Anzali Wetland Assessment by Caspian Rapid Assessment Method

Document Type : Original Articles

Authors

1 PhD. Student in Environmental Science, Faculty of Environment and Energy, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Environment, Faculty of Environment and Energy, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

3 Professor, Department of Environment, Faculty of Environment and Energy, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran


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