We have quite a few Persian immigrants & former refugees of Iran who live in Victoria, BC. One of my good friends, fellow photog, is a Persian immigrant.

There's a lot more to #Iran than just ongoing political strifes, desert lands & religious power conflicts. It's a mostly misunderstood & relatively unknown place to most people from Western worlds. #Persians have a very deep, culturally rich & long history there. Their peoples are highly resilient, creative masters, well educated & quite inventive. Iran is the birthplace of #algebra. It's culturally rich with many beautifully decorated architectural structures all over the country.

Iran also has one of the last broadleaf #AncientForests in the world. It has multiple contrasts in climate - which is why you can experience extreme heat to cold, snow covered mountains, in a day of travel. It has some of the most stunning & interesting landscapes on Earth. It's the 17th largest, sovereign nation in the world. Iran has survived multiple foreign invasion attacks in their past & are very experienced with fighting to protect their homelands.

[ From majestic mountains and lush valleys to dramatic deserts and ancient cities, this travel #documentary explores the most beautiful places in Iran. Journey through breathtaking landscapes, historic Persian sites, and vibrant local culture. Discover #UNESCO #WorldHeritage sites, colorful mosques, remote villages, and timeless traditions that define Iran’s rich #heritage. A cinematic look at one of the world’s most fascinating and underrated travel destinations. ]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4phnBWFTVFU&pp=0gcJCY4Bo7VqN5tD

#MiddleEast #CulturalTravels #LearnAboutIran #Persia #Historical #GlobalSouth #AncientCultures #AppreciateIran #BeautifulIran

IRAN: A Hidden World Beyond the Headlines | Travel Documentary

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Take a stand for our irreplaceable forests. Let the BC NDP government know that WE DO NOT SUPPORT the accelerated logging of the last remnants of old-growth forests.

Report: Endangered old-growth forests identified for interim protection targeted by logging industry by forester Dave Daust and ecologist Karen Price, released just this week, reveals that at-risk old-growth forests recommended for deferral are being clearcut four times faster than other old growth.

Please circulate this invitation through your personal networks, and also amplify it on social media. Facebook: Broken Promises Protest

Yours,
Elders for Ancient Trees
#ancientforests #SaveOurOldgrowthForests

Save What's Left

Save What's Left
Borders Forest Trust

Nature’s resilience on full display—this incredible tree along the trail to Fern Canyon in Redwood National Park twists and thrives, defying gravity in the misty forest. A true testament to the wild beauty of the redwoods. 🌿🌲✨

Pleased to share that this photo won a blue ribbon in the 2024 Kentucky State Fair.

#ForestMagic #RedwoodNationalPark #FernCanyon #AncientForests #NaturePhotography #HikingAdventures #WildAndFree #MistyWoods #TreeOfLife #PNWExplored #Pixelfed
Great News! NDP will move to protect Fairy Creek
The newly signed Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord between the BC NDP and BC Greens reads: "8.b) Pending the resolution of existing legal proceedings and community negotiations, and in partnership with the Ditidaht and Pacheedaht First Nations, the Government will move forward to ensure permanent protection of the Fairy Creek Watershed." #FairyCreek #ancientforests #VancouverIsland
Ambiente, istituito dell'Elenco regionale dei boschi vetusti in Sicilia - Terrà

Istituito l’Elenco regionale dei boschi vetusti, nel quale saranno inseriti 21 siti di particolare interesse.

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This week, I am voting for #BCGreens. I'd #NeverVoteConservative & after what's happened to me, my family, my BIPOC friends & my clients under #BCNDP leadership, I'd #NeverVoteNeoliberal either.

No one can expect me to support #BCNewDeathParty after they keep approving more budget increases for #RCMPCIRG to protect #ecocide #CorporateGreed over protection of our environment/ecosystems, especially irreplaceable #AncientForests & over #BCcitizens #PublicHealth.

#BCNDPLegacyoOfDeath includes my Dad. Their lack of taking #Covid seriously resulted in him being infected in hospital by unmasked staff. It is unforgivable. This government is still aiding/abetting unnecessary infections, deaths & long covid disability.

#BCpoli #GreedKills #CDNpoli #EthicalVoters #BCElection2024 #BCVotes2024 #VotingGreen #VotingForSustainableFutures #VotingForGreenerFutures #VotingForHumanity #ProportionalRepresentationNOW #End2PartySystem #BanCorporateLobbyists #EcoJustice #SocialJustice #Environmentalist
#Decolonize #FightAgainstColonialism #WildFirst #WorthMoreStanding #SaveOldGrowth #AbolishRCMPCIRG #CorporateMercenaries #KKKanada