TEHRAN - Three long-lived trees in Gilan province have gained national heritage status, underscoring efforts to protect the region’s cultural and natural heritage. 

“Two ancient oak trees in Jalibil village and Imamzadeh Pir Asad in the city of Rezvanshahr along with the sycamore tree of Benun Mashayekh in Talesh county have been registered on the national list of heritage sites,” the provincial tourism chief said.   Shedding light on the inscription process, Vali Jahani on Wednesday emphasized that a session was held with the presence of experts and judges intended to review the provincial files of natural, and ultimately, three sites in Gilan were registered in the national heritage list.  He considered the purpose of registering natural elements in line with the enhanced protection of the nation’s heritage.

“We hope that with the cooperation of all institutions, people, and enthusiasts of valuable cultural, historical and natural heritages,” the director-general winded up. “The necessary ground for the protection and preservation of valuable sites of the province will be provided more than ever before.”