Investigation and Feasibility of Transferring Persian gazelle (Goitered gazelle) from Sorkheh Hesar National Park to Khojir National Park/ First part

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1 Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Natural Resources ,Tehran , Karaj ,Iran

2 Associate Prof of Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran

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In this study, the ecological and behaviorology characteristics of Persian gazelle in Jajrood Protected area and the feature and conditions of Its habitats have been investigated. Also with the aim of feasibility and justification of implementation plan to transfer a part of their population to Kafir-Houmand located in Khojir National Park in order to Habitat restoration of them in Khojir National Park, the feature and conditions of this proposed habitats (Khojir National Park) have been investigated. In general, paying attention to required biological and ecological parameters of the target species is important to assessing of its habitat suitability. Distance from the variables of roads, springs, water fountains and military areas in the autumn season along with variables of height, distance from nomadic areas and vegetation type in winter season has the greatest effect on the distribution of the species. Also altitude, temperature and vegetation type are the most important factors affecting the distribution of Persian gazelle at the macro scale. The results of the preliminary studies indicate that the conditions and characteristics of the target and source habitats are similar. The decreasing trend, albeit with a slight slope in the population of Qasr-e Firouzeh gazelles in the last few years and the expansion of the level of military centers and activities, is alarming. According to the initial survey and the result of the consultation and opinions of the rangers and experts of Khojir and Sorkhe Hesar national parks The transfer of a part of the gazelles population from Qasr-e Firouzeh to Kafir-Houmand, subject to the considerations expressed in this study, can be effective in maintaining, stabilizing, and increasing the population of this species with conservation value and increasing area of attentioned and cared habitats of Jajrood protected area. One of the important considerations in decision-making intendet by the Organization of Environmental Protection should be to pay attention to the approach of reducing conflicts with other stakeholders of protected areas in order to reduce the challenges facing the organization which the implementation of the proposed plan under study is also in line with this goal.

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Zist Sepehr Student Magazine
Volume 17, Issue 2
August 2024
Pages 78-88

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