

There is, however, the question on how effective were the conservation policies in preventing forest loss. Conservation policies, on the other hand, have existed or are being implemented in these forests since 2002 to prevent deforestation.

In recent decades, Zagros forests from western Iran have experienced dramatic changes in cover and structure.

Department of Forest Engineering, Forest Management Planning and Terrestrial Measurements, Faculty of Silviculture and Forest Engineering, Transilvania University of Brașov, Sirul Beethoven 1, 500123 Brasov, Romaniaįorestry Department, Faculty of Natural Resources, Urmia University, 165 Urmia, Iranĭata Science Manager, Exelon Utility, Chicago, IL, USAĭepartment of Forest Engineering, Forest Management Planning and Terrestrial Measurements, Transilvania University of BrasovĬonservation, Deforestation, Forecasting model, Land use/cover change, ANNs.
