Cham Shur Wetland

Cham Shur Wetland is located 25 kilometres east of Asadabad County in Hamedan Province. Although the wetland is low on water or completely dry for most of the year, it comes back to life in spring with seasonal rainfall, giving the surrounding landscape a fresh new look. When the water is high, the reflection of the surrounding mountains on its surface creates an exceptionally beautiful view.

This seasonal wetland, with an area that varies between zero and 500 hectares, lies in the heart of the Zagros Mountains. The vegetation of Cham Shur Wetland includes salt-tolerant plants, reeds, sedges, thorny plants and natural grasslands. Migratory bird species such as herons, marbled ducks, bitterns and great cormorants, and occasionally birds of prey, can be seen around it. The wetland is an especially suitable habitat for species that favour shallow wetlands.

Ecologically, Cham Shur Wetland helps control soil erosion and retain moisture in the region. Its presence also increases biodiversity in Hamedan. Given threats such as drought and unsustainable development, measures such as sustainable management of water resources and preventing damage to the wetland's buffer zone can contribute greatly to its preservation.