Gilan hosts 20th National Caspian Horse Beauty Festival

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Gilan - The 20th National Caspian Horse Beauty Festival was held in Gilan province, situated along the Caspian Sea in northern Iran, celebrating one of Iran’s most iconic native breeds and highlighting ongoing efforts to preserve its legacy. Saleh Mohammadi, Head of Gilan’s Agricultural Organization, said the festival aims to reaffirm the identity of the Caspian horse and support the revival of this ancient breed in both the province and across the country. He noted that Gilan is

Dec 5 202511:32

Iran catalogues 8,000 plant species, strengthens protection for 4,000

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Tehran – Iran has identified roughly 8,000 plant species and secured conservation measures for about half of them, according to the head of the Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands. Speaking about the institute’s scientific mission, Ali Alizadeh Aliabadi said all activities are organized around four core priorities identification, conservation, restoration and development, and sustainable use of natural resources. “Our programs are precisely aligned with the Natural R

Nov 29 202511:34

Kandolus a model for sustainable rural tourism

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Mazandaran - Amid the green hills of Mazandaran, Kandolus Village has emerged as a global symbol of harmony between nature, agriculture, and tourism. Its success in sustainable farming, herbal cultivation, handicrafts, and eco-tourism has turned it into a model for empowering rural communities. Selected from over 270 nominees across 65 countries, Kandolus was named one of the Best Tourism Villages in the World 2025 in China—recognizing its innovation in linking cultural heritage with sus

Oct 21 202516:18

Iranian official highlights role of rangelands, pastoralists in sustaining ecosystems

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Tehran – The United Nations General Assembly has officially proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, aiming to raise global awareness about the critical role of grasslands and pastoral communities in sustaining ecosystems and supporting rural livelihoods, according to Tarahom Behzad, Director-General of Education, Extension, and Public Participation at Iran’s Forests, Range, and Watershed Management Organization. Behzad said the global initiative un

Oct 14 202523:02

Iran receives World Soil Day Award, FAO commends achievements in soil conservation

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Tehran - Iran has been awarded the King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award 2024 in recognition of its leadership in soil conservation, education, and public awareness, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced. Farukh Toirov, FAO Representative in Iran, highlighted the country’s active role in the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) since its establishment in 2012, noting Iran’s contributions to sustainable soil management, capacity building, and knowledge sh

Oct 11 202511:10

Iran calls for unified efforts to safeguard Hyrcanian Forest

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Mazandaran - The head of Iran’s Forests, Range and Watershed Management Organization underscored the need for collective action and coordinated efforts to protect the country’s UNESCO-registered Hyrcanian Forests in the northern province of Gilan. Speaking at a meeting of the Forest Affairs Department in Chalus, Reza Aflatooni described the Hyrcanian forests as both a national treasure and a vital natural heritage - the guardians of Iran’s soil, water, and climate. He stres

Oct 11 202510:55

Iran reviews progress on “One Billion Trees” initiative

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Tehran – Iran’s “One Billion Trees” Initiative is moving forward as officials reviewed its progress at a meeting of the Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization (FRWMO). Reza Aflatooni, Head of FRWMO, said the program has revived abandoned nurseries and plays a key role in restoring the country’s ecosystems. He called for stronger private-sector participation in wood cultivation, use of treated wastewater for timber production, and site selecti

Oct 6 202512:17

Iran inaugurates new herbarium at northern botanical garden

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Nowshahr – Iran has inaugurated a new herbarium - a collection of dried plant specimens usually mounted and systematically arranged for reference - in the northern city of Nowshahr. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), unveiled the herbarium while visiting the Nowshahr Botanical Garden - one of the key branches of the Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands of Iran. As a national treasure, the Nowshahr Botanical

Oct 4 202519:33

Iran sounds alarm on climate linked threats to global ‘life giving arteries’

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Tehran – Iran’s Agriculture Minister urged swift and unified global action to address interconnected environmental crises, from climate change to desertification, during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Governors for the International Center for Integrated Watershed Management. Addressing a gathering of national and international delegates on Monday, Minister Gholamreza Nouri framed the challenges as a critical threat to both nature and human livelihood. He opened his remark

Sep 9 202511:42

Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans

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Tehran - Iran will expand its rangeland management programs by 2 million hectares this year, bringing the total managed area to 47 million hectares, according to the director of flood control at Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization. Abolghasem Hosseinpour added that the country’s rangelands span 82.9 million hectares, including 5.2 million hectares of dense rangelands, 20.6 million hectares of semi-dense rangelands, and 57.1 million hectares of sparse rangelands. He

Aug 19 202511:29