From the Publisher: "...The Directory of Important Bird Areas in Egypt is part of a BirdLife initiative to document the most important locations for birds around the globe. A total of 34 sites have been identified in Egypt that fulfull the Important Bird Area(IBA) criteria. Egypt's IBAs comprise a wide range of critical habitats: wetlands, high altitude mountains, desert wadis, coastal plains and marine islands. IBAs are often indicators of areas of high biodiversity and contain rare and endangered species. This document is a valuable reference for experts and laymen alike, providing practical information for setting conservation priorities, devising managemnet programs and conducting environmental impact assessments. Through the IBA Programme, it is hoped to contribute to the lasting conservation of these critical sites vital to the future of birs, biodiversity and humankind."
