Vaz Protected Area

The Vaz forest area, covering more than 9,000 hectares, is one of the attractions of Amol, south of Chamestan. It was declared a protected area in 1380 (2001 CE). This mountainous area has several rivers and a humid, cold climate, and it is home to dense Hyrcanian forests and summer pastures. The large, old trees in this forest bear witness to the long history of the Vaz summer pastures and show that the area has experienced both heat and cold over the centuries.

As a mountainous area, the Vaz forest has a humid, cold climate. Given its geographical location and forest cover, rainfall in this region is heavy and the weather is usually cool or cold. In summer the weather gets warmer, so if you plan to visit in summer, it is essential to bring a sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.

The forest has diverse and important flora and fauna. The main animal species of the Vaz Protected Area include leopard, maral (Caspian red deer), roe deer, brown bear, lynx, chukar partridge, jackal and wild boar. As the natural habitat of these species, the Vaz summer pastures play an important role in the survival of these animals, which is one of the main reasons for protecting the area.