Notable forest research projects

 

  1. Elimination Trials of Native and Non-Native Species:
    • Assessing the performance of native and non-native forest species across different regions of the country.
  2. Multidisciplinary Studies in Research Forests:
    • Conducting comprehensive investigations in research forests across diverse ecological zones.
  3. Zagros Forest Restoration Methods:
    • Identifying effective restoration approaches for Zagros forests.
    • Studying habitat conditions and rehabilitation techniques for Juniper forests.
  4. Mangrove Rehabilitation on Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman Coasts:
    • Surveying, zoning, and determining optimal rehabilitation methods for mangrove forests.
  5. Physiological Studies of Iranian Forest Species:
    • Exploring the physiological characteristics of various forest trees in Iran.
  6. Forest Typology and Management in Northern Regions:
    • Developing even and uneven-aged high stand management strategies.
  7. Site Demands and Autecology of Key Forest Species:
    • Investigating ecological requirements and species-specific adaptations.
  8. Oak Forest Decline in Zagros:
    • Analyzing causes and implementing control strategies.
  9. Silvicultural Operations in Zagros Coppice Stands:
    • Assessing the impact of thinning on low-dimension coppice forests.
  10. Seed Production Monitoring and Evaluation:
    • Evaluating seed production methods, including the “eye method,” for Oak species.
  11. Fertilizer Requirements in Northern Iran Forest Nurseries:
    • Determining optimal fertilizer regimes for different forest species.
  12. Symbiotic Mycorrhizal Fungi Propagation:
    • Identifying and propagating beneficial mycorrhizal fungi for forest seedlings.
  13. Hyrcanian Forest Area Survey Using Satellite Imagery:
    • Mapping and assessing the extent of Hyrcanian forests in northern Iran.
  14. Atlas of Iranian Old-Growth Trees:
    • Documenting and propagating knowledge about ancient trees with remarkable longevity.
  15. Rainwater Storage Techniques for Arid and Semi-Arid Forestation:
    • Determining effective rainwater storage methods for reforestation efforts.
  16. Unconventional Water Resources for Reforestation and Afforestation:
    • Identifying suitable forest species for using alternative water sources.
  17. Natural Hazards Assessment and Climate Change Detection:
    • Investigating natural hazards in different zones of Iran.
    • Detecting climate change in forest ecosystems.