Restoration of the remnant wetland in Wadi Gharba, Jordan Valley

The projects focused on the restoration of a remnant wetland in the Jordan Valley, including the marsh-like thickets of tamarisk shrubs and reed. The main issues were overgrazing, the spread of invasive, alien mesquite, illegal hunting, lack of water and pollution. The area includes breeding birds which of rare and restricted bird species in Jordan such as Little Bittern, Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Clamorous Reed Warbler, Dead Sea Sparrow, and others.