Page Instructions:
For this page hyou will display information which will give us a video look at the landscape of your country. Since the landscape of each country is unique, you can be as creative as you would like on this page. Suggestions:
Suggestions:
Use the photo gallery or slideshow option from "Multimedia" to create a collage of images.
Look for travel websites to information, videos, and photos
Good spot for including a YouTube video
Be sure to include at least three maps showing different aspects of the physical geography -- climate, vegitation, landforms, bodies of water, etc.
Suggestions:
Use the photo gallery or slideshow option from "Multimedia" to create a collage of images.
Look for travel websites to information, videos, and photos
Good spot for including a YouTube video
Be sure to include at least three maps showing different aspects of the physical geography -- climate, vegitation, landforms, bodies of water, etc.
Images of Iran 's physical and cultural landscapes
Physical map of Iran
Biodiversity in Iran
Iranian marshland along the Iraqi and Iranian border
I discovered a website which provided a current biodiversity report on Iran published by the Caspian Environment Programme
The one area of concern I would like to highlight from this report is the wetlands are of Iran which are globally significant. These wetlands are home to many migratory birds. The marshes in the Caspian Sea lowlands are very important to many species of ducks and geese. The mud flats near the Persian Gulf are important for shore birds and a variety of marine animals and plants.
Only specifically protected areas are receiving attention. In the unprotected areas biodiversity is diminishing rapidly. During the past 30 years, Iran has lost about 40% of its deciduous temperate forest. Some farmlands are potentially being destroyed by desertification. Another concern is along the coastline where habitats and water resources are being affected by the oil industry and agricultural pollutants, as well as over fishing. As a result of many years of war, the wetlands (called "hoor") have been damaged and require restoration.
The one area of concern I would like to highlight from this report is the wetlands are of Iran which are globally significant. These wetlands are home to many migratory birds. The marshes in the Caspian Sea lowlands are very important to many species of ducks and geese. The mud flats near the Persian Gulf are important for shore birds and a variety of marine animals and plants.
Only specifically protected areas are receiving attention. In the unprotected areas biodiversity is diminishing rapidly. During the past 30 years, Iran has lost about 40% of its deciduous temperate forest. Some farmlands are potentially being destroyed by desertification. Another concern is along the coastline where habitats and water resources are being affected by the oil industry and agricultural pollutants, as well as over fishing. As a result of many years of war, the wetlands (called "hoor") have been damaged and require restoration.