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Oak Decline in Zagros Forests: A Review of History, Causes, Extent, and Management Strategies with Emphasis on Field Monitoring Results

By Mehdi Pourhashemi | October 10, 2026
Oak decline in Iran

Over the past two decades, the Zagros forests have been affected by a complex phenomenon known as “oak decline”.

Species Spotlight: Quercus castaneifolia C.A.Mey

By Website Editor | December 7, 2025
Champion Quercus castaneifolia in Iran

Chestnut-leaf oak in habitat and in cultivation

Species Spotlight: Quercus persica Jaub. & Spach

By Website Editor | February 10, 2025
Quercus persica acorns

Parisa Panahi and Mehdi Pourhashemi train the follow spot on a rare Iranian oak

Species Spotlight: Quercus magnosquamata Djav.-Khoie

By Website Editor | December 10, 2024
Quercus magnosquamata acorn

A  little-known species from the northern Zagros forests of Iran

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Oak decline in Iran
Oak Decline in Zagros Forests: A Review of History, Causes, Extent, and Management Strategies with Emphasis on Field Monitoring Results
Over the past two decades, the Zagros forests have been...
Mehdi Pourhashemi | Oct 10, 2026

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Oaks of Iran

Oak Decline in Zagros Forests: A Review of History, Causes, Extent, and Management Strategies with Emphasis on Field Monitoring Results

By Mehdi Pourhashemi | October 10, 2026
Oak decline in Iran

Over the past two decades, the Zagros forests have been affected by a complex phenomenon known as “oak decline”.

Species Spotlight: Quercus castaneifolia C.A.Mey

By Website Editor | December 7, 2025
Champion Quercus castaneifolia in Iran

Chestnut-leaf oak in habitat and in cultivation

Species Spotlight: Quercus persica Jaub. & Spach

By Website Editor | February 10, 2025
Quercus persica acorns

Parisa Panahi and Mehdi Pourhashemi train the follow spot on a rare Iranian oak

Species Spotlight: Quercus magnosquamata Djav.-Khoie

By Website Editor | December 10, 2024
Quercus magnosquamata acorn

A  little-known species from the northern Zagros forests of Iran