Preserving the Perishing Endangered Natural Biodiversity of Socotra Island

Saraf, Sanjay

doi:10.4236/oje.2021.112013

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“…As the vulnerable biosphere reserve faces new challenges, we propose the following recommendations to protect and conserve the vulnerable Dragon's blood tree population and Socotra's unique archipelago biodiversity [5,20,21,[49][50][51]:…”

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Dragon’s Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari): A Cenozoic Relict

Saraf

2023

Environmental Sciences

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The Dragon’s blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari) woodland is one of the oldest surviving endangered forest communities on Earth. This unique endemic species of Dragon’s blood tree is famous since antiquity for its bright red resin “Dragon’s blood” and umbrella-shaped canopy. They are almost extinct everywhere except present as small habitats in Socotra Archipelago (Yemen), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the last two decades, there has been a significant decline in Dragon’s blood tree population in the archipelago, posing a threat to its existence. We attempt to review the status of Dragon’s blood tree population in Socotra Archipelago, factors affecting its survival, and the status of conservation efforts propose recommendations to preserve this flagship species.

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Dragon’s Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari): A Cenozoic Relict

Saraf

2023

Environmental Sciences

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“…In addition, there have been attempts to develop tourism (Mohd Nor et al, 2014), but they have often been criticized. Many studies have mentioned tourism as an activity that reduces the biodiversity on Socotra and poses a threat to the preservation of the natural habitat on Socotra (Batelka, 2012; Damme & Banfield, 2011; Saraf, 2021; Scholte et al, 2011), which is paradoxical to the fact that the Socotra Tourism Office recorded 3788 tourists only in 2010 (Damme & Banfield, 2011). Unfortunately, later data are not available.…”

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“…When the monsoon season brings strong winds, plastic bags and other light waste can be seen flying in the air. Waste has rapidly accumulated around the island due to the lack of waste management, and some scholars have pointed to the development of tourism as a culprit (Damme & Banfield, 2011; Gladstone et al, 1999; Saraf, 2021). However, García and Vasconcelos (2017) have pointed to a lack of environmental consciousness among the locals native to Socotra.…”

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Sustainable development of Socotra Archipelago. Application and reflexivity

Valek

2023

Sustainable Development

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When talking about developing tourism in places where nature has been untouched, strong criticism has emerged, especially from naturalists, ecologists, and environmentalists. These voices advocating for ‘keeping untouched places untouched’ often reach many people, who then echo that opinion without necessarily knowing the territory's situation. This paper reflects the sustainable development theory and constitutes a reflective piece of writing about tourism development in the Socotra Archipelago, a place rich in biodiversity and human traditions, but geographically remote. Socotra Island, although relatively unknown, has received a great deal of attention from natural science researchers who have focused on understanding the many endemic species found on the island. However, information about Indigenous Socotri, their behaviors, traditions, and cultures—all components of a successful cultural tourism destination—is scarce. In this paper, the author reflects on current situation on the island and possibilities for future generations. Tourism may help create future possibilities for people from the island by considering a sustainable development theory.

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Sustainable Environmental Practices of Socotra People

Sloan,

Alawi

2023

A Social View of Socotra Island

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Preserving the Perishing Endangered Natural Biodiversity of Socotra Island

Cited by 4 publications

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Dragon’s Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari): A Cenozoic Relict

Dragon’s Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari): A Cenozoic Relict

Sustainable development of Socotra Archipelago. Application and reflexivity

Sustainable Environmental Practices of Socotra People

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