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<strong>Interim</strong> <strong>Coastal</strong><br />
<strong>Development</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong>
الطبيعة و التراث<br />
الثقافي<br />
Natural & Cultural Heritage
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan<br />
President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi
His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,<br />
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and<br />
Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council
<strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Development</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong><br />
UPC Mandate<br />
UPC Mandate<br />
The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) was created by Emiri Decree<br />
number 23 of the year 2007 and is the agency responsible for the future<br />
of Abu Dhabi’s urban environments, and the expert authority behind the<br />
visionary Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 Urban Structure Framework Plan published<br />
September 2007. Chaired by His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed<br />
Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Deputy Supreme<br />
Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi<br />
Executive Council, the UPC defines the shape of the Emirate, ensuring<br />
factors such as sustainability, infrastructure capacity, community planning<br />
and quality of life by overseeing development across the city and the<br />
Emirate as a whole.<br />
The UPC ensures best practice in planning for both new and existing<br />
urban areas. The primary purpose of the Urban Planning Council is to<br />
deliver upon the vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al<br />
Nahyan, President of the UAE, Ruler of Abu Dhabi for the continued<br />
fulfillment of the grand design envisaged by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin<br />
Sultan Al Nahyan and the ongoing evolution of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.<br />
By drawing on local Emirati urban planning expertise, throughout the<br />
co-operation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), and around<br />
the world, the UPC strives to be a global authority on the future of urban<br />
planning and design.<br />
Building on the success of Plan Abu Dhabi 2030, the Abu Dhabi Urban<br />
Planning Council is pleased to issue the <strong>Interim</strong> <strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Development</strong><br />
<strong>Guidelines</strong> for Abu Dhabi which are contained within this document.<br />
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Table Of Contents<br />
<strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Development</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong><br />
UPC Mandate<br />
1.0 Introduction<br />
1.1 Vision and Objective<br />
1.2 Applicable Area<br />
1.3 Land Use Zones<br />
1.4 Relation to Other UPC Planning Policy<br />
1.5 Plan Abu Dhabi 2030<br />
2.0 The <strong>Coastal</strong> Lagoons<br />
3.0 Land Use Zones<br />
3.1 Protected / Proposed Protected Areas and National Parks<br />
3.2 <strong>Coastal</strong> Parks and Ecological Hotspots<br />
3.3 <strong>Coastal</strong> Conservation Zones<br />
3.4 <strong>Coastal</strong> Stewardship Zones<br />
Appendix 1<br />
Application Requirements<br />
Appendix 2<br />
Environmental Profiling of Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 <strong>Coastal</strong><br />
<strong>Development</strong> Guideline Area<br />
Appendix 3<br />
Environmental Profiling of Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 <strong>Coastal</strong><br />
<strong>Development</strong> Guideline Area - Supporting information<br />
Acknowledgements<br />
For More Information<br />
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1.0 Introduction<br />
الطبيعة و التراث<br />
الثقافي<br />
Natural & Cultural Heritage<br />
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1.0 Introduction<br />
The City of Abu Dhabi is fortuitously situated on an island set amidst the<br />
coastal lagoons and islands sheltered by the Great Pearl Bank Barrier. This<br />
tranquil natural setting embodies much of greater Abu Dhabi’s natural<br />
and cultural heritage, and provides valuable opportunities for recreation,<br />
relaxation and enjoyment of the mangroves, beaches and shallow lagoons<br />
all situated directly adjacent to the City.<br />
Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 intends that only limited development occurs<br />
within these lagoons, and indicates that a high percentage of these<br />
areas be maintained as undeveloped, open space. These <strong>Interim</strong> <strong>Coastal</strong><br />
<strong>Development</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong> represent the first step in advancing the<br />
Environmental Framework Policies outlined in Plan Abu Dhabi 2030.<br />
1.1 Vision And Objectives<br />
The specific objectives of the <strong>Interim</strong> <strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Development</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong> are to:<br />
• Preserve natural & cultural heritage for future generations<br />
• Provide opportunity for recreation, relaxation & enjoyment of Abu<br />
Dhabi’s unique coastal lagoon setting<br />
• Maintain the ecological ‘services’ provided by the lagoons, including<br />
shoreline stability, carbon absorption and water purification<br />
• Help shape Abu Dhabi as a City of compact, mixed use communities<br />
with a unique sense of place (by preventing sprawl along the coast)<br />
• Provide easy access & connectivity from the City and between the<br />
lagoons<br />
1.2 Applicable Area<br />
The guidelines apply to the largely undeveloped coastal lagoons that are<br />
situated adjacent to Abu Dhabi Island, extending from the Al Dab’biyah<br />
Peninsula northeast to the Hudayriat Islands, and from Abu Dhabi Island<br />
northeast to Ra’s Hanyoura, and also including the Ra’s Ghanada Lagoon<br />
northeast of Taweelah.<br />
Please see the map on page 23 of this document.<br />
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1.3 Land Use Zones<br />
The guidelines build on the echelons of the ‘Green Gradient’ introduced<br />
in Plan Abu Dhabi 2030. The basic concepts are retained whilst new<br />
terminology is introduced. Four land use zones are delineated and are<br />
described as:<br />
(1) Protected / Proposed Protected Areas and National Parks -<br />
no development is intended in these areas and only passive<br />
recreation, education and research activity which is in accordance<br />
with the EAD management plan approach and objectives for the<br />
areas will be permitted.<br />
Permitted Activity: Access to and usage of Protected / Proposed<br />
Protected Areas and National Parks will only be allowed if it<br />
accords with the aims and objectives of the management plan<br />
developed for each area.<br />
(2) <strong>Coastal</strong> Parks and Ecological Hotspots - Where only visitor<br />
facilities with minimal environmental impact are intended.<br />
Permitted Activity: Day use only consisting of visitor and related<br />
conveniences with no overnight accommodation allowed except<br />
for designated and supervised boat anchorages, camping and picnic<br />
facilities. Associated facilities and services will be of proportionate<br />
scale and sensitive to the ecological constraints of the parks.<br />
(3) <strong>Coastal</strong> Conservation Zones - Where only small scale, selfsufficient<br />
residential and visitor facilities are intended.<br />
Permitted activity: single family low density development and<br />
tourist accommodation in the form of lodges and guest houses are<br />
permitted along with self sufficient, ‘off-grid’ development and<br />
well managed recreation activities and related infrastructure. No<br />
large hotels, hotel-resorts or industrial development are permitted<br />
within coastal conservation zones.<br />
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(4) <strong>Coastal</strong> Stewardship Zones - which may accommodate small<br />
coastal towns designed to achieve a high degree of selfsufficiency<br />
and sustainability.<br />
Permitted activity: Self-sufficient coastal towns, with compact,<br />
mixed use town centres and residential areas are permitted.<br />
Harbour-focused town centres should take full advantage of the<br />
waterfront location. The full range of land use is permitted in order<br />
to provide adequate employment opportunities for residents, as<br />
well as the full range of community amenities and services. No<br />
heavy industry is permitted within <strong>Coastal</strong> Stewardship Zones.<br />
1.4 Relation to Other UPC Planning Policy<br />
Given that only small scale development is anticipated, the UPC does<br />
not intend to produce master plans or more detailed planning guidance<br />
for these areas. These <strong>Interim</strong> <strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Development</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong> are<br />
