Document Type : Over looking Iranian Nature
Authors
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Associate Prof, Forests and Rangelands Research Department, Kermanshah Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, (AREEO), Kermanshah, Iran
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Research Expert, Forests and Rangelands Research Department, Kermanshah Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, AREEO, Kermanshah, Iran.
10.22092/irn.2024.365338.1578
Abstract
The Nova mountain range in the west of Kermanshah province, as a connecting range of cold and tropical climates, is of interest to researchers and environmentalists due to its environmental values, diversity of flora and fauna, beautiful forest landscapes and tourist attractions. The lowest point of this mountain range is situated near Sarpol-Zahab, while the highest points are found in the central region, housing the radio-television transmitter and weather radar, reaching an elevation of 2470 meters above sea level. The elevation range of over 2000 meters in most parts of Nova Kuh and the use of precipitation in the form of snow, relatively suitable forest and pasture cover, as well as the karst structure of this Mountain range, have resulted in beautiful and watery springs and springs such as Golin, Marab, Qala-e Shahin and Sarab-e Garm. The main vegetation of this Mountain range is oak forests with the dominant species being Persian Oak (Quercus brantii Lindl), which continues up to an altitude of 2200 meters. Unfortunately, in recent years, due to drought, dust, fires, traffic and settlement of nomads in the region, the ease of access to its heights and indiscriminate harvesting of medicinal and aromatic plants, may expose this beautiful ecosystem has undergone many unfavorable changes in terms of the diversity of plant and animal species and is exposed to destruction. In addition to the special attention of the relevant authorities, it is necessary for nature lovers must pay attention to reducing the process of destruction in this area.
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