Studying Functions and Utilisations of the Vegetation in Al-Kahf Protected Area (Tartous-Syria)

The aim of this study was to study the plant species diversity at Al-Kahaf protected area in A-Sheikh Badr region, Tartous governorate, in terms of functional characteristics of the recorded plant species, its uses. The results can contribute in understanding, and determining the role of those plant species for ecosystem function and local community and help in the management of this protected area. Plant species diversity was studied on three versants; using the intercepted line method; and in the watercourses surrounding Al Kahaf castle. Additional surveys have also been conducted over the whole site. Life forms, dispersal types, and the uses of these species were recorded. The recorded species belong to 53 plant family. Fabaceae was the most represented family (17 species), followed by Asteraceae (12 species), and Lamiaceae (11 species).

Sustainable tourism in nature reserves in the Syrian Badia"Talila model"

Not natural reserves in both the goals and objectives; some of which is dedicated strict protection, especially those that have a scientific interest, some of which is dedicated to attracting visitors and tourist activities and the protection of the environment and cultural values, and this is what is called sustainable tourism, which is one of the most important types of tourism; because they are based primarily to protect the ecological balance, and the contemplation of nature, flora and fauna, and provides human comfort; Vtaatgely feature in sustainable tourism in generating opportunities for local parks, and business in the country, while protecting the environmental and cultural values in the protected areas. From this perspective, research the topic of sustainable tourism treated in Talila protected by shedding light on the development of tourism projects, which is a basic need and economic engine of the state and society at the same time, especially in the Syrian desert, as well as the ability of tourism projects to secure a sustainable financial resources.

New Record Of Crustacean Zooplankton Species In AL-Sinn's Fish Farm-Panias

Crustacean Zooplankton Was Studied In Five ponds In AL- Sinn's Fish farm. As a one Of The Most Important components Fresh Water Ecosystem . The samples of zooplankton were collected During Period From November 2013 To March 2015, By One Sampling a Month.

Macrobenthic invertebrate Communities Structure in the Syrian Deep Sea Water

The aim of the study was mainly to investigate the structure of the macrobenthic invertebrate communities in Syrian deep seawater. Few data are available for habitats and benthic fauna in thissensitive environment, which threaten by fishing practices, pollutants and climate change.

Studying of some factors affecting the plant species diversity in Quercus calliprinos Webb. Maquis at the eastern Versants of the Syrian Coastal Mountains

This research aims to studying the plant species diversity in the oak Maquis at the Eastern versants of the coastal mountains in Syria, and tries to identify the most important factors affecting this diversity.

The Effect of topography on the vegetation biodiversity in Al-Shaeikh Bader region

Al- sheikh Bader is a small region , its land doesn’t exceed 20000 hectares , which has a significant variation in the topography .The results of this study in this region showed a variation in the vegetation of biodiversity within three scales of sea level.

Biodiversity of wild relatives of Crataegus in North-West region of Damascus countryside

Biodiversity of wild relatives of Cataegus were studied in North-West region of Damascus countryside located between latitudes 33.36 -33.58 N and longitudes 35.58-36.39 E including 7 sites and 21 subsites ranging from Zabadane to Alnabk. Results showed that the most of the individuals in the search area belonging to C. azarolus and var. aronia and rare individuals ere found to belong to C. monogyna. The study on the level of intraspecific variability showed the presence of of three taxanomic groups, each had been characterized with morphological and environmental qualities.The study also pointed to the where of these species and their different types are located and to the exist of corrlation between environmental factors and morphological variables.

Primary Study of Plants About Importance of the Wild Plants For Local People at Debah Site /Hama Steppe / Syria

The purposes of this study were: Informing some Species of wild plants at Debah site of Hama, and knowledge of its importance in rural development in the region. Our survey indicated for 2011-2012 that Debah site is a rich region in plant biodiversity, Results revealed the presens of /145/ species, which belong to /89/ plant genus and /29/ different families. Poaceae, Asteraceae and Fabaceae families are the most important families in the study site. It was found that the region include numbers of plant species that have different avails, and some informions of plant avails were collected through knowledge of local people and were comparised with scientific references , The knowledge in biodiversity benefits of local people has effected by many factors: age – experience– porerty . The oldest people who has an experience know a lot about biodiversity and their benefits and the starkest villages know more than the poorest ones .

Studying of the Pinus brutia Ten forest birds in relation to vegetation characteristics in Alfronloq protected area- Latakia

Pinus brutia cover 67.87% of AlFronloq protected area, this forest provide habitat for wildlife especially forest birds. The aim of this study is to define bird species that use Pinus brutia forest and their relation to vegetation characteristics.We listed 63 bird species, 9 of them recorded for first time, 31.8% of species are resident in study area, where raptors presented 15.9%. The study showed positive correlation between species richness and plant richness (R=0.588, P= 0.007). Shrubs layer coverage and richness affected positively bird species richness and density. The study showed also decreasing of bird species richness with Altitude, while raptors richness were increased with Altitude.The dominat species were Coal tit Parus ater, wren Troglodytes troglodytes ,whereas species like Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs, chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita were the most abundant.

Studying the Effect of Stand Characteristics on Plant Species Diversity in the Median Part of Natural Pinus brutia Ten. (Brutia pine)Forests in Al-Bayer and Al-Bassit Regions-Syria

This study was conducted in many natural sites in Al-Bayer and Al-Bassitregions inLattakiawhere there isthe main natural distribution of Brutia pine in Syria. The aim of the study is to analyse the relationship between the maincharacteristics of forest stands (forest mensuration) associated with silviculturetreatments, and plant diversity in the herbaceous layer of the forest. 32 circular plotsof 400 m2were sampled. Forest characteristics, plant species number and abundance(using Braun-Planquetindices)were recordedin each plot. Many diversity indices (SpeciesRichness, Shannon, Jaccard) were calculated. Species richness in the herbaceous layer correlated positively with age and negatively with volume, basal area, and forest cover in the over story. The effect of forest characteristics was more important on the vegetation composition than on the species richnessor Shannon index averages in the samples. Age was the most important characteristic influencing the vegetation composition, hence, the similarity between different age stages (expressed in Jaccard index). It is suggested in this study that when studying forest silviculture and management plans and when conserving biodiversity, life formsand functions must be considered instead ofthe traditional index.