being developed in greater detail, and the (final) <strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Development</strong><br />
<strong>Guidelines</strong> will be published in the near future.<br />
These guidelines impose requirements beyond the standard UPC<br />
conceptual application submission requirements. For more information<br />
on the UPC’s development review process please refer to the “For More<br />
Information” section at the end of this document.<br />
1.5 Plan Abu Dhabi 2030<br />
The UPC is the expert authority behind the visionary Plan Abu Dhabi<br />
2030: Urban Structure Framework Plan, published in September 2007.<br />
Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 is designed to assist Abu Dhabi plan for future<br />
development needs, establish a planning culture and introduce strong<br />
guiding principles for new development.<br />
Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 can be downloaded at the UPC website at<br />
http://www.upc.gov.ae or obtained directly from the UPC.<br />
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2.0 <strong>Coastal</strong> Lagoons<br />
الطبيعة و التراث<br />
الثقافي<br />
Natural & Cultural Heritage<br />
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<strong>Coastal</strong> Lagoons<br />
2.0 The <strong>Coastal</strong> Lagoons<br />
The guidelines contained in this document apply to the coastal Lagoons<br />
defined below:<br />
Protected / Proposed Protected Areas<br />
and National Parks<br />
<strong>Coastal</strong> Parks and Ecological Hotspots<br />
<strong>Coastal</strong> conservation zones<br />
<strong>Coastal</strong> stewardship zones<br />
The Bul Syayeef Lagoon extends from the Ad Dab’biyah peninsula<br />
northeast to Abu Dhabi Island, and encompasses the Al Aryam, Al Bahrani,<br />
Al Fitesi and Hudayriat Islands. It includes dense seagrass beds, as well as<br />
intertidal mudflats and mangroves.<br />
The Inner Islands Lagoon is located to the northeast of Abu Dhabi Island<br />
and is bounded by Abu Dhabi Island, along with Al Saadiyat, Yas Island<br />
and Aldar’s Al Raha Beach development. The Lagoon includes some of the<br />
most extensive dense mangrove in the Emirate.<br />
The Ras Gharab Lagoon extends from Al Saadiyat and Ras Island northeast<br />
to Ras Hanyoura. The Lagoon includes Al Gharab and Bel Ghelam islands.<br />
The Lagoon includes extensive intertidal mudlfats that provide important<br />
habitat for migrating and naturalised shorebirds.<br />
The Ra’s Ghanada Lagoon lies between the proposed Khalifa Port and<br />
Ghantoot City developments. The largest and most diverse coral reef<br />
in the Emirate lies off shore and supports species of coral not found<br />
elsewhere in the Arabian Gulf.<br />
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3.0 Land Use Zones<br />
Protected / Proposed Protected Areas and National Parks<br />
<strong>Coastal</strong> Parks and Ecological Hotspots<br />
<strong>Coastal</strong> Conservation Zones<br />
الطبيعة و التراث<br />
الثقافي<br />
Natural & Cultural Heritage<br />
<strong>Coastal</strong> Stewardship Zones<br />
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Land Use Zones<br />
3.0 Land Use Zones<br />
The UPC is responsible for the physical shape of the Emirate, as outlined<br />
above, and works to achieve this by regulating land use, density and by<br />
providing guidance on the scale and form of development, transportation<br />
and related issues.<br />
The land use zones described below represent a further refinement of the<br />
Environmental Land Use Framework in Plan Abu Dhabi 2030. Land use<br />
and development policies are stated, followed by a concise rationale.<br />
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3.1 Protected / Proposed Protected Areas<br />
and National Parks.<br />
Policy PN1<br />
No physical development is intended within the Protected<br />
/ Proposed Protected Areas and National Parks 1 .<br />
Policy PN2<br />
Activities permitted within the Protected / Proposed<br />
Protected Areas and National Parks should accord with the<br />
EAD management plan approach and objectives for the areas.<br />
For the purpose of these <strong>Guidelines</strong>, the EAD has identified areas which<br />
warrant designation as Protected / Proposed Protected Areas and National<br />
Parks 1 .<br />
The Abu Dhabi Lagoons Map shows three areas designated as Protected<br />
/ Proposed Protected Areas and National Parks, highlighted in dark<br />
green. These areas generally include dense and/or extensive mangroves,<br />
seagrass beds, coral reefs and/or important habitat for waterfowl.<br />
This special land use designation is justified by their ecological, aesthetic<br />
and scientific importance, as well as for their ecotourism potential.<br />
These areas provide an excellent opportunity to promote environmental<br />
education and awareness for all residents of the Emirate as well as<br />
visitors.<br />
The objective of the designation of these areas within this policy<br />
document is to provide a valuable contribution to the protection and<br />
preservation of these precious natural resources for future generations.<br />
The UPC aims to work closely with the EAD and other stakeholders to<br />
safeguard the areas from development, uses or activities that oppose the<br />
EAD management plan approach and objectives for the areas.<br />
1 Definition of physical development includes but not limited to<br />
any structure, excavation, clearing, infilling or dredging above<br />
below or on the land or water.<br />
2 The term ‘Protected/ Proposed Protected Areas, National Parks<br />
and Ecological Hotspots’ is used only as a land use definition.<br />
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3.2 <strong>Coastal</strong> Parks And Ecological Hotspots.<br />
Policy CE1<br />
Policy CE2<br />
Policy CE3<br />
No dredging or reclamation or other physical alteration of<br />
the environment is permitted within the areas designated<br />
as ‘<strong>Coastal</strong> Park’. No development or alternative use<br />
is permitted with the exception of small scale visitor<br />
facilities and related services.<br />
No overnight accommodation is permitted with the<br />
exception of designated and supervised boat anchorage,<br />
camping and picnic facilities.<br />
Access is limited to ferries, small and non-motorized<br />
boats. Anchorage, boating activities and passage of larger<br />
sea vessels will only be permitted in designated areas.<br />
The Abu Dhabi Lagoons Map shows extensive areas that are designated as<br />
<strong>Coastal</strong> Parks and Ecological Hotspots in light green. These areas surround<br />
the areas designated as Protected / Proposed Protected Areas and<br />
National Parks. They are generally comprised of shallow intertidal areas<br />
and deeper lagoons, with little upland. They also include important natural<br />
habitat of inherent ecologic, recreational, and educational importance.<br />
The purpose of the <strong>Coastal</strong> Parks and Ecological Hotspots designation is to<br />
retain the recreational and environmental values of these extensive areas<br />
for the City’s residents, visitors and for future generations.<br />
Watersports and especially non-motorized boating are encouraged,<br />
and areas suitable for camping and picnic facilities will be designated<br />
in appropriate locations to serve visitors and tourists. No other forms<br />
of accommodation are permitted. Areas suitable for visitor centres and<br />
associated facilities will also be designated. Any docks, moorage or<br />
related infrastructure will be also be carefully designated and designed to<br />
avoid impacts to natural habitat.<br />
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3.3 <strong>Coastal</strong> Conservation Zones<br />
Policy CZ 1 The development of land within a <strong>Coastal</strong> Conservation<br />
Zone is limited to single family low density housing<br />
and eco-lodges, environmental education centers and<br />
recreational facilities.<br />
Policy CZ2<br />
Policy CZ3<br />
<strong>Development</strong> will only be permitted if located adjacent<br />
to the shoreline and must not exceed a height of G+2.<br />
Residential units must be clustered within small villages<br />
and be of a scale proportionate with the area of the island.<br />
All development must be self sufficient, ‘off-grid’ and<br />
have a small carbon footprint.<br />
Access is limited to ferries, small and non-motorized<br />
boats. Anchorage, boating activities and passage of larger<br />
sea vessels will only be permitted in designated areas.<br />
The <strong>Coastal</strong> Conservation Zones are shown in yellow on the Abu Dhabi<br />
Lagoons Map. These areas are comprised of islands and have been subject to<br />
relatively minor development in the past which is mostly in the form of private<br />
dwellings with little associated infrastructure.<br />
The <strong>Coastal</strong> Conservation Zones are considered to be an appropriate location<br />
for well sited and well designed low density residential development as well<br />
