Biosphere reserves of Iran

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UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Iran^[1]

The biosphere reserves of Iran have a total land area of 1.64 million km². They support more than 8,000 recorded species of plants (almost 2,421 are endemic), 502 species of birds, 164 species of mammals, 209 species of reptiles, and 375 species of butterflies.^[2]

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.^{[citation needed]}

List

• Arasbaran, 1976
• Arjan Protected Area and Lake Parishan, 1976
• Geno, 1976
• Golestan, 1976
• Hara, 1976
• Kavir, 1977
• Lake Oromeeh, 1976
• Miankaleh, 1976
• Touran, 1976
• Dena, 2010
• Tang-e-Sayad & Sabzkuh, 2015
• Hamoun, 2016
• Kopet Dag, 2018

See also

• Geography of Iran
• Iranian Plateau
• List of national parks and protected areas of Iran

References

External links

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