|
|
|
Vegetation coverings specially forests are of the most important and beautiful natural features and one of the unique attractions for tourism in every region. Forests of Kurdestan Province are part of the forests of the western sector of the country which are second in importance to the forests of the north. These are about 320,000 hectares in area. The main parts of these forests are in the west part of the province and run from north to south. Baneh and Marivan are located in this area. The famed trees of Baneh and Marivan are species such as: Persian turpentine tree, oak, walnut, pear, apple, cherry, willow, and manna trees are present in the fringes of the rivers. These regions are pleasant with beautiful views for recreational purposes thus supplying potential facilities for development of tourism. Forest areas of the province are: Baneh Plains, Baneh Within the limits of the township of Baneh, there are two plains, Tal and Shoey. The Tal Plain is 1,800 hectares and the area of the Shoey Plain is about 2,000 hectares. In the former the Seedsarem and Zarivan Rivers flow, finally flowing into the Galvi River in Shoey Plain and Nejoo Rivers and joining the Galvi River. In this area a variety of vegetation can be found and accordingly in summer and spring it has fresh, green landscape and in autumn is very beautiful. Baneh Region Forests, Baneh The area of the forests of Baneh is about 50,000 hectares. The western skirts of the Gardaneh Khan Mountains are the eastern boundary of the forests of Baneh Township. From this region towards the west, alike the Marivan forest, the trees grow dense and verdant. Dehgelan Plain, Sanandaj The area of this plain is 62,700 hectares and its height from sea level is 1,800 meters. This plain has a rich soil and noticeable verdant vegetation covering. Its landscape is beautiful in spring. Kamyaran Plain, Kamyaran This plain is located in the Kamyaran Township and it's divided in two parts: The southern part which is located in the Province of Kermanshah and its northern sector in the Cheqabraleh Village (10 km. south of Kamyaran). The area of this plain is 17,370 hectares and its altitude from sea level is 1,400 meters and it is one of the most beautiful and attractive plains of the Kurdestan Province, specially from beautiful landscape point of view. Marivan Forests, Marivan The forests of the region of Marivan which are about 185,000 hectares and their maximum expansion is from the Garan Gorge towards the west till the Sheikh Atar Village. The elevated western plains of the Zagross Mountains attract moisture bearing clouds of the Mediterranean, thereby supplying suitable conditions for the creation of forest covering. Qorveh Plain, Qorveh The area of this plain is 58,400 hectares and its height from sea level is 1,800 m. This plain is located in the Qorveh Township, and the Cham Shoor River runs here. Sanandaj Region Forests, Sanandaj These forests are situated mostly to the west of Kamyaran and south of Sanandaj, with an area of about 78,000 hectares. Saqez Plains, Saqez In the limits of the township of Saqez, there are several plains, of which the most important are the Saheb, Qeh la Koon, Leh Garmee and Kool Tappeh. The same covers about 700 hectares of this township and is 1,650 m. above sea level n an average. Some of these plains in the spring and summer seasons are green with wild flowers and have a very attractive view. Saqez Region Forests, Saqez The area of the forests of Saqez is about 7,000 hectares. The same is located between Bukan and Saqez, on the skirts of the steep slopes, along the north-south route. This area is suitable for producing types of fast growing trees, which attracts attention from the recreational point of view. Other Plains, Kurdestan Other plains of the Kurdestan Province are: Kamesan plain with an area of 1,500 hectares, Amir Abad plain with an area of 6,000 hectares in Kamyaran Township, and Bijar plain with an area of 53,000 hectares in Bijar. |
