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Potentials and conservation status of the Middle Atlas wetlands (Morocco), and the impact of the drought |
Science et changements planétaires / Sécheresse. Volume 15, Number 4, 337-45, OCTOBRE-NOVEMBRE-DÉCEMBRE 2004, Étude de cas
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Author(s) : Lahcen Chillasse, Mohamed Dakki |
Summary : The Middle Atlas is the most important water reservoir in Morocco. Of all the North-African mountains, it is the richest in wetlands, especially natural lakes, cold rivers and springs. These aquatic ecosystems fulfill significant hydrological, socio-economic and ecological functions, while their biodiversity classifies them as internationally important wetlands, as per the Ramsar Convention. However, most of these wetlands are suffering from several anthropic disturbances, which are amplified by repetitive natural droughts. Decision-makers and scientists are unanimous on the emergency of initiating conservation and restoration processes for these ecosystems. The aim of this publication is to summarise the main potentials and dysfunctions of these wetlands, and to make pragmatic propositions towards a sustainable management of these ecosystems. |
Keywords : Drought, Wetland areas, Anthropic Factor, Limnologic Ecosystem. |
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