Nature therapy has a neglected capacity in the north

Caspian Hyrcan forests in the northern region of the country, according to a number of experts, have a unique capacity for nature therapy, the realization of which requires a roadmap and basic planning. In the current situation, due to the expansion of the urban population and the subsequent occurrence of various mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression, studies and psychological sciences have shown that there is a significant relationship between access to nature and low levels of depression, anxiety and stress along with peace and well-being. In other words, the relationship between nature tourism and psychology is a topic that can be referred to as eco-therapy today.

Eco-therapy or other so-called green therapy means to return to the lap of nature and take advantage of its countless advantages. Currently, many developed countries are trying to get rid of the attacks of stress, anxiety and various diseases caused by city life. Living and the busyness of life have turned in this direction.

Forest therapy or forest bath and its benefits are actually the same as nature with vegetation, rock climbing, sand climbing and sailing, all of these are included in nature therapy, and a more comprehensive definition of forest therapy is the concept of living vegetation. In this direction, it is the same as returning to the origin, because researches have shown that the origin of our existence is from nature, and from there, humans have turned towards industry for business.

Today, in most countries of the world, they have monopolized an area of ​​forests and in a process they have reconstructed the life of the past 200 years, although this does not mean a change in nature, but they have built shelters of wood and wild animals with a special style and style. Guided, domesticated, semi-domesticated and agriculture in the forest are such activities.

Currently, in most countries of the world, including in America, they took part of the forests, reconstructed the life of the past 300 years and did not change the nature. The forest has been there for 200 years.

Looking at the past periods in Mazandaran, centuries ago, especially the last 2 centuries, there was a large area of ​​that forest, and then after many years, these areas were converted into agricultural lands, and even today, a large part of these lands have been destroyed and turned into villas. has been

Medical findings have also shown that people who have outdoor activities such as walking in nature benefit from stronger memory and more concentration, because strong environmental connections are related to better performance, increased concentration and reduced probability of suffering from deficit disorder.

Studies conducted in scientific and academic centers have shown that spending more time outside the home and spending less time with electronic devices can increase problem-solving skills and improve creative abilities.

According to experts, naturopathy is based on the belief that the human body has the potential power of self-healing. If the body is placed in a healthy environment and suffers an imbalance in internal energies, it will heal itself. Garden therapy, sea therapy, forest therapy, water therapy are considered branches of nature therapy.

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Many countries used vegetation to treat diseases

In this connection, a member of the academic staff of Sari University of Agriculture and Natural Resources said: Nature is a sub-branch of ecotourism in nature therapy, or in other words, forest therapy, nature that is covered with natural vegetation, rock climbing, sand climbing and sailing is called nature therapy or forest therapy. .

In an interview with IRNA reporter, Jafar Oladi Qadiklai added: Forest therapy, in the sense of living vegetation, is a sub-branch of nature tourism, and by looking at the distant past, we realize that the origin of our existence is from nature, and from the forest to and We have turned towards industry, and the nature of humans has come from nature.

This author of the book “Introduction to nature tourism, evaluation and prioritization of resorts, criteria and indicators” noted: In many countries of the world, especially nature tourists today, they use vegetation to treat mental and emotional pains in a real and purposeful way. This is what naturopathy is.

According to him, countries like the United States have tried to restore the 300-year-old life in the forest, although this does not mean a change in nature, but they have created shelters made of wood, along with domesticated, semi-domesticated wild animals and limited agriculture in the forest. It has been like this for the past 200 years.

Man’s return to nature is inevitable

He said: Looking at the records of the past in Mazandaran, a large area of ​​this province was covered by forest, and with the passage of time and afforestation, it was converted into agricultural land, and finally, today, most of this land is converted into construction and villa construction. has been

The retired member of the academic staff of Sari University of Agriculture and Natural Resources said: In many countries of the world, before taking people to the lap of nature, they measure them in terms of physical, mental and mental health, in other words, these people are subjected to tests such as sugar, fat and They take blood pressure, that is, they measure the consumption of those food substances that are harmful to humans, and then they make him the soul of the forest.

Oladi Qadiklai added: These people live in the forest for 6 months and live like the people of the past era. These people are receiving naturopathy treatment and benefit from the least basic facilities, and the most important thing is to get facilities such as fire extinguishers or matches. Routing devices are equipped.

