Damavand-Garbage


Garbage
Damavand is a Natural World Heritage, what a shame to see so many garbage in and around this beautiful mountain.


 Mount Damavand Ugly Scene
Damavand Ugly Scene

Mount Damavand South Route
Mount Damavand South Route

Damavand Overwhelmed By Garbage
Damavand Summit, which is a symbol of Iranian pride, is knuckling under the harms inflicted on its environment, head of the Environment Committee of Clean Damavand Supporters Taskforce told Fars news agency. Hossein Abiri regretted that Damavand is crammed with piles of garbage and batteries discarded by
tourists. “The batteries include radioactive substances and are therefore highly pollutant. Unfortunately, the garbage, particularly the non-decomposable waste, is incinerated at the site, causing even more pollution,“ he exclaimed. In another development, Abiri said that the Lar Plains, which used to be one of the most beautiful national terrains, have been exposed to swarms of tourists picking the wild poppies. “Presently, the remains of Lar wild poppies are being protected by the two NGOs, Green Front and Iranian Mountaineers Association.“

He proposed that the region be declared as a protected area to prevent further destruction. Abiri said, “We proposed to former president Khatami in two letters that July 4th--a day which according to old fables, Iranian boundaries were set by the mythical character, Arash Kamangir’s arrow from Damavand Mount, be designated as Damavand Day. Unfortunately, that did not happen.“He then made the same appeal to the new chief executive, new president . Stating that the other national summits were not in a better condition than Damavand, he proposed, “Mountain climbers in Himalaya are charged a certain amount for carrying every bottle or can of drink. The money will be refunded once they return the bottles; otherwise, it would be given to workers who clean the environment. Adopting the same measure can help preserve Iranian mountains as well.“ Iran Daily Thu, Aug 11, 2005


Damavand Garbage , what a shame!!

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