as small “eco-lodges”. The key principle of development within the <strong>Coastal</strong><br />
Conservation Zones is to provide the necessary infrastructure and facilities in<br />
order to support the recreational and education activities in the <strong>Coastal</strong> Parks<br />
and Ecological Hotspots.<br />
Recreational facilities including a visitors centre is acceptable and the key<br />
objective of development should be to promote understanding and awareness<br />
of environmental issues and to provide low key sustainable eco-lodge<br />
accommodation for visitors and low density single family dwellings for<br />
residents.<br />
<strong>Development</strong> should not exceed G+2 in order to maintain the natural quality<br />
and tranquil character of the islands. All development should take the form<br />
of small villages located adjacent to the shoreline and all should be oriented<br />
towards the water. All development must be off grid and make best use of<br />
renewable energy technology to minimize its carbon footprint.<br />
Infrastructure will be limited and no private vehicular access or bridge to the<br />
islands is envisaged. This will encourage use of alternative, more sustainable<br />
forms of transport such as ferries, and small motorized boats. On the islands<br />
themselves the road networks will be minimal and serve only to provide<br />
residential access.<br />
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3.4 <strong>Coastal</strong> Stewardship Zones<br />
Policy SZ1<br />
Mixed use development is permitted with the exclusion<br />
of heavy industry. The <strong>Coastal</strong> Stewardship Zone should<br />
include residential, commercial and small scale light<br />
industrial development in order to promote a self sufficient<br />
local economy.<br />
Policy SZ2<br />
Policy SZ3<br />
The scale and form of development within the <strong>Coastal</strong><br />
Stewardship Zones should not occupy a total area in<br />
excess of 200 ha. The development should include a<br />
mixed-use town centre not exceeding 33% of the overall<br />
area of the site with a maximum building height of G+4.<br />
The remainder of the site should consist of medium to low<br />
density residential development averaging 100 units/ha<br />
with a building height not exceeding G+2.<br />
The orientation and location of development within the<br />
<strong>Coastal</strong> Stewardship Zones should be designed so that<br />
each town has one focal centre and be oriented to the<br />
water with all amenities provided.<br />
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Policy SZ4 Each centre must be served by a coastal harbor/ferry<br />
dock. The shorefront will be fully accessible and serve as<br />
public open space.<br />
Policy SZ5<br />
Policy SZ6<br />
Policy SZ7<br />
Policy SZ8<br />
Policy SZ9<br />
<strong>Development</strong> will only be permitted if it is served by<br />
sustainable forms of public transport which should link the<br />
islands to the mainland.<br />
<strong>Development</strong> will only be permitted if the infrastructure<br />
proposed makes provision for in-town transit, walking,<br />
cycling and other non-motorized forms of transport.<br />
<strong>Development</strong> will only be permitted where powered by a<br />
minimum of 50% on site renewable energy production (e.g.<br />
solar, wind, & biomass) and achieve a small carbon footprint.<br />
<strong>Development</strong> will only be permitted where provision for<br />
natural systems based wastewater treatment is made<br />
within the town site. Solid waste collection, separation<br />
and treatment should be undertaken within the town site.<br />
<strong>Development</strong> will only be permitted where its own<br />
(desalinated) water supply is generated by utilizing<br />
renewable energy sources (solar energy).<br />
The <strong>Coastal</strong> Stewardship Zone can be identified on the Abu Dhabi<br />
Lagoons Map as the brown areas. Most types of land use are acceptable<br />
here with the exception of heavy or polluting industries.<br />
The objective of these policy guidelines is to enable the development<br />
of small coastal towns which are totally self sufficient in terms of their<br />
amenities and facilities but also distinctly separate from each other with<br />
each having its own unique character and sense of place and strong<br />
cultural links to the sea.<br />
The towns should be orientated towards the sea and not exceed a height<br />
of G+4 in the mixed use town centre and G+2 in residential areas. The<br />
area of the towns should not exceed 200 ha and the density of the<br />
residential units should average 100 units per ha. The shorefront of each<br />
town should be publicly accessible or comprised of public open space.<br />
All amenities should be provided within each town in order to support<br />
a permanent and stable population. The economic activity in the town<br />
should be adequate to support the vitality and viability of the town and<br />
enable them to have self sufficient economies without competing with<br />
each other or the City of Abu Dhabi.<br />
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The development should be served by sustainable forms of transport. The<br />
overall objective is for the community to achieve 50% of all journeys by<br />
utilizing public transport, electric vehicles, or by non-motorized means<br />
(e.g. cycling, walking). Primary access to the towns will therefore be<br />
limited in order to encourage the use of alternative transport nodes<br />
such as ferries or light rail, for example. Each town should have its own<br />
harbor/ferry dock.<br />
Every town should be served by its own waste treatment facilities to<br />
deal with municipal solid waste and sewage effluent and be designed to<br />
achieve a low carbon status with a minimum of 50% on site renewable<br />
energy production. Each town should have its own desalination plant<br />
which should ideally be powered using solar energy.<br />
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Appendix 1<br />
Application Requirements<br />
الطبيعة و التراث<br />
الثقافي<br />
Natural & Cultural Heritage<br />
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Application Requirements<br />
Any application subject to review by the Urban Planning Council and<br />
within the <strong>Interim</strong> <strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Development</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong> boundary will be<br />
subject to application requirements above and beyond what is normally<br />
required by the UPC.<br />
The principal additional requirement is an ‘Environmental Context<br />
Statement’. While this is required for every application, further information<br />
may be requested by the <strong>Development</strong> Review Team at any stage of the<br />
application process.<br />
The information within the Environmental Context Statement should<br />
demonstrate that the guidance and policies within this document have<br />
been considered and should be reflected within the details of the<br />
proposed development.<br />
The Environmental Context Statement should demonstrate:<br />
• A comprehensive understanding of the ecological context within<br />
which the development is proposed;<br />
• That all environmental objectives have been taken into account in<br />
the conceptual design; and<br />
• A reasoned justification for the standard of environmental design<br />
and implementation that is incorporated in the development<br />
proposal.<br />
Proponents should refer to the most relevant/recent guidance provided<br />
as part of UPC’s Estidama Initiative, and as such are encouraged to apply<br />
for a Pearls Rating (once the Estidama Pearls Certification Process is fully<br />
established). Citing Estidama principles and guidance, and the certification<br />
process itself, will help proponents demonstrate compliance within these<br />
<strong>Interim</strong> <strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Development</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong>.<br />
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Proponents are also required to include a minimum of three A3-sized<br />
diagrams and include the following information:<br />
(1) Show the proposed development site in its ecological context, where<br />
the site occupies no more than 25% of the drawing. This plan may show<br />
the extent of major habitat types (mangroves, intertidal mudflats or<br />
seagrass, for example) that may occur, as well as providing photographs<br />
and other relevant drawings, notes and information.<br />
(2) Show the habitat types that occur within the development site. The<br />
site itself should fully occupy the drawing. This plan should also show the<br />
extent of habitat types that occur along with representative photographs.<br />
(3) One or more drawings indicating what proportion of original habitat<br />
will remain post-development. This plan should show any alteration of<br />
the pre-development topography that is proposed.<br />
