Journal of Wetland Ecobiology
Volume 17, Issue 2 (Summer 2025)
2025, 17(2): 56-70 |
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Almasi Z, Dashti S. Analysis of Factors Affecting the Vulnerability of the Shimbar Protected Area and Management Strategies Using the DPSIR Model. Wetland Ecobiology 2025; 17 (2) : 5
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Associate Professor, Department of Environment, Ahv.C., Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Wetlands and protected areas, as treasures of biodiversity worldwide, play a vital role in the preservation and maintenance of natural ecosystems. Shimbar Protected Area, with its diverse habitats including mountains, oak forests and wetlands, is considered one of the most important ecosystems in the country. This research aims to assess the environmental vulnerability of Shimbar Protected Area using the DPSIR method. It is of an applied nature and a descriptive-analytical method. The DPSIR model (Driver, Pressure, Status, Impact, Response) and vulnerability assessment were used, and information was collected from reviewing reports, documents and previous studies, field visits to the area, and the opinions of environmental experts and experts, and a list of effective indicators that can affect vulnerability was prepared. The six main and influential driving forces of the region include population development, tourism, road expansion, overgrazing, nomadic migration, and lack of integrated management. In this regard, the environmental values of the region and the wetland were identified and analyzed in four dimensions: hydrological, social, economic, and ecological. The results of the study showed that the greatest threat in the ecological assessment matrix of the region's environment included the loss of terrestrial and aquatic plants, wildlife habitat, and reduced biodiversity. In addition to the most important threats, which are the extinction of terrestrial species, the reduction of bird diversity, and the destruction of wildlife habitats, especially in Shimbar Wetland, inefficient management and lack of coordination between responsible institutions have added to the severity of these challenges. In the vulnerability assessment, among the nine identified threats, drought is the most damaging, which poses the greatest risk of reducing the region's biodiversity and wetlands, and fire. This research can help policymakers and managers develop effective conservation programs to ensure the sustainability of this region.
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Received: 2025/11/22 | Accepted: 2026/01/6 | Published: 2026/01/6
Received: 2025/11/22 | Accepted: 2026/01/6 | Published: 2026/01/6
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