Al Reem Biosphere Reserve Explained

Al Reem Biosphere Reserve is an inhabited area of 120,000 hectares in northwest Qatar that includes semi-arid desert landscapes that are home to gazelles and Arabian oryx, among other wildlife. It is one of 24 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in the Middle East (World Network of Biosphere Reserves in the Arab States).^[1] It was established in 2005 and accounts for approximately 10% of Qatar's land area. It was recognized by UNESCO in 2007.^[2]

The reserve is located 65 kilometers northwest of Doha. Due to its dense vegetation, this reserve is of great importance for the people of Qatar.^[3]

See also

• Flora of Qatar
• Fauna of Qatar

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Al-Reem. MAB Biosphere Reserves Directory, UNESCO. 3 October 2015.
2. Challenges to conservation: land use change and local participation in the Al Reem Biosphere Reserve, West Qatar.. Sillitoe P, Alshawi AA, Al-Amir Hassan AK. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine . National Institutes of Health. 2010. 6 . 28 . 10.1186/1746-4269-6-28 . 20964818 . 2987904 . 3 October 2015 . free .
3. Web site: e-Nature. Qatar. Qatar e-Nature – Nature reserves – Al Reem Reserve. 2021-03-02. en-US.