SUMMARY FOR YEMEN:
• Total Parks: 3
• Parks Listed Below: Bura'a, Hawf, Socotra
• Average Country Rating: 51/100
PARK NAME: Bura'a
Country: Yemen
Park ID: 2173
AVERAGE RATING: 41/100
Review Volume: Low number of reviews
DESCRIPTION:
Bura'a is a mountainous protected area featuring dense woodland and steep valleys. The park contains some of Yemen's last remaining natural forest ecosystems and provides habitat for various endemic species. The area is known for its coffee plantations and traditional agricultural terraces.
DESCRIPTION:
Hawf Protected Area is characterized by its unique monsoon-influenced ecosystem and cloud forest. It represents one of the last remaining natural woodlands in Yemen and hosts numerous endemic plant species. The area experiences a distinct microclimate that supports a rich biodiversity not found elsewhere in Arabia.
DESCRIPTION:
Socotra is an archipelago of four islands known for its remarkable biodiversity and high level of endemism. The main island features unique dragon blood trees and bottle trees that are found nowhere else on Earth. About 37% of its plant species, 90% of its reptile species and 95% of its land snail species are endemic to the archipelago.