An ecoregion is defined as an area delineated by natural boundaries,
possessing a distinct ecosystem compared to its neighboring regions and
disregarding political borders. Planning for these regions is referred to as
ecoregional planning. Ecoregionalplanning aims to achieve a balance between ecology, economy,
and society, emphasizing the integration of local and human needs with
environmental conservation and biodiversity. This paper is a review article
conducted through qualitative research, with the goal of providing an organized
perspective on ecoregionalplanning
using a descriptive-analytical approach. In this regard, the conceptualization
of this type of planning, its historical evolution, various approaches and
processes in implementing this type of planning, the development and
presentation of the six-dimensional ecoregionalmodels, and the examination of case studies based on
the proposed approaches and processes were conducted. The findings indicate
that the success of ecoregionalplanning
lies in taking a holistic approach towards economic,
social, cultural, and environmental factors and examining the connections between these factors with a focus on ecological issues.
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