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Protected Areas Of Oman
A list of protected areas of Oman:UNEP-WCMC (2023)Protected Area Profile for Omanfrom the World Database on Protected Areas, 27 March 2023. * Al Wusta Wildlife Reserve * Ra's Al Hadd Turtle Reserve * Ad Dimaniyat Islands Reserve * Al Saleel National Park (As Salil Natural Park) * Jabal Samhan Nature Reserve * Al Jabal Al Akhdar Scenic Reserve * Western Hajer Stars Lights Reserve * Arabian Oryx Sanctuary * Al Rustaq Wildlife Reserve * Al Wusta Wetland Reserve * Jabal Qahwan Nature Reserve * Al Sareen Nature Reserve * Ras al Shajar Nature Reserve * Al Khuwuair Nature Reserve * Khawrs of the Salalah Coast Reserve ** Khor Slalalah Nature Reserve ** Khawr al Mughsayl Reserve ** Khawr al Baleed Reserve ** Khawr Sawli Reserve ** Khawr al Dahareez Reserve ** Khawr Taqah Reserve ** Khawr Rawri Reserve ** Khawr Awqad Reserve ** Khawr al Qurum al Sagheer Reserve ** Khawr al Qurum al Kabeer Reserve References Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs Open Data Page on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protected Area
Protected areas or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural, ecological or cultural values. There are several kinds of protected areas, which vary by level of protection depending on the enabling laws of each country or the regulations of the international organizations involved. Generally speaking though, protected areas are understood to be those in which human presence or at least the exploitation of natural resources (e.g. firewood, non-timber forest products, water, ...) is limited. The term "protected area" also includes marine protected areas, the boundaries of which will include some area of ocean, and transboundary protected areas that overlap multiple countries which remove the borders inside the area for conservation and economic purposes. There are over 161,000 protected areas in the world (as of October 2010) with more added daily, representing between 10 and 15 percent of the world's land surface area. As of 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khawrs Of The Salalah Coast Reserve
The Khawrs of the Salalah Coast Reserve are a group of eight natural reserves in the Dhofar Governorate of Oman. They consist of lagoons and vary in size from a few hectares to more than one hundred hectares. Khawr Ruri Khawr Ruri is the largest reserve in the Governorate of Dhofar. It is considered the most attractive to tourists as it contains Khawr Ruri port, famously known as Samharam. Nearby, there are important ruins that date back to prehistoric times. The port was often mentioned in Hellenic and Arabic historical scrolls, being the main port for the export of frankincense in Dhofar. Therefore, the khawr (lagoon) has gained special status, as it is not only a nature reserve, but an important heritage reserve as well, and has been included in the World Heritage List. Before that, it was a natural reserve helping to maintain the biological diversity, where many fish, birds and plants live. The lagoon is connected to Wadi Darbat. Khawr Al Baleed This lagoon takes its name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lists Of Protected Areas By Country
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Protected Areas Of Oman
A list of protected areas of Oman:UNEP-WCMC (2023)Protected Area Profile for Omanfrom the World Database on Protected Areas, 27 March 2023. * Al Wusta Wildlife Reserve * Ra's Al Hadd Turtle Reserve * Ad Dimaniyat Islands Reserve * Al Saleel National Park (As Salil Natural Park) * Jabal Samhan Nature Reserve * Al Jabal Al Akhdar Scenic Reserve * Western Hajer Stars Lights Reserve * Arabian Oryx Sanctuary * Al Rustaq Wildlife Reserve * Al Wusta Wetland Reserve * Jabal Qahwan Nature Reserve * Al Sareen Nature Reserve * Ras al Shajar Nature Reserve * Al Khuwuair Nature Reserve * Khawrs of the Salalah Coast Reserve ** Khor Slalalah Nature Reserve ** Khawr al Mughsayl Reserve ** Khawr al Baleed Reserve ** Khawr Sawli Reserve ** Khawr al Dahareez Reserve ** Khawr Taqah Reserve ** Khawr Rawri Reserve ** Khawr Awqad Reserve ** Khawr al Qurum al Sagheer Reserve ** Khawr al Qurum al Kabeer Reserve References Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs Open Data Page on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
