The Royal Society
for The Conservation of Nature is an
independent voluntary organization
devoted to the conservation of
Jordan's natural resources. RSCN was established in 1966
with His Majesty the late King
Hussein as Honorary President. RSCN
has the mission of protecting and
managing the natural resources of
Jordan, for it is responsible for
protecting wildlife and wild places.
Thus, it is one of the few voluntary
organizations in the Middle East
with such a public service mandate.
As a result of
its pioneering conservation work,
the RSCN has achieved international
recognition and acclaim. Managing
the nature resources of Jordan is
done by setting up protected areas
to safeguard the best wildlife and
scenic areas as well as breeding
endangered species to save them from
extinction. In addition to enforcing
governmental laws to protect
wildlife, control illegal hunting
and raise awareness in environmental
issues through educational programs.
Ultimately promoting the sustainable
use of natural resources.
In its short but
rich history, RSCN has established
many achievements. The foremost of
which is establishing seven
protected areas covering over 1200
square kilometers. These areas
comprise of wild plants, animals and
other natural resources, while
including some of the finest natural
landscapes in the country.
The Successful
captive breeding of the magnificent
endangered Arabian Oryx, gazelle and
ibex and their re-introduction into
the wilderness is considered a
pioneering step of conservational
activity in the region. Hence,
controlling illegal hunting
throughout the Kingdom to preserve
these wondrous creatures.
Setting up over
1000 Nature Conservation Clubs in
schools raises children's awareness
regarding environmental issues by
making them practically involved in
conservation activities and
projects.
The development
of large-scale conservation programs
designed to integrate environmental
protection with the socio-economic
development of local people is
another task for RSCN's team.
Contacts
Training
The Regional Training Programme may be found on the 4th
floor of the RSCN headquarters, Jubeiha, Amman, Jordan.
Tel: (+962 6) 533 2527
Fax: (+962 6) 533 2528
Postal Address: Regional
Training Unit
Royal Society for the
Conservation of Nature
P.O. Box 1215, Amman 11941,
Jordan
Email:
rtraining@rscn.org.jo
Wild Jordan Adventures
Tel: (+962 6) 461-6523
Telefax: (+962 6) 533 4610
Postal Address: Tourism Unit
Royal Society for the
Conservation of Nature
P.O. Box 1215, Amman 11941,
Jordan
Email:
tourism@rscn.org.jo
Wild Jordan Crafts
Tel: (+962 6) 461-6523
Telefax: (+962 6) 533 4610
Postal Address: Tourism Unit
Royal Society for the
Conservation of Nature
P.O. Box 1215, Amman 11941,
Jordan
Email:
tourism@rscn.org.jo
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