In addition, proponents are encouraged to provide one or more additional<br />
drawings that show important areas in more detail. The scale should be<br />
appropriate and depends on the importance of the site.<br />
Examples follow that give an indication of the layout and content that is<br />
expected.<br />
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Appendix 2<br />
Environmental Profiling of the Plan Abu Dhabi 2030<br />
<strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Development</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong> Area<br />
الطبيعة و التراث<br />
الثقافي<br />
Natural & Cultural Heritage<br />
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Introduction<br />
The area that Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 covers has been subject to major<br />
coastal development projects as the Abu Dhabi city expands and<br />
projects to boost and diversity the economy are supported. Some of<br />
the major threats to maintaining biodiversity of the area include coastal<br />
development, urbanization and over-exploitation of natural resources.<br />
As the city grows it becomes necessary to accord specific areas which<br />
contain sensitive and essential habitats some form of protection in order<br />
to preserve biodiversity and maintain natural heritage.<br />
Four areas were identified within the waters of eastern Abu Dhabi<br />
including Bul Syayeef, Ras Gharab, Ras Ghanada and the Inner Islands for<br />
specific conservation and protection consideration. The following report<br />
gives background information on the major habitats and species that<br />
occur within these four areas.<br />
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Inner Island<br />
1. Key habitats<br />
Mangroves form the most prominent and important habitat in this area<br />
with seagrass beds interspersed in the sheltered lagoons. Similar to most<br />
mangrove habitats in Abu Dhabi, only one species of mangrove occurs<br />
in this area (Avicennia marina). The mangroves play an important role in<br />
protecting coastal areas from storms and controlling soil erosion. They<br />
also provide important nursery grounds for several commercially important<br />
fish species.<br />
The seagrass meadows of this area have not been well studied.<br />
Associated with the mangrove but on relatively higher ground beyond<br />
the reach of wave action and all but the very highest tides are salt marsh<br />
species such as Salicornia sp., Suaeda sp., Halocnemum strobilceum,<br />
Arthrocnemum macrostachyum, Cistanche tubulosa and Zygophyllum<br />
qatarense.<br />
The inter-tidal mudflats, important for many bird species particularly for<br />
migrating shorebirds are also widespread in this area.<br />
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2. Species<br />
The mangrove habitat and seagrass beds support several species including<br />
sponges, worms, crustaceans, mollusks and algae. They also act as<br />
important nursery grounds for several commercially important fish<br />
species. Some of the fish species that frequent waters near mangrove<br />
habitats including barracudas, flatheads, gobies, jacks, trevalies, silver<br />
biddies, grunts, sweetlips, rabbitfish, mullets and terapons.<br />
Mangrove and tidal mudflats support a large number of bird species,<br />
mostly waders. Herons e.g. Western reef heron (Egretta gularis), Grey<br />
heron (Ardea cinerea) and egrets are commonly seen. Waders like<br />
Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata), Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus),<br />
Redshank (Tringa tetanus), and Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) are usually<br />
seen feeding on the mudflats (Figure1).<br />
Apart from these species Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) are<br />
seen in numbers ranging into several hundred mostly during winters<br />
in the area. Crab plovers (Dromas ardeola) use the inter-tidal area and<br />
the mangrove while on their local east-west migration in the country.<br />
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), Greater spotted eagle (Aquila clanga) and<br />
Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) are commonly seen particularly during<br />
winters. Apart from the species and groups mentioned many terns, gulls,<br />
pipits, wagtails are encountered in the area. The general bird list of the<br />
area is provided in Appendix E.<br />
3. Natural processes<br />
In order to maintain healthy mangroves, it is essential to allow for natural<br />
tidal fluctuations. Mangroves are generally found in areas that get under<br />
water during high tide and where the waves are not very strong. This<br />
area is shallow and sheltered from wave action by landforms that act as<br />
natural breakwaters.<br />
Some threats to natural processes include interruption of tidal and<br />
circulation patterns as a result of development projects. Additionally,<br />
mangrove areas usually occur in low energy environments, and increase<br />
in boat traffic can increase wave action, thus potentially disturbing the<br />
natural environment.<br />
Some of the mangrove plantations in this area have been badly affected<br />
due to surrounding landfill activities, and the burial of roots not allowing<br />
for respiration. In other areas within this basin, the mangrove plantations<br />
have remained healthy but are under threat as circulation patterns<br />
have been interrupted as a result of the channel being blocked around<br />
development projects.<br />
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4. Other values (including heritage and socioeconomic aspects)<br />
Recent development of real estate in the area is debatable as far as costs<br />
and benefits viz-a-viz nature conservation.<br />
The fish statistics from Al Sadiyat landing site corresponds with fisheries<br />
taking place in the Inner Island basin. The inner islands are traditionally<br />
fished using a broad range of fishing methods during different seasons,<br />
thereby limiting the prospect of overfishing single species. To a small<br />
extent, Buhoor fishermen are found in these areas and the species<br />
composition of landings are shown in Appendix C. The whole-sale value<br />
of fish landings in 2008 were estimated at 1 million AED (Appendix D).<br />
The survival of mangroves is critical in contributing to fish stocks and<br />
maintaining the fishing sector which has cultural significance. On a<br />
recreational side, they can be important bird-watching areas and sites for<br />
leisure tours including kayaking.<br />
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Figure 1. Bird species in the Inner Island and Bul Syaeef basins<br />
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Bul Syayeef<br />
1. Key habitats<br />
Bul Syayeef area is one of the most important in terms of having the best<br />
inter-tidal habitats in the vicinity of Abu Dhabi city. The area south of<br />
Aryam, close to the western boundary of this marine protected area has<br />
very good salt marshes and cyanobacterial habitats.<br />
The distributions of mangrove habitats are patchy and not as extensive as<br />
other areas. Seagrass meadows are found more extensively particularly<br />
in the eastern portion of the basin with Halodule uninervis being the<br />
dominant species. Coral reefs of this site have not been well studied<br />
except for a few ground truth points shown in the map.<br />
In this area Al Reem wa El Deman Island is in relatively good condition<br />
but has some developments taking place. Bu Sheef is a small island<br />
but heavily disturbed with many introduced plant species. Hideriyyat<br />
Island is partly made up of dredged material but at present is relatively<br />
undisturbed.<br />
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2. Species<br />
Three species (Halodule uninervis, Halophila ovalis and Halophila<br />
stipulacea) are recorded in Abu Dhabi waters, but Halodule uninervis is<br />
generally the more dominant species. The seagrass meadows provide<br />
important foraging habitat for sea turtles and potentially dugongs. The<br />
seagrass beds provide important grounds for invertebrates as wells as<br />
nursery grounds for fish.<br />
More than 50 bird species are commonly seen in and around the area<br />
at any given time. The area is one of the most important habitats in the<br />
Emirate for wintering waterbirds, due to the presence of extensive intertidal<br />
mudflats, providing feeding opportunities to numerous shorebirds.<br />
The area is particularly important for the wintering Greater flamingos<br />
which are present in significantly large numbers in the area. At any<br />
given time from 1000-1500 flamingos are present in the area and EAD’s<br />
satellite tracking study has shown that it’s a key feeding and resting<br />
habitat for the Greater flamingos and was instrumental in declaring the<br />
area as Marine Protected Area (Figure 2).<br />
Nationally and regionally important species such as Crab plovers (Dromas<br />
ardeola), Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata), Swift Tern, Lesser Crested<br />