Achieving vitality and freshness

He continued: Based on the results of the tests, these people showed that they enjoyed a healthy development and without exception, they are mentally and emotionally happy and cheerful, while the results of the tests before going to the lap of nature showed that they were suffering from many diseases and During this period of life in the forest they are completely cured.

He said: In many countries such as North America, Southern Hemisphere and South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia, all these countries have returned to nature without harming the nature, in other words, they have built simple houses compatible with the environment in nature. Such that it is possible to live and make a living in these houses.

This retired professor of Sari University of Agriculture and Natural Resources said: Today, people are tired of urban life and they need greenery and nature to strengthen their mental and physical condition. and separated from nature, while the word “forest evolution” is formed from the existence of humans and animals, unfortunately, such hasty decisions were made without study and planning.

Oladi Qadiklai explained: Countries such as Sweden and Norway drove livestock and ranchers out of the forest. After a while, due to the growth of plants and grass, snow and avalanches come. to have

According to him, today, about 80% of tourism investment in Iran, especially in the northern region and Mazandaran, is free, because it is a gift that God has given to mankind, a large area of ​​the green belt in the southern part of this province is covered by the green Hyrcanian forests, which unfortunately We have untapped capacity and if such capacity was available in other provinces, they would surely take full advantage of it.

The naturopathy corridor plan should be taken seriously

He stated: We must take the forest therapy corridor plan seriously and have targeted planning in this sector, and without planning, the result will be that in the future, i.e., the number of sleeping cars and sleeping cartons will increase in the next 50 years, and everyone from every At some point, it enters the forest without having any income for this 40 million-year-old valuable habitat, but it also destroys it.

Oladi Qadiklai added: The more important thing is that today people are looking for attractions that have reproduction, for example, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, maybe every person will be surprised and enjoy seeing it once, but they will not be interested in this attraction for the second time. that seeing the forest and trees is more enjoyable and attractive every moment no matter how you look at it.

A neglected capacity in the north

In this connection, the tourism professor of Mazandaran and Gilan universities said: Forest therapy is one of the important capacities in the north of the country, and special measures must be taken to realize this importance in the health tourism sector.

In an interview with IRNA, Mohammad Reza Ormozdi added: Now many of the neighboring countries of Islamic Iran have countless incomes from tourism, such as hydrotherapy, spa therapy, mud therapy and fog therapy, and such natural phenomena that we have in the north of the country, including We have countless Mazandarans, especially in the west of Mazandaran.

He clarified: “We have many forest capacities in the west of Mazandaran, which are the destination of nature walkers, so we should make the most of this capacity.”

This professor of tourism reminded: Many countries of the world benefit from these natural capacities and the authorities should provide a special investment platform for the flourishing of these capacities and a headquarters should be formed for this purpose.

Ormuzdi added: By realizing this strategy and by attracting domestic and foreign tourists, the forests of the north will have economic income and good value and create sustainable development.

Deputy Director of Tourism of the General Department of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism of Mazandaran said: 20,331,990 overnight stays in Diyar Alaviyan were recorded during the Nowruz holidays this year.

In an interview with IRNA reporter, Mehran Hosni added: Travelers and tourists in hotels, traditional residences, guesthouses, apartment hotels, ecotourism residences, hospital hotels, traditional boutique hotels, motels, guest houses, temporary residences, residential facilities Affiliated to the Ministry of Education and other residential centers were settled.

As the second natural heritage of Iran, the Hyrkan forests were registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List based on the nine criteria number 1584, so that this unique ancient heritage will remain in the name of Iran and for the world forever.

This field, with a history of 25 to 50 million years of evolution, covers the southern shores of the Caspian Sea like a green strip with an area of ​​about 850 km. High precipitation and altitude changes, diversity in ecological conditions from east to west, unique diversity in plant and animal species are the prominent features of Hyrcanian forests.

These forests are referred to as “living fossils” or “natural museums” and the mother of the young forests of Europe and North America; Because it is the origin and one of the most important refuges of Western Eurasia for plant species remaining from the third geological period, rare and endangered plant and animal species, and unique local, regional and global native species.