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Saja Umm Ar-Rimth Natural Reserve is a protected area in Saudi Arabia managed by the Saudi Wildlife Authority.

Overview

The natural reserve is located in central Saudi Arabia with an area of 6,528.2 km (2,520.6 sq mi). It was designated as a natural reserve in 1995.

Birdlife

The reserve is a destination for migrant Houbara. In 1998, the reserve is selected as a site for Houbara re-introduction.

See also

• List of protected areas of Saudi Arabia

References

1. "Saja Um Al-Rimth - Saudi Wildlife Authority". www.swa.gov.sa. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
2. "Saja / Umm ar-Rimth". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
3. Pritpal S. Soorae (2010). Global Re-introduction Perspectives: Additional Case Studies from Around the Globe. IUCN. pp. 134–. ISBN 978-2-8317-1320-5.

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