Hamedan expands drought-resistant forests amid water crisis

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Hamedan – Some 6,000 hectares of planted forests have been established in west-central Hamedan province as authorities push to expand tree cover using drought-tolerant species in response to worsening water scarcity and climate change. The province's total forest area now stands at roughly 45,000 hectares, including natural woodlands and plantations, according to Hamid Khazaei, head of the provincial Forestry Department. Given Hamedan's arid climate and low rainfall, afforestation effo

Aug 22 202612:06

Over 1,000 apply for social forestry program in southwest of Iran

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Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad - A community-based forestry initiative in Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad province, southwest Iran, has attracted 1,071 applicants, with officials now reviewing their requests, the provincial natural resources chief announced. Mr. Mousavian, Director-General of Natural Resources and Watershed Management, said the program will bring 250,000 hectares of forests and rangelands under local stewardship. “The scheme covers diverse activities, including almond, walnut, poplar, an

Aug 15 202610:19

Iran unveils national roadmap for medicinal plant cultivation

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Tehran - Iran has published its first independent national cultivation framework for medicinal plants, issued by the Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands as the fourth volume in the country's agricultural pattern series. Developed under the "Management and Processing of Medicinal Plants" project, led by researcher Maryam Makizadeh Tafti in collaboration with Ministry of Agriculture experts, the program adopts a data-driven approach to guide production under resource constraints. Prio

Aug 10 202602:39

Forest nurseries crucial to saving Iran’s Hyrcanian woodlands, senior official says

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Tehran – Iran's top natural resources official has identified forest nurseries as the backbone of efforts to restore and protect the country's ancient Hyrcanian forests, calling for urgent upgrades to production capacity and technology. Reza Aflatooni, head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, said nurseries must supply healthy, standardized seedlings of native species to ensure reforestation succeeds and biodiversity is preserved. During an inspection tour,

Aug 8 202611:52

Hormozgan leads Iran in Mangrove Forest coverage

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Tehran – The southern Hormozgan province is home to Iran’s largest expanse of mangrove forests, with more than 25,000 hectares of these ecologically significant ecosystems, according to the province’s Director General of Natural Resources and Watershed Management. Mohammad Nourmousavi said the province's coastal and mangrove forests are among Iran’s most valuable natural assets, playing a strategic role in maintaining ecological sustainability. He noted that the forests

Jul 31 202612:44

Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO

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Tehran – Iran's mangrove forests are a vital natural asset underpinning the country's fisheries, food security, blue economy, and climate resilience, according to the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Marking UNESCO's International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26, the IFO emphasized that mangrove forests provide critical breeding and nursery habitats for commercially important fish, shrimp, and crustaceans, making them essential to sustainable fisheries pro

Jul 27 202612:04

Iran expands commercial timber farming with poplar sapling production

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Borujerd – Iran has taken a new step toward expanding commercial timber farming with the production of 100,000 poplar saplings for the first time in Borujerd County, the western province of Lorestan, a local natural resources official announced. Ehsan Lotfi, head of the Borujerd Department of Natural Resources and Watershed Management, said the saplings were produced at the county's forest nursery and are being distributed to private growers under a participatory program aimed at promoti

Jul 26 202612:01

Iran to implement modern forestry plan without compromising forest protection: Minister

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Tehran – Iran will move forward with its Modern Forestry Plan only after thorough scientific review and full coordination among relevant authorities, with no project permitted to jeopardize the country's forests, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. Speaking at a meeting with senior officials from the Natural Resources Organization, Nouri stressed that forestry initiatives must be based on rigorous expert assessments, warning that even minor errors could have lasting consequences

Jul 14 202610:31

Iran at global forefront in combating desertification, official Says

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Tehran — Iran is among the world's leading countries in combating desertification, thanks to decades of scientific research and large-scale land restoration efforts, Deputy Agriculture Minister and Head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization Reza Aflatooni said on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Aflatooni noted that Iran began implementing desertification-control programs in 1966 and was the third country to join the United Nat

Jun 19 202612:34

Iran identifies 40 Damask rose genotypes

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Tehran – Researchers at Iran's Forests and Rangelands Research Institute have identified 40 genotypes of damask rose across the country, which now await official registration. Mohammad Hossein Lebaschi, a faculty member at the institute, said the genotypes were collected from various provinces and studied in specialized gardens. “The research has determined which genotypes perform best in terms of quality and quantity across some 14 provinces.” He noted that damask roses

May 9 202612:01