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We are an emerging group of individuals concerned with the
preservation of Yemen's natural flora and fauna.
- We are individuals who have noticed that
like many parts of the world, Yemen is now, more than ever before, under continuous
change due to the pressures of development and increased human activity. These pressures
have had a direct effect on the ecosystem leading to the desertification, the endangerment
and extinction of flora and fauna, of which some is unique to Yemen, and natural
disasters including floods and landslides.
- We as Yemenites and non-Yemenites alike
from across the globe are reaching out to humanity in an effort to unite so that
we can counteract the actions that have contributed to such phenomena. Through activities
such as educational lectures and seminars, limitation of human activity, reforestation,
proper irrigation, anti-Qat campaigns, and preservation of wildlife, SYFF can make
a difference in saving Yemen's threatened flora and fauna! These efforts will not
only ensure a more promising and fruitful future for the generations to come, they
will also help minimize the effects of global warming world-wide.
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Yemen is considered one of the most beautiful countries in
the Middle East due to its vast wildlife, moderate temperature, heavy rainfalls,
and beautiful landscape.
- However, we have noticed that like many
parts of the world, Yemen is now, more than ever before, under continuous change
due to the pressures of development and increased human activity. These pressures
have had a direct effect on the ecosystem leading to desertification, the endangerment
and extinction of flora and fauna (some of which is unique to Yemen), and natural
disasters including floods and landslides.
- Here is an excerpt from Encyclopedia
of the Nations, which describes the diverse ecosystem of this beautiful nation:
Although vegetation is sparse along the coast, in the highlands and wadis, it is
plentiful. Acacia, date palm, and many fruit trees are common. Many varieties of
grapes are cultivated. Custard apple, euphorbia, and spurge grow in abundance. Alpine
roses, balsam, basil, wild elder, and Judas tree are among the flowers and herbs.
Wild mammals include the baboon, gazelle, leopard, and mountain hare. Scorpions
and millipedes are everywhere, but snakes are less common. Many varieties of birds
are found, including the bustard, hawk, vulture, raven, parrot, hornbill, honeysucker,
and weaver finch. More than 27,000 varieties of insects and over 600 specimens of
flowering plants have been collected in Yemen.
- There are many ways in which you can
help...for example, simply educating others is a good start. Yemen has always been
considered Arabia Felix (Yemen al-Sa3eed) since ancient times because of its fertile
land, adequate rainfall, and rich flora and fauna. Let's help preserve this treasure.
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