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UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Iran

The biosphere reserves of Iran has a total land area of 1.64 million km². The reserves support more than 8,000 recorded species of plants (almost 2,500 are endemic), 502 species of birds, 164 species of mammals, 209 species of reptiles, and 375 species of butterflies.

Iran has taken many steps to protect its natural resources biodiversity, and landscapes. The country has established national parks, natural monuments, wildlife sanctuaries, and protected areas. They are regions for learning manageable advancement in environmental, social, and economic aspects, which have changed the lives of more than 200+ million people. In addition to said areas, Iran has identified and registered 13 areas as biosphere reserves since 1976.

List

• Arasbaran, 1976
• Arjan Protected Area and Lake Parishan, 1976
• Geno, 1976
• Golestan, 1976
• Hara, 1976
• Kavir, 1976
• Lake Oromeeh, 1976
• Miankaleh, 1976
• Touran, 1976
• Dena, 2010
• Tang-e-Sayad & Sabzkuh, 2015
• Hamoun, 2016
• Kopet Dag, 2018

External links

• Ecological Sciences for Sustainable Development
• Biosphere reserves in Iran
• UNESCO Biosphere Reserves