Fossil trees of Qeshlaq Coalfield; An opportunity for advancing geotourism in Eastern Alborz | ||
| طبیعت ایران | ||
| Article 11, Volume 8, Issue 6 - Serial Number 43, March and April 2024, Pages 87-99 PDF (1.87 M) | ||
| Document Type: Over looking Iranian Nature | ||
| DOI: 10.22092/irn.2024.363017.1533 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Maedeh Fadaei Khojasteh* 1; Vahid Etemad2; Mohsen Ranjbaran3 | ||
| 1Palaeobotanical Group, Botany research division, Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, Tehran, Iran. | ||
| 2Associate Prof., School of Forestry and Forest Economics, College of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran | ||
| 3Associate Prof., School of Geology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Studying petrified wood from the second geological period is a rare endea vor in Iran. In the pursuit of promoting palaeobotanical research, particularly focusing on fossil trees, an extensive investigation was conducted in the Qeshlaq coalfield, situated within the Eastern Alborz structural zone and Golestan province. The findings of this study led to the discovery of over a hundred fossil wood samples, including standing trees and scattered pieces. These samples have been systematically collected and documented. Given the substantial presence of fossil trees surrounding active coal mines and the palaeobotanical significance of Mesozoic trees within the ancient Hyrcanian forests, this region possesses significant potential for identifying numerous geosites. We propose the initiation of mineral tourism in the mining area through active collaboration with relevant organizations. This strategic approach aims to safeguard and study these valuable geological treasures while simultaneously fostering sustainable geotourism in the region. Furthermore, conducting additional research on the biological structure and preservation conditions of petrified woods will contribute to our understanding of Iran's second geological period forests. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Geosite; Petrified Wood; Qeshlaq; Eastern Alborz; Golestan Province | ||
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