Introducing suitable plant species for forest parks in desert areas

Document Type : Scientific Letters

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Assistant Prof., Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Iran

10.22092/irn.2023.361387.1500

Abstract

Afforestation projects and forest parks in arid areas require detailed studies of basic resources. These include climate studies, soil conditions, water resources, determining minimum and maximum temperatures, pests and diseases, etc. Forest parks are forest ecosystems of natural, semi-natural, or man-made origin and are used for various purposes such as recreation, nature conservation, and, in exceptional circumstances, wood production. Selecting suitable species in forest reserves and parks is particularly important, especially because of the sensitivities to considering all aspects, such as water, climate, and soil requirements. As a result of this study, suitable species are suggested for desert areas and hot, dry areas based on ecological requirements for rehabilitating and utilizing the benefits of the reserve and forest park in the southern region of Varamin. According to the climatic and soil characteristics and other conditions of the study area, Spartium junceum, Morus, Salsola, and Atriplex species are suitable for planting in these areas.

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Iran Nature
Volume 8, Issue 3 - Serial Number 40
July and August 2023
Pages 65-71

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