Category: Iran Protected Areas

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…