Tern (Sterna bengalensis) Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis, Blackwinged<br />
Stilt (Himantopus himantopus), Greater spotted Eagle (Aquila<br />
clanga) can be seen in and around the area (Appendix E).<br />
The two main reptile species recorded in this area was the Shortnosed<br />
Lizard (Mesalina brevirostri) and Baluch Rock gecko (Bunopus<br />
tuberculatus).<br />
Generally there was a high diversity of terrestrial invertebrate species<br />
comprising of about 10 insect orders (e.g. Isoptera (termites),<br />
Hymenoptera (wasps, ants and bees), Coleoptera (beetles) and Diptera<br />
(flies), Heteroptera (true bugs), Neuroptera (ant lions), Lepidoptera<br />
(butterflies and moths), Thysanoptera (thrips)). Arachnids (spiders)<br />
were also recorded. Common species recorded were Green lacewing<br />
(Chrysoperla carnea), Grasshopper (Pygromorpha conica), Eleven Spotted<br />
Lady Bird Beetle (Coccinella unidecimpunctata).<br />
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3. Natural processes<br />
Seagrass meadows are important primary producers and contribute<br />
to the overall productivity of nearshore marine environments, similar<br />
to mangroves and coral reefs. Decomposing seagrass provides food to<br />
detritus organisms such us heterotrophic flagellates, bacteria and other<br />
microorganisms. Seagrass meadows also support several species of<br />
epiphytic algae, invertebrates and other benthic flora and fauna.<br />
They play a vital role in maintaining sea turtle populations. Although<br />
dugongs have not been sighted in this area, the seagrass meadows could<br />
be potential feeding grounds. Additionally, seagrass beds play a role in<br />
maintaining water clarity through filtration of contaminants and trapping<br />
of sediments. The maintenance of good water quality is essential for the<br />
health and productivity of seagrass meadows that require adequate light<br />
penetration to undergo photosynthesis.<br />
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The natural tidal cycle is essential in bringing in nutrients and<br />
maintaining the productivity of the tidal mudflats and hence providing<br />
feeding opportunities to a variety of shorebirds and contributing to the<br />
development of salt marshes and cyanobacterial mats.<br />
4. Other values (including heritage and<br />
socioeconomic aspects)<br />
Until the announcement of Bul Syayeef protected area in 2007, buhoor<br />
fishermen exploited this area utilizing a broad range of fishing methods<br />
during different seasons in a similar fashion as described for the Inner<br />
Island Basin. Pre 2007 landings of Al Bateen shows the highest diversity<br />
in composition of fish species (Appendix C), originating from these<br />
fisheries which took place in Bul Syayeef area with a projected economic<br />
value of 3.2 million AED (Appendix D).<br />
Since 2007, no commercial fisheries takes place any longer inside<br />
Bul Syayeef protected area and all its buhoor fishermen have been<br />
compensated for the loss of their longstanding fishing rights.<br />
The area is particularly sensitive to the planned economic development<br />
on the south side of the channel. The proposed Abu Dhabi Industrial City<br />
(ICAD IV or III) and associated maritime time traffic could have potential<br />
implications to the important coastal habitats.<br />
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Ras Gharab<br />
1. Key habitats<br />
The fringing coral reefs of Sadiyat may be considered the second best<br />
reef in Abu Dhabi after Ras Ghanada. This is an important area for coral<br />
reefs as coral cover and diversity in this area are found to be good and<br />
Acropora sp. are found to be recovering. The dominant coral species<br />
found here remains Porites sp. During surveys in 2007 yellow-band<br />
disease on some Porites colonies were noticed.<br />
In addition to coral reefs, several other key habitats can be found in Ras<br />
Gharab including; seagrass meadows, patches of mangroves and intertidal<br />
mudflats.<br />
Inter-tidal mudflats and very shallow sandy areas are found in this area.<br />
At low tide vast areas of mudflats get exposed. Land forms and islands<br />
in this area have typical desert flora, some of the privately owned areas<br />
have been brought under plantation of various forms. Inaccessibility of<br />
most of the areas has resulted in less disturbance and conservation of<br />
natural flora.<br />
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Ras Garab is relatively disturbed with human habitation e.g. houses and<br />
gardens. The presence of flowering plants was reflected by the large<br />
number of butterflies recorded. Also a sabkha species of gecko the Gulf<br />
Sand Gecko (Stenodactylus khoberensis) was recorded next to a sabkha<br />
on the island.<br />
2. Species<br />
The species composition of fisheries that take place in Ras Gharab are<br />
lower than in Inner Island or Bul Syayeef before 2007, but this could be<br />
due to the limited fishing methods used in this area and a focus on the<br />
more commercially important species typically: Shaari, Jesh, Hamour,<br />
Faskar and Kanaad (Appendix B and C).<br />
The seagrass meadows provide foraging grounds for sea turtles, and<br />
some of the beaches of Sadiyat Island have been recorded as nesting<br />
grounds for hawksbill turtles.<br />
Very high numbers of waders feeding on various organisms in the<br />
mudflats are recorded at appropriate times of the year in this area due<br />
to the availability of abundant food. In winters waders such as Dunlin<br />
(Calidris alpina), Curlew sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea), little stint<br />
(Calidris minuta), Lesser sand plover (Charadrius mongolus), Kentish<br />
plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) are recorded in thousands. This area<br />
is significant and a prime feeding area for Greater Flamingo, Osprey,<br />
Greater spotted eagle, Crab plover and Socotra cormorant (Phalacrocorax<br />
nigrogularis). High numbers of terns and gulls are seen in this area<br />
(Appendix E).<br />
The two main reptile species recorded in this area was the Short-nosed<br />
Lizard (Mesalina brevirostri), Baluch Rock gecko (Bunopus tuberculatus)<br />
and Gulf Sand Gecko (Stenodactylus khoberensis).<br />
The invertebrate density is medium compared to Bul Syayeef with about<br />
6 insect orders.<br />
(e.g. Hymenoptera (wasps, ants and bees), Diptera (flies), Heteroptera<br />
(true bugs), Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), Odonata (dragonflies).<br />
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3. Natural processes<br />
Coral reefs are important to the overall productivity of the coastal<br />
environment. They provide habitat and shelter for a variety of fish and<br />
invertebrate species as well as sea turtles. Additionally, corals play<br />
an essential role in the control of carbon dioxide levels in the ocean<br />
environment through calcification, thus creating structures that play a role<br />
in the protection of coastal areas from storm surges.<br />
Tidal movements of sea water are significant natural processes. The<br />
area is sheltered by land forms from high waves originating in high<br />
seas. Clarity and quality of water are also important in maintenance of<br />
seagrass and coral reef communities, as they depend on the availability<br />
of nutrients and light penetration for photosynthesis. Threats to natural<br />
processes in this area may arise due to the close proximity of a dredge<br />
burrow area. High turbidity was recorded during coral reef monitoring.<br />
Increase in turbidity in the area is a threat to coral reefs and could lead to<br />
a decrease in light penetration and thus productivity, or could even end<br />
up directly burying coral polyps causing death.<br />
4. Other values (including heritage and socioeconomic aspects)<br />
Some of the islands in Ras Gharab have human settlements used for<br />
weekend recreation by the local population living in Abu Dhabi. These are<br />
not tourism related activities, but people trying to maintain their maritime<br />
heritage.<br />
The fisheries landings of Al Sadar correspond with fisheries taking<br />
place in Ras Gharab. This landing site has highest economic value with a<br />
wholesale value estimated at 4.6 million AED (Appendix D). In Ras Gharab<br />
there are no buhoor fishermen, and here fishermen are only entitled to<br />
Hadaq fishing (Appendix B).<br />
As Sadiyat Island develops into a global cultural and tourist destination,<br />
tourists of the area may take advantage of the coral reef sites for diving<br />
activities and the seagrass beds for snorkeling opportunities.<br />
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Ras Ghanada<br />
1. Key habitats<br />
The coral reefs of Ras Ghanada were identified as the best and healthiest<br />
reefs in Abu Dhabi. Fringing reefs occur here and the highest diversity of<br />
coral species is found. Coral cover in this reef is high and covers more<br />
