Diversity and Frequency of Wildlife in Association with Different Ranges Condition on the Bijar Protected, Western Iran

Due to human pressures, living organisms in natural landscapes are in a critical condition. Protected areas are the last refuges to protect and maintain biodiversity.This research study assessed and monitored vegetations and wildlife within three secure locations 1:(C-poor condition) 2:(S-good condition), 3:(G-fair condition) of Bijar protected area in the west of Iran over 31000 ha.To study of vegetations 10 transects were established in each area, Pasture Value (PV) method was used to determine ranges condition.Data of seven seasons(summer and winter) were collected and used to evaluate wildlife condition.To compare means of rangelands factors include: Rangelands condition,vegetation cover,diversity and richness Analysis of variance was used and to compare wildlife frequency,diversity and richness Kruskal-Wallis Test was used. The results of rangelands show that, Shanonn-winer diversity index, species richness and evenness in fair rangeland are greater than the two other rangelands.The results of wildlife study during the study period showed that diversity index (Shannon-Weiner) and wildlife frequency were greater in fair rangelands.Wild sheep and Boar frequency on fair rangelands were higher than the two othere areas and had significant difference among the three areas.Ghamchogha secure location with fair condition was consider as a better habitate for wildlife.