🌲 Hyrcanian Forests
Ancient forest ecosystem in Mazandaran Province, Iran
Chahar-Bagh is one of the components of the Hyrcanian Forests, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its exceptional biodiversity and ecological value. Situated in the Mazandaran Province of Iran, Chahar-Bagh protects a particularly valuable and diverse section of this ancient forest ecosystem.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2019
- Chahar-Bagh component spans 915 to 3,395 metres elevation
- Located in Mazandaran Province, northern Iran
- Home to Persian leopard, brown bear, and endemic plant species
The Hyrcanian Forests represent a surviving remnant of ancient Tertiary forests that once covered much of the Northern Hemisphere. Chahar-Bagh is one of the designated components of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, protecting a particularly biodiverse section of this forest ecosystem in Mazandaran Province. The site's exceptional ecological value stems from its wide altitudinal gradient, diverse habitats, and role as a transition zone between distinct phytogeographical regions ...