The biosphere reserves of Iran have a total land area of 1.64 million km2. They support more than 8,000 recorded species of plants (almost 2,421 are endemic), 502 species of birds, 164 species of mammals, 209 species of reptiles, and 375 species of butterflies.
Iran has taken many steps to protect its natural resources, biodiversity, and landscapes. The country has established national parks, natural monuments, wildlife sanctuaries, and protected areas.
List Arasbaran, 1976 Arjan Protected Area and Lake Parishan, 1976 Geno, 1976 Golestan, 1976 Hara, 1976 Kavir, 1977 Lake Oromeeh, 1976 Miankaleh, 1976 Touran, 1976 Dena, 2010 Tang-e-Sayad & Sabzkuh, 2015 Hamoun, 2016 Kopet Dag, 2018
See also Geography of Iran Iranian Plateau List of national parks and protected areas of Iran
References
External links Ecological Sciences for Sustainable Development Biosphere reserves in Iran UNESCO Biosphere Reserves