Bio-diversity

The study will investigate the biodiversity of the reptiles, freshwater fish and mammals inhabiting the Eastern Desert of Jordan. Also, species richness, endemic species of the Eastern Desert are compared with species composition of the fauna of Jordan. Project Objectives will include: 1. Activate the Badia Center for Ecological Education in research, which in turn provides more information on the biodiversity of the eastern desert. 2. Integrate traditional value of the study area with hand-made crafts that are derived from the surrounding natural heritage of the area. 3. Study the variations in biodiversity according to ecosystem identified in the eastern desert, and establish a botanical garden that includes most of the wild plants present in the eastern desert. 4. Study habitat selection for the known endemic and relict species (reptiles, freshwater fishes and mammals) in the eastern desert. 5. Study species richness, biodiversity and population structure of some selected indicator species. 6. Make rapid assessment for the mammalian and reptilian diversity in the various habitats. 7. Training and capacity building of the some members of local community in various aspects of ecological research.

Jordan