A look at the

Ghelichnia, Hassan

doi:10.22092/irn.2023.361558.1505

A look at the "Narou" ridge of the beautiful mountain terrace of Alborz and the wonderful border of Mazandaran and Semnan

Document Type : Over looking Iranian Nature

Author

Hassan Ghelichnia

10.22092/irn.2023.361558.1505

Abstract

Natural areas and landscapes are essential for the biodiversity of plant and animal species, as well as tourism and mountaineering. One of these extraordinary, beautiful, and unique areas in Iran is the "Narou" ridge, about 52 kilometers long in Mazandaran and Semnan provinces, in the Alborz Mountain range, which separates Mazandaran province from Semnan province. The variety of plant species growing on the rocks is one of the unique features of this area. This area has remained largely untouched due to difficult access conditions. The presence of birch tree communities, beech communities at high altitudes (up to 2800m), rangelands and meadows on the southern slope, rocky peaks attractive for tourists and mountaineers, and beautiful views of dense clouds, diversity of wildlife species and the striking difference in natural attractions on the two northern and southern slopes are other vital features of this region. Due to difficulty accessing high altitudes and rocky areas, plant and animal biodiversity is primarily protected from destruction and threats. Irregular tourism in some areas and the presence of off-road vehicles and overgrazing on the southern slope's rangelands has threatened these areas' biological diversity.

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