Bio-diversity

Because Eastern Badia is rich in its plant biodiversity as they reported there were 322 species belonging to 46 families, and because little is known on the species composition and richness. Also, many of these wild plants are used by the locals at a large scale for medicinal purposes and these plants was never investigated which make it deserve a closer study. Thus emerged the need to conduct a survey of wild plants in the eastern desert (Um Al-Qutain area to Burqu area) during different seasons and collect, document and photograph all plant species within this area as those Species will be identified, and their Arabic name will be extracted. The project aims to : 1. Identify plant biodiversity in the eastern Badia. 2. Identify local use of wild plants in the eastern Badia . 3. Document the plant biodiversity in the eastern Badia and publish a booklet including plant species and their use. 4. Conduct a survey to determine wild plant use in the eastern Badia. The project will be implemented through many activities including : Field work and collection of wild plants, Identification of collected specimens, Conduct questionnaires, Conduct workshop, Produce a book, Reporting.

Jordan