desert) habitats, it was officially designated as a Wildlife Refuge in 2002. Spanning 22,847 hectares, this plain-and-hill ecosystem offers a rare…

The Heidary Wildlife Refuge   is one of Iran’s most storied conservation sites. Originally established as a historical game reserve in the 1970s, it was officially promoted to a Wildlife Refuge in 2002. Spanning 46,865 hectares on the western slopes of the Binalood Mountain Range, this protected area is a cornerstone of biodiversity in northeastern Iran.…

The Boroueeyeh Wildlife Refuge (پناهگاه حیات وحش برویئیه) is one of Central Iran’s most ecologically significant protected areas. Established as a wildlife sanctuary in 2002, this 78,513-hectare expanse was primarily designated to safeguard the populations of goitered gazelle, wild goat, and wild sheep. Located in the heart of Yazd Province, Boroueeyeh offers a dramatic landscape…

The Lavandevil Wildlife Refuge is a critical ecological treasure located at the westernmost edge of Iran’s UNESCO-listed Hyrcanian Forests. Spanning 1,074 hectares in the Gilan Province, this protected area is one of the few remaining examples of pristine coastal plain forests in the region. Situated 20 meters below sea level, Lavandevil offers a unique landscape…

The Anguran Wildlife Refuge, located in the heart of Zanjan Province, stands as one of Iran’s most historically significant and ecologically diverse protected zones. Originally established as a protected area in 1970, its status was elevated to a Wildlife Refuge in 1975 to preserve its invaluable biological reserves and unique mountainous rolling landscapes. Geography and…

Dasht-e Naz Protected Area, located in the heart of Mazandaran Province, is one of Iran’s most vital conservation sites. Established in 1963 specifically to preserve the endangered Persian fallow deer, this 56-hectare lowland forest offers a rare glimpse into the prehistoric beauty of the Hyrcanian Caspian forests. A Rare Hyrcanian Ecosystem Situated at an altitude…

Located in the heart of the Mazandaran Province near Sari, the Semeskandeh Wildlife Refuge stands as one of the last remaining remnants of the ancient Caspian plain forests. Spanning 1,041 hectares, this protected area offers a unique glimpse into the subtropical temperate beauty of Northern Iran. A Botanical Treasure of the Caspian Plain Semeskandeh is…

The Khabr and Rochun region stands as one of the most ecologically diverse protected zones in Iran. Established as a protected area in 1971 and designated a Wildlife Refuge in 1975, its central core was later promoted to National Park status, reflecting its immense biological value. Location and Geography Situated in the heart of Kerman…

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…