Assigning ID to Geomorphic Landforms as the Initial Stage of Geoconservation by Scientific Research Approach, Iran

The initial stage of geo-conservation is assignment of ID to geomorphic landforms by scientific approach. There is a variety of important landforms in Iran. As national capital, they are used for economic purposes and also research and education aims. Some of the specific landforms are in danger of destruction due to excessive and inappropriate exploitations. If this type of operation continued ecological imbalance in the region will follow. Thus, protection of the geologic heritage for better protection of the environment and for scientific and educational applications seems necessary. Geo-conservation attempts to protect these features of the earth to avoid their decay. The purpose of this research is to conduct a hypothetical coding pattern for landforms of Iran. Identification, listing, programming, design of coding system, registration and definition of standards are performed to define buffer zones for the landforms. This ID assignment is to be suggested to the ministry of Science, Research, andTechnology of Iran for implementation and further studies. With implementation of this coding system and access to a comprehensive database, execution of many plans can be performed with proper recognition of the area. It can be concluded that these results can be effective in conservation of geomorphic land features as natural invaluable resources

Keywords:

Geo-conservation , Geo-diversity , landform , ID assignment , landscape , Iran