The objective of this research was to identify and describe the different Ecological Species Groups
(vegetation types) present in the Rural Heritage Museum of Guilan. The study area was approximately 260
ha, which is located in the Saravan Forest Park in Guilan province, north of Iran. Sampling procedure was
performed with a systematic random technique. A total of 89 plots were sampled. Classification of
vegetation carried out using the Two Way Indicator Species Analysis (TWINSPAN) method showed that
there were five ecological species groups in three layers; three groups in the shrub layer, nine groups in
the herb layer and six ecological species groups in the regeneration layer. The results suggest improved
protection and management of this area and that it can be proposed as a protected area on the basis of the
numerous important species. The information obtained from the current study about this forest is useful
for the design and management of this site because of its aesthetic values
