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The Effect of Conservation on Wildlife in Jordan

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 August 2009

Alia M.A. Hatough ,
Dawud M.H. Al-Eisawi  and
Ahmad M. Disi
Alia M.A. Hatough
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences Faculty of Science, University of Jordan Amman, Jordan.
Dawud M.H. Al-Eisawi
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences Faculty of Science, University of Jordan Amman, Jordan.
Ahmad M. Disi
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences Faculty of Science, University of Jordan Amman, Jordan.
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Four selected reserves in Jordan have been studied to find out the effect of conservation on wildlife. These reserves are: Shaumari in the eastern desert; Surra in the Irano-Turanian region in the north of Jordan; Dab'aa in the Irano-Turanian in the southeastern part of Jordan; and Al-Fugaug in the Mediterranean region in the south of Jordan. The four reserves are representative of the three major biogeographical regions represented in the country.

Using the quadrat method of survey, the vegetation height, cover, phytomass, diversity, and total number of macrophytic species, were statistically analysed. The results obtained show that the values of the factors studied tended to be 2–3 times as much inside as outside the fence in the unprotected area.

These reserves were not subjected to any special treatment, merely being fenced and protected under natural condition without any human interference such as spreading of seeds, irrigation, fertilization, or any other anthropogenic factors.

The following recommendations are offered in order to protect wildlife: foundation of reserves for wildlife protection; increasing well-planned rangelands and grazing areas for meat production; implementation of the laws against offences; improvement of the rangelands through research and by using fertilizers or nodular Bacteria associated with leguminous plants adapted to dry conditions; increased water research in dry areas in the hopes of producing irrigated rangelands; marginal lands with a low rainfall must not be used for cultivation; scientific research is needed to determine the carrying capacity of rangelands in different regions of the country; development of new methods of animal feeding to decrease the grazing pressure on natural rangelands; prohibition of hunting for at least five years; and finally, intensive information and publicity through the different media should be given out to educate the public and make them aware of the urgent need to protect wildlife and make proper use of it.

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Environmental Conservation , Volume 13 , Issue 4 , Winter 1986 , pp. 331 - 335
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Copyright © Foundation for Environmental Conservation 1986

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