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Author(s): R. Sarvar, H. Mojtaba Zadeh, A. Estelaji & M. Ranjbar
Abstract:
Urumiyeh is the name of a lake located in the north-west of Iran, commonly
known by various names such as Chichest, meaning white and shining, a name
given many ages before it was recorded in the writings of historians.
Miyeh
means ‘Ma’ (water), and the initial syllable of the word (i.
e.
Ur) means land and
fire.
However, due to the fact that Zoroaster belonged to this land, the word
Urumiyeh seems relevant to both interpretations.
Besides the primeval and sacred nature of this lake, it is regarded as one of
the most significant, vast, and highest lakes in the plateau of Iran.
Moreover, it
enjoys many unique and exclusive natural features as well as having many
beautiful environmental areas.
It has already been recognized by UNESCO as
being among 59 global storage spots in the world and is formally identified in
their records.
However, several factors are having a detrimental effect on the lake and its
environment, giving rise to the steady elimination of the lake’s outstanding
features.
Therefore, it requires prompt and serious attention, both at national and
international levels to address the problems.
The main aim of our research in this
article is to identify the key problem areas and to propose remedial action.
Keywords:
sustainable development, sustainable planning, national park,
environmental impact assessment, protected areas.
1 Introduction
Urumiyeh Lake usually covers 4000 to 6000 square km of the region.
Its length
is between 120 to 160 km from north to south and its width changes from 15 to
60 km.
The height of the lake is 1265 meters and the depth is between 4 and
50 meters.
The water of the lake is provided by a pond of 3500 square km and is
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Pages: 12
Size: 2,293 kb
Paper DOI: 10.2495/SPD050701
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