With the "Hands of Knowledge," Let's Save Nature

The skills workshop "Executive Watershed Management Solutions for Saving Nature" was held in collaboration with the Lorestan University Growth Center.

According to the Public Relations of Lorestan University, in this training workshop, which was held in the conference hall of the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Alireza Sepehvand, a faculty member of the Rangeland and Watershed Management Engineering Department of the Faculty of Natural Resources, Lorestan University, as the main speaker, explained the importance of watershed management, relying on scientific and executive experiences.

He considered watershed management not merely a set of technical operations, but a comprehensive approach to the sustainable management of water and soil, the realization of which requires the active participation of scientific centers, executive institutions, and local communities.

In this workshop, while reviewing the basic concepts of watershed management, executive and implementable solutions in real conditions were examined, and examples of successful domestic and international projects were presented to increase the practical understanding of the participants.

Dr. Sepehvand then reviewed the challenges facing watershed management projects, including credit limitations, weak public participation, and the need for continuous training of stakeholders.

At the end, referring to the current climatic conditions of the country, he emphasized: "The principled and accurate implementation of watershed management solutions is the most effective and efficient approach to deal with floods and reduce the effects of recent droughts. Achieving this requires utilizing the scientific capacities of university centers and the serious cooperation and support of the country's executive officials."

The workshop was welcomed by students, researchers, and enthusiasts in the field of natural resources and the environment.