Khangormaz (also spelled Khan Garmz or Khan-Gormaz) is a prominent protected area and mountain massif in the Hamedan Province of western Iran. It is widely

Siah Kuh (Persian: سیاه کوه), meaning “Black Mountain,” refers to several locations in Iran, but the most prominent is the Siah Kuh National Park. Located

The Lashgardar Protected Area, established in 1990, stands as one of the most ecologically significant regions in Western Iran. Spanning 16,089 hectares within the Hamedan

The Bashgol Protected Area is one of Iran’s most diverse ecological landscapes. Established in 1996, this 25,344-hectare sanctuary is a transition zone where rolling plains

Tang-e Sayad National Park: A Biodiversity Gem in Chahar Mahall and Bakhtiari Tang-e Sayad (Persian: تنگ صیاد) is a premier ecological sanctuary located in the

Lisar Protected Area (often referred to as Tang-e Lisar) is one of Iran’s most ecologically diverse sanctuaries. Spanning 31,142 hectares across the border of Gilan

Parvar Protected Area, located in the Semnan Province, is one of Iran’s most ecologically diverse sanctuaries. Spanning 64,563 hectares, this region has been under conservation

The Tandoureh Protected Area, located in the rugged terrains of Razavi Khorasan Province, stands as one of Iran’s most historically significant and ecologically diverse conservation

Established as a designated protected zone in 1973, the Salouk Protected Area is one of Iran’s most ecologically significant regions. Spanning 11,677 hectares and situated

The Sarigol Protected Area, established in 1973 (formerly known as Shah Jahan), is a crown jewel of Iran’s natural heritage. Spanning 21,309 hectares in the

The Sarany Protected Area (also associated with the Sarigul region) is a premier ecological sanctuary in North Khorasan Province, Iran. Bordering Turkmenistan, this 1,589-hectare region

Hormod Protected Area is one of Iran’s most ecologically significant desert landscapes. Spanning 209,671 hectares across the border of Fars and Hormozgan provinces, this region

The Varjin Protected Area (Persian: منطقه حفاظت شده ورجین) is one of Iran’s most vital ecological sanctuaries. Spanning 26,907 hectares on the southern slopes of

The Haftad Gholleh Protected Area, established in 1973, is one of Iran’s oldest and most prestigious wildlife sanctuaries. Covering 97,437 hectares in the Markazi Province,

Located in the heart of Kerman Province, the Bidoyeh Protected Area is a vast wilderness spanning 160,534 hectares. Established in 1996, this region is a

he Marakan Protected Area (منطقه حفاظت شده مراکان) stands as one of the oldest and most ecologically significant sanctuaries in Iran. Established in 1965, this

The Dena Protected Area, spanning 93,660 hectares across the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad and Isfahan provinces, stands as a testament to Iran’s biological richness. Established in

Established in 1990, the Kalmand-Bahadoran Protected Area is a vital conservation zone in the heart of Yazd Province. Spanning 229,107 hectares, this region was specifically

Spanning a massive 398,853 hectares across the Tehran and Mazandaran provinces, the Central Alborz (Alborz-e Markazi) Protected Area is one of Iran’s oldest and most

The Arasbaran Protected Area is a stunning 80,654-hectare mountainous region located on the south bank of the Aras River in Iran’s East Azerbaijan Province. Designated

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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