TEHRAN \u2013 Iran\u2019s Department of Environment is working on a series of ecotourism programs in protected areas and wetlands across the country, seeking to expand nature-based tourism without compromising biodiversity and environmental protection, an official said.<\/p>\n
Iman Hadi, an expert with the department\u2019s tourism projects office, said the programs were being developed as part of the organization\u2019s broader approach to managing natural areas, IRNA reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cProtection, monitoring and sustainable use of biodiversity, prevention of environmental risks and avoiding habitat degradation are among the main objectives of management programs for protected areas,\u201d Hadi said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He added that involving local communities and the private sector in implementing conservation-oriented ecotourism programs was among the key priorities of the department\u2019s office for habitats and protected areas.<\/p>\n
Hadi said executive plans for recreational zones in the country\u2019s protected areas and wetlands were currently being prepared.<\/p>\n
At the same time, financial and economic studies for ecotourism development plans in Ashuradeh Island, Golestan National Park, Qamishloo National Park and the Bisotun Protected Area have been updated, he added.<\/p>\n
He added that calls for participation by individuals and legal entities would be issued to implement ecotourism and conservation programs within the framework of management plans for protected areas.<\/p>\n
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