Wadi Al Wurayah, Fujairah, UAE
Wadi Wurayah in Fujairah is designated a Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
The designation is awarded for protected areas that demonstrate a balanced relationship between people and nature and promote sustainable development. The site is one of 24 with the status around the world.
The Fujairah site consists of a water catchment area in an arid climate that is part of the Haiar mountain range. It hosts a rich fauna and flora endemic to the Arabian Peninsula and is one of the last Emirati places where traditional farming practices are still maintained.
The Wadi is home to 81 bird species, 20 mammal species, at least nine reptile and amphibian species and 467 invertebrates.
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