About Terrestrial Ecosystems
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia forms two-thirds of the area of the Arabian Peninsula. The geographical location, in addition to its presence within two Saharo biogeographic realms (the Eurasian region and the Afro-tropical region). This contributed to the variation in climatic conditions that is reflected in a diverse and rich ecosystems in the Kingdom. The Center aims to sustainably manage the Kingdom’s ecosystems by evaluating their status and identifying threats to restore and protect our ecosystems. Examples of ecosystems in the Kingdom include:
- ✦ Terrestrial:
- ✦ Mountainous
- ✦ Sandy
- ✦ Desert
- ✦ Wetlands
- ✦ Coastal
- ✦ Marine:
- ✦ Coral Reefs
- ✦ Seaweed
- ✦ Mangrove forests (Al-Shura and Qandal)
- 1- Analyze the biodiversity, integrity, and functionality of the Kingdom's ecosystems to determine their current status.
- 2- Identify threats to habitats and species, and propose best practices to conserve and ensure their sustainability.
- 3- Develop restoration and monitoring programs for degraded habitats in protected areas. This involves assessing the state of ecosystems and identifying threats to natural habitats.
- 4- Design long-term monitoring programs to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of conservation programs.
- 5- Raise public awareness by activating community initiatives that foster interest in wildlife and ecosystems.
The mission of the terrestrial ecosystem conservation department of the National Center for Wildlife:
