Iranian official highlights role of rangelands, pastoralists in sustaining ecosystems

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Iranian official highlights role of rangelands, pastoralists in sustaining ecosystems Iranian official highlights role of rangelands, pastoralists in sustaining ecosystems 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, Dire

Oct 14 202523:02

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

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

Oct 11 202511:10

Iran calls for unified efforts to safeguard Hyrcanian Forest

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Iran calls for unified efforts to safeguard Hyrcanian Forest Iran calls for unified efforts to safeguard Hyrcanian Forest 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

Oct 11 202510:55

Iran reviews progress on “One Billion Trees” initiative

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Iran reviews progress on “One Billion Trees” initiative Iran reviews progress on “One Billion Trees” initiative 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 pri

Oct 6 202512:17

Iran inaugurates new herbarium at northern botanical garden

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Iran inaugurates new herbarium at northern botanical garden Iran inaugurates new herbarium at northern botanical garden 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 ke

Oct 4 202519:33

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

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

Sep 9 202511:42

Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans

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Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans Iran adds 2m hectares to rangeland management plans 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 rangel

Aug 19 202511:29

Ancient Junipers, Alamut Oaks set for restoration in Qazvin Province

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Ancient Junipers, Alamut Oaks set for restoration in Qazvin Province Ancient Junipers, Alamut Oaks set for restoration in Qazvin Province Qazvin– Efforts are underway to restore some of Qazvin Province’s most treasured forests, including 500-year-old junipers and native Alamut oaks, as part of a wider push to revive drought-resistant vegetation. Azita Asadi, Director General of the province’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Department, said two forest enrichment pr

Aug 11 202511:38

Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection

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Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection Tehran – Iran has achieved a 20% increase in the protection index of its forests and rangelands, thanks to the implementation of nationwide watershed management and reforestation programs, according to deputy for Watershed Management, Rangelands, and Deserts at the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. Speaking at a national task force meeting

Aug 4 202508:18

The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat

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The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat The silent gold of Zagros: Acorn flour an alternative to wheat Tehran - A prominent producer of acorn flour has described the acorn—known as the “silent gold of the Zagros”—and its flour not only as a valuable resource for enhancing food security but also as a powerful example of sustainable agriculture and natural resource conservation. Amidst Iran’s ongoing struggles with environmental crises, soil e

Jul 28 202512:59