MUSCAT: The Wetland Reserve in Al Wusta Governorate has been added to the list of Wetland Sites of International Importance by the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar), the Environment Authority announced on Sunday.
This is the third site in the Sultanate of Oman that has been registered on the world’s wetland list after the registration of Qurum Natural Park in 2013 and Al Ansab Lakes in 2020.
The wetlands reserve in the Wilayat of Mahout in the Al Wusta Governorate, declared by Royal Decree No 51/2014, is among the sites that have multiple ecosystems and a rare biological uniqueness both in the region and world. Hence, the site has been placed among the rare sites for studying biodiversity and the sustainable use of existing wetlands.
The reserve is classified as the best site of international importance for bird migration during winter in the Middle East region of the migration route.
The wetland reserve in Al Wusta Governorate boasts natural tourist potentials that can place it as a major tourist destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
In addition, it has the potential to contribute to the national economy by exploiting investment opportunities and operating environmentally friendly projects to ensure sustainability of natural resources. — ONA
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