Bamou National Park, Protected area near Shiraz, Iran
Bamou National Park covers a large area in the southern Zagros Mountains with mountains, cliffs, plains, and natural springs throughout. The terrain shifts between steep slopes and more open areas with vegetation.
The area first gained protection in 1962 as a no-hunting zone and was upgraded to protected region status in 1967. It became an official national park in 1976.
Khamseh nomads have lived in this region for generations, raising livestock and maintaining gardens near the park. You can see how their way of life has shaped the landscape around the protected area.
You need a permit from the Fars Province Environmental Protection Organization to access the recreational areas of the park. It helps to check ahead about which areas are open and accessible for visitors.
The park is home to more than 90 bird species and around 30 mammal species, including Persian leopards that hunt in the mountains. The plant life includes more than 300 species from different botanical families.
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