Siahrud Protected Area

Siahrud Protected Area lies in the northeast of Rudbar County, in the heights of Gilan Province. Covering more than 28,000 hectares, the area has remarkable natural diversity, with deep valleys, abundant springs, permanent rivers and dense forest cover. Its location on the border between the Hyrcanian forests and the mountain pastures provides a unique habitat for many plant and animal species.

The vegetation of the area is a mix of dense and semi-dense forests, with native and rare species such as zarbin (Persian cypress), beech, hornbeam, maple and linden. In some parts of the area you can also see valuable species such as Persian ironwood (anjili), yew and the chandelier lily (Lilium ledebourii), which show the high ecological importance of this region. The upland pastures and wild fruit trees such as walnut and hawthorn also form part of Siahrud's natural landscape.

In terms of wildlife, Siahrud is a key habitat for species such as the leopard, brown bear, wildcat, roe deer and Caspian red deer (maral). Birds such as the booted eagle, kestrel and chukar partridge can also be seen here. This biodiversity, together with its complex ecological structure and outstanding scenery, has made Siahrud one of the strategic areas for nature conservation in Iran.