Zones humides oasiennes de Kebili

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Zones humides oasiennes de Kebili

  • Country: 
    Tunisia
  • Site number: 
    1714
  • Area: 
    2,419 ha
  • Designation date: 
    07-11-2007
  • Coordinates: 
    33°30'N 08°55'E
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Overview

Zones Humides Oasiennes de Kebili. 07/11/07; Kebili; 2,419 ha; 33°30'N 008°55'E. The site is composed of many small wetlands that together form one unit, made up of depressions that border upon oases, sometimes formed by springs and used for irrigation. The water types vary from fresh to slightly salty, the latter often unsuitable for agriculture. The site is important for migratory birds that cross the Sahara, especially in spring (in summer they tend to fly over the Mediterranean). Although date plantations are vast and constantly expanding, the main threat to the site appears to be uncontrolled hunting, which causes the birds to move constantly from one site to another. Ramsar site No. 1714. Most recent RIS information: 2007.

Administrative region: 
Nefzaoua

  • Last publication date: 
    07-11-2007

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