Are we losing Al Jabal Al Akhdar? An environmental evaluation of an arid mountain ecosystem in Oman

Reginald Victor

doi:10.1080/00207230802124499

Are we losing Al Jabal Al Akhdar? An environmental evaluation of an arid mountain ecosystem in Oman

Reginald Victor^*

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Abstract

The author reviews the main questions in regard to conservation of Al Jabal Al Akhdar, the uniquely rich ecosystem of northern Oman, arguing that the precautionary principle should be applied in decision-making for the ecosystem.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	731-736
Number of pages	6
Journal	International Journal of Environmental Studies
Volume	65
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/00207230802124499
Publication status	Published - Dec 2008

Keywords

Conservation
Mountains
Oman
Precaution
Sustainable development

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Geography, Planning and Development
Ecology
Waste Management and Disposal
Pollution
Computers in Earth Sciences

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Are we losing Al Jabal Al Akhdar? An environmental evaluation of an arid mountain ecosystem in Oman

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