🌲 Hyrcanian Forests
Vaz (West) — Ancient forest ecosystem in Mazandaran Province, Iran
Vaz (West) is one of the components of the Hyrcanian Forests, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its exceptional biodiversity and ecological value. This specific area, located in the Mazandaran Province of Iran, represents a crucial part of this ancient forest ecosystem.
📌 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2019
- Tertiary-period forest ecosystem surviving since the Ice Age
- Located in Mazandaran Province, Iran, along the southern Caspian Sea coast
- Home to Persian leopards, brown bears, and numerous endemic plant species
Vaz (West) is one of several components of the Hyrcanian Forests, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for ...