Groundwater is among the most important resources of drinking water supply of the worldwide population. Use of recharge area is one of the methods for artificially recharging groundwater. Selection of suitable sites for artificial recharge is very important and must be carried out accurately. There are different types of land use, only rangelands are appropriate […]
Zagros Mountains in west of Iran are covered by unique forests and rangelands. Increasing population, low level of development and high dependence of local people on natural resources for primary livelihood needs resulted in degradation of Zagros forests and rangelands. Along with these factors, since the last decade, climate change including severe drought is an […]