[1][2] The Munzur Valley National Park, part of the Eastern Anatolian deciduous forests ecoregion, is one of the richest floristic areas of Anatolia.

[2][6][7] The geological structure of the Munzur Mountains, which rise up between the Karasu and Murat dells, consists of sedimentary, volcanic, and intrusive rocks that have been metamorphosed.

Birch is the characteristic tree in the region that grows on the banks of Munzur River about 1.5 km (0.93 mi) south of Ovacık town.

Most important wildlife inhabiting the Munzur Valley include woolly dormouse, gray wolf, fox, marten, brown bear, wildcat, Eurasian lynx, European otter, European badger, chamois, wild goat, squirrel, hare, wild boar and hedgehog.

Other large mammals of the region are lynx, wild boar and gray wolf, which habitat in the rocky places within the forests.

[6] Other bird genera include partridge, grey partridge, great bustard, little bustard, crane, common quail, Eurasian woodcock, turtle dove, common wood pigeon and rock pigeon, some duck species and rarely encountered goose.

Due to the harsh climate in the region, the time between June 15 and August 27 is the best period for visiting the national park.

[7] In 1985, the State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) began with the construction of a dam with hydroelectric power plant on the Mercan River.

An investigation carried out shortly after the transaction showed that the hydro dam was built within the borders of the national park.

[11] The World Wildlife Fund has called for the further protection of the national park's unique ecosystem, which would otherwise be endangered by the ongoing projects.