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Mount Damavand is a Natural World Heritage now, what a shame to see so many garbage in and around this beautiful mountain.
Mount Damavand Garbage, what a shame!!
Natural World Heritage
Date of Submission: 05/02/2008
Category: Natural
Submission prepared by:Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization
State, Province or Region:Tehran
ProvinceRef.: 5278
Description
Mount Damavand is the highest elevation about 5628m a. l. s. in Iran. It is an inactive volcanic mountain which was activated in Quaternary Period. It has numerous thermal springs. The peak of Damavand covers permanently snow during the entire year. The most important thermal springs are Ask and Larijan. The Flora and Fauna is very rich and include about 2000 plant species. There are numerous endemic species which are important to Flora of world.
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value
VII. This volcanic mountain activated in Quaternary Period and it is the one of the highest elevations in the world.
VIII. The presence of several thermal springs and rich Flora and various plant communities.
IX. It is an inactive Vulcan with beautiful landscapes specially in spring due to distinct species such as Tulipa, Iris and etc.
X. Due to presence of endemic species and beautiful landscape, it should be protected.
Satements of authenticity and/or integrity
Rich flora and endemic species and also endangered plants.
Comparison with other similar properties Mount Damavand is one of the unique volcanic mountains including of special rich Flora andplant communities in Iran and of the world.
Wold Heritage
What a shame to see so much garbage around mount damavand south route in the year 2008 which Mount Damavand has been announce as world heritage by UNESCO.
Mt Damavand South Route
Garbage in Mt Damavand South Route, Ugly Scene
Damavand Overwhelmed By Garbage
Damavand Summit, which is a symbol of Iranian pride, is knuckling under the harms inflicted on its environment, head of the Environment Committee of Clean Damavand Supporters Taskforce told Fars news agency. Hossein Abiri regretted that Damavand is crammed with piles of garbage and batteries discarded by
tourists. “The batteries include radioactive substances and are therefore highly pollutant. Unfortunately, the garbage, particularly the non-decomposable waste, is incinerated at the site, causing even more pollution,“ he exclaimed. In another development, Abiri said that the Lar Plains, which used to be one of the most beautiful national terrains, have been exposed to swarms of tourists picking the wild poppies. “Presently, the remains of Lar wild poppies are being protected by the two NGOs, Green Front and Iranian Mountaineers Association.“ He proposed that the region be declared as a protected area to prevent further destruction. Abiri said, “We proposed to former president Khatami in two letters that July 4th--a day which according to old fables, Iranian boundaries were set by the mythical character, Arash Kamangir’s arrow from Damavand Mount, be designated as Damavand Day. Unfortunately, that did not happen.“He then made the same appeal to the new chief executive, new president . Stating that the other national summits were not in a better condition than Damavand, he proposed, “Mountain climbers in Himalaya are charged a certain amount for carrying every bottle or can of drink. The money will be refunded once they return the bottles; otherwise, it would be given to workers who clean the environment. Adopting the same measure can help preserve Iranian mountains as well.“ Iran Daily Thu, Aug 11, 2005
Mount Damavand Garbage, what a shame!!
Natural World Heritage
Date of Submission: 05/02/2008
Category: Natural
Submission prepared by:Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization
State, Province or Region:Tehran
ProvinceRef.: 5278
Description
Mount Damavand is the highest elevation about 5628m a. l. s. in Iran. It is an inactive volcanic mountain which was activated in Quaternary Period. It has numerous thermal springs. The peak of Damavand covers permanently snow during the entire year. The most important thermal springs are Ask and Larijan. The Flora and Fauna is very rich and include about 2000 plant species. There are numerous endemic species which are important to Flora of world.
Justification of Outstanding Universal Value
VII. This volcanic mountain activated in Quaternary Period and it is the one of the highest elevations in the world.
VIII. The presence of several thermal springs and rich Flora and various plant communities.
IX. It is an inactive Vulcan with beautiful landscapes specially in spring due to distinct species such as Tulipa, Iris and etc.
X. Due to presence of endemic species and beautiful landscape, it should be protected.
Satements of authenticity and/or integrity
Rich flora and endemic species and also endangered plants.
Comparison with other similar properties Mount Damavand is one of the unique volcanic mountains including of special rich Flora andplant communities in Iran and of the world.
Wold Heritage
What a shame to see so much garbage around mount damavand south route in the year 2008 which Mount Damavand has been announce as world heritage by UNESCO.
Mt Damavand South Route
Garbage in Mt Damavand South Route, Ugly Scene
Damavand Overwhelmed By Garbage
Damavand Summit, which is a symbol of Iranian pride, is knuckling under the harms inflicted on its environment, head of the Environment Committee of Clean Damavand Supporters Taskforce told Fars news agency. Hossein Abiri regretted that Damavand is crammed with piles of garbage and batteries discarded by
tourists. “The batteries include radioactive substances and are therefore highly pollutant. Unfortunately, the garbage, particularly the non-decomposable waste, is incinerated at the site, causing even more pollution,“ he exclaimed. In another development, Abiri said that the Lar Plains, which used to be one of the most beautiful national terrains, have been exposed to swarms of tourists picking the wild poppies. “Presently, the remains of Lar wild poppies are being protected by the two NGOs, Green Front and Iranian Mountaineers Association.“ He proposed that the region be declared as a protected area to prevent further destruction. Abiri said, “We proposed to former president Khatami in two letters that July 4th--a day which according to old fables, Iranian boundaries were set by the mythical character, Arash Kamangir’s arrow from Damavand Mount, be designated as Damavand Day. Unfortunately, that did not happen.“He then made the same appeal to the new chief executive, new president . Stating that the other national summits were not in a better condition than Damavand, he proposed, “Mountain climbers in Himalaya are charged a certain amount for carrying every bottle or can of drink. The money will be refunded once they return the bottles; otherwise, it would be given to workers who clean the environment. Adopting the same measure can help preserve Iranian mountains as well.“ Iran Daily Thu, Aug 11, 2005
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