Abu Dhabi expands protection for native species and habitats beyond nature reserves
Abu Dhabi's environmental authority has extended the protection it offers to species and habitats on its protected list. Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced on Saturday that protection of species on the list has been expanded to all habitats, even if they are outside areas designated specifically as nature reserves. The resolution, passed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s…
The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) has expanded its protection for native species and habitats beyond traditional nature reserves, according to a recent resolution passed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed. This initiative aims to bolster the conservation of biodiversity and ensure the sustainability of ecosystems in Abu Dhabi for future generations.
The resolution establishes an integrated framework encompassing habitat sustainability, areas for biodiversity protection and conservation, and the restoration and rehabilitation of degraded habitats and affected species across both terrestrial and marine environments. The protections apply to all terrestrial and marine habitats, encompassing regions designated for preserving important biodiversity outside of designated nature reserves.
Excluded from the new provisions are invasive and non-native species. The EAD urges all community members, as well as government and private entities, to cooperate and adhere to the controls and procedures outlined in the resolution, contributing to the protection of nature and the preservation of biodiversity.
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