The Natural Environment - Jordan - page 591

Jordan's Nature Reserves

Nature Reserves

1 Ajloun Forest Reserve A2

2 Asraq Wetland Reserve B2

3 Dana Biosphere Reserve A4

4 Dibeen Forest Reserve A2

5 Mujib Biosphere Reserve A3

6 Shaumari Wildlife Reserve B3

7 Wadi Rum Protected Area A5

8 Yarmouk Nature Reserve A2

Proposed Nature Reserves

9 Abu Rukbeh Reserve B3

10 Aqaba Reserve A5

11 Bayer Reserve B3

12 Burqu Reserve C2

13 Fifa Reserve A3

14 Jebel Masuda Reserve A4

15 Qatar Reserve A4

16 Rajel Reserve C2

Jordan's Nature Reserves
The RSCN maintains seven reserves (not the Wadi Rum protected area) and is hopeful of
establishing three more (Burqu, Fifa, Rajel) soon. These should not be confused with
Jordan's 'national parks', which are unstructured, recreational areas, such as Zay National
Park, near Salt.

Ajloun Forest Reserve (13 sq km, established 1988) This pretty reserve has easy trails,
pistachio and oak forest, spring flowers and cottage industries. See Click here . Azraq
Wetland Reserve (12 sq km, 1977) In spring and autumn, hundreds of migratory birds
can be seen from a bird hide and boardwalk through this damaged marshland. See Click
here .

Burqu Reserve (400 sq km) Remote desert lake, needing urgent protection.