مدیریت پایدار بنه در زاگرس با تأکید بر زادآوری و برداشت سقز

نوع مقاله : مقاله ترویجی

نویسنده

• محمد شاه بیگ

دانشجوی کارشناسی ارشد باغبانی، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحدکرج، شهرکرج

چکیده

کلیدواژه‌ها

• پسته وحشی
• تنوع زیستی
• چرای دام
• خشکیدگی شاخه

موضوعات

• حفاظت و حمایت منابع طبیعی(آفات و بیماری های مرتبط با جنگلها و مراتع)

Sustainable management of Pistacia atlantica Desf. in the Zagros, Iran: Emphasis on natural regeneration and gum extraction

Mohammad Shahbeig

1- M.Sc. Student in Horticultural Science, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Karaj, Iran. Email: 1361139mohammad@gmail.com | ORCID: 0009-0009-8957-3377                                 

Received: 06/July/2026     Revised: 02/August/2026     Accepted: 11/August/2026

Abstract

Wild pistachio (Pistacia atlantica Desf.) is one of the valuable tree species of Iran’s Zagros forests, playing an important role in soil conservation, erosion control, biodiversity maintenance, and supporting part of the livelihoods of local communities. However, factors such as excessive livestock grazing, improper harvesting of mastic resin, branch cutting, drought, and limited natural regeneration threaten the sustainability of this species in some habitats. In this study, the status of mastic tree populations was assessed in three habitats representing different levels of degradation, including low-degraded, moderately degraded, and highly degraded habitats, with emphasis on tree density, natural seedling abundance, apparent tree health, evidence of mastic resin harvesting, and selected soil characteristics. The results showed that mastic tree density decreased from 47 trees ha⁻¹ in the low-degraded habitat to 21 trees ha⁻¹ in the highly degraded habitat. Similarly, the abundance of natural seedlings in the highly degraded habitat was 74% lower than that in the low-degraded habitat. The proportion of trees showing branch dieback also increased from 14% in the low-degraded habitat to 42% in the highly degraded habitat. These findings indicate that increasing grazing pressure and unsustainable mastic resin harvesting may be associated with reduced natural regeneration and deterioration of tree health. Accordingly, reducing grazing pressure, protecting natural seedlings, educating local harvesters, promoting sustainable mastic resin harvesting practices, and strengthening local community participation are among the most important measures for conserving and maintaining the sustainability of mastic tree habitats in the Zagros forests.

Key words: Biodiversity, branch dieback, livestock grazing, wild pistachio.

Citation:

Shahbeig, M. 2026. Sustainable management of Pistacia atlantica Desf. in the Zagros, Iran: Emphasis on natural regeneration and gum extraction. Zagros Ecosystem and Sustainable Development, 1(2): 51-58.

DOI: 10.22034/ZAGROS.2026.373443.1027

URL: https://zagros.areeo.ac.ir/article_136078.html

شاه‌بیگ، م. ۱۴۰۵. مدیریت پایدار بنه در زاگرس با تأکید بر زادآوری و برداشت سقز. زیست‌بوم و توسعه پایدار زاگرس، 1(2): 58-51.