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Challenges to the future development of Iran's protected areas system
Mahdi Kolahi1, Tetsuro Sakai, Kazuyuki Moriya
1Department of Social Informatics, Kyoto University, Yoshida Honmachi, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan. kolahi@bre.soc.i.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Environmental Management
|July 17, 2012
Summary
Iran
Area of Science:
- Environmental science
- Conservation biology
- Ecology
Background:
- Iran has established 253 protected areas (PAs) since the 1950s, covering 10.12% of its land.
- The expansion of PAs in Iran has faced significant challenges and limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on Iran's protected areas.
- To identify challenges, lessons learned, and research gaps in PA management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific publications on protected areas in Iran.
- Analysis of common criticisms and proposed improvements for PA systems.
Main Results:
- Key issues include resource shortages, de facto implementation of de jure reserves, lack of biodiversity indicators, and limited public participation.
- Criticisms highlight the gap between policy and practice in Iran's PA system.
Conclusions:
- Iran's protected areas require realistic policy support and effective planning.
- Improved management, habitat restoration, public education, capacity building, and community co-management are crucial for enhancing conservation efforts.
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