The Natural Environment - Jordan - page 592

Dana Biosphere Reserve (320 sq km, 1989) A spectacular wilderness area with various
trails, Dana encompasses rugged mountains and desert with 600 species of plants, 200
species of bird and over 40 species of mammal. See Click here .
Dibeen Forest Reserve (8 sq km, 2005) One of the last Aleppo pine forests left in Jordan,
Dibeen protects endangered species such as the Persian squirrel. See Click here .
Fifa Reserve (27 sq km) Rare subtropical vegetation, home to migratory water birds.
Mujib Biosphere Reserve (212 sq km, 1988) Used for the captive breeding of Nubian
ibexes, Mujib has an impressive ecotourism program, with canyon walks and waterfall
rappelling. See Click here .
Rajel Reserve (908 sq km) Only source of water in an otherwise desolate region, with
threatened desert species.
Shaumari Wildlife Reserve (22 sq km, 1975) This small reserve was established to rein-
troduce the locally extinct Arabian oryx, ostrich, gazelle and onager. See Click here .
Yarmouk Nature Reserve (30 sq km, 2011) Undeveloped home to water birds, en-
dangered gazelles and otters.
Wadi Rum Protected Area (540 sq km, 1998) This beautiful desert - a Unesco site since
2011 and controlled by the Aqaba government - is the Bedouin heartland, offering camp-
ing, camel treks and 4WD excursions. See Click here .
NatureGuides
» » Field Guide to Jordan
(Jarir Maani) A must for wild-
life watchers.
» » The Birds of the
Hashemite Kingdom of
Jordan (Ian J Andrews) The
definitive birding guide.