Ancient cypress in Bam set for national registration
Kerman Province’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization has announced the start of the documentation and registration process for an ancient cypress tree located in Dehbakri District of Bam, Kerman Province.
Rezvan Tajpour, an expert on the registration of natural heritage sites at the Organization, emphasized the importance of registering the province’s ancient trees as historical and environmental treasures. She said that documentation and preparations for the inclusion of the ancient cypress tree in Suluiyeh village on Iran’s Natural Heritage List have officially commenced.
Tajpour noted that the national registration of Kerman’s ancient trees is far more than a ceremonial measure; it is an essential step toward safeguarding the living records of the region’s history and civilization, according to chtn.ir.
She explained that these centuries-old silent witnesses possess unique genetic, botanical and ecological value while also serving as a vital link between local communities and their cultural traditions, myths and indigenous beliefs. The trees, she added, preserve the collective memories of successive generations.
She further stated that listing these irreplaceable natural assets as national heritage sites will provide legal protection against damage or felling, encourage public participation in conservation efforts, promote sustainable ecotourism and strengthen the identity of surrounding communities.
According to Tajpour, the national registration of ancient trees will help ensure the long-term preservation of an important part of Kerman’s natural and cultural heritage, while guaranteeing that this valuable legacy is passed on to future generations.