Arasbaran

Arasbaran National Park protects approximately 78,000 hectares of unique forest ecosystems in East Azerbaijan Province, northwestern Iran. The park preserves the Arasbaran forests, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve recognized for their exceptional biodiversity and role as a refugium for Tertiary-era relict plant species. The mountainous terrain rises from about 300 to over 2,700 meters, creating diverse habitats from deciduous forests to alpine meadows. The Aras River forms the park's northern boundary along the border with Azerbaijan, adding riparian ecosystems to the park's diversity.