Shevi Waterfall, the largest and most beautiful waterfall in the Middle East in Center Zagros

Document Type : Over looking Iranian Nature

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1 Assistant Prof., Forests and Rangelands Research Department, Khuzestan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization(AREEO), Ahvaz, Iran.

2 Supervision and Researcher in Research Institute of Forest and Rangelands, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Iran.

3 Supervision in Dezful Department of Natural Resources and Watershed Management

10.22092/irn.2024.366276.1593

Abstract

Shevi Waterfall, located in the central Zagros region of Iran, stands as one of the largest waterfalls in the Middle East, cascading 85 meters high and spanning 70 meters wide. Officially recognized as the 35th National Monument of Iran and the first in Khuzestan province, this remarkable site possesses exceptional environmental value. Its diverse landscape encompasses oak groves, gypsum-dominated grasslands, Astragalus rangelands, and a unique assemblage of rocky and marginal plant species. Notably, two Iranian endemic species, Vitis hissarica Vass and Satureja khuzistanica Jamzad, have been observed within this area. The region's predominant limestone formation renders it highly susceptible to erosion under significant rainfall. Despite its immense tourism potential, Shevi Waterfall faces significant environmental threats. Increased traffic during peak seasons, rampant littering, indiscriminate tree felling, and the overexploitation of natural resources, particularly overgrazing and road construction, are causing severe damage. The proliferation of thorny and annual invasive species in certain areas signals the detrimental impact of human activities and livestock pressure. To safeguard this invaluable natural resource, the implementation of comprehensive management plans that address these threats is crucial.

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Iran Nature
Volume 9, Issue 5 - Serial Number 48
November and December 2024
Pages 93-107

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