Characterization of the Wadi Wurayah Catchment Basin, the First Mountain Protected Area in the United Arab Emirates

Christophe Tourenq, Ali Khassim, Moaz Sawaf, Maral Khaled Shuriqi, Emma Smart, Michele Ziolkowski, Mike Brook, Rhea Selwan, Lisa Perry

Abstract


Wadi Wurayah, in the Emirate of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, lies within a priority WWF Global 2000 Ecoregion sheltering diversity of rare and endangered mountainous and freshwater habitats and species, and providing opportunities for the sustenance and revival of local livelihoods.

Keywords


UAE, Mountain protected area, Biodiversity, Arabian Tahr

References


Al Hamoodi, M. 2009. Plants of Wadi Wurayah and their traditional use. Unpublished report. Fujairah Municipality, Fujairah, UAE.


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