Compassion with Wildlife: Public campaign launched
The Department of the Environment (DoE) of Tehran Province launched its second public environmental protection campaign, titled “Compassion with Wildlife,” on Friday, May 26th, in the restricted hunting area of Damavand’s Koohsefid (White Mountain).
Alireza Mazinani, the director of the DoE in Tehran Province, announced the campaign’s goal is to encourage public participation and collaboration in preserving wildlife and habitats for animals and plants in the region, according to IRNA.
Mazinani emphasized the ecological and economic importance of animal habitats, citing the value of wildlife and biodiversity. The campaign aims to raise awareness and engage people and target groups in protecting natural resources and wildlife habitats throughout Tehran Province.
Since the beginning of the year, more than eight species of animals, totaling around 45 individuals, have been rehabilitated and released into Tehran Province habitats. Mazinani stressed the shared responsibility of preserving the environment and nature for future generations, contributing to sustainable development goals and upholding Article 50 of the Constitution.
The director expressed gratitude to citizens, nature enthusiasts, and environmentalists supporting the campaign and urged people and officials to actively participate in the ongoing and future programs addressing various environmental aspects.
Ali Amrollahi, head of the Natural Environment and Biodiversity Conservation Department of the DoE in Tehran Province, outlined additional objectives of the “Compassion with Wildlife” campaign. These include constructing water troughs, disinfecting old water troughs, and planting specific indigenous species in managed areas to enhance wildlife protection and increase vegetation coverage.
Amrollahi also reported the release of several birds of prey into the wild and the implementation of measures such as new water troughs and disinfection of old ones.
In the first public campaign for environmental protection in Tehran Province, the “Waste-Free” campaign commenced on April 27th, focusing on cleaning the Jajrood River from the Latian Dam to the Mamloo Dam. These campaigns are set to continue until the end of September this year in other parts of Tehran Province, following a scheduled plan.