Protected areas

Terrestrial and Inland Waters Protected Areas

People have lived in Rum for thousands of years, struggling to survive in its harsh environment. They have been hunters, pastoralists, farmers and traders, as Rum is close to national borders. Even the famous Nabateans once occupied Rum, leaving behind several structures, including a temple.

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Dahek Nature Reserve  is located in the North-Eastern Badia within Zarqa Governorate's borders. Its suggested southern borders are located 500m away from the Jordanian-Saudi borders, approximately 110km's east of the capital Amman, and south the international road connecting Amman and Baghdad. The

Integrated ecosystem management in Jordan (Rift Valley) has established a number of natural reserves along the valley. Fifa Nature Reserve has been established within this project, which follows the programme of The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature. Fifa was declared a reserve on 13-7

Burqu Nature Reserve is located in in the North-Eastern Badia within Mafraq Governorate's borders. Its suggested northern borders are located around 12km's away from the Jordanian-Syrian borders, approximately 200 km's east the capital Amman, and north the international road connecting Amman and

The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature is implementing the Integrated Ecosystem Management in the Jordan Rift Valley project, which aims to establish a network of reserves and special conservation areas in the Jordan rift valley region, Yarmouk is one area in a network of sites. It was

Established in 1987, Ajloun Forest Reserve covers an area of 12 km2 located in the Ajloun highlands north of Amman. It consists of a Mediterranean-like hill country, ranging from 600 - 1100 m above sea level, with a series of small and medium winding valleys.

Ajloun forest was first proposed as a

In 1978, RSCN established Azraq Wetland Reserve to conserve the uniquely precious oasis located in the heart of Jordan’s eastern desert, between a limestone desert in the west and a basalt desert in the east. It has an area of 74 km². It is distinguished by lush marshland and natural water