- Establishing protected areas and national parks, such as the Hyrcanian Forest and the Miankaleh peninsula, to safeguard the tiger's habitat.
- Restricting human activities, including logging, grazing, and poaching within these protected areas.
2. Anti-Poaching Measures:
- Implementing strict anti-poaching laws, increasing patrols and implementing strict enforcement measures to deter illegal hunting.
- Promoting community-based conservation programs to engage local communities in protecting the tigers.
- Collaborating with international organizations such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) to combat illegal trade.
3. Captive Breeding Programs:
- Establishing captive breeding programs to increase the Caspian tiger population and maintain genetic diversity in case of population declines in the wild.
- Releasing captive-bred tigers into the wild after proper rehabilitation and monitoring to supplement and strengthen wild populations.
4. Prey Species Management:
- Monitoring and conserving the tiger's primary prey species, such as wild boar, roe deer, and red deer.
- Implementing habitat improvement measures and regulating hunting of prey species to ensure a sustainable food source for tigers.
5. Research and Monitoring:
- Conducting scientific research to better understand the Caspian tiger's behavior, ecology, and population dynamics.
- Employing advanced monitoring techniques, such as camera traps and GPS tracking, to assess population trends, identify critical habitats, and track individual tigers.
6. Public Awareness and Education:
- Raising awareness among the general public, particularly local communities, about the importance of Caspian tiger conservation and the threats they face.
- Promoting environmental education programs to foster a conservation ethic and motivate people to take action.
7. International Collaboration:
- Working closely with neighboring countries where Caspian tigers are found, such as Turkmenistan and Iran, to coordinate conservation efforts and address transboundary issues.
- Seeking support from international conservation organizations, governments, and donors to provide financial and technical assistance for Caspian tiger conservation.