than 50% of the seabed area. Dense branching corals such as Acropora<br />
sp. are found along with boulder and brain corals including Porites sp<br />
and Platygyra sp. Coral recruitment and regeneration in this area are<br />
found to be good. Some of the coral species found here are not found on<br />
reefs elsewhere in Abu Dhabi such as Pavona cactus. A checklist of coral<br />
species found in this area is provided in Appendix H. No diseases have<br />
been observed in this area and the health of the reef remains good.<br />
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Moving landwards, we find a healthy patch of seagrass meadows<br />
followed by good distribution of mangrove habitats. The seagrasses of<br />
this area are not well studied. This site is the only one in which 2 species<br />
of mangroves are found to occur. In addition to the usual Avicennia<br />
marina, Rhizophoro mucronata a species that was presumed to occur<br />
in UAE historically has been experimentally planted successfully. The<br />
Rhizophora mucronata plants have grown to the flowering stage and this<br />
shows that Ras Ghanada is a good site for plantation of both native and<br />
other similar species of mangroves.<br />
The inland area, between Ras Ghanada and Taweelah has one of few<br />
remaining areas of coastal white sand sheet which provides important<br />
habitat to breeding Chesnut-bellied Sand grouse and also for Lesser<br />
Short-toed Lark, both threatened in the UAE.<br />
2. Species<br />
Several sea turtles have been found taking advantage of the abundant<br />
seagrass and coral reef habitats. Additionally, the beaches of Ras<br />
Ghanada have been recorded as turtle nesting beaches for the hawksbill<br />
turtle.<br />
No specific surveys have been carried around Ras Ghanada for birds,<br />
however many species of waterbirds, found in other coastal habitats<br />
containing mangroves, salt marshes and inter-tidal mudflats are expected<br />
to occur here too.<br />
This area has the Desert Gecko (Teratoscincus scincus) which is a rare<br />
species restricted to a very narrow range in the UAE along the coastal<br />
dunes and plains. This species has been impacted by development<br />
activities and it would be important to preserve some habitat in this area<br />
from further development.<br />
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3. Natural processes<br />
The maintenance of healthy coral reefs and mangrove areas are important<br />
due to contributions to overall biological productivity and also due to the<br />
natural defences that they provide to coastal areas.<br />
Some of the factors that influence coral community composition<br />
include; light availability, wave action, sedimentation, salinity, tidal<br />
ranges, availability of food, temperature and bathymetry. Increase in<br />
sedimentation from either shamal winds or dredging activities may cause<br />
sediments to remain suspended for some time and the turbidity reduces<br />
light penetration. Settlement of sediments on corals after prolonged<br />
disturbance may kill corals by burying them or chocking polyps. Changes<br />
in temperature can limit coral growth and reef development.<br />
With Khalifa Port and Industrial zone in close proximity to this site, some<br />
of the potential threats include the increase in sedimentation during the<br />
construction of the project. Additionally, increase in the number of ships<br />
may make the reefs more susceptible to anchorage and ship groundings,<br />
or release of ballast water causing a decline in water quality. Increase in<br />
nutrients, pollutants or discharged cooling waters from nearby industrial<br />
activities are also cause for concern.<br />
4. Other values (including heritage and socioeconomic aspects)<br />
This area has been generally restricted to fishing activities, due to its<br />
close proximity to the Taweela power plant and several palaces. There<br />
are no fisheries statistics that have been recorded for this area. The Port<br />
and Industrial zone may cause a decline in inclination to use this area<br />
as a tourist destination; however, if the reefs remain healthy they could<br />
provide one of the best sites for diving in the UAE.<br />
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Environmental profiling of the <strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Development</strong><br />
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Natural & Cultural Heritage<br />
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Supporting Data<br />
Location of landing sites in Eastern Abu Dhabi Emirate<br />
Appendix B – Number of fishing trips by fishing<br />
method in 2008 (Bul Syayeef/Al Bateen pre 2007<br />
statistics)<br />
Appendix C- Species compostion of landings in<br />
2008 (Bul Syayeef/Al Bateen pre 2007 statistics)<br />
Appendix D – the wholesale value of fish landings<br />
realized in 2008 (in million AED) (Bul Syayeef/Al<br />
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APPENDIX E – List of some bird species recorded in the<br />
respective areas<br />
SN. Species Scientific name Arabic name Status in UAE<br />
Bu Al<br />
Sayeef<br />
Inner<br />
Island<br />
Ras<br />
Gharab<br />
Ras<br />
Ghanada<br />
Importance<br />
1 Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo<br />
sinensis<br />
2 Socotra Cormorant Phalacrocorax<br />
nigrogularis<br />
+ PM/WM غراب البحر<br />
(IUCN) RB + + + VU لبحر السوقطري<br />
3 Striated Heron Butorides striatus بلشون أخضر الظهر )مخطط RB + +<br />
4 Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis أبوقردان )بلشون البقر PM/WM + +<br />
5 Western Reef Heron Egretta gularis<br />
schistacea<br />
RB + + + RI بلشون الصخر )البحر<br />
6 Intermediate Egret Egretta intermedia بلشون متوسط V +<br />
7 Great Egret Egretta alba بلشون متوسط SM/WM +<br />
8 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea cinerea بلشون رمادي PM/SM/WM + +<br />
9 Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia أبو ملعقة PM/SM/WM + +<br />
10 Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber النحام )البشروش( الكبير SM/WM + + + RI<br />
11 Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiacus إوزة مصرية RB + +<br />
12 Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna الشهرمان PM/WM +<br />
13 Common Teal Anas crecca crecca حذف شتوي PM/WM +<br />
14 Mallard Anas platyrhynchos اخلضاري RB/WM +<br />
15 Western Marsh<br />
Harrier<br />
Circus aeruginosus<br />
aeruginosus<br />
+ + PM/WM مرزة البطائح<br />
16 Lesser Spotted Eagle Aquila pomarina عقاب أسفع )أرقط( صغير V +<br />
17 Greater Spotted<br />
Eagle<br />
Aquila clanga عقاب أسفع )أرقط( كبير PM/WM + +<br />
18 Osprey Pandion haliaetus<br />
haliaetus<br />
+ + + RB/PM/WM عقاب نساري )عقاب السمك<br />
19 Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus آكل احملار PM/SM/WM + + +<br />
20 Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus أبو املغازل RB/PM + + + Threatened<br />
in UAE<br />
21 Crab Plover Dromas ardeola احلنكور MB/PM/WM + + + Small World<br />
Range<br />
22 Kentish Plover Charadrius alexandrinus<br />
alexandrinus<br />
+ + + MB/PM/WM قطقاط )زقزاق( اسكندري<br />
23 Lesser Sand Plover Charadrius mongolus قطقاط )زقزاق( الرمل الصغير PM/SM/WM + + +<br />
24 Greater Sand Plover Charadrius leschenaultii قطقاط )زقزاق( الرمل الكبير PM/WM + + +<br />
25 Pacific Golden<br />
Plover<br />
Pluvialis fulva قطقاط ذهبي باسيفيكي PM/WM + +<br />
26 Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola قطقاط رمادي PM/SM/WM + + +<br />
27 Sanderling Calidris alba املدروان PM/WM + +<br />
28 Little Stint Calidris minuta دريجة صغيرة PM/SM/WM + + +<br />
29 Temminck's Stint Calidris temminckii دريجة متنك PM/WM +<br />
30 Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea طيطوي مقوس املنقار PM/SM/WM + + +<br />
31 Dunlin Calidris alpina الدريجة PM/SM/WM + + +<br />
32 Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa limosa بقويقة سوداء الذيل PM/WM + + NT (IUCN)<br />
33 Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica<br />
lapponica<br />
+ + + PM/SM/WM بقويقة مخططة الذيل<br />
34 Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus كروان املاء الصغير PM/SM/WM + + +<br />
35 Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata كروان املاء PM/SM/WM + + + NT (IUCN)<br />
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36 Spotted Redshank Tringa erythropus طيطوي أحمر الساق أرقط PM/WM +<br />
37 Common Redshank Tringa totanus طيطوي أحمر الساق PM/SM/WM + + +<br />
38 Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis طيطوي أخضر PM/WM + + +<br />
39 Greenshank Tringa nebularia طيطوي أخضر الساق PM/SM/WM + + +<br />
40 Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus الطيطوي األخضر PM/WM +<br />
41 Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola طيطوي الغياض PM/WM +<br />
42 Terek Sandpiper Tringa cinerea طيطوي مغبر PM/SM/WM + +<br />
43 Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos طيطوي اعتيادي PM/WM + + +<br />
44 Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres<br />
interpres<br />
+ PM/SM/WM قنبرة املاء<br />
45 Great Black-headed<br />
Gull<br />
نورس أسود الرأس كبير )نورس Larus ichthyaetus<br />
السمك<br />
PM/WM +<br />
46 Black-headed Gull Larus ridibundus نورس أسود الرأس WM + + +<br />
47 Slender-billed Gull Larus genei نورس مستدق املنقار PM/SM/WM + + +<br />
48 Lesser Black-backed<br />
(Baltic) Gull<br />
Larus fuscus نورس أسود الظهر صغير PM/WM + + +<br />
49 Caspian Tern Sterna caspia خطاف بحر قزويني RB/PM/WM + Rare UAE<br />
breeder<br />
50 Swift Tern Sterna bergii خطاف بحر سريع MB/WM + + Threatened<br />
in UAE<br />
51 Lesser Crested Tern Sterna bengalensis خطاف بحر متوج صغير RB/MB/PM + + Threatened<br />
in UAE<br />
52 European Sandwich<br />
Tern<br />
Sterna sandvicensis<br />
sandvicensis<br />
+ + PM/SM/WM خطاف بحر )خرشنة( ساندوتش<br />
53 White-cheeked Tern Sterna repressa خطاف بحر أبيض اخلد MB/PM/WM + + + Threatened<br />
in UAE<br />
54 Bridled Tern Sterna anaethetus خطاف البحر األسحم MB/PM + + Threatened<br />
in UAE<br />
55 Saunders' Little Tern Sterna saundersi خطاف بحر سوندرز MB/PM + + + Small World<br />
Range<br />
56 Rock Dove Columba livia<br />
حمام جبلي )يضم احلمام املستوحش<br />
RB + +<br />
57 Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto ميام مطوق RB/WM + + +<br />
58 Laughing Dove Streptopelia<br />
senegalensis<br />
+ + + RB ميام ضاحك )فاختة النخيل<br />
59 Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis صياد السمك )الرفراف WM + +<br />
60 Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis rudis صياد السمك )الرفراف( األبقع WM/V +<br />
61 Hoopoe Upupa epops الهدهد RB/MB/PM/<br />
WM<br />
+ Rare UAE<br />
breeder<br />
62 Crested Lark Galerida cristata قبرة متوجة RB +<br />
63 Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica rustica سنونو OB/PM/WM + + +<br />
64 Blyth's Pipit Anthus godlewskii<br />
جشنة باليث )أبو مترة أو صعو باليث<br />
65 Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris<br />
جشنة الصحراء )أبو مترة أو الصعو األصفر<br />
PM/WM +<br />
PM/WM +<br />
66 Citrine Wagtail Motacilla citreola<br />
citreola<br />
+ PM/WM ذعرة)فتاح( صفراء الرأس<br />
67 White Wagtail Motacilla alba ذعرة )فتاح( بيضاء WM + +<br />
68 Isabelline Wheatear Oenanthe isabellina بلق أشهب PM/WM +<br />
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APPENDIX E – List of some bird species recorded in the<br />
respective areas<br />
69 Desert Wheatear Oenanthe deserti أبلق البادية أو الصحراء PM/WM +<br />
70 Graceful Warbler Prinia gracilis هازجة رشيقة RB + +<br />
71 Upcher's Warbler Hippolais languida<br />
هازجة الشجر )اخلنشع الشجري<br />
PM +<br />
72 Menetries' Warbler Sylvia mystacea هازجة )دخلة( منتري الرأساء PM/WM +<br />
73 Desert Warbler Sylvia nana هازجة )دخلة( الصحراء PM/WM +<br />
74 Green Warbler Phylloscopus nitidus نقشارة خضراء WM +<br />
75 Southern Grey<br />
Shrike<br />
Lanius meridionalis صرد)دقناش(الرمادي اجلنوبي RB/PM/WM +<br />
76 House Crow Corvus splendens غراب دوري RB +<br />
77 Common Mynah Acridotheres tristis مينة إعتيادية RB<br />
78 House Sparrow Passer domesticus عصفور دوري RB + +<br />
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Appendix F -List of some reptiles recorded in the respective<br />
areas<br />
Location name Family Species Common name<br />
Hadariyat island Gecko Bunopus tuberculatus Baluch Rock Gecko<br />
Hadariyat island Gecko Bunopus tuberculatus Baluch Rock Gecko<br />
Hadariyat island Gecko Bunopus tuberculatus Baluch Rock Gecko<br />
Al Bahrani Island Gecko Bunopus tuberculatus Baluch Rock Gecko<br />
Al Bahrani Island Lizard Mesalina brevirostris Short-nosed Sand<br />
Lizard<br />
Sadiyat island Gecko Bunopus tuberculatus Baluch Rock Gecko<br />
Sadiyat island Gecko Bunopus tuberculatus Baluch Rock Gecko<br />
Sadiyat island Gecko Bunopus tuberculatus Baluch Rock Gecko<br />
Sadiyat island Lizard Mesalina brevirostris Short-nosed Sand<br />
Lizard<br />
Ras Garab Island Lizard Mesalina brevirostris Short-nosed Sand<br />
Lizard<br />
Ras Garab Island Lizard Mesalina brevirostris Short-nosed Sand<br />
Lizard<br />
Ras Garab Island Gecko Bunopus tuberculatus Baluch Rock Gecko<br />
Ras Garab Island Gecko Bunopus tuberculatus Baluch Rock Gecko<br />
Ras Garab Island Lizard Mesalina brevirostris Short-nosed Sand<br />
Lizard<br />
Ras Garab Island Gecko Stenodactylus<br />
khobarensis<br />
Gulf Sand Gecko<br />
Ras Garab Island Lizard Mesalina brevirostris Short-nosed Sand<br />
Lizard<br />
Ras Garab Island Gecko Bunopus tuberculatus Baluch Rock Gecko<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Lepidoptera :<br />
Lasiocampidae<br />
Strebolte<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Lepidoptera : Pieridae Colotis<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Apidae Xylocopa<br />
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Appendix 3<br />
Appendix G - List of some insect species recorded in the<br />
respective areas<br />
Location name Phylum (Animal or Plant) Order: Family Genus Species Common name<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Isoptera : Rhinotermitidae Psammotermes hybostoma Termites<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera : Formicidae Monomorium chobauti Ant<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Coleoptera: Dermestidae Anthrenus coloratus Carpet Beetle<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Neuroptera: Chrysipidae Chrysoperla carnea Green Lacewing<br />
Abu Saeef Island<br />
Arthropoda : Insecta<br />
Orthoptera:<br />
Pygromorphidae<br />
Pygromorpha conica Bush hoppers<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Coleoptera: Coccinellidae Coccinella unidecimpunctata Eleven spot lady bird beetle<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Heteroptera : Lygaeidae Dieuches schmitzi Ground bug<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Syrphidae Eristalinus aeneus Shiny Dronefly<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera : Apidae Apis florea Dwarf honey bee<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera : Collectidae Chalicodoma sp Flower feeding bees<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera : Collectidae Colletes inconspicua sp Flower feeding bees<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Coleoptera: Curculionidae Genus sp Weevils<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Homoptera: Psyllidae Genus sp Jumping lice<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Coleoptera: Curculionidae Genus sp Weevils<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Neuroptera: Chrysipidae Chrysoperla carnea Green Lacewing<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Formicidae Lepisiota opaciventris Ants<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Formicidae Anoplolepis longitarsis Ants<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Formicidae Monomorium fezzanense Ants<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Homoptera: Cicadellidae Neoaliturus tenellus Leafhopper<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Homoptera: Cicadellidae Helionida sp Leafhopper<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Homoptera: Cicadellidae Pergalia sp Leafhopper<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Formicidae Monomorium sp Red & black ant<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Apidae Pseudapsis nilotica Zebra bee<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Eurytomidae Genus sp Parasitic wasp<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera : Formicidae Componotus xerxes Desert giant ant<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Bethylidae Genus sp Bethylid wasp<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Arachnida Arachinidae: Aranea Genus sp Spider<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae Brephidium exile Western pigmy butterfly<br />
Abu Saeef Island<br />
Arthropoda : Insecta<br />
Lepidoptera:<br />
Microlepidoptera<br />
Genus sp Micromoths<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Thysanoptera :Thripidae Genus sp Thrips<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Coleoptera: Coccinellidae Scymnus sp Ladybird beetle<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Psocoptera: Lachesillidae Genus sp Booklice<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Empididae Genus sp Danceflies<br />
Abu Saeef Island<br />
Arthropoda : Insecta<br />
Neuroptera:<br />
Coniopterygidae<br />
Genus sp Dusty wings<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Bethylidae Genus sp Wasp<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Psocoptera : Lachesillidae Genus sp Booklice<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Thysanoptera :Thripidae Florithrips traegardhi Black thrips<br />
Abu Saeef Island<br />
Arthropoda : Insecta<br />
Neuroptera:<br />
Coniopterygidae<br />
Genus sp Dusty wings<br />
Abu Saeef Island<br />
Arthropoda : Insecta<br />
Lepidoptera:<br />
Microlepidoptera<br />
Genus sp Micromoths<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Formicidae Monomorium wahibiense Red & black ant<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Orthoptera : Acrididae Heteracris littoralis Yellow streak<br />
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Appendix G - List of some insect species recorded in the<br />
respective areas<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Heteroptera: Lygaeidae Remaudierana annulipes Seed bugs<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Asilidae Apoclea femoralis Robberfly<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Syrphidae Eristalinus aeneus Shiny Dronefly<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Coleoptera: Bruchidae Genus sp Seed Beetles<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Coleoptera: Curculionidae Genus sp Weevils<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Ceratopogonidae Genus sp Midges<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Formicidae Anolepis longitarsus Ant<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Genus sp Wasp<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Muscidae Genus sp Flies<br />
Abu Saeef Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Therevidae Genus sp Stiltoflies<br />
Location name Phylum (Animal or Plant) Order: Family Genus Species Common name<br />
Al Bharani Island Arthropoda : Insecta Coleoptera:Tenebrionidae Apentanodes arabicus arabicus Darkling beetle<br />
Al Bharani Island Arthropoda : Insecta Coleoptera:Tenebrionidae Trachyderma philstina Scarce Stalker<br />
Al Bharani Island Arthropoda : Insecta Coleoptera:Tenebrionidae Mesostena puncticollis Opposum beetles<br />
Al Bharani Island Arthropoda : Insecta Coleoptera:Tenebrionidae Pimelia sp Darkling beetle<br />
Al Bharani Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera : Sarcophagidae Wohlfahrtia nuba Checker spot fly<br />
Al Bharani Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Crabronidae Philanthus coarctatus Wasp<br />
Al Bharani Island Arthropoda : Insecta Homoptera: Aphididae Genus sp Plant lice<br />
Al Bharani Island Arthropoda : Insecta Psocoptera : Lachesillidae Lachesilla bernardi Book lice<br />
Al Bharani Island Arthropoda : Insecta Thysanoptera :Thripidae Eremiothrips antelope Yellow thrips<br />
Al Bharani Island Arthropoda : Insecta Heteroptera : Tingidae Genus sp Lcae bugs<br />
Al Bharani Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera : Formicidae Monomorium wahibiense Red & black ant<br />
Location name Phylum (Animal or Plant) Order: Family Genus Species Common name<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae Pimelia arabica arabica Arabian Darkling Beetle<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae Microdera marginata deserticola Darkling beetle<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera:Scoliidae Micromeriella hyalina Beetle wasp<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Carbonidae Tachysphex cheops Wasp<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera : Formicidae Monomorium wahibiense Common red & black ant<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera : Formicidae Crematogaster antaris Acrobat ant<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera : Formicidae Lepisiota opaciventris Common black ant<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Musidae Musca domestica domestica Common Housefly<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Asilidae Apoclea femoralis Robberfly<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Sarcophagidae Wohlfahrtia nuba Flesh fly<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Isoptera :Termites Psammotermes hybostoma Common Cyclops Termite<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera : Formicidae Crematogaster sp Acrobat ant<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Musidae Musca lucidula Housefly<br />
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Appendix G - List of some insect species recorded in the<br />
respective areas<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae Brephidium exilis Western Pygmy-Blue<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera : Syrphidae Eristalinus aeneus Shiney Dronefly<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Ceratopogonidae Genus sp Non-biting midges<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Odonata : Libelluidae Pantala flavescens Globe skimmer<br />
Sadiyat Island<br />
Arthropoda : Insecta<br />
Orthoptera:<br />
Pyrgomorphidae<br />
Pyrgomorpha conica tereticornis Hollow grass hopper<br />
Sadiyat Island<br />
Arthropoda : Insecta<br />
Orthoptera:<br />
Pyrgomorphidae<br />
Tenuitarsus angusts Grass hopper<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Heteroptera : Reduviidae Genus sp Assassin bugs<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera : Collectidae Collectes inconspicua Bees<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera : Pompillidae Genus sp Spider hunting wasps<br />
Sadiyat Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera : Bethylidae Genus sp Bethylid wasp<br />
Location name Phylum (Animal or Plant) Order: Family Genus Species Common name<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Calliphoridae Chrysomya albiceps False Greenbottle<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Calliphoridae Chrysomya megacephala Winter greenbottle<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Musidae Musca domestica Common Housefly<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera : Sarcophagidae Wohlfortia nuba Checkerspot fly<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera : Asilidae Apoclea femoralis The Highwayman<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Bombylidae Bombylius niveus Beeflies<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera : Syrphidae Genus sp Hoverflies<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Lepidoptera: Pyralidae Spoladea recuvalis Beet Web Worm<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae Tarucus rosaceus Mediterranean Tiger<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae Brephidium exiile Western Pygmy-Blue<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae Tarucus balkanicus Little tiger blue<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Lepidoptera : Papilionidae Papilio demoleus demoleus Citrus swallowtail<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Formicidae Monomorium destructor Red & black ant<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Formicidae Lepisiota opaciventris Black ant<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Formicidae Crematogaster antaris Acrobat ant<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Tachinidae Genus sp Tachinid flies<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Ephydridae Genus sp Flies<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Diptera: Ceratopogonidae Genus sp Non-biting midges<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Heteroptera: Miridae Orthotylus pusillus Leaf hopper<br />
Ras Gharab Island<br />
Arthropoda : Insecta<br />
Lepidoptera :<br />
Lasiocampidae<br />
Strebolte siva Acacia lappet<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Lepidoptera : Pieridae Colotis phisadia Blue spotted arab<br />
Ras Gharab Island Arthropoda : Insecta Hymenoptera: Apidae Xylocopa aestuans Canary Carpenter Bee<br />
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Appendix 3<br />
Appendix H - Checklist of Coral Reef Species confirmed in Ras<br />
Ghanada<br />
Platygyra daedalea<br />
Platygyra lamellina<br />
Favia pallida<br />
Favia speciosa<br />
Plesiastrea versipora<br />
Porites harrisoni<br />
Porites lutea<br />
Porites Iobata<br />
Cyphastrea Seraillia<br />
Cyphastrea microphthalma<br />
Psammocora sp.<br />
Siderastrea savignyana<br />
Coscinarea columna<br />
Acropora clathrata<br />
Acropora arabensis<br />
Acropora downingi<br />
Turbinaria reniformis<br />
Taiama dosiderastreaPseu<br />
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Acknowledgements<br />
الطبيعة و التراث<br />
الثقافي<br />
Natural & Cultural Heritage<br />
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Acknowledgements<br />
Acknowledgements<br />
The Urban Planning Council would like to acknowledge the assistance and<br />
support of the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi in preparing this document.<br />
Numerous individuals dedicated their time and effort to help compile<br />
relevant information and review this document and we would like to<br />
acknowledge in particular the Biodiversity section and Environmental<br />
Information Management / Abu Dhabi Global Environmental Data Initiative<br />
(AGEDI) team.<br />
The Urban Planning Council would like to thank the following individuals<br />
who provided valuable assistance in the development of this document:<br />
Thabit Al-Abdessalaam - Director, Marine Biodiversity, Environment<br />
Agency Abu Dhabi<br />
Dr Frederick Launay - Conservation Director, Emirates Wildlife Society<br />
Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak - Director, Emirates Wildlife Society<br />
Jim Heid – Founder and President, UrbanGreen<br />
Peter Hellyer - Archaeology expert and information advisor, National<br />
Media Council<br />
The Urban Planning Council would also like to acknowledge WS Atkins<br />
& Partners Overseas and Nautica Environmental Associates LLC who<br />
have graciously allowed the UPC to use the Environmental Context plans<br />
provided as examples in this document.<br />
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