Hyrcanian forests may be included in UNESCO heritage list in 2023

A positive result is expected to be achieved regarding the inclusion of Hyrcanian forests in the UNESCO heritage list, Firuddin Aliyev, head of the Biological Diversity Protection Service, told a press conference dedicated to the results of last year, Report informs.

According to him, the final documents have been submitted, and no objections have been raised from the other side: “At the same time, international projects related to mud volcanoes and Zagatala reserve are ongoing. Zagatala-Balakan biosphere reserve is supposed to be more accessible to citizens.”