A Review of Basic Data, Challenges and Threat Factors to the Wetland of Meyghan

Due to extensive threat factors facing the global biosphere as well as a lack of adequate conservation funds, we need to develop more efficient methods of conservation management in accordance with a comprehensive vision of biodiversity and that reinforces ecosystem-based actions. Meyghan Wetland which shows high ecosystem values as well a wide range of threat factors was selected as a case study. As a transitional zone as well being diverse habitats, the wetland has covered a wide range of diverse plants and animals in the aforementioned area. Due to its natural potential for establishing an Important Bird Area (IBA) as well as designation as an international wetland, the importance of this area from the ecological and ecotourism point of view has increased. Moreover, the absence of the permanent streams, drought events, overharvesting of the underground waters, changes in the hydrologic gradient, decline in the water quality, the influence of chemical pollution, erosion as well as the lack of any appropriate program for land use planning has created several environmental challenges in the aforementioned region. Therefore, compilation and assessment of the basic ecological data, accompanied by an appropriate management plan, can be effective for the management of this wetland.