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YE042
Rewgid and Regid plateaus, Socotra
Location Yemen, 'Adan
Central coordinates 53o 59.00' East  12o 37.40' North
IBA criteria A3
Area 1,450 ha
Altitude 600 - 750m
Year of IBA assessment 2001

Yemen Society for the Protection of Wildlife (Affiliate)



Ornithological information No information: not yet surveyed.

Site description Rewgid (800 ha) and Regid (650 ha) are two limestone plateaus at 600-750 m in northern Socotra.

Populations of IBA trigger species

Species Season Period Population estimate Quality of estimate IBA Criteria IUCN Category
Socotra Warbler Incana incana resident  1993  present [units unknown]  -  A3  Least Concern 
Socotra Sunbird Nectarinia balfouri resident  1993  present [units unknown]  -  A3  Least Concern 
Socotra Grosbeak Rhynchostruthus socotranus resident  1993  present [units unknown]  -  A3  Least Concern 

Habitats

IUCN habitat Habitat detail Extent (% of site)
Shrubland   major
Forest   minor

Land use

Land-use Extent (% of site)
rangeland/pastureland major

Other biodiversity No information.

Management considerations Traditional land management is threatened only in the immediate vicinity of Hadibo, Qalansiya and the new coastal settlements where incomers do not respect the resident communities' tribal authority. In general, where motorable tracks provide access, wood-gathering occurs more systematically than elsewhere, but follows traditional practices.

Conservation response On Socotra, traditional controls on wood utilization are still adhered to by the tribespeople throughout the island. Only dead wood may be removed and replanting is practised where appropriate. Range enclosures and controlled grazing systems are used in the Hajhir mountains. Wild fruit trees are protected.

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Recommended citation  BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Rewgid and Regid plateaus, Socotra. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013

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