Dena Protected Area Introduction Dena Protected Area is one of Iran’s most preserved environmental regions managed by the Iranian Environmental Organization. There’s also a special ecodiverse zone inside this protected area called Dena National Park. The park was registered on the list of biosphere reserved regions of UNESCO in 2010. Dena Protected Area is nestled in the Dena Mountain Chain, one of the longest chains of the Zagros Range. Dena location and how to reach it Dena Protected Area, situated in the south-west of Iran, is approximately north of Shiraz province. This protected area with 255,537.00 ha (2555 square kilometres) is located in the two provinces of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad and Isfahan. It’s about a 2.5-hour drive of 200 km from Shiraz city on a beautiful mountain road. You can also reach Dena from the north of Isfahan city, a drive of about 310 km taking about 4.5 hours and passing through a network of tunnels. Dena Geographical specification Dena Protected Area is situated in a specific geographical location of the Zagros Mountain range which has different terrains. The lowest part of the Dena Protected Area is located in the agricultural area and starts at an altitude of 1300 m. The land goes up to an upper altitude reaching the forest close to the Dena Mountain foothills. This region has an altitude between 1800m to 2500 m covered mostly with oak trees with a wide range of flora and fauna. The upper part of Dena protected land is a mountainous region which is above 3000 m. In this area you will find a lot of canyons, waterfalls, and glaciers, making it an exceptional place for wildlife. These three different ecosystems have created a unique destination for those of you who would like to experience the extra-special
Dena Protected Area Introduction Dena Protected Area is one of Iran’s most preserved environmental regions managed by the Iranian Environmental Organization. There’s also a special ecodiverse zone inside this protected area called Dena National Park. The park was registered on the list of biosphere reserved regions of UNESCO in 2010. Dena Protected Area is