The latest news and views about the green spaces and efforts to protect them, particularly in urban areas
Tag: Green Spaces
Iran to Use Vegetation to Clean Oil-Contaminated Areas
Researchers at the University of Tehran have managed to identify and introduce native plants that can be used in refining the contaminated soil of oil-rich Gachsaran County in southern Iran.
Iranian Teacher Uses Dry Farming to Grow 4,000 Hectares of Trees
A retired Iranian teacher has cultivated a total of 4,000 hectares of trees over the past 31 years through dry farming.
Art Garden Opens in Tehran with Vast Artificial Lake
A lake and garden representing different forms of art have been inaugurated in the Iranian capital.
Mild Weather Taking Tehran Citizens to Parks for Iftar
This year, just like the past few years, the holy Islamic month of Ramadan has coincided with the mild season in Iran, and many Iranian families go out to have their Iftar meals in the parks.
Iran Leader Plants Two Fruit Trees on National Arbour Day
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has planted two fruit saplings on the National Arbour Day and Week of Natural Resources.
Iran Develops Smart Tree to Reduce Air Pollution
Researchers in Iran have designed and developed an artificial smart tree capable of absorbing large amounts of CO2 in order to clean the air and reduce air pollution.
Park in Tehran Decorated with Statues Made of Disposable Materials
A park in southern Tehran showcases statues made of disposable materials in order to raise public awareness about the environment and the need for recycling the waste.
Iran Develops Device for Identifying Rotten Trees
Iranian researchers have managed to develop a machine that identifies the decay rate of trees, thereby determining the probability of their collapse.
Millions of Hectares in Iran to Be Planted with Saplings
Plans are underway to turn millions of hectares of land across Iran into green areas to tackle dust pollution.
Enormous Book Garden Inaugurated in Tehran
Iran’s biggest scientific and cultural complex, with an area of about 70,000 square metres, has been inaugurated in the capital city of Tehran. The complex is home to the world’s largest bookstore.
