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Background
Palestine
Wildlife Society (PWLS) was founded in 1999 in Beit Sahour- Bethlehem District by 13 trained
and experienced environmentalists from across Palestine. PWLS's scope of work covers the West
Bank and Gaza with a multidimensional mission aiming at the conservation and enhancement of
the biodiversity and wildlife in Palestine; Moreover, Palestine is known for its location between the
three main continents, Africa, Asia and Europe, where there had been estimated around 520
species of Birds and
2700 species of Plants occurring in this area, hence it considered as a major and important grassroots for
Migratory birds like Storks, Pelicans
and
raptors (Such as Lesser Kestrel, Honey Buzzard, Lesser Spotted Eagle, and Egyptian Vulture)
that use the Jordan Valley- Jericho; Jerusalem Mountains routes. It also corresponds with the
criteria of Important
Birds Areas (IBA's) in Palestine in which Jericho has a great importance as one of the
major pathways during migration times as well as an important spot for resident and breeding birds.
Also these areas
are occupied with a relatively high number of mammalian species (such as Mountain & Dorcas Gazelles, Red Fox, Rocky Hyrax)
who are facing the threats of becoming endangered due to the excessive uncontrolled and unregulated
hunting activities within different sites. Since its inception, PWLS's has been
designated its partnership status from Birdlife International in regards to the IBA's Chapter.
Contact Information
- Imad Atrash
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Executive
Director
- Telefax (Main
Office - Beit Sahour):
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+972-2-277-4373
- Telephone:
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+972-2-277-4750
- Jericho Office:
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+972-2-232-4958
- Postal address
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Beit-Sahour POBox 89 Palestine
- Electronic mail
Full Partner
Palestine Wildlife Society with accredited status with the UNCCD- United
Nations
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