The conservation outlook for the Hyrcanian Forest is of significant concern due to the current state of both World Heritage and other biodiversity values as well as the many threats facing the site. The natural condition of most components is partly degraded due to a long history of human settlements and associated activities. A considerable part of the site is quite inaccessible and naturally protected due to steep terrain and has consequently not suffered from past developments. The integrity of the site has been negatively impacted, but it can recover thanks to the forest's resilience and if the anthropogenic pressure inside and outside the site is decreased. The current negative trend can be stopped by implementing all the commitments made by the State Party and the recommendations from the World Heritage Committee. For a better conservation outlook on the long-term, the established management system needs to safeguard and strengthen the ecological connectivity of the Hyrcanian forest ecosystem in the whole region. Logging, grazing, hunting and traffic are forbidden or strictly regulated by law in the site, but the compliance needs to be improved. On a short-term basis, measures to enhance law enforcement are of most importance and will give the forest ecosystem a good chance to recover from previous negative impacts.