Abr

Abr Protected Forest is a unique cloud forest ecosystem located in the Alborz Mountains of Semnan Province, northern Iran. The forest's Persian name 'Abr' means 'cloud,' referring to the frequent mists that shroud these slopes where the arid interior plateau meets moisture-laden air from the Caspian Sea. This remarkable forest covers steep mountain terrain between approximately 1,600 and 3,000 meters elevation, preserving ancient trees and diverse wildlife in a landscape dramatically different from the surrounding semi-